FP FlexiScale
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1. 8 4 3 Mailing or Shipping 8 4 44 Weighing a Letter Package 9 4 5 Selecting Be be eee oh al els 9 4 6 Operation Examples 10 Section 5 Advanced 2222 12 1 1 Multiple sete 12 2 2 Piece Counting ee 12 3 3 Remote Rate 13 Section 6 Setup Features Options 14 6 1 System a ee 14 6 2 ee ee ee 14 6 3 Rate Tables th 14 6 4 iss anche tee a ee ee ok es ee eS 14 Section 7 Rate 15 Section 8 Troubleshooting 16 Section 9 Cleaning the FlexiScale2. 18 Section 10 Technical Specifications 19 Section Tl Servite 22 2 cae a a a e e 20 Appendix Rates Special Services and 21 Appendix International Country Codes 22 Section 1 Introduction 1 1 Intended Use The FlexiScale is a rate calculating scale for letters and small packages weighing between 0 1 oz and 30 Ib Rates include international and domestic U S P S domestic U P S and domestic FedEx Express Appendix A includes a complete list of included rates flexiscale 0163 1 2 Registered 1511 Insurance 3570 Prior to using the scale please read this manual carefully and completely 1 2 Safety Tips The FlexiScale complies with standard safety regulations for office equipment of its type Before operating a FlexiScale read the following tips to assure safe operation e After the FlexiScale has been in weather below 50 degrees Fahrenheit wait at least two hours before installation liquid is spilled onto the FlexiScale disconnect the plug from the outlet immediately Before connecting the scale again have it checked by a local
3. 283 Suriname 284 Swaziland 285 Sweden 286 Switzerland 287 Syrian Arab Rep 288 Taiwan 289 Tajikistan 290 Tanzania 291 Thailand 292 Togo 293 Tonga 294 Trinidad amp Tobage 295 Tristan da Cunha 296 Tunisia 297 Turkey 298 Turkmenistan 299 Turks amp Caicos Islands 300 Tuvalu 301 Uganda 302 Ukraine 303 United Arab Emirates 304 Uruguay 305 Uzbekistan 306 Vanuatu 307 Vatican City 308 Venezuela 309 Vietnam 310 Wallis amp Futuna Islands 311 Western Samoa 312 Yemen 314 Zambia 315 Zimbabwe FRANCOTYP POSTALIA FP Mailing Solutions Francotyp Postalia Inc 140 N Mitchell Ct Suite 200 800 341 6052 www fp usa com
4. FRANCOTYP POSTALIA MAILING SOLUTIONS HeaScale A Rate Calculating Scale for Letters and Small Packages Operation Manual Version 1 1 April 13 2007 Contents Section 1 Introduction 2 5 024 hehehe led Bele ge ete 3 1 1 Intended tlt SG Rees 3 1 2 3 Section 2 Installing the FlexiScale 4 2 1 Unpacking the FlexiScale 4 2 2 Setting the 4 Section Display and 6 3 1 es ae 3 2 Sleep ea eres 3 3 222 0510 04 Soba dances 6 3 3 1 on 6 3 3 2 NUMERIC KEY 7 3 3 3 OPERATOR KEYS 7 Section 4 8 4 1 System diate hail 8 4 2
5. Tables The rate tables menu displays the current rate table that the scale is using When a rate table is selected the menu shows the table s version number and effective date 1 Perform directions in section 6 1 The scale lists the available areas to setup 2 Choose the RATE TABLES soft key 3 Choose the rate table for which you wish to view information 6 4 Service This menu is reserved for Francotyp Postalia technical personnel and requires a password to gain entry Section 7 Rate Changes When the U S P S changes their rates can use the Rates by Modem feature or the rate card in your scale will need to be replaced A new rate card can be obtained from your local FP dealer To install proceed as follows Turn the scale s AC power switch to the OFF position Remove the weighing platter from the scale Remove the rate card cover from the scale Install the rate card in the scale with the component side of the module facing the rear of the scale PQ Na Section 8 Troubleshooting Problem Display is blank Weighing tray is empty but displayed weight is not zero Postage values are not transferred from scale to the postage meter Possible causes and solutions No power e Check to make sure FlexiScale is plugged in and the switch is in the ON position Scale did not automatically reset e Press the ZERO key to reset displayed weight Meter without power e Check t
