NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader
The NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader is a versatile 2-in-1 data capture device designed to combine long-range Ultra High Frequency (UHF) RFID tag reading with high-precision 1D/2D barcode scanning. Built for retail POS counters, warehouse logistics, field operations, and inventory management, it eliminates the need to carry separate barcode scanners and RFID readers.
Powered by an advanced ceramic antenna and a 840โ960 MHz carrier frequency, the NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader reads standard EPC Class 1 Gen 2 (ISO18000-6C) UHF tags at distances of over 1 meter (39+ inches). Simultaneously, its CMOS imager captures printed 1D linear barcodes, dense 2D QR codes, Data Matrix, and PDF417 symbols directly from paper or digital screens.
Equipped with dual-mode Bluetooth (BLE 4.2 & Bluetooth 2.1+EDR) and 2.4G wireless technology, the NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader connects seamlessly across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android platforms. Its wireless transmission range extends up to 100 meters, delivering maximum flexibility across expansive stockrooms and sales floors.
Key Features of the NETUM DS-8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader
- Dual Hybrid RFID & Barcode Capture: Reads UHF RFID tags and 1D/2D barcodes using a single handheld unit, streamlining multi-tag tracking workflows.
- Long-Range UHF RFID Antenna: Ceramic antenna engine detects EPC C1Gen2 / ISO18000-6C RFID tags from up to 1 meter away.
- Dual-Mode Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth LE 4.2 and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR Class 1 connectivity pair effortlessly with PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
- Screen & Printed Barcode Scanning: CMOS imager reads QR codes, PDF417, Data Matrix, and standard linear barcodes off paper tags and smartphone screens.
- Hybrid Handheld & Hands-Free Modes: Operates as a manual trigger-activated scanner or a hands-free presentation reader when paired with a counter stand.
- Broad OS Compatibility: Plug-and-play functionality across Windows, Mac OS, iOS, and Android platforms with no complex driver installations required.
Technical Specifications: NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader
| Feature Category | Specification Details |
| Brand & Model | NETUM / DS8500 (NSDS8500) |
| Device Type | Hybrid UHF RFID Reader & 1D/2D Barcode Scanner |
| UHF RFID Frequency | 840 MHz ๏ฝ 960 MHz |
| Supported RFID Protocols | EPC Class 1 Gen 2 V1.2 / ISO 18000-6C |
| RFID Output Power | Adjustable 8 dBm to 27 dBm |
| RFID Read Distance | Up to > 1.0 meter (39.37 inches) depending on tag size |
| Barcode Symbologies | 1D: UPC, EAN, Code 39, Code 128; 2D: QR Code, Data Matrix, PDF417 |
| Wireless Interfaces | Bluetooth LE 4.2 / Bluetooth 2.1+EDR (Class 1) & 2.4G Wireless |
| Wireless Range | Up to 100 meters (328 ft) line-of-sight transmission |
| Supported Platforms | Windows, Mac OS, Android, iOS |
| Scanning Modes | Manual Trigger Mode & Hands-Free Auto-Sensing Mode |
Primary Applications for the NETUM DS8500 Hybrid RFID UHF RFID Tags Reader
- Retail Point of Sale (POS): Fast itemized checkout using hybrid RFID price tags and standard barcode tags.
- Inventory & Asset Tracking: Rapid bulk tag reading across retail stockrooms, garment racks, and warehouse shelves.
- Field Service & Logistics: Mobile asset logging, shipping container verification, and parcel tracking.
- Healthcare & Industrial Automation: Specimen tracking, equipment identification, and automated process auditing.






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