Zebra RFD9030 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled Reader with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Zebra RFD9031-G30G700-WR RFD9030 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled Reader
Ultra-rugged RFID
IP65 and IP67 sealing and 1.8 m drop rating for warehouses, yards, manufacturing and field work.
Works with almost any device
Connects to Zebra mobile computers by eConnex, or to third-party phones and tablets over Bluetooth 5.3, including Apple MFi.
Wi-Fi 6 remote management
Update and configure readers over the network; Ethernet cradles also supported.
Fast, accurate counts
More than 1,300 tags per second with Zebra's proprietary radio technology.
Zebra RFD9030 Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | Zebra RFD9030 Ultra-Rugged UHF RFID Sled |
| Part Number | RFD9031-G30G700-WR |
| Series | Zebra RFD90 |
| Dimensions | 189 x 83.4 x 173 mm |
| Weight | 714 to 751 g depending on scan engine |
RFID Performance
| Standards | EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen2 V2; Gen2X |
| Fastest Read Rate | 1,300+ tags/sec |
| Nominal Read Range | Up to 12 m (Zebra RFD9030 rating) |
| RF Output | 0 to 30 dBm EIRP |
Wireless & Power
| WLAN | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n 2x2 MU-MIMO (Wi-Fi 6) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3; SPP, HID, Apple iAP2/MFi |
| Host Connection | eConnex 8-pin, Bluetooth, USB cable cup |
| Battery | Quick-release PowerPrecision+ Li-Ion 7,000 mAh |
Rugged
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 55°C |
| Drop | Multiple 1.8 m drops to concrete |
| Tumble | 500 cycles at 0.5 m |
| Sealing | IP65 (spray) and IP67 (submersion) |
Compatibility & Connectivity
Host Devices
Zebra mobile computers and tablets via eConnex adapters; Android and iOS devices via Bluetooth; OtterBox uniVERSE case system; Windows PCs.
Software
Zebra 123RFID apps and RFID SDK for Android, iOS and Windows.
Accessories
1-slot and multi-slot charging cradles, Ethernet cradles, 4-slot battery charger and holster.
Package Contents & Zebra RFD90 Ordering Information
In the Box
RFD9030 sled with battery. Adapters, cradles and cables sold separately.
Zebra RFD90 Series
| Model | Key feature |
| RFD9030 (this listing) | Standard range, compact |
| RFD9090 | Long range up to 29 m |
Datasheet & Downloads
| Zebra product page | RFD90 on zebra.com |
| Specification sheet | RFD90 spec sheet |
Frequently Asked Questions — Zebra RFD9030
Can I use it with an iPhone?
Yes. It supports Bluetooth with Apple iAP2/MFi and an iOS adapter option.
RFD9030 or RFD9090?
The RFD9030 is lighter for general inventory; the RFD9090 has higher output for long-range reads up to 29 m.




