Attaching/Replacing The Reader Handle - Siemens SIMATIC RF660M Operating Instructions Manual

3. Connect the retaining strap loop to the bottom of the reader.
Figure 4-10
4. Close the Velcro fastener of the retaining strap.
Figure 4-11
To ensure a secure hold, the retaining strap should be tight enough that you can easily
slide your hand between the retaining strap and the reader and hold the reader with
minimal slack.
Procedure: Removing the retaining strap
Follow these steps to remove the retaining strap:
1. Turn or lay the reader on its front.
2. Open the Velcro fastener of the retaining strap.
3. Loosen the retaining strap loop at the bottom of the reader.
4. Pull the retaining strap out from the upper retaining strap hook.
4.1.6

Attaching/replacing the reader handle

There is a pistol handle for the SIMATIC RF160B which ergonomically improves the reading
and writing of transponders. The pistol handle has a "trigger" that you use to initiate the scan
button.
The pistol handle does not impede replacing the head module or charging the mobile reader.
Both are possible with the pistol handle. However, the pistol handle must be removed before
replacing the battery.
Mobile reader SIMATIC RF660M
Operating Instructions, 02/2022, C79000-G8976-C660-01
Attaching the retaining strap loop
Closing the Velcro fastener
Commissioning
4.1 Commissioning (hardware)
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