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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

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.

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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.

Each safety message box contains a safety alert symbol (

); one of three

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.

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.

The

(

nformation) icon is used in this manual to draw

your attention to other important information.

DANGER

The safety message is in this box.

WARNING

The safety message is in this box.

CAUTION

The safety message is in this box.

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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 reader

according to federal,

state and local requirements.

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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

Each safety label contains a safety alert symbol (

); one of three signal

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.

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Safety Label Locations

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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 Intentional Radiator Certification

FCC ID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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.

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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

F_SPG_001

Tracking Pad Cable

to Reader 10 ft. (3 meter)

Serial (RS-232)

connection

to computer

6.5 ft. (2 meter)

Reader

power

cord

6.5

ft. (2 meter)

Power

Transformer

power

cord

6.5

ft. (2 meter)

RFID

Reader

Tracking Pad

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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.) 1 GHz or faster recommended

Sound Card

Required for audible

Network

As required

Security Policy?

Local Admin

Priviledges

Reader Pad Specifications

Dimensions

Length: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm)
Width: 8.5 in. (21.6 m)
Height: 0.4 in. (1.02 cm)

Weight

16 oz. (450 g)

Environmental

Typical ambient temperature range:
50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)

Humidity: 0% to 85% RH, non-condensing

Reader

Dimensions

Length: 5.625 in. (14.29 cm)
Width: 5.0 in. (12.7 cm)
Height: 1.0 in. (2.54 cm)

Weight

3.64 oz. (103.3 g)

Environmental

Typical ambient temperature range:
50 °F to 104 °F (10 °C to 40 °C)

Humidity: 0% to 85% RH, non-condensing

Electrical

100 to 120 Vac, ?? A, 50/60 Hz, single
phase, approximately??? Watts

Section 2 - Installation

Step 1 – Install software on your computer

Exit all programs.

Insert the floppy disk into your computer.

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.

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 customer’s IT department in the event there are
no serial ports available.

Tracking Pad to RFID Reader (coax)

10 ft. (3 meter)

20-foot (6 meter) extension cables available, 50-
foot (15.24 meter) maximum cable length.

RFID reader power cord

RFID Reader to power transformer
6.5-foot (2-meter)

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)

F_SPG_001

Tracking Pad Cable

to Reader 10 ft. (3 meter)

Serial (RS-232)

connection

to computer

6.5 ft. (2 meter)

Reader

power

cord

6.5

ft. (2 meter)

Power

Transformer

power

cord

6.5

ft. (2 meter)

RFID

Reader

Tracking Pad

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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

.50

.180(4)

.40

(2)

4.50

5.25

2.63

F_SPG_001

Tracking Pad

8.5 in.

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Mounting the Tracking Pad on the wall

770_OM_004

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