3M RFID Tracking Pad Model 770 Owners Manual 3M Information and Materials Security 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 xx-xxxx-xxxx-x Rev 1 Copyright 2003 3M IPC. All rights reserved. Table of Contents Table of Contents .................................................................................... 1 Safety Information ................................................................................... 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 1 Intended Use Statement................................................................................................................ 1 Safety Messages ............................................................................................................................ 2 Safety Message Format................................................................................................................... 2 Safety Messages Contained in this Manual..................................................................................... 3 Safety Labels.................................................................................................................................. 4 Explanation of Labels and Symbols................................................................................................. 4 Safety Label Replacement............................................................................................................... 4 Safety Label Locations.................................................................................................................. 5 EMC, USA, and Canada Compliance ........................................................................................... 6 FCC Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations................................................................................ 6 FCC Intentional Radiator Certification ............................................................................................. 6 Industry Canada Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations............................................................. 6 EMC Compliance Europe ................................................................................................................ 6 Section 1 - Overview................................................................................ 7 Site Planning .................................................................................................................................. 7 Computer Requirements............................................................................................................... 8 Reader Pad Specifications............................................................................................................ 8 Reader ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Section 2 - Installation ............................................................................ 9 Step 1 Install software on your computer ..................................................................................... 9 Step 2 Connect the hardware components .................................................................................. 9 Mounting the 3M Tracking Pad and RFID Reader..................................................................... 10 Mounting the Tracking Pad on the wall ..................................................................................... 11 Safety Information Introduction We provide important safety information and warnings to assist you in understanding and avoiding potential harm to yourself, and possible damage to equipment, during the installation and use of the 3M RFID Tracking Pad Model 770.
Although this manual describes potential hazards you may encounter during installation and operation of this product, we cannot predict all of the possible hazards and this list should not be a substitute for your judgment and experience.
Before you install and use this equipment, please 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 immediately. BEFORE YOU PROCEED WITH THE INSTALLATION, PLEASE READ THE INTENDED USE STATEMENT AND ALL SAFETY MESSAGES. Intended Use Statement The 3M RFID Tracking Pad Model 770 is designed and tested for use with other equipment and software to read and/or program 3M RFID Tags. These tags are used to identify files, folders, and other items such as books. When used in conjunction with 3M software, the unit can track, monitor, and assist in locating various items equipped with 3M RFID Tags. The product has not been tested or proven safe for other uses. Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 1 Safety Messages We include safety messages and safety labels in this manual to help you protect your safety and the safety of others. This section contains important information to help you recognize and understand these safety messages. Safety Message Format Safety messages are designed to alert you to potential hazards that can cause personal injury to you or others. They can also indicate the possibility of property damage.
); one of three Each safety message box contains a safety alert symbol (
signal words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; and a safety 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 and should do to avoid the risk of exposure to the hazard.
Describes the probable consequences of not avoiding the hazard.
DANGER means you and/or someone else WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow these instructions. DANGER The safety message is in this box. WARNING The safety message is in this box. CAUTION The safety message is in this box. WARNING means you and/or someone else MAY be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow these instructions. CAUTION means you and/or someone else MAY be HURT or property damage may result if you do not follow these instructions.
(Information) icon is used in this manual to draw The your attention to other important information. Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 2 Safety Messages Contained in this Manual The following safety messages appear in this manual:
WARNING To reduce the risks associated with hazardous voltage contained within the power supply, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury:
Do not use the power supply if the case or cord are damaged;
Do not use power supply in outdoor or wet environments;
Do not attempt to service or repair the RFID circuitry or power supply no user serviceable parts inside CAUTION To reduce the risks associated with repeated body movement, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury:
Operation of the RFID Pad may involve repeated body movements. To minimize possibility of Repetitive Stress Injury, avoid prolonged repetitive movements, rest when becoming fatigued and, when possible, alternate job functions with other people. Avoid awkward reaching for items. To reduce the risks associated with environmental contamination from circuit boards containing lead-bearing solder within the tracking pad and RFID reader, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury:
