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 ................................................................................................................
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.
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.
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 asso
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.
Safety Label Locations Copyright © 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.
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.
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.
Computer Requirements System Requirements Client – Tracking (customer supplied) Operating System Win2000 service pack 3 or Windows XP RAM 128 MB (256 MB recommended) Install space 5 MB Additional space 15 MB disk space Monitor SVGA 800 x 600 Media CD-ROM Other Serial port (for Pad) Wall power (for Pad) USB to serial adaptor to be supplied and installed by customer’s IT department in the event there are no serial ports available. Processor 750 MHz Pentium (min.
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 reader’s plastic mounting flanges. A RFID Reader to computer (serial) 6.
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 Tracking Pad 8.5 in. Footprint Tracking pad (8.5 in. x 8.5 in.) RFID reader F_SPG_001 8.5 in. .180 (4) 2.63 5.25 .50 .40 (2) 4.
Mounting the Tracking Pad on the wall 770_OM_004 Copyright © 2002 3M IPC. All rights reserved. PRELIMINARY VERSION 1.
