SelfCheck System Model 7210 User Guide 3M Library Systems 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, MN 55144–1000 1–800–328–0067 http://www.3M.com/library Copyright © 2001, 3M IPC. All rights reserved. 78-8123-1889-3 Rev.
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Table of Contents Safety and Standards..........................................................5 Intended Use......................................................................................... 5 SelfCheck System Operations......................................................... 5 Automated Circulation System (ACS) Provisions ................................... 5 Warning Statements and Safety Instructions ......................................... 6 Explanation of Labels and Symbols...................
SelfCheck™ Manager Procedures....................................................... 19 Mode Procedures.......................................................................... 19 SelfCheck System Mode..........................................................................19 Out of Service Mode.................................................................................19 Demonstration Mode ................................................................................19 Circulation Procedures.....
Safety and Standards Please read and understand all safety information before operating this equipment. Intended Use The 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Model 7210 allows library patrons to check out and check in library items on their own. The library items must have bar codes attached that can be read by the scanner, or digital identification tags that can be read by the SelfCheck system.
Warning Statements and Safety Instructions Explanation of Labels and Symbols Refer to accompanying documents. Risk of electric shock. Refer all servicing to manufacturer. WARNING This equipment contains high voltage. Do not remove protective panels. Only 3M factory-trained technicians should service this equipment. CAUTION Using controls or adjustments, or performing procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous laser light exposure. Note: Barcode laser power up to .
CAUTION Assembled unit weighs 125 lbs. [56,8 kg]. Do not attempt to lift assembled unit alone. CAUTION Never lift unit from the front. Lifting from the front may cause the coil assembly to break and falling parts may cause injury. CAUTION Danger of explosion if internal battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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.
EMC Compliance Europe This equipment complies with the requirements of the RTTE and EMC directives. Australia This unit complies with the EMC requirements for Australia.
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Quick Reference Guide SelfCheck System Overview Welcome to the 3M SelfCheck System Model 7210! Please take the time to read through this guide to help you understand how your SelfCheck system works. Keep it accessible when the SelfCheck system is in use. It will serve as a reference guide when questions arise. The 3M SelfCheck system model 7210 allows library patrons to check out library items on their own. The SelfCheck system emulates the check-in and checkout procedures performed by a librarian.
Installation Checklists Before installation can occur, personnel in your library will be asked to fill out the SelfCheck™ System Checklist. Use the following checklists to prepare for SelfCheck system installation: § SelfCheck System Checklist – This document is used to provide information to 3M personnel about the specific needs of your library pertaining to the SelfCheck system. This document includes the general pre-installation requirements.
Site Planning 1 Verify there is a table or cabinet with an adequate work surface for the SelfCheck™ System. The recommended size is: § § § Height: approximately 39 in. [990 mm] Width: 30 in. [762 mm] Depth: 33 in. [838 mm] To prevent interference with the scanner laser light, never install the SelfCheck system in an area where ambient light brightness exceeds that of the laser, or where it could be exposed to direct sunlight. 2 Verify power is available within 3 ft [914 mm] of the SelfCheck system.
Components The SelfCheck™ System consists of the following components: § § § § Color Monitor Scanner Keypad Magnetic card reader (optional) § § § § VCU (Video Checkout Unit)(optional) Multiple book detector Desensitizer Digital Identification The SelfCheck System Model 7210 Color Monitor A color monitor mounted on top of the SelfCheck™ System displays graphic instructions, diagrams, and information to guide the patron through the operation of the SelfCheck system.
Keypad The keypad is a standard module that is used primarily to enter personal identification numbers (PINs). PINs can only contain numeric data (0 through 9). The keypad may also be used by the library staff to select certain administrative or diagnostic functions. It has 12 keys styled after the standard touch-tone telephone keypad (including * and # keys). Magnetic Card Reader The magnetic card reader can read magnetic stripes that conform to the ABA (American Banking Association) industry standard.
Desensitizer The desensitizer contains electronics housed beneath the book cradle on the SelfCheck system that desensitize and re-sensitize Security Strips. When a book is approved for checkout by the circulation system, the detection strip in the book is desensitized. The SelfCheck system is designed to prevent patrons from checking out more than one item on the same item bar code.
Communication This SelfCheck™ System sends and receives information from the auto circulation system (ACS). This information is exchanged in a manner consistent with 3M’s Standard Interface Protocol (SIP-2). This SelfCheck system also communicates with patrons by identifying the patron's ID and leading them through the process of checking out materials. The SelfCheck™ System displays correction instructions to help the patron solve problems.
Starting the SelfCheck System 1 Turn ON the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck™ System. 2 Log in using your designated password if required. The SelfCheck system program automatically starts. Shutting down the SelfCheck System Press **316# on the keyboard and wait for the screen message indicating it's safe to turn the SelfCheck system off, then turn OFF the power switch on the back of the SelfCheck system.
SelfCheck™ Manager Procedures This section contains common procedures for configuring and adjusting the SelfCheck Manager. Mode Procedures Use the following procedures to set the SelfCheck™ System in different modes of operation: SelfCheck System Mode Select SelfCheck from the Modes menu. This sets the SelfCheck system for normal patron operation. Out of Service Mode Select Out of Service from the Modes menu.
