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Upgrading the Firmware of Your Zebra RFD8500/RFD40/RFD90

Summary

The article explains how to upgrade the firmware of the Zebra RFD8500/RFD40/RFD90 UHF RFID Handheld Sled Reader.

Zebra has an Application to upgrade the firmware called Zebra 123 RFID. 123RFID will automatically detect your devices and guide you through programming from start to finish

Pre-requisites

A Windows PC with the following minimum specs

Pentium Dual-Core E214 1.6GHz or Pentium Mobile Dual-Core T2060 or Pentium Celeron E1200 1.6GHz
2GB RAM 1.2 GB free hard drive space
The USB port, 1.1 or higher, for the connection of USB Readers
Minimum display resolution: 1024 by 768 pixels

Downloading Zebra123 RFID

Download the Zebra123 RFID software from the Zebra website

1. Based on your system requirements, please download 32 Bit or 64 Bit software from the following link:

2. https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/eula/unrestricted-eula.7b8a235653193b4c72c440110c25
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3. Once downloaded, double click the Zebra_123RFID_Desktop_(64bit)_v3.0.0.9 File and the installation process window will pop up, as shown in below image.

4. Click "Install" to initiate the installation process figure 02: Zebra 123RFID Installation process initiated

5. Click "Next" to continue installing.

6. Click "Yes" to finish the installation process, then click the "Finish" button, and a shortcut to the application will appear on your desktop

7. Connecting your RFD40 to the Software and Updating the Firmware

8. Click the desktop shortcut icon and a loading screen will appear

9. Make sure your Zebra RFD40 is connected to the device you are using the software on. Once the software is loaded, it will automatically pick up the connected device, as shown below in Figure 05.