Handheld RFID Reader Model 702 Owners Manual 3M Information and Materials Security 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 www.3M.com/library Copyright © 2003, 3M IPC. All rights reserved.
Table of Contents Safety Information..........................................................................1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 1 Safety messages....................................................................................................................... 1 Safety messages contained in this manual ............................................................................
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 Handheld RFID Reader Model 702. § § § 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 contained in this manual Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions before using the 3M™ Handheld RFID Reader Model 702. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use The 3M Handheld RFID Reader Model 702 is designed and tested for use processing 3M Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Tags. These tags are used to identify items, such as books, videocassettes, files, etc., for various users.
Safety messages WARNING To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
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 signal words and symbols Each safety label contains a safety alert symbol ( (WARNING, or CAUTION), and a safety message.
PWR COM/STATUS Safety label locations Model 702 12 VDC FCC ID: DGF-LSD702 CANADA: ______ N1108 S/N: 702XXXX 702_001 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.
Getting Started This section provides basic instructions on how to set up the handheld. IMPORTANT NOTE! Save all the original handheld packing materials so you can pack the Handheld if you need to return it for repair. Specifications Operating Temperature Typical ambient temperature range: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to 40°C) Storage Temperature -40°F to 131°F (-40°C to 55°C) Humidity 0% to 85% RH, non-condensing Memory Card Type I or Type II CompactFlashTM card. Battery type Only use a Molicel MR.
Handheld components IMPORTANT NOTES! To avoid damaging the Handheld, treat it as you would an expensive camera or a similar sensitive electronic device. § DO NOT drop the Handheld. § DO NOT leave the Handheld in locations where it might fall. § DO NOT leave the Handheld in direct sunlight. § DO NOT expose the Handheld to heat. § Only use the point of the stylus to touch the various buttons and checkboxes on the screen. § Never use a pen, pencil, or other sharp object on the display screen.
Controls and indicators The handheld display includes menu selections and setup screens with various checkboxes. § § Most tasks are selected using the menu buttons. You can also use the stylus to select various handheld functions. Use the stylus to check and uncheck the various checkboxes that appear in the setup screens. Stylus Indicator Lights used in conjunction with audible cues to help locate items and shelf positions.
Using the Handheld Device for the first time Step 1 – Use 3M Data Management software to export lists and 3M Handheld Software onto a memory card. 1 Use the other software supplied with your system to install and set up the Handheld Software (located on the CD-ROM delivered with the handheld) on the same computer where you installed the other software. 2 Export Handheld Software onto a memory card. § This occurs automatically whenever you export data to a memory card.
Inserting the memory card The memory card contains the data and Handheld Software required for operation. 1 - Install a pull tab on the memory card Pin Socket MB 2 – Insert the memory card 1 2 Grasp the memory card with the label side up. Memory Card Pull Tab 702_007 Figure 3: Attach the memory-card pull tab to the memory card. Push the pin-socket end of the memory card into the memory-card slot until it is completely inserted. § Messages (such as loading the database, etc.) appear on the screen.
Removing the memory card IMPORTANT NOTE! To avoid corrupting data that you collected with the handheld and saved to the memory card, always return to the Home screen before removing the memory card. Procedure 1 Press Home to return to the Home screen. § This ensures that the handheld finishes any write activities before you attempt to remove the memory card. 2 Grasp the memory card and pull it straight out from the handheld.
Resetting the handheld If the handheld display locks up or stops working, perform the reset procedure described below. Symptoms may include: § § § § The power will not come on (screen remains blank) Lines appear on display or the display is distorted. A blinking black square appears in the upper left corner of the display. Palm startup screen appears on the display and will not go away. A blank screen may be caused by a fully discharged battery.
Formatting a memory card If the Handheld displays database error messages when you insert the memory card, try reformatting the memory card. If this procedure does not work, call 3M Service. (See Requesting service on page 19.) Invalid Database No Database No database found on Invalid database found on memory card. Memory card. Insert a memory card with a Valid database. OK OK DLA_053 Using Windows to format the memory card 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop.
Adjusting the antenna If necessary, use the antenna adjustment tool provided to carefully adjust the swivel tightness of the handheld antenna. If the antenna is too loose § § Use the antenna adjustment tool to tighten (turn clockwise) the antenna adjustment screw slightly until the antenna swivels properly. Be careful to only turn the adjustment screw the minimum amount needed to adequately tighten the handheld antenna swivel.
Battery Management The handheld is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that must be periodically charged. Battery charging guidelines § § § Batteries may be charged overnight or for extended periods. Batteries do not have to be discharged before recharging them. Batteries may be plugged in for any amount of time to partially recharge the battery. 2 Power Supply Battery 1c 1a 1b Power Cord Charger Stand Status Light 3 702_004 Figure 9: Battery charging system.
Charging the battery Always keep one of the two batteries fully charged in the battery charger. § The typical charge time is four hours. To charge a battery 1 Connect the battery charger. a 2 2 Connect the power supply output to the charger stand. b Plug one end of the power cord into the power supply. c Plug the other end of the power cord into an AC power source: (100-240 Vac, 1.0A, 50-60 Hz). § The status light is Green when no battery is inserted into the charger pocket.
Replacing the battery Battery replacement Most software options are protected if all power is lost. WARNING To reduce the risks associated with fire and explosion, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury and/or property damage. If a battery is removed and replaced in approximately one minute, the handheld will continue to function without interruption.
Requesting service Before you call Before you call 3M Service, have the following information available: § § § § Have the Handheld near the phone. Write down the Handheld’s serial number (located on the bottom of the Handheld) Be ready to describe the problem and any error messages in detail. Write down the software version. (From the Handheld’s Home screen, select About … to display the software version number.
Ordering replacement parts The following consumable parts may be ordered separately: Stock Number Description 78-8123-7939-0 Battery 26-1017-0437-2 Battery charger 26-1017-0421-6 Battery charger power supply 26-1005-6476-9 Power supply power cord 26-1014-9577-3 Antenna adjustment tool 78-8123-7890-5 Memory card removal tab 26-1014-9388-5 32MB memory card 26-1014-9616-9 Replacement stylus three pack To order parts Call the following phone numbers to order the parts listed above.
