User's Manual

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Overview
Welcome to the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System C-Series.
The SelfCheck System C-Series is a “smart chute” system. It automates
check-ins by reading RFID tags as books and other library items slide down
the return chute. Then it checks them in, generates item and exceptions
reports, and prints hold slips for the exceptions.
Please take the time to read this guide. It will help you understand how your
SelfCheck system works. Keep it accessible when the system is in use. It will
serve as a reference guide when questions arise.
Components
Computer (optional)
The SelfCheck system requires the use of a dedicated personal computer.
Minimum requirements include Microsoft Windows XP with SP2, application
of the 3M Windows XP Systems Configuration CD, a 2-GHz Intel Pentium 4
CPU, 512 MB RAM, 20 GB or greater hard disk, keyboard, mouse, and a
CD-ROM drive.
Chute with RFID antenna
A 3M-provided RFID antenna is mounted to the chute. The RFID antenna
detects the RFID tags as they pass over the chute. The RFID tag information
is then passed to the computer.
Color touch-screen monitor (optional)
The color touch-screen monitor can be used by staff to monitor the system
status and perform other operations. The monitor is connected to the PC that
is connected to the RFID reader. Other monitors with a minimum screen
resolution of 1024 by 768 can be used.
Hold slip printer
The 3M-provided staff printer is a thermal printer. It does not require toner or
ribbons. (Its use is not required; the library may supply its own printer.) Hold
slip printing can be turned on or off. The hold slip text and font can be edited
in the 3M™ SelfCheck™ System Manager.
Interconnect box
The interconnect box contains the RFID reader and the power supplies for
the RFID reader, touch-screen monitor, and 3M-provided printer.
Communications
The SelfCheck system communicates with the library’s circulation system
over the library’s local area network. It uses the Standard Interface Protocol
Version 2.0 (SIP 2.0).