3M 803 User Manual
Handheld RFID Reader
Model 803
Owner’s
Manual
Track and Trace Solutions
3M Center, Building 225-4N-14
St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000
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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 information ..........................................................................1
Intended use...................................................................................................................................1
Safety messages............................................................................................................................2
Important notes..............................................................................................................................3
Safety label locations ....................................................................................................................4
EMC, USA, and Canada compliance............................................................................................ 5
Japan...............................................................................................................................................5
Getting started................................................................................6
Using the 3M™ Handheld RFID Reader for the first time ..........................................................6
Specifications.................................................................................................................................7
Handheld components ..................................................................................................................8
Controls and indicators................................................................................................................. 9
Inserting the memory card..........................................................................................................10
Removing the memory card........................................................................................................11
Resetting the Handheld...............................................................................................................12
Formatting a memory card..........................................................................................................13
Adjusting the antenna .................................................................................................................14
Cleaning the Handheld................................................................................................................14
Storing the Handheld................................................................................................................... 14
Battery Management ....................................................................15
Battery charging guidelines........................................................................................................15
Battery use................................................................................................................................15
Sleep mode...............................................................................................................................15
Charging the battery....................................................................................................................16
Replacing the battery...................................................................................................................17
Requesting service .......................................................................18
3M Service phone numbers ........................................................................................................18
For software support.................................................................................................................18
For service.................................................................................................................................18
To order parts............................................................................................................................18
Ordering replacement parts........................................................................................................19
To order parts............................................................................................................................19
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. These tags are used to identify items, such as books, videocassettes,
files, etc., for various users.
This device is intended for use in an indoor library environment, and
has not been evaluated for other uses or locations.
EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES
DANGER:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury and/or property damage.
CAUTION:
WARNING:
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury and/or property damage.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in property damage.
EXPLANATION OF PRODUCT SAFETY LABEL SYMBOLS
Attention: Read accompanying
documentation
Risk of Electric Shock
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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 life, dispose
of the battery pack in accordance to federal, state and local requirements;
Replace battery pack with Molicel MCR-1821 type battery pack only;
Do not store the battery pack in areas that may exceed temperatures of 100°C/212°F;
Use the charger with the supplied power supply only.
To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage contained within the battery
charger:
Do not use the charger or power supply if the case or cord are damaged;
Do not use in outdoor or wet environments;
Do not attempt to service or repair the charger or power supply — no user serviceable parts
inside.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk associated with repetitive strain injuries from overuse of the
Handheld unit:
Operation of the 3M™ Handheld RFID Reader may involve repeated body movements. To
minimize possibility of Repetitive Stress Injury, avoid prolonged repetitive movements, rest
when becoming fatigued and, when possible, alternate job functions with other people. Avoid
awkward reaching for items.
To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination from the potentially
hazardous chemicals within the lithium-ion battery pack:
At the end of service life, dispose of the battery pack in accordance with federal, state and
local requirements.
To reduce the risk associated with environmental contamination from circuit boards
containing lead-bearing solder within the Handheld:
At the end of service life, dispose of the handheld unit in accordance with federal, state and
local requirements.
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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 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.
Save all the original Handheld packing materials.
You will need the packing materials if you return the Handheld for repair.
Do not over tighten the antenna adjustment screw.
Over tightening the antenna adjustment screw may damage the Handheld.
Always use the Change Battery function when you change the battery.
If you do not use the Change Battery function when changing the battery, you may lose collected data
and/or corrupt the memory card. Also, you may have to reset the Handheld.
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.
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