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RFID4U - TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite | This article explains the step by step instruction about how to upgrade the newer version of firmware for Zebra RFD8500 RFID sled reader.
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KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Article Number: TMATL_1027 Revision Date: April 15th,2019 How to Upgrade the Firmware for Zebra RFD8500 Handheld reader Summary: This article explains how to upgrade the Zebra RFD8500 RFID sled reader. If you receive the following message from TagMatiks AT Lite, “Device connection initialization failed”, you may be running an older firmware version that may need to be updated. The following steps will outline how to update to a newer version of firmware. Fig 01: Error Message from TagMatiks Application Installation of Zebra 123Scan. Download the Zebra 123Scan utility software from the Zebra website. Based on your system requirements, please download the 32 Bit or 64 Bit version https://www.zebra.com/us/en/support-downloads/software/utilities/123scan-utility.html Once you downloaded, 123Scan, we’ll need to install it. TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 1
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Double click the Zebra_123Scan_(64bit)_v5.00.0008.exe File and follow steps below Fig 01: Installation Started Click the Install button to install 123Scan Fig 02: Installation in Process TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 2
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Fig 03: Click Next to continue installation Fig 04: License Agreement - Click Yes to Finish TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 3
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Click the Finish Button. You can launch the application by clicking the shortcut from the desktop. Fig 05: Shortcut for 123 Scan Fig 06: Loading the 123 Scan Software After loading the 123Scan software, connect your Zebra RFD8500 Reader to the USB Port on your PC. Fig 07: Discovered RFD8500 RFID Reader TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 4
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Click on ‘Update Scanner Firmware’ . The device selection screen will popup to select your RFD8500 and then Click UPDATE FIRMWARE. TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 5
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Select Option 2 Load Firmware AND Reset to factory defaults. Then Click Update firmware Fig 05: Update Firmware Fig 07: Verify Old Firmware TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 6
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Fig: Latest Firmware TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 7
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Fig 07: Warning Message Click Continue Device to start updating the Firmware and reset the factory settings. Fig: Updating the Firmware TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 8
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Fig: Update completed Activity Report can be viewed with the recent updates and activities. TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 9
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 Regulatory Settings. After updating firmware, the device needs to configure the basic settings. Fig: Click RFD8500 to Factory Defaults. Fig: Factory Default The screen will navigate to Factory Defaults with configuration file summary and click custom settings and Click Regulatory Configuration → Country of Operations. Select a specific country from the list and click Done. Fig: Discovered Scanner List TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 10
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 After saving the configuration file, please click Load to the scanner. A popup screen will show the Load configuration. Click on the configuration file. to load Fig: Load Configuration TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 11
KNOWLEDGE ARTICLE V 1.1 ZEBRA RFD8500 APRIL 2019 After reaching 100%, we can remove the USB cable and connect to the TagMatiks AT Lite application via Bluetooth. TagMatiks Asset Tracking Lite 12