6. the meter s MODEM is not MODEM is not available 20145 functioning for some reason Any other error codes encountered during the remote rate change process should be noted and communicated to remote service center personnel Section 9 Cleaning the FlexiScale If you choose to clean your scale never allow liquid to get inside the housing Clean only the outside of the scale using a damp cloth A small amount of rubbing alcohol may be used Section 10 Technical Specifications Capacity Flexi 5 5 lb 0 102 Flexi 10 10 lb x 0 102 Flexi 15 15 Ib x 0 102 Flexi 30 0 4 Ib x 0 1 oz 4 30 Ib x 0 502 Display 128 x 48 dpi graphic LCD Keypad 24 key silicone rubber type Legal for Trade Operating Temperature Range 41 F to 95 F 5 to 35 Non Legal for Trade Operating Temperature Range 32 F to 104 F 0 to 40 Power Source AC Adapter 9VDC 500 mA included Serial Port Full Duplex RS 232 Male DSUB9 Weight Net Weight 7 9 Ib 3 6 kg Shipping Weight 11 5 Ib 5 36 kg Dimensions 224mm x 288mm x 96mm Width x Depth x Height FCC Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A computing devices pursuant to Subpart J of part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable pro
7. When additional information is needed the scale will prompt for the information in pop up windows or display other menu selections 3 2 Sleep Mode If the scale is left unattended for five minutes it will automatically go to sleep darken display to conserve energy While in the SLEEP mode the scale retains the last transaction information in memory When weight is placed on the platter or a key is pressed the display returns to normal operating mode 3 3 Keyboard The keyboard is composed of numeric keys operator keys and four soft keys The four operator keys are located directly beneath the display The numeric keys are grouped on the far right side of the keyboard while the four soft keys are located directly to the right of the display 3 3 1 SOFT KEYS The four keys located to the right of the graphic display are the soft keys These keys interact with the graphic display and are used to make menu selections that guide you through the rate calculation process The two arrow keys to the right of the soft keys allow you to move the soft key selections up and down as indicated by the arrow in the display 3 3 2 NUMERIC KEYS The numeric keys 0 9 are used when numeric data needs to be entered into the system The ENTER key is used to enter the displayed data while the C CE key is used to clear the current numeric entry The C CE key also returns you to the previous screen 3 3 3 OPERATOR KEYS The four keys shown in the diagram
8. a 194 Iran 195 Iraq 196 Ireland 197 Israel 198 Italy 199 Jamaica 200 Japan 201 Jordan 202 Kazakhstan 203 Kenya 204 Kiribati 205 Korea Dem People s Rep 206 Korea Republic of 207 Kuwait 208 Kyrgyzstan 209 Laos 210 Latvia 211 Lebanon 212 Lesotho 213 Liberia 214 Libya 215 Liechtenstein 216 Lithuania 217 Luxembourg 218 Macao 219 Macendonia 220 Madagascar 222 Malawi 223 Malaysia 224 Maldives 225 Mali 226 Malta 315 Marshall Islands Rep of 227 Martinique 228 Mauritania 229 Mauritius 230 Mexico 317 Micronesia Fed States of 231 Moldova 232 Mongolia 233 Montserrat 234 Morocco 235 Mozambique 236 Nambia 237 Nauru 238 Nepal 239 Netherlands 240 Netherlands Antilles 241 New Caladonia 242 New Zealand 22 243 Nicaragua 244 Niger 245 Nigeria 246 Norway 247 Oman 248 Pakistan 249 Panama 250 Papua New Guinea 251 Paraguay 252 Peru 253 Philippines 254 Pitcairn Islands 255 Poland 256 Portugal 257 Qatar 258 Reunion 259 Romania 260 Russia 261 Rwanda 262 St Christopher amp Nevis 263 Saint Helena 264 Saint Lucia 265 Saint Pierre amp Miquelon 266 St Vincent amp The Grenadines 267 San Marino 268 Sao Tome amp Principe 269 Saudi Arabia 270 Senegal 271 Serbia Montenegro 272 Seychelles 273 Sierra Leone 274 Singapore 275 Slovak Republic Slovakia 276 Slovenia 277 Solomon Islands 278 Somalia 279 South Africa 280 Spain 281 Sri Lanka 282 Sudan
9. below are located below the display and perform a variety of operator functions related to rate calculations as well as actual scale operation In each case pressing the key will activate the chosen function or display multiple selections flexiscale 0103 1 2 Registered Insurance GOD 3570 7 Courier Key COURIER key is used to select one of the available carriers e g U S P S Options Key Label Key Zero Key FedEx or U P S to use for rate calculation The OPTIONS key allows access to the scale s extra features including piece counting service menus and system setup Refer to Section 6 for the system setup procedures The LABEL key is used to print either single or multiple postage tapes If a U S P S postage value appears in the display pressing the LABEL key once will send the charges to the meter generating a postage tape Pressing and holding the LABEL key for three seconds activates the function to generate a quantity of labels on the postage meter Refer to Section 5 1 for the multiple labels procedure The ZERO key is used to zero or tare the scale When the scale is in the weighing mode with nothing on the weighing platter and this key is selected the scale zeroes the weight If a container is on the scale and the key is selected the weight of the container is tared Section 4 Operation 4 1 System Prompts The FlexiScale
