Setting up the excelscale ..................3 Section 3. excelscale Keyboard ..................4 Section 4. Postage Meter Interface ................5 Connecting the excelscale to a FP Postage Meter ........5 Using the Interface Feature ................5 Section 5. Special Functions ....................6 Unit ........................... 6 Zero ..........................
Section 1. Introduction 1.1 Intended Use The excelscale is a 30/70 lb non rate-calculating weigh scale series with an RS-232 port to communicate with the FP Ultimail/Centormail mailing machines via PC port. The Excel scale USB version is intended to use with the FP PostBase mailing machine via USB port.
5. Connect the AC Adaptor to the back of the scale. 6. To turn on the excelscale, simply press the switch underneath the scale to the On (“1”) position. The display will show a series of numbers that represent the scale’s model and version number.
Section 3. excelscale Keyboard Annunciator definitions MEANING Annunciator 0 Better known as the “Center of Zero” annunciator, this light is active whenever the displayed weight is within ± 0.25 divisions of true zero. lb oz, g Indicates the unit of the displayed weight.
Never manipulate the interface cable when either machine is on. USB version of the scale include one USB cable. The cable is used to connect the FP PostBase to the PC USB port.
To reset the excelscale’s displayed weight to “0. 0.0” at any time, press the “ZERO” key. This feature can be used if your scale displays a weight while the weighing tray is empty, or if you want the excelscale to ignore the weight of an item on the weighing tray. Count This mode is used to indicate the number of pieces of an item you have placed on the scale’s platform and is accessed by pressing the “PCS”...
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NOTE: If the scale continues to display “0” even after sampling 100 pieces, the unit weight of the items you wish to count is too light for your scale to process accurately. 5. To exit the piece count mode, press the “UNIT” key. NOTE: The APW will NOT remain in scale memory when you exit piece counting mode.
Problem Possible causes and solutions Display is blank No power: -Check to make sure excelscale is plugged in and the switch is in the on position. Weighing tray is empty, but displayed Scale did not automatically reset: -Press the “ZERO” key to reset displayed weight is not zero.
Section 7. Cleaning the excelscale 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. Diluted dishwashing liquid will do the best job. v1.2 (Updated as of 12/1/15)
Section 8. Technical Specifications Capacity excelscale 30: 0-4 lb x 0.1 oz, 4-30 lb x 0.5 oz excelscale 70: 0-4 lb x 0.1 oz, 4-70 lb x 0.5 oz Accuracy +/- 0.05% of applied weight Operating Temperature 41° F to 104° F...
Section 9. Service Every excelscale scale 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.
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FP Mailing Solutions (Francotyp-Postalia, Inc.) 140 N. Mitchell Ct., Suite 200 800.341.6052 www.fp-usa.com V1.2 (Updated as of 12/1/15)
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