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Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 Owner’s Manual Track and Trace Solutions 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 Copyright © 2003-2010 3M.
3M™ Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 Owner’s Manual 2003-2010 3M. All rights reserved. 78-8126-8363-5 Rev C 3M is a trademark of 3M..
Table of Contents Handheld RFID Reader .................................................................... 1 Model 803 ........................................................................................ 1 Safety info rmation ....................
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1 Safety information Read, understand, and follow all safety information contained in these instructions prior to installation and use of the 3M™ Handheld RFID Reader Model 803. Retain these instructions for future reference. Intended use The 3M Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 is intended for use in processing 3M™ RFID Tags.
2 Safety messages WARNING To reduce the risk associated w i th fire and explosion: Do not attempt to use a damaged batte ry pack, charger, or power supply; Do not allow battery pack to come in.
3 Important notes Important notes summarize best practice s that can help you avoid damaging the 3M Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 (Handheld) and/or corrupting data. IMPORTANT NOTES! Be careful not to damage the Handheld. DO NOT drop the Handheld.
4 Safety label locations N1 108 Model 803 PWR COM/ST A TUS FCC ID: DGF-LSD702 IC: 458A-TTS702 S/N: 803XXXXX U.S. Pat. No. 6486780, U .S. Pat. No. 6232870 U.
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.
6 Getting started IMPORTANT NOTE! The 3M Handheld RFID Reader Model 803 (Handheld) is used to read 3M RFID Tags placed in items such as books, videocassettes, files, etc. The Handheld can be used with 3M D1 RFID Tags or 3M D8 RFID Tags . Save all the original Handheld packing materials.
7 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% RAH, non-condensing Memory Card Type I or Type II CompactFlash TM card (A 64-MB memory card stores data for approximately 460,000 items.
8 Handheld components IMPORTANT NOTE! Be careful not to damage the Handheld. 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.
9 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.
10 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 The Handheld includes a number of pull tabs that you can attach to various memory cards. These pull tabs can make removing memory cards easier.
11 Removing the memory card IMPORTANT NOTE! Alw ays return to the Home screen before removing the memory card. This helps avoid corrupting data t hat you collected with the Handheld and saved to the memory card. Procedure 1 Press Home to return to the Home screen.
12 Resetting the Handheld If the Handheld display locks up or stops working, perform the reset procedure described below. A blank screen may be caused by a fully discharged battery. To reset the Handheld 1 Insert a memory card (with 3M Handheld software on it) into the Handheld.
13 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 18 .) Using Windows to format the memory card 1 Double-click the My Computer icon on your computer’s desktop.
14 Adjusting the antenna If necessary, use the antenna adjustment tool (shipped with the Handheld) 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 adjustm ent screw slightly until the antenna swivels properly.
15 Battery Management The Handheld is powered by a rechargeabl e 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.
16 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 Connect the pow er supply output to the charger stand. b Plug one end of the pow er cord into the power supply.
17 Replacing the battery Removing the battery 1 From the Handheld software’s Home menu, select Change Battery . Important Note! - If you do not use the Change Battery function, you may lose collected data and/or corrupt the memory card. Also, you may have to reset the Handheld.
18 Requesting service Before you call Before you call 3M Service, have t he 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.
19 Ordering replacement parts The following consumable parts may be ordered separately: Stock Number Description 78-8123-7939-0 Battery 78-8123-7940-8 Battery charger assembly 26-1017-2792-8 Antenna-a.
An important point after buying a device 3M 803 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought 3M 803 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data 3M 803 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, 3M 803 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get 3M 803 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of 3M 803, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime 3M 803.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with 3M 803. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device 3M 803 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
