Zebra CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 Multi-Slot RFD40 and TC5X Charging ShareCradle
Overview
The Zebra CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 is a multi-slot charging ShareCradle engineered for operations that pair the Zebra RFD40 RFID sled with TC5X series mobile computers. Rather than juggling separate charging docks for the sled and the host device, this cradle handles the combined unit — paired or unpaired — across three device slots while simultaneously refreshing up to four spare RFD40 batteries in dedicated battery slots. For shift-based retail, warehouse, or distribution center deployments where devices rotate continuously, that consolidation directly cuts the number of power points and cable runs you need at the charging station.
The CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 (often searched as CR40 3S4T TC5 G 01) supports the RFD40 sled alone, the TC5X alone, or the RFD40 and TC5X docked together as a combined unit — all within the same cradle bay. That flexibility means operators can drop either device configuration into any open slot without reconfiguring anything.
Key Features
- Three Device Charging Slots: Accommodates up to three RFD40/TC5X pairings simultaneously, so an end-of-shift swap for a three-person team completes in a single cradle footprint. No staggered charging queues.
- Four Spare Battery Slots: Four dedicated RFD40 battery bays mean the next shift's batteries are topped up before the team even clocks in. Eliminates the scramble for charged spares at shift change.
- Flexible Per-Slot Charging Logic: Each slot independently charges the RFD40 alone, the TC5X alone, or the combined RFD40+TC5X assembly. Workers don't need to separate the sled from the mobile computer before docking — drop the whole assembly in and walk away.
- Broad TC5X Compatibility: Supports the TC51, TC52, TC52x, TC52ax, TC56, TC57, and TC57x — covering the full TC5X product family. If your site runs a mix of TC5X variants across departments, one cradle model covers the fleet.
- Charge-Only Design: No data synchronization overhead or driver dependencies. This cradle is purpose-built for power delivery, which means zero configuration effort at the IT level and no firmware pairing required.
- Single-Cradle Station Consolidation: Replacing individual single-slot chargers with one CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 reduces cable clutter, frees up outlet capacity, and simplifies the charging station layout — a real operational gain in back-of-house environments with limited counter space.
Integration and Compatibility
The CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 is compatible with the full Zebra RFD40 RFID sled lineup and the TC5X mobile computer series (TC51, TC52, TC52x, TC52ax, TC56, TC57, TC57x). It charges the RFD40 as a standalone unit, the TC5X as a standalone unit, and the combined RFD40+TC5X assembly — making it the single charging solution for any mixed-mode RFD40 deployment.
Power delivery requires three accessory components sold separately: the Zebra Level VI Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), the DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and the US AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R). Budget these into the deployment order — the cradle does not ship with power accessories. For full fleet charging coverage, explore compatible mobile computer accessories and barcode and RFID scanners to round out your station build. If you are planning a multi-station rollout, reviewing a RFID systems deployment guide will help size the total cradle-to-device ratio for your shift structure.
What's in the Box
- 1x Multi-Slot Charging ShareCradle — RFD40 and TC5X (CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01)
Note: Power supply, DC line cord, and AC line cord are required for operation and are not included. See compatible accessories: PWR-BGA12V108W0WW, CBL-DC-382A1-01, 23844-00-00R.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 charge the RFD40 and TC5X together as a combined unit, or do they need to be separated first?
A: The cradle charges both together as a combined assembly. Each slot supports the RFD40 alone, the TC5X alone, or the RFD40 docked to the TC5X — no separation required before charging.
Q: Which TC5X models are compatible with the CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01?
A: The cradle supports the TC51, TC52, TC52x, TC52ax, TC56, TC57, and TC57x. It covers the entire TC5X family.
Q: Does the CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 include a power supply?
A: No. The cradle requires three accessories purchased separately: the Zebra Level VI Power Supply (PWR-BGA12V108W0WW), DC Line Cord (CBL-DC-382A1-01), and US AC Line Cord (23844-00-00R). The cradle will not operate without these components.
Q: How many spare RFD40 batteries can the CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 charge at once?
A: Up to four spare RFD40 batteries simultaneously, in dedicated battery slots independent of the three device charging slots.
Q: Does the CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 support data synchronization or is it charge-only?
A: This is a charge-only cradle. It does not support data transfer or device synchronization. IT teams do not need to configure drivers or pairing for this cradle.
The CR40-3S4T-TC5-G-01 is the cradle to spec when your RFD40 deployment uses TC5X host devices and you need to charge the combined assembly — not just the sled or the mobile computer in isolation. The seven-device TC5X compatibility list (TC51 through TC57x) is the detail that matters most here: if your site has upgraded handhelds at different intervals and runs mixed TC5X variants, this single cradle model services the entire pool without per-variant accessories.
Technical Highlights:
- 3 Device Slots: Supports three simultaneous RFD40+TC5X combined charging positions — enough to turn over a full three-person team's devices in a single end-of-shift dock cycle.
- 4 Spare Battery Slots: Independent of the device slots, four RFD40 batteries can top up concurrently. In a two-shift operation, this means the outgoing team charges their spares while their device slots free up for the incoming team.
- Per-Slot Charging Flexibility: Each of the three device slots independently accepts the RFD40 alone, TC5X alone, or the paired assembly — operators don't need a separate cradle for days when the RFID sled stays on the dock and workers take only the mobile computer.
Deployment Considerations:
- Plan the power accessories order alongside the cradle: PWR-BGA12V108W0WW, CBL-DC-382A1-01, and 23844-00-00R are all required and not included. Forgetting any one of the three means the cradle won't power on out of the box.
- This is a charge-only unit — there is no USB host or Ethernet port for staging or MDM enrollment. If you need to push firmware or enroll devices at the charging station, you will need a separate staging solution alongside this cradle.
This cradle fits best in a retail stockroom or distribution center where three-person RFID picking teams rotate shifts and need every device — sled, host, and spare battery — ready at the start of each window without manual intervention from IT.