At the end of service life, dispose of the tracking pad and RFID readeraccording to federal, state and local requirements. Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 3 Safety Labels We include safety labels on the devices for your safety and the safety of others. Safety labels are designed to alert you to potential hazards associated with a piece of equipment that can cause personal injury to you or others. Safety labels can also indicate the possibility of property damage. Please read all safety labels. Explanation of Labels and Symbols
); one of three signal Each safety label contains a safety alert symbol (
words: DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION; a pictorial showing the nature of the hazard; and a safety message. The signal words and symbols, and their meanings, are shown below:
DANGER means you and/or someone else WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow these instructions. WARNING means you and/or someone else MAY be KILLED or SERIOUSLY HURT if you do not follow these instructions. The following labels are applied to the equipment:
Refer to accompanying documents. Risk of electric shock. Refer all servicing to manufacturer. Safety Label Replacement We consider safety labels to be an important part of all devices. Safety labels should be replaced immediately if they become hard to read. If any of the safety labels are missing or cannot be read, please contact 3M Library Systems Technical Service for a replacement label. Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 4 Safety Label Locations Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 5 EMC, USA, and Canada Compliance FCC Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can emit radiated radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. FCC ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx FCC Intentional Radiator Certification This equipment contains an intentional radiator approved by the FCC under the FCC ID number shown above. 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) 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 Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device. Industry Canada Radio Frequency Rules and Regulations This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numerique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. CANADA: Pending Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. EMC Compliance Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of the RTTE and EMC directives. Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 6 Section 1 - Overview The 3M RFID Tracking Pad Model 770 is used with other equipment and software to read and/or program 3M RFID Tags. These tags are used to identify files, folders, and other items such as books. When used in conjunction with the 3M software, the unit can track, monitor, and assist in locating various items equipped with 3M RFID Tags. The tracking pad consists of the following components:
3M Reader Pad
3M RFID Reader
Cabling to connect the reader pad to the reader
Cabling to connect the reader to a computer 3M software that runs on a computer can send commands and share information with the reader using an RS-232 interface. Site Planning A B Tracking Pad Cable to Reader 10 ft. (3 meter) RFID Reader C Serial (RS-232) connection to computer 6.5 ft. (2 meter) Reader power cord 6.5 ft. (2 meter) Power Transformer Tracking Pad F_SPG_001 D AC power cord 6.5 ft. (2 meter) Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 7 Computer Requirements System Requirements Operating System RAM Install space Additional space Monitor Media Other Processor Sound Card Network Security Policy?
Client Tracking
(customer supplied) Win2000 service pack 3 or Windows XP 128 MB
(256 MB recommended) 5 MB 15 MB disk space SVGA 800 x 600 CD-ROM Serial port (for Pad) Wall power (for Pad) USB to serial adaptor to be supplied and installed by customers IT department in the event there are no serial ports available. 750 MHz Pentium (min.) 1 GHz or faster recommended Required for audible As required Local Admin Priviledges Reader Pad Specifications Dimensions Weight Environmental Reader Dimensions Weight Environmental Electrical Length: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) Width: 8.5 in. (21.6 m) Height: 0.4 in. (1.02 cm) 16 oz. (450 g) Typical ambient temperature range:
50 F to 104 F (10 C to 40 C) Humidity: 0% to 85% RH, non-condensing Length: 5.625 in. (14.29 cm) Width: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm) Height: 1.0 in. (2.54 cm) 3.64 oz. (103.3 g) Typical ambient temperature range:
50 F to 104 F (10 C to 40 C) Humidity: 0% to 85% RH, non-condensing 100 to 120 Vac, ?? A, 50/60 Hz, single phase, approximately??? Watts Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 8 Section 2 - Installation Step 1 Install software on your computer 1 Exit all programs. 2 Insert the floppy disk into your computer. 3 Double-click on the setup.exe file.
The installation program starts. Step 2 Connect the hardware components Tracking Pad/Reader cable lengths Note: If required, you can snap off (remove) the readers plastic mounting flanges. A RFID Reader to computer (serial)
6.5-foot (2-meter) serial cable standard (delivered with each tracking pad)
Customer can purchase standard serial cables up to 50 ft.
USB to serial adaptor to be supplied and installed by customers IT department in the event there are no serial ports available. B Tracking Pad to RFID Reader (coax) A B Tracking Pad Cable to Reader 10 ft. (3 meter) Serial (RS-232) connection to computer 6.5 ft. (2 meter)
10 ft. (3 meter)
20-foot (6 meter) extension cables available, 50-
foot (15.24 meter) maximum cable length. C RFID reader power cord
RFID Reader to power transformer 6.5-foot (2-meter) D Power Transformer AC Power cord
Power transformer to AC power outlet 6.5-foot (2-meter) AC Power Requirements
100-240 Vac, 47 to 63 Hz, 0.5 A Cabling routing
Cabling recommendations (not affected by 120 Vac electrical or lighting) RFID Reader C Reader power cord 6.5 ft. (2 meter) Power Transformer Tracking Pad F_SPG_001 D AC power cord 6.5 ft. (2 meter) Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 9 Mounting the 3M Tracking Pad and RFID Reader Tracking Pad Mounting Will clean up these drawings and add wall mounting bracket when designs are finalized.
2 in. (5 cm) minimum distance between tracking pad and metal surface (recommended)
Tracking pad can be as close as 1 in. (2.5 cm) to metal surface w/reduced read range)
Wall mounting use optional wall mounting bracket Footprint
Tracking pad (8.5 in. x 8.5 in.)
RFID reader Tracking Pad 8.5 in. F_SPG_001 8.5 in. 180(4) 2.63 5.25
.50
.40 (2) 4.50 Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 10 Mounting the Tracking Pad on the wall 770_OM_004 Copyright 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.0 11