3M 803, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 Owners Manual 3M Security Systems Division 3M Center Building 225 4N 14 St Paul Minnesota 55144 1000 Copyright 2003 2005 3M All rights reserved 78 8126 8363 5 Rev A ...

Page 2: ...3M Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 Owners Manual 2003 2005 3M All rights reserved 78 8126 8363 5 Rev A 3M is a trademark of 3M ...

Page 3: ...ators 9 Inserting the memory card 10 Removing the memory card 11 Resetting the Handheld 12 Formatting a memory card 13 Adjusting the antenna 14 Cleaning the Handheld 14 Storing the Handheld 14 Battery Management 15 Battery charging guidelines 15 Battery use 15 Sleep mode 15 Charging the battery 16 Replacing the battery 17 Requesting service 18 3M Service phone numbers 18 For software support 18 Fo...

Page 4: ......

Page 5: ...n evaluated for other uses or locations EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES DANGER Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury and or property damage WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury and or property damage CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situatio...

Page 6: ...ot attempt to service or repair the charger or power supply no user serviceable parts inside CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with repetitive strain injuries from overuse of the Handheld unit Operation of the 3M Handheld RFID Reader may involve repeated body movements To minimize possibility of Repetitive Stress Injury avoid prolonged repetitive movements rest when becoming fatigued and when ...

Page 7: ...ncil or other sharp object on the display screen Save all the original Handheld packing materials You will need the packing materials if you return the Handheld for repair Do not over tighten the antenna adjustment screw Over tightening the antenna adjustment screw may damage the Handheld Always use the Change Battery function when you change the battery If you do not use the Change Battery functi...

Page 8: ...l 803 PWR COM STATUS 3M Security Systems Division St Paul Minnesota 55144 Security Systems Division St Paul Minnesota 55144 FCC ID DGF LSD702 CANADA ______ S N 803XXXX U S Pat No 6486780 U S Pat No 6232870 U S Pat No 6448886 U S Pat No 6768419 U S Pat No D470847 ...

Page 9: ...Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NO MODIFICATIONS Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of The 3M Company Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Fede...

Page 10: ...rting the memory card on page 10 Step 2 Charge the battery and insert it into the Handheld 1 See Charging the battery on page 16 2 Insert the charged battery into the Handheld The Handheld software automatically starts Step 3 Set the clock 1 If the screen calibration screen appears follow the instructions 2 The Handheld software loads and the Set Clock dialog box appears 3 In the Set Clock dialog ...

Page 11: ... use a Molicel MCR 1821 battery rated at 2400mAh or greater Battery charger Only use a Molicel MAC 1821B battery charger Typical charge life A fully charged battery will last for approximately three to four hours of trigger time time the trigger is pressed or activated This typically provides many hours of use before recharging is required Typical time to fully charge a battery The battery charger...

Page 12: ...ve the Handheld in direct sunlight DO NOT expose the Handheld to heat Only use the point of the stylus to touch the various buttons and checkboxes on the screen Never use a pen pencil or other sharp object on the display screen Antenna Indicator Lights 3 Scroll Buttons 2 Antenna Adjustment Screw Menu Buttons 4 702_002 Battery Trigger Stylus Figure 1 Handheld components ...

Page 13: ...o check and uncheck the various checkboxes that appear in the setup screens Indicator Lights used in conjunction with audible cues to help locate items and shelf positions Display Stylus Scroll Bar Menu Selections 702_009 Menu Buttons used to select the menu selections that appear on the bottom of the display screen Menu Buttons Scroll Buttons used to move up and down through lists Figure 2 The Ha...

Page 14: ...ading the database etc appear on the screen If the memory card contains a newer version of 3M software a dialog box will ask you if you want to install the new version Database Errors The Handheld may display No Database or Invalid Database messages These messages are usually the result of corrupted data on the memory card If you see these messages you may have to reformat the memory card See Form...

Page 15: ...ure 1 Press Home to return to the Home screen This ensures that the Handheld finishes any write activities before you attempt to remove the memory card 2 Grasp the memory card and pull it straight out from the Handheld To make it easier to remove a memory card attach a memory card pull tab to the memory card 702_010 Figure 5 Return to the 3M software Home screen before removing the memory card fro...

Page 16: ... on it into the Handheld 2 Press and hold the reset button for approximately one second 3 The Handheld software loads 4 The Home screen appears If pressing the reset button did not work 1 Insert a memory card with 3M Handheld software on it into the Handheld 2 Remove the battery 3 Insert a fully charged battery 4 Follow the Using the 3M Handheld RFID Reader for the first time procedure on page 6 7...

Page 17: ...ox select FAT 4 Click Start 5 After formatting is complete use your system software to export information to the memory card 6 Insert the memory card into the Handheld If the Handheld reads the memory card the formatting was successful If the Handheld displays No Database or Invalid Database messages call 3M Service See Requesting service on page 18 for phone numbers No Database OK No database fou...

Page 18: ...a soft cloth dampened with a mild cleaning solution Make sure that no liquids enter the Handheld case DO NOT spray cleaning solution directly on the Handheld Storing the Handheld IMPORTANT NOTE During storage the Handheld continues to use a small amount of battery power Over time approximately 2 3 days the battery can lose its charge If you plan to store the Handheld for more than a day Using the ...

Page 19: ...e shows how much of a charge remains in the battery See Figure 10 If the battery gauge shows less than 50 charge remaining you may want to replace the battery with a fully charged battery and place the other battery in the charger Low battery warning messages The Handheld warns you when battery power is low You should replace the battery if a battery low message appears Handheld software protects ...

Page 20: ...ect the battery charger as shown Battery Charger Status Light Red indicates that the battery is being charged Green indicates that the battery is charged or that there is no battery inserted in the charger stand WARNING To reduce the risk associated with fire and explosion Do not attempt to use a damaged battery pack charger or power supply Do not allow battery pack to come in contact with water D...

Page 21: ... tab securely holds the battery in place 1 3 2 Figure 12 Before removing a battery select Change Battery WARNING To reduce the risk associated with fire and explosion Do not attempt to use a damaged battery pack charger or power supply Do not allow battery pack to come in contact with water Do not disassemble crush or incinerate the battery pack at the end of service life dispose of the battery pa...

Page 22: ...pack the unit if you need to return it for repair 3M Service phone numbers For software support In the United States Library Systems 1 800 328 0067 Option 1 3M RFID Tracking System 1 800 944 3512 Option 2 In Canada Library Systems and 3M RFID Tracking System English 1 800 561 5115 Ext 3770 Library Systems and 3M RFID Tracking System Français 1 800 361 4488 Ext 4766 In other countries Call your loc...

Page 23: ...90 5 Memory card removal tab 26 1017 1145 0 64 MB memory card 26 1017 2793 6 Replacement stylus four pack To order parts Call the following phone numbers to order the parts listed above In the United States Library Systems 1 800 328 0067 Option 2 3M RFID Tracking System 1 800 944 3512 Option 3 In Canada Library Systems and 3M RFID Tracking System English Français 1 800 410 6880 In other countries ...