Display Procedures Setting Display Properties Display properties enable the presentation of patron information. Information can include automated circulation system (ACS) messages, fines, fees, item name and bar code, and patron identification and patron record information. 1 Click Policy from the Configure menu. 2 Click on the Display tab. 3 Click to select the box for each item that should be displayed to the patron.
Message Procedures Editing Message Screens This procedure details how to change the text on the screens the library patron sees. 1 Click Messages in the Configure menu. 2 Select a Screen and, if necessary, a Language from the drop-down menus. 3 Click on the Edit Messages… button. This displays the Edit Messages window. 4 Double-click on the line of text you want to edit in the Edit Messages window. The line of text is then loaded into the Message Composition Tool.
Editing Text with the Message Composition Tool If your operating system version is English and the message text you are editing is English then you may use your keyboard to type a line of text. If the text of the message is in a language other than English you can double-click a character in the character matrix to add it, or drag a character from the character matrix to the message to add it. Click on the Clear button to delete the line of text.
Statistics - Report Procedures The following procedures are associated with the Report menu on the SelfCheck™ System: Create Patron Summary Report 1 Click Patron Summary from the Report menu and Display Patron Summary from the drop-down menu. The Set Date Ranges for Reports window displays. 2 Set the Start Date. 3 Set the End Date. 4 Click the OK button. The Patron Statistics Report window displays. 5 Click the Print button to print the report.
Export a Patron Summary Report 1 Click Patron Summary from the Report menu and Export Patron Summary from the drop-down menu. The Set Date Ranges for Reports window displays. 2 Set the Start Date and the End Date to cover the dates for which you wish to view statistics. 3 Click the OK button. The Save As window displays. The default location to save files is the following file path: C:\program files\3M Library Systems\3M SelfCheck 6210\config 4 Type a name for the patron report in the Filename field.
Create an Item Summary Report 1 Click Item Summary from the Report menu and Display Item Summary from the drop-down menu. The Set Date Ranges for Reports window displays. 2 Set the Start Date. 3 Set the End Date. 4 Click the OK button. The Item Statistics Report window displays. 5 Click the Print button to print the report. Patron Summary menu Patron Statistics Report window Export an Item Summary Report 1 Click Item Summary from the Report menu and Export Item Summary from the drop-down menu.
You must first create the report, export it, and then open the supplied Microsoft Excel spreadsheet to view the results. Follow this procedure to view data graphically: You will need Microsoft® Excel™ version 5.0 or later installed on a PC computer separate from the SelfCheck™ System to view the reports. For steps 1 and 2, refer to the previous procedures in this section. 1 Create the report (patron report or item report). 2 Export the report (patron report or item report).
5 Open the StatsReports.xls spreadsheet by double-clicking on the file name in Windows Explorer™. Make sure to enable the macros when prompted.The spreadsheet displays a screen that allows you to open either a patron or an item statistics report. 6 Click the appropriate button for the information you want to view. The Open window displays. 7 Statistics Reports buttons Navigate to the 3 1/2 in. floppy (A:) drive and select the file you want to view.
Maintenance Replace the Printer Paper When the printer paper runs out, you will need to replace the depleted roll with a new roll of paper. To order printer paper rolls, refer to "Obtaining Service and Supplies" in this guide. 1 Shut down the SelfCheck™ System (refer to "Shutting down the SelfCheck System" in this guide). 2 Open the right side panel of the SelfCheck system. 3 Slide the printer assembly out of the model 7210 chassis.
Clean the Proximity Sensor Cavities The SelfCheck™ System program uses proximity sensors installed in the book cradle to determine when a book has been placed on the cradle. If the proximity sensor cavities become blocked with dirt and debris, the proximity sensors may not work properly. To clean these cavities: 1 Press **316# on the keyboard and wait for the screen message indicating it's safe to turn the system off, then turn OFF the power switch on the back of the system.
Frequently Asked Questions and Troubleshooting Use the following procedures to perform basic troubleshooting tasks on the SelfCheck™ System: SelfCheck System is not Responding Possible cause No AC power. There is a computer problem with the SelfCheck system. Solutions 1 Make sure the outlet being used is not operated from a wall switch or other control device. 2 Check to see if any other machine or appliance using the same outlet is working or not.
Patron Error Messages The messages below occasionally display to a patron using the SelfCheck™ System. “A system error has occurred - please advise library staff" “You cannot borrow this item. Please take it to the desk" “You cannot renew this item.
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Obtaining Service and Supplies Printer Paper and other Supplies To order printer paper and other supplies in the U.S., call 1-800-3280067, option 2. Outside of the U.S., call your local 3M office. The following supplies are recommended: Thermal Printer Paper Part number 78-8121-0609-0 (Case of 16 rolls) Width 3 inches [76 mm] Diameter 6 inches [152 mm] Length 650 feet [198 m] If you order the part number 78-8121-0609-0, you will receive a case of 16 - 650 foot (198 m) rolls of printer paper.
List of Machines and Serial Numbers Machine Number (assigned by library) 34 Model Number Serial Number Troubleshooting Log
