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Triner Scale VersiPost VP-70 User Manual

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Model VP-70
Revision 1.1
8/13/2010

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  • Page 1 Model VP-70 Revision 1.1 8/13/2010...
  • Page 2 ©Triner Scale & Mfg. Co, Inc. 2009. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is the property of Triner Scale and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced or used except as authorized by contract or other written permission. The copyright and the foregoing restriction on reproduction and use extend to all media in which the information may be embodied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Chapter 1: Introduction ........................1-1 Unpacking and Verifying Contents................1-1 Chapter 2: Getting Started ......................2-1 Chapter 3: Basics of Operation ....................3-1 Display........................... 3-1 Keyboard ........................3-2 3.2.1 Soft Keys ......................3-2 3.2.2 Operator Keys ....................3-2 3.2.3 Numeric and Shortcut Keys ................
  • Page 4 How to change the Scale Capacity / Resolution ..........6-6 6.2.9 How to reset the Factory Defaults..............6-7 6.2.10 How to clear the Favorites List................. 6-7 6.2.11 How to perform Scale Calibration (Call Triner Scale First!) ......6-8 Chapter 7: Bulk Mailing and Counting Mode ................7-1 Display Screen ......................
  • Page 5 7.3.2.2 Removing a Tare Weight ..............7-3 7.3.3 Mode – How to Change the Weighing Units ............ 7-3 7.3.4 Add – Memory Accumulator................7-4 7.3.5 Info – Weigh Session Information ..............7-4 7.3.6 Unit Weight – Entering a Unit Weight .............. 7-4 7.3.7 Exit –...

  • Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Triner Model VP-70 Digital Postal Computing Scale is designed for USPS retail and mailroom shipping applications. It is equipped with many helpful features that guide the operator through the day-to-day mailing activities. It provides speedy, user-friendly operation, and is fully updateable to future postal rates and zone changes. The scale has a maximum weighing capacity of 70 pounds and is factory calibrated.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED After unpacking the scale, a small amount of preparation is required before the scale can be used for mailing or shipping. Please refer to Figure 2-1 below as needed. Figure 2-1: VP-70 Rear Panel Step 1. Lift the stainless steel platform off the scale and discard the shipping cardboard. Place the platform back onto the scale.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3: Basics Of Operation

    BASICS OF OPERATION DISPLAY The LCD display is divided into two main sections. The upper half is the status screen, and the lower half is the selection screen. When the scale is at “Home”, the status screen displays the rate table (Retail or Commercial) and the weight on the scale.
  • Page 9 Figure 3-3 After a special service has been added, a triangle arrow displays next to it, and its abbreviation displays in the status screen. See Figure 3-4 below. Figure 3-4 Figure 3-5 below identifies the soft keys and the elements of the display. Figure 3-5 Page 3-2...

  • Page 10: Keyboard

    KEYBOARD The keyboard is composed of soft keys, operator keys, numeric keys and shortcut keys. For more information on shortcut keys see section 5.1. FIGURE 3-6: VP-70 Front Panel and Keyboard 3.2.1 SOFT KEYS The LCD and the six bright green keys located next to the LCD make up the Soft Keys.

  • Page 11: Numeric And Shortcut Keys

    Zero Scale - This key is used to zero out the weight display. Print - This key is used to send weight information out to the serial port. It is also used to print and dispense a postage label when connected to a compatible Postage Meter.

  • Page 12: General Scale Operation

    GENERAL SCALE OPERATION 3.3.1 SYSTEMS PROMPTS The VP-70 scale prompts for information in two ways. Numeric Entry - This type of prompt appears as an “Enter Value” message. Use the numeric keys to enter the requested data and press the ENTER key to complete the entry.
  • Page 13 Figure 3-10: Country Code Entry 2. Favorites – This selection displays an alphabetical user created list of countries. The user may add up to 32 countries to this list. See section 5.2 for more information on programming the Favorite Country List. Press the SCREEN UP or SCREEN DOWN key to page up or down through the list.

  • Page 14: Chapter 4: Examples Of Operation

    EXAMPLES OF OPERATION Calculating postal rates with the VP-70 is fast and easy. Follow the examples below to become familiar with the process of weighing and rating an item. Always make sure the scale weight display reads zero before placing an item on the platform.

  • Page 15: Sending A Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope With Signature Confirmation

    6. Input the value of insurance desired and press the ENTER key. Insurance is added and the selected arrow ( ) appears next to Insure. • If a mistake is made when entering an Insurance value press the CLEAR key to erase the value.

  • Page 16: Sending A Large Priority Mail Package Using Auto-Hold And The Dim Function

    Sending a Large Priority Mail Package Using Auto-Hold and the DIM Function The DIM function allows the user to enter dimensions of an item to determine its eligibility for: • Dimensional Weight - Priority Mail • Balloon - Priority Mail or Parcel Post •...

  • Page 17: Sending A First Class International Letter

    • When an item is too large to be mailed the message “Item Too Large” is displayed. • When an item is too small the message “No Surcharge” is displayed. Sending a First Class International Letter 1. Place item on scale platform (3.5 oz or less). 2.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5: Advanced Features And Operation

    ADVANCED FEATURES AND OPERATION PