Zebra WS50 RFID Wearable Mobile Computer
All-in-one Android wearable computer with a host-free UHF RFID reader (~5 ft./~1.5 m), SE4770 imager, 2 in. AMOLED touchscreen, push-to-talk and IP65.
- Form factor
- Wearable
- Operating system
- Android 11
- Display
- 2 in. AMOLED 460 x 460 color display
- Scan engine
- SE4770
- Sealing
- IP65
- Drop rating
- 5 ft./1.5 m
Overview
Techcon Solution supplies, sets up and supports the Zebra WS50 RFID in Hong Kong. Ask us for a quote for your quantity, or about a demo unit.
The WS50 RFID is Zebra’s all-in-one enterprise Android wearable computer with an integrated, host-free UHF RFID reader. One device gives task workers RFID, a barcode imager, push-to-talk and a 2 in. touchscreen, with no separate host computer or ring scanner.
It reads RFID tags up to 5 ft./1.5 m away through an integrated upward facing antenna and an external downward antenna. The SE4770 imager can scan continuously with the optional proximity sensor, so workers need not press the trigger for every scan.
It can be worn on a wrist, two fingers or the back of the hand. A 2400mAh hot-swap battery keeps it running across shifts. Typical uses:
- Retail — pricing/markdowns, back of store operations, task management.
- Warehousing and distribution — sorting, receiving/put-away, picking, inventory management, loading.
- Transportation and logistics — sorting, loading/unloading, package handling, custom cages.
- Manufacturing — pallet/container management, parts tracking, finished goods verification.
Specifications
From the Zebra datasheet. Download it for certifications and accessories.
Physical Characteristics
| Dimensions | 3.18 in. L x 2.4 in. W x 1.49 in. D (81 mm L x 61 mm W x 38 mm D) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 6.9 oz./196 g (finger mount) |
| Display | 2 in. AMOLED 460 x 460 color display; optically bonded to touch panel |
| Imager Window | Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass |
| Touch Panel | Capacitive touch panel; fingertip and glove support; Corning™ Gorilla™ Glass |
| Power | 9.24 Watt Hours; 2400mAh PowerPrecision; Hot Swap (2 minutes, memory persistent) |
| Network Connections | USB 2.0 High Speed (host and client), WLAN and Bluetooth |
| Notifications | Audible tone; charge LED; OS notification LED; multi-color Application LEDs (2); haptic feedback |
| Voice and Audio | Speaker (90dBA); internal mic; PTT ready; Bluetooth headset support |
| Buttons | Trigger; 2 buttons (programmable) |
| Interfaces | Docking contacts; Via interface cables: USB-C (USB 2.0) host/client and charging |
Performance Characteristics
| CPU | Snapdragon Wear™ 4100 Platform/SDW429w, quad-core, 2.0 GHZ |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 AOSP |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM/8 GB Flash |
User Environment
| Operating Temp. | 14° F to 122° F/-10° C to +50° C |
|---|---|
| Storage Temp. | -40° F to 158° F/-40° C to +70° C |
| Humidity | 5% - 95% non condensing |
| Drop Specification | 5 ft./1.5 m drop to concrete per MIL-STD 810G across operating temperature |
| Tumble Specification | 2,000 tumbles @ 1.6 ft./0.5 m; Meets and exceeds IEC tumble specifications |
| Environmental Sealing | IP65 |
| Vibration | 4 g's PK Sine, 5hz to 2khz, 1 hour duration per axis; 0.04 g2/Hz Random (20 Hz to 2 kHz), 1 hour duration per axis. |
| Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) | +/-15 kV air discharge, +/-8 kV direct/indirect discharge |
| Light Sensor | Automatically adjusts display backlight brightness |
| Motion Sensor | 6-axis accelerometer with MEMS Gyro |
Data Capture
| Scan Engine | SE4770 1D/2D standard range omni-directional imager |
|---|---|
| Optical Resolution | 1280 x 800 pixels |
| Roll / Pitch / Skew | 360° / ±60° / ±60° |
| Aiming Element | 655 nm Laser |
| Illumination Element | 1 Hyper Red 660 nm LED or 1 Warm-White LED |
| Field of View | Horizontal: 48°, Vertical: 30° |
| Ambient Light Immunity (from total darkness) | Maximum 107,639 lux (direct sunlight) |
| Supported 1D Symbologies | Code 39, Code 128, Code 93, Codebar/NW7, Code 11, MSI, UPC/EAN, I 2 of 5, Korean 3 of 5, GSI DataBar, Base 32 (Italian Pharma) |
| Supported 2D Symbologies | PDF417, Micro PDF417, Composite Codes, TLC-39, Aztec, DataMatrix, MaxiCode, QR Code, Micro QR, Chinese Sensible (Han Xin), Postal Codes |
| Supported OCR Symbologies | OCR-A, OCR-B |
| Scan Triggering | Manual ambidextrous trigger or automatic via Proximity Sensor technology |
| NFC | Tap to Pair, ISO 14443 Type A and B, Felica and ISO 15693 cards, and Card Emulation via Host (HCE) support |
RFID
| Standards Supported | EPC Class 1 Gen 2; EPC Gen 2 V2 |
|---|---|
| RFID Engine | Zebra proprietary radio technology |
| Nominal Read Range | ~5 ft./~1.5 m |
| Frequency Range and RF System Output | US: 917-928 MHz; 0-24 dBm; EU: 865-868 MHz; 0-24 dBm |
Wireless
| WLAN | IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/d/h/i/r; Wi-Fi™ certified; IPv4, IPv6, 1x1 SISO |
|---|---|
| Data Rates | 2.4 GHz: 802.11b/g/n/ac—20 MHz, 40 MHz—up to 200 Mbps; 5 GHz: 802.11a/g/n/ac—20 MHz, 40 MHz, 80 MHz—up to 433 Mbps |
| Fast Roam | PMKID caching; 802.11r (Over-The-Air); OKC |
| WPAN | Bluetooth 4.2; Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support; Class 1 |
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Zebra TC501 Mobile Computer
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Zebra TC201 Mobile Computer
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Related solutions and guides
- SOTI MDMMobiControl, XSight and SOTI licences with local support
- ZOVYX asset managementOur own RFID and barcode asset tracking system
- RFID or Barcode Stock Take: Which Should You Use?Use barcodes when assets are few, easy to reach and labels must be cheap; use RFID when you count many assets, often, in places where pointing a scanner at every label is slow. Barcode reads one label at a time in line of sight, while RFID batch-scans tags by radio. ZOVYX supports both in one register.
- Which Rugged Mobile Computer Is Right for Your Warehouse or Store?A rugged mobile computer is an Android handheld with a built-in barcode scanner, made to survive drops, dust and long shifts. Choose by form factor (handheld, wearable or vehicle-mounted), scanning range, durability and connectivity, then plan how you will manage the fleet, for example with SOTI MobiControl.
Want to try the WS50 RFID Wearable Mobile Computer?
We can bring a demo unit to your site, check it against your systems and quote for the number you need.
- Phone
- +852 3756 9428
- [email protected]
- Office
- 22/F, On Hong Commercial Building, 145 Hennessy Rd, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
- Office hours
- Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Hong Kong public holidays.
