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Handheld rfid reader model 803 owners manual 3m security systems division 3m center, building 225-4n-14 st. Paul, minnesota 55144-1000 copyright © 2003-2005 3m. All rights reserved. 78-8126-8363-5 rev a.
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3m™ handheld rfid reader model 803 owners manual 2003-2005 3m. All rights reserved. 78-8126-8363-5 rev a 3m is a trademark of 3m..
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Table of contents safety information ..........................................................................1 intended use ................................................................................................................................... 1 safety messages ...........................
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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 ...
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2 safety messages warning to reduce the risk associated with fire and explosion: • do not attempt to use a damaged battery pack, charger, or power supply; • do not allow battery pack to come in contact with water; • do not disassemble, crush, or incinerate the battery pack — at the end of service li...
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3 important notes important notes summarize best practices 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. Do not leave the handheld in locations where it might...
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4 safety label locations 803_002 i.T.E. Listed 4p24 n1108 model 803 pwr c om/st atus 3m security systems division st. Paul, minnesota 55144 security systems division st. Paul, minnesota 55144 fcc id: dgf-lsd702 canada: ______ s/n: 803xxxx u.S. Pat. No. 6486780, u.S. Pat. No. 6232870 u.S. Pat. No. 64...
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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 ...
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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. You will need...
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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 460,0...
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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. Only use the point of the stylus to touch the various b...
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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 ...
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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. For r...
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11 removing the memory card important note! Always return to the home screen before removing the memory card. This helps avoid corrupting data that you collected with the handheld and saved to the memory card. Procedure 1 press home to return to the home screen. This ensures that the handheld finish...
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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. 2 press and hold the...
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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 compute...
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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 adjustment screw slightly until the...
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15 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 fo...
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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 power supply output to the charger stand. B plug one end of the power cord into the power supply....
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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. 2 when the screen goes...
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18 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...
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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-adjustment tool 78-8123-7890-5 memory-card removal tab 26-1017-1145-0 64-mb memory card 26-1017-2793-...