RFID Hardware

Overview of the printing and scanning hardware models + purchase links

Written by Jasmine Osman Caldeira

Last published at: April 29th, 2024

Table of Contents

Warning RFID Printer RFID tags Handheld Scanners Important Zebra RFD8500 Zebra RFD40 suite Optional Accessories Quad Lock mount battery door Quad Lock iPhone Case / Adaptor Scanner Charging Cradle
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Warning

Launchmetrics is not a hardware expert or supplied, nor an RFID one. Therefore please refer to your RFID partner for device compatibility or hardware purchase and support.

The hardware listed below are the only models supported by Launchmetrics on which we can offer support and troubleshooting.

RFID can be a complex and technical subject, we discourage starting an RFID project without an adequate RFID partner. 


RFID Printer

Zebra ZD621R
SKU: ZD6A143-30ELR2EZ

The ZD621 is a small and compact printer capable of printing and reading RFID labels. It can be connected via Bluetooth or USB. 



RFID tags

RFID tags are regular labels equipped with RFID chips. 

There are two main types of RFID tags: HF tags and UHF tags, however, at Launchmetrics we only support UHF tags:

  • High Frequency (HF) tags:
    • They cannot be read from far away. You need to be 10 cm away at the most.
    • Better for other types of use cases.


  • Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tags:
    • Best for long-distance reading and can be read from up to 3 meters away.
    • These are the only RFID tags we support.


RFID Tags come in a variety of shapes and sizes. 

Tag sizes also affect scanning ranges ex. smaller tags require shorter scanning distances.



Handheld Scanners

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Important

An iOS device with the Samples app is required to operate the scanner.


Zebra RFD8500

Zebra RFD8500 w/ 2D Imager
SKU: RFD8500-5000100

The Zebra RFD8500 scanner is a handheld scanner that connects via the Samples iOS mobile app.

We recommend getting the model that has 1d/2d imager. This gives you the option to use traditional barcodes as a backup option or as a way to transition from barcode to RFID. 


Zebra RFD40 suite

Zebra RFD40 & Zebra RFD40 Premium Plus

The Zebra RFD40 suite products are handheld scanners that connect via the Samples iOS mobile app

We recommend getting the model that has 1d/2d imager (RFD40 Premium Plus model). This gives you the option to use traditional barcodes as a backup option or as a way to transition from barcode to RFID.