10. cing the scale in its area of use locate the interface cable Connect the small end of the interface cable to the connector on the rear of the scale Connect the large end of the interface cable to the connector on the rear of the meter Configure the scale for your meter type See Section 6 Locate the AC Adapter Connect the female end of the AC Adapter to the connector on the back of the scale and then plug the opposing end of the adapter into an AC outlet Turn the power switch to the ON position to begin Initialization Initialization entering the origin postal code When the power switch is in the ON position for the first time the scale prompts for the origin postal code Enter the origin zip code The scale displays the postal code entered and prompts you to verify Yes or No if the postal code displayed is correct If the postal code is correct press the ENTER key to complete the initialization If the postal code is incorrect press the C CE key and enter the correct postal code Section 3 Display and Keyboard 3 1 Display The display is an LCD Liquid Crystal Display capable of displaying various sizes of characters and graphic images flexiscale 0103 1 2 Registered 7 Insurance a CT COD 3 570 Ee As shown in the diagram above the scale displays the class of mail available selected extra services weight and calculated rate
11. er with modem switching capability and that meter must be connected to an available phone line Once underway you may press the at any time to exit the remote rate change Remove all items from the scale Press the ZERO key Press the OPTIONS key Press the RATE CHANGE soft key The scale prompts you to press the ENTER key to begin or the C CE key to exit Press the ENTER key to begin The scale displays the current status of the remote rate change NOTE You be required to press the ENTER key at certain times during this process Upon successful completion of the remote rate change press the C CE key to return to normal scale operation Section 6 Setup Features Options Key 6 1 System Setup The system setup function configures the scale for the customer s specific application The service menu is accessed through this menu Press the OPTIONS key The scale displays the available selections on the soft keys To exit the system setup press the C CE key 6 2 Configuration The configure menu is used to configure the meter type endorsement type beep on off and origination ZIP code 1 Perform directions in section 6 1 2 Press the CONFIGURE soft key The scale lists the available areas to setup 3 Choose the soft key that corresponds to the area you wish to setup Follow the instruction on the screen or choose the appropriate soft key 6 3 Rate
12. ess the COURIER KEY and select U S P S 2 Place your mail on the weighing platter and select First Class rates by pressing the 1ST CLASS soft key 3 Select First Class Letter rates by pressing the 1ST LETTER soft key Resulting Display 0 Ib 0 0 oz 0 lb 0 5 oz 0 Ib 0 5 oz 1st 1Lt 0 410 1st Class Package Exp Intl Automation 1st Letter 1st Flat 1st Parcel Priority Registered Insurance COD Certified To calculate an international rate Action Press the C CE key until you see the READY SCREEN as shown at right NOTE If this screen does not appear press the COURIER key and select U S P S Place your mail on the weighing platter and press the INTERNATIONAL soft key Place the 1ST INTL soft key The display will prompt for a country code Use the numeric keypad to enter the country code for your 5 destination from Appendix B In this example the country code is 137 for Canada After entering valid country code the calculated rate will appear Resulting Display O Ib 0 0 oz 0 Ib 0 5 oz INT 1st Class Package Exp Intl Automation 1st INTL Pri INTL COUNTRY Country Code ___ 0 lb 0 5 INT 0 690 Registered Ret Recpt Section 5 Advanced Features 1 1 Multiple Labels The multiple labels function is u
