RFID API Documentation  1.0
Reference guide for RFID API
RFID C SDK

Overview

The RFID Host SDK for C Help is intended to assist programmers with the creation of applications for Zebra readers using C/C++ languages. It gives all of the details necessary for calling functions that allows RFID reader configuration, perform operations and get tag data from the reader.

The RFID API documentation provides the following information:

  • Standard C APIs
  • Programmer's Guide
  • API Compatibility Matrix

Standard 'C' APIs

API definitions illustrate how to interact with a given function. Prototypes, parameters, return values and requirements are provided for each API. For information on whether or not a device supports a specific API function, refer to "API Compatability Matrix".

Windows
  • OS Versions: Windows 7 and Windows 10
  • Header: xxxcapi.h (where xxx = an API)
  • Library: rfid.lib
  • DLL: rfid.dll

Linux and Raspbian

  • Library:librfid.so

API Compatibility Matrix

Most of the API functions are provided on all readers supported by this developer kit. The API Compatibility Matrices provide developers with a quick way of determining if an API function is not supported on a device. Information provided by these matrices should be used for reference only. To be sure that a given function works properly, it should be used within an application with the return status verified as successful.

Device Specific Programming

The Device Specific Programming section provides programming guidelines that are specific to a device.

Although the product development team makes every effort to provide a comprehensive set of Help in the developer kits, there are always some questions unanswered. Please visit the Business Products and Services section on http://www.zebra.com for additional assistance.