
3M 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
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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 (
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.
); one of three
DANGER
The safety message is in this box.
WARNING
The safety message is in this box.
CAUTION
The safety message is in this box.
The
your attention to other important information.
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