13. etter for international rates 5 If desired select an extra service i e registered insurance etc For more information on selecting extra services see Section 4 5 4 4 Weighing a Letter or Package Before weighing an item make sure the scale shows a zero weight indication If it does not remove all items from the platter and press the ZERO key To weigh an item place it on the center of the weighing platter Once the weight stabilizes the scale displays the weight If the scale detects motion it blanks the weight display If the scale detects motion for an extended period of time it displays UNSTABLE If the item weight exceeds the scale s weight capacity it displays OVER WEIGHT 4 5 Selecting Extra Services After selecting the class of mail press the corresponding EXTRA SERVICES soft key to select a service When a value must be entered to determine the extra service fee the scale allows fora numeric entry As the number is entered the value shifts to the left until the required value is indicated Press the ENTER key to accept the input To select another extra service press another EXTRA SERVICES soft key To cancel a selected extra service press the highlighted soft key again 4 6 Operation Examples To calculate a First Class Letter rate Action 1 Press the C CE key until you see the READY SCREEN shown at right NOTE If this screen does not appear pr
14. l Country Codes 100 Afghanistan 101 Albania 102Algeria 103 Andorra 104 Angola 105 Auguilla 06 Antigua amp Barbuda 107 Argentina 08 Armenia 09 Aruba 110 Ascension 11 Australia 12 Austria 113 Azerbaijan 115 Bahamas 16 Bahrain 17 Bangledesh 118 Barbados 119 Belarus 20 Belgium 21 Belize 122 Benin 123 Bermuda 24 Bhutan 25 Bolivia 126 Bosnia Hercegovina 127 Botswana 28 Brazil 29 British Virgin Islands 130 Brunei Darussala 131 Bulgaria 32 Burkina Faso 33 Burma Myanmar 134 Burundi 135 Cambodia 136 Cameroon 137 Canada 138 Cape verde 139 Cayman Islands 140 Central African Republic 141 Chad 142 Chile 143 China 144 Colombia 145 Comoros 146 Congo Rep of 313 Congo Dem Rep of 148 Costa Rica 149 Cote d lvoire 150 Croatia 151 Cuba 152 Cyprus 153 Czech Republic 154 Denmark 155 Djibouti 156 Dominica 157 Dominican Republic 158 Ecuador 159 Egypt 160 EI Salvador 161 Equatorial Guinea 162 Eritrea 163 Estonia 164 Ethiopia 165 Falkland Islands 166 Faroe Islands 167 Fiji 168 Finland 169 France 170 French Guiana 171 French Polynesia 172 Gabon 173 Gambia 174Georigia Republic of 175 Germany 176 Ghana 177 Gibraltar 178 Great Britain amp No Ireland 179 Greece 180 Greenland 181 Grenada 182 Guadeloupe 183 Guatemala 184 Guinea 185 Guinea Bissau 186 Guyana 187 Haiti 188 Honduras 189 Hong Kong 190 Hungary 191 Iceland 192 India 193 Indonesi
15. o see if meter is plugged in and the switch is in the ON position Data transfer interrupted e Check if interface cables are tightly connected to both units Scale interface key is not activated on meter e Check if the scale symbol appears in the meter display If not press the scale interface key Chosen rates are not U S P S U P S and FedEx rates cannot be transferred to the meter ERROR MESSAGES If the scale encounters an error condition caused either by the operator or the meter the scale will beep and display a message to alert the operator A description of each error follows Message Error Condition Indicates that an invalid ZIP code was Invalid ZIP Code entered Indicates that an invalid country code was Invalid Ctry Code 4 entered Indicates that the weighing capacity of the Over Weight scale has been exceeded ee Indicates that the weight for the class of Ov Limit service selected is too heavy Indicates that the weight for the class of Under service selected is too light Indicates that the selected function Invalid 2 service or rate is invalid Indicates that the selected special service Not is not available with the selected class of mail Indicates that the selected country code Cty Err is not valid Indicates that the meter currently RRC is not supported connected to the scale does not support a remote rate change Indicates that
16. prompts for information in two ways e Numeric Entry This type of prompt appears as a text box with underscores Use the numeric keys to enter the requested data and press the ENTER key to complete the entry If you make a mistake during the entry press the C CE key to start over Menu These prompts are answered by selecting the appropriate keyboard soft key 4 2 Soft Keys During normal operation the soft keys represent class of mail and extra service keys that are not present on the keyboard The following are notes on the soft keys e The scale displays the selected soft key selection in a reverse video mode This will only be seen at the extra services level e f more than four menu selections are available an arrow appears indicating that additional selections are available by pressing either the up or down arrow key 4 3 Mailing or Shipping an Item There are a number of basic steps to shipping a letter or package Some carriers may require fewer steps Refer to Section 4 6 for detailed examples 1 Place the letter or package on the scale s platter and allow the weight indication to stabilize For more information on weighing an item see Section 4 4 2 Press the C CE key until the class of mail and rate no longer appear on the left side of the display 3 Press the soft key corresponding to the desired class of mail If necessary press the soft key corresponding to the item s subclass of mail e g l
