3M 870, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...RFID Tracking Pad Model 770 and Model 870 Owners Manual 3M Security Systems Division 3M Center Building 225 4N 14 St Paul Minnesota 55144 1000 78 8123 7965 5 Rev B...

Page 2: ...2003 2005 3M All rights reserved 3M is a trademark of 3M 3M RFID Tracking Pad Owners Manual 78 8123 7965 5 Rev B...

Page 3: ...Installing the 3M RFID Tracking Pad 8 Step 1 Install Tracking Pad software on your computer 8 Step 2 Determine the optimal placement for the 3M RFID Tracking Pad and the 3M RFID Reader 8 Step 3 Conne...

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Page 5: ...ease read and observe all safety information and instructions in this manual If you are unsure about any part of this installation or of the potential hazards discussed please contact your supervisor...

Page 6: ...afety message The signal words and symbols and their meanings are shown below In addition to the symbols and words explained previously each safety message Identifies the hazard Describes what you can...

Page 7: ...ility of Repetitive Stress Injury avoid prolonged repetitive movements rest when becoming fatigued and when possible alternate job functions with other people It is recommended that the user avoid awk...

Page 8: ...sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 Thi...

Page 9: ...ules 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...

Page 10: ...h Tracking Pad software the unit can track monitor and assist in locating various items equipped with RFID Tags Tracking Pad components The Tracking Pad includes the following components 3M RFID Track...

Page 11: ...FID Tracking Pad Dimensions Length 8 5 in 21 6 cm Width 8 5 in 21 6 cm Height 0 4 in 1 0 cm Read range At least 8 in 20 3 cm with the tag in the center of the Tracking Pad Metal surfaces within two in...

Page 12: ...ose as 1 0 in 2 5 cm to a metal surface This will reduce the Tracking Pad s read range Place the Tracking Pad close enough to the computer so that the user can hear the verification sounds The compute...

Page 13: ...ng Pad cable will reduce the Tracking Pad s read range 4 Plug the power transformer cable into the RFID Reader and tighten the threaded nut to secure it 5 Connect one end of the AC power cord to the p...

Page 14: ...application CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with repeated body movement which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury Operation of the Tracking Pad may involve repeated body move...

Page 15: ...ying tag reading Most software packages used with the Tracking Pad provide both audible and visual indication of the number of tags read by the Tracking Pad For example if you place three items on the...

Page 16: ...f the communications light is not ON Make sure that the Tracking Pad software delivered with your system is installed and running on your computer Check the Tracking Pad software to make sure that the...

Page 17: ...using the correct tag reading techniques See Figure 2 on page 11 The 3M RFID Tracking Pad does not always read all the tags placed on the Tracking Pad What to check 1 Make sure that you are not tryin...

Page 18: ...telephone Write down the Tracking Pad s serial number located on the bottom of the Tracking Pad Be ready to describe the problem and any error messages in detail 3M Service telephone numbers For any q...

Page 19: ...racking Pad The Tracking Pad may need occasional cleaning Gently rub the Tracking Pad with a soft cloth dampened with a mild cleaning solution DO NOT use any abrasive cleaners on the Tracking Pad DO N...

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