Book Check Model 940 Series User Guide 3M Library Systems 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 www.3M.
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Contents Safety Information ................................................................................................................... 5 Intended use..............................................................................................................................................................................5 Explanation of signal word consequences ..............................................................................................................................
Sending item IDs to the circulation system...........................................................................................................................21 Securing and unsecuring items .............................................................................................................................................22 Turning off the verifier..................................................................................................................................................
Safety Information Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the 3M™ Book Check Model 942 and Book Check Model 946. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use The Book Check Model 942 and Model 946 are intended for use by library staff in the check-in and checkout of library materials that use electromagnetic (EM) or RFID tags. They may be used on desktops or built into customized countertops.
Disposal hazard Warnings WARNING To reduce the risk associated with fire or hazardous voltage due to a user or contractor/installer attempting to service or modify the book check unit: Do not attempt to modify or repair — no user serviceable parts — contact 3M Service for repair.
Cautions CAUTION To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination due to the incorrect disposal of any circuitry that contains lead in the solder: At the end of service life, dispose of book check unit and laser scanner accessory in accordance with federal, state and local requirements.
Label locations (Model 942 and 943) 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. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Label locations (Model 946) 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. This Class A digital apparatus also meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
EMC compliance USA and Canada 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.
Introduction About the 3M™ Book Check Model 940 Series The 3M™ Book Check Model 940 Series are customer-installable units that sensitize and desensitize the 3M™ Tattle-Tape™ Security Strips and RFID tags that secure a library’s materials. These units can be placed on a countertop or embedded in a desktop, enabling efficient processing of library materials.
How to use this manual Some sections of this manual are intended for all users and some are intended for one or some of the Book Check 940 models. The following table will help identify the sections pertinent to your installation.
Voltage selection warning Slide the voltage selector switch on the 3M™ Book Check Model 940 Series unit to the correct voltage setting (115V or 240V). Voltage Selector Switch The unit ships from the factory set to 240V.
Introduction to the hardware interface Overview Magnetic media switch Right-to-left processing switch Error light Magnetic media mode light Normal processing mode light Verifier light Verifier on/off switch Left-to-right processing switch Check-in/ checkout switch Checkout light Check-in light Right-to-left sensor pair Left-to-right sensor pair 940_UG_002_0verview Figure 6 Overview of the Interface About magnetic media mode When in magnetic media mode, the unit’s magnetic field is off to prot
Using the Model 942 Processing items This procedure describes how to check items in and out. Do NOT use it to process magnetic media, such as video and audio tapes. 1 Set the unit’s processing direction by pressing the right-to-left or leftto-right switch. 2 Make sure that the unit is in normal processing mode by ensuring that the normal processing mode light is on and pressing the magnetic media switch if it is not. The unit cannot change the status of security strips in magnetic media mode.
Turning off the verifier This topic describes how to turn off the verifier. If the verifier mode light is lit, press the button to turn off the function.
Using the Model 943 and Model 946 Software interface overview Operation and Settings Menus See Staff menus (following) for more information. Operation Menu Settings Menu Check-in Button Check-in and Checkout buttons Buttons that allow easy selection of the two main operating modes. Item Information Item ID, information. Checkout Button Item Information 940_UG_010 Staff menus Operation Menu Enables selection of operating mode and provides method for exiting application.
Processing items Setting up communication with the circulation system Many Staff Workstation operations require communication with the library’s circulation system. To enable this communication, you need to do the following: 1 Start the circulation system software. 2 Start the Staff Workstation software and then select the circulation system as the “target application.
Checking items in Use this procedure to check-in items. Do NOT use it with magnetic media. To process magnetic media, see Sending item IDs to the circulation system on page 21. 1 Choose check-in, using any of the following methods: Hotkeys (See the administrator if you need to know which keys have been configured as hotkeys.
Checking items out Use this procedure to checkout items.Do NOT use it with magnetic media. To process magnetic media, see Sending item IDs to the circulation system on page 21. 1 Choose Checkout, using any of the following methods: Hotkeys (See the administrator if you need to know which keys have been configured as hotkeys.
Sending item IDs to the circulation system Use this topic to send an item ID to the circulation system without sensitizing or desensitizing the security strip, which is required when processing magnetic media. 1 Choose send ID using any of the following methods: Hotkeys (See the administrator if you need to know which keys have been configured as hotkeys.
4 Place the item on the Book Check, ensuring that the item is positioned: Over the active sensors So that the barcode is under the scan line. 940_UG_018 5 If you are prompted to select a target application, select the circulation system application and then click OK. 6 Follow the prompts to complete the transaction. Securing and unsecuring items Use this procedure to secure or un-secure an item without communicating with the ILS. 1 Choose Secure only or Un-secure only from the Operations menu.
Turning off the verifier Do one of the following: From the Staff Workstation, choose Verify > Off. If the verifier mode light is lit, press the button to turn off the function. 940_UG_020 Changing staff settings Minimizing the application The Autosize feature shrinks the application interface to make room on the screen for other applications. Choose Settings > Autosize Restoring the application to full size This procedure restores the Staff Workstation to full size. Click the >> button.
Selecting a language for the interface Use this procedure to choose a language for the Staff Workstation interface. This field is available only when multiple languages have been configured. 1 Choose Settings > Language. 2 Select a language. Accessing administrative settings 1 Choose Settings > Administrative Settings. 2 Supply the adminstrator password at the prompt and then click OK. Changing the sound volume 1 Choose Settings > Staff Settings. 2 Click the Sound Volume button.
Accessing database information You can review lists in the database and the number of items in specific lists. Database information is not available if a database location was not configured during setup. 1 Choose Settings > Staff Settings. 2 Click Database Information.
Troubleshooting Most troubleshooting tasks must be completed by trained technicians. This section, however, provides a few troubleshooting procedures you should try to correct problems yourself. Error Light Sensors 940_UG_005_troubleshooting Figure 9 Troubleshooting Symptom Solution Error light flashes at startup. Something is covering the active sensors, they are dirty, or they are scratched. To clean the sensors, use a soft, damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use cleaning chemicals of any kind.
Service telephone numbers If you determine that the unit is not operating properly, call the appropriate service number listed below: 3M service phone numbers In the United States In Canada In other countries 1-800-328-0067 English 1-800-268-6235 Français 1-800-567-3193 Call your local 3M office. System information When you call, please provide the system model number and serial number located on the bottom of the unit.