17. sed to print a quantity of labels The maximum number of labels that may be printed is 99 Press ZERO key Place an item on the scale Select a class of mail and the desired extra services Press and hold the LABEL key for three seconds The scale prompts for the number of labels to be printed Enter the number of labels you want to print 6 Press the ENTER key to print the labels POON 2 2 Piece Counting This function is used to count items of identical weight All items placed on the scale must be of the same weight The minimum sample count is 10 minimum weight per piece must 0 1 ounces The total weight of the items sampled must be 1 0 ounces or greater Remove all items from the scale Press the ZERO key Press the OPTIONS key Press the PIECES soft key The scale prompts you to place a 10 piece sample count on the scale 5 Place the 10 piece sample count the scale and press the ENTER key The scale displays the item count 6 Remove the sample count from the scale 7 Place the items to be counted on the scale As items are added to or removed from the scale the display reflects an accurate count 8 Press the C CE key to return to normal scale operation PONS 3 3 Remote Rate Change This function is used to download rates from the remote service center Before starting the scale must be connected to FP T 1000 met
18. service representative e Interface cables should not be handled unless both the scale and the postage meter are powered off Never attempt to plug or unplug the interface cable during a thunderstorm e Repairs to the FlexiScale should be conducted by a local service representative Attempting to repair the scale yourself will void all warranty rights Section 2 Installing the FlexiScale 2 1 Unpacking the FlexiScale Your package includes the following parts e FlexiScale e Weighing platter e Operator s manual e AC Adaptor e Interface cable 2 2 Setting up the FlexiScale After unpacking the scale a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used for mailing or shipping Refer to the diagram below as needed POWER CONNECTOR RATE CARD INTERFACE ON OFF COVER PORT SWITCH Step 1 Remove the platter protection Remove the plastic platter by lifting up on it Then remove the cardboard protector that is situated between the four legs of the platter Place the platter on top of the scale and move it around until the four legs of the platter line up with the four holes in the top of the scale When the legs of the platter are aligned with the holes in the scale press down on the platter until it rests firmly in place Step 2 Install the postage meter If you are using the FlexiScale without an FP postage meter continue to Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Locate the interface cable After pla
19. tection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Section 11 Service Every FlexiScale is checked thoroughly before leaving the factory Should any faults occur in spite of our extensive quality control please contact your local servicing dealer listed below or call 800 341 6052 for a dealer near you FP Authorized Dealer FP Mailing Solutions Francotyp Postalia Inc 140 Mitchell Suite 200 800 341 6052 www fp usa com 20 Appendix A Rates Special Services and Functions UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE USPS 15 Class Letters Flats and Parcels Priority Mail 1st Class Presorted Letters and Flats 1st Class Automation Letters and Flats All Parcel Post Media Mail Book Express Mail PO Adr International First Class International Priority Mail International Library Bound Printed Matter Nonpresorted Flats and Parcels UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS Next Day Air Letter Package 2nd Day Air Letter Package Ground Commercial Residential FEDERAL EXPRESS FEDEX Priority Overnight Letter Package Standard Overnight Letter Package Economy 2 Day SPECIAL SERVICES e Registered with Insurance e Collect on Delivery COD e Insurance e Certified Return Receipt FUNCTIONS Print Label e Piece Count Postal Code Origin Auto Set Special Services Zero Endorsements Carrier Selection Multiple Labels Meter Interface Set Meter Remote Rate Change 21 Appendix Internationa
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