3M 9900 Series - Manual

Regulatory compliance EMC compliance USA and Canada 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 inter...

Introduction A global leader in library system products 3M pioneered the concept of electronic protection of library materials more than 35 years ago. We are still leading the way. Today,thousands of libraries around the world use 3M detection systems to protect their valuable collections. What this...

Introduction Detection system overview The 3M ™ Detection System Model 9900 Series works by detecting RFID tags in books or other media items and reading their secured or unsecured status. The system detects secured ISO 15693 RFID tags such as 3M ™ Basic and Premium RFID tags. The system is typicall...

Training your staff A key element of any media loss prevention effort is a successful staff training program. Your system will be much more effectivewith the active cooperation and participation of your entire library staff. We recommend that you periodically conduct formaltraining sessions, includi...

Training your staff unsecured properly, or the person holding the item that caused the alarm may not even be aware it is in their possession. Alwaysrespond in a positive, nonthreatening manner. Possible alarm scenarios In simple terms, a patron might respond to a triggered alarm in either of three w...

System specifications Detection zone The primary zone of detection between detection lattices extends from 6 in. [15 cm] above the surface of the floor to 72 in.[1,82 m] above the floor. The electronic coverage in this zone is not 100%; however, the rate of detection is effective to deterthe loss of...

Cleaning instructions Figure 2 3M ™ Detection System Model 9900 Series cleaning Cleaning detection lattices CAUTION Turn off/unplug the detection system before using liquid cleaners and take care to not allow liquid into the lattice base, as this can damage the system electronics. Do not use harsh c...

System operation Turning your system on and off There are two possible methods of powering the system: • The system may be hard-wired into the power distribution panel of the facility’s electrical system, in which case, thesystem is switched on or off at a power disconnect switch orat the circuit-br...

System operation Patron counting A patron counter is mounted on each lattice. Each patron counter will increment only for the corridor it is facing. Since thereis always one more lattice than there are corridors, the patron counter facing out, away from the system, will under normalcircumstances alw...

System operation Resetting the patron counter Note: This procedure explains how to reset the patron count that is displayed externally at each lattice on the LED screen next to the photocell lens. This is different from the patron count that each lattice maintains internally and appears in the 3M ™ ...

Troubleshooting Problem Cause Action Unit not plugged in to power outlet Make sure the unit is plugged in;wait 10 seconds for full operation. No alarm, no patron count Circuit breaker off Reset facility circuit breaker; wait10 seconds for full operation. No alarm Tag unsecured Test system with anoth...

Warranty Effective 12-12-05 One Year Library Systems Product Performance Guarantee: Subject to the Limitation of Liability below, 3M guarantees your satisfaction with the performance of any 3M Library System Product for 12 months from the date of installation provided that a)you are the original pur...

3M Service Information to gather Before you call for service, please have following information available: • The name, address, and telephone number of your facility • A description of the problem or the issue you want addressed • The model number and serial number of the equipment (located on the s...