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Conversion Station Model 812 Owner’s Manual 3M Library Systems 3M Center, Building 225-4N-14 St. Paul, Minnesota 55144-1000 www.3m.com/library...
Table of Contents Conversion Station..................1 Model 812 ....................1 Safety Information ..................2 Intended use............................2 Safety Label Locations ........................4 Regulatory compliance ................5 EMC compliance USA and Canada....................5 Industry Canada radio frequency rules and regulations............5 Specifications ................... 6 Components ....................7 Adjusting the Monitor and Scanner ............
RFID technology using 3M™ RFID Tags. The Model 812 is designed and intended for use in an indoor library environment. It has not been evaluated for other uses or locations. EXPLANATION OF SIGNAL WORD CONSEQUENCES...
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WARNING To reduce the risk associated with hazardous voltage: Do not attempt to modify or repair — no user serviceable parts inside — contact 3M Service for repair. To reduce the risk associated with back strain related injury: Follow safe lifting procedures.
Safety Label Locations BACKLIGHT CONTAINS MERCURY, DISPOSE ACCORDING TO LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS LASER APERTURE 78-8126-7519-3 100-240V~ 50/60Hz I.T.E.LISTED ACCESSORY 12AMAXLOAD 4P24 N1108 3MLibrarySystems Library Systems St.Paul,Minnesota55144 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
NO MODIFICATIONS. Modifications to this device shall not be made without the written consent of The 3M Company. Unauthorized modifications may void the authority granted under Federal Communications Commission Rules permitting the operation of this device.
Electrical Requirements The customer must provide an electrical receptacle within 10 feet [3m] of the Conversion Station. If the Conversion Station is to be used in the book stacks, it is the responsibility of the customer to provide an extension cord.
Components 812_IPB_001_Overview Figure 1 Conversion Station Model 812 Components Item Description Cabinet Monitor and scanner Computer Interconnect box Switched power strip Tag dispenser...
Adjusting the Monitor and Scanner You can adjust the angle of the monitor and scanner. You must keep the following in mind, howver: When you adjust the viewing angle of the monitor, be sure to support the monitor to ensure that it doesn’t fall. Adjust the scanner only if the scan line no longer falls over the red line on the Conversion Station desktop.
Using the Tag Dispenser IMPORTANT NOTES Do not bend, fold, or damage RFID tags because this may cause premature tag failure. If you discover a tag with a hole punched through it, do not use the tag. A hole indicates that the tag was identified as defective during inspection.
Tag Placement The tool kit contains: Templates Tag Threading Tools Three 3M RFID tag threading tools) Three 3M tag templates to help you correctly place 3M RFID tags in books Small screwdriver Tweezers 711-811_HG_004 Tweezer...
Loading the tag dispenser with tags Open the Conversion Station cabinet doors and locate the tag dispenser. Locate the supply role shaft. Rotate the supply roll shaft until it is in the up position. Release the stop lever so that it drops into a horizontal position.
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Remove the take-up spool endplate and the take-up spool. If there is a liner from the previous roll of tags, remove it and put the take-up spool back in place. 812_FSH_006 Connect the tag roll to the take-up spool and reinstall the end plate. 812_FSH_007 The figure shows you how the tag installation should look when you are...
Cleaning the tag dispenser opening Use a soft cloth to remove any dust from the tag dispenser opening. Cleaning the spring plate (tensioner/guide) Clean the spring plate approximately every 5,000 tags or as necessary. Remove the spring plate. Hold the spring plate and remove the four (4) thumb screws that attach the spring plate to the frame.
Troubleshooting Tag Dispenser problems The tag dispenser switch controls the motor used to advance tags to the feeder opening on the top of the Conversion Station. The tag dispenser switch has three positions: ON (up) position OFF (middle) position JOG (down) position Switch 711-811_HG_005 Problem...
To order tags Tag types Make sure that you order the correct type of tag for your equipment. The Conversion Station Model 812 uses ISO-compliant RFID tags from 3M. Phone numbers Call the following phone numbers to order the tags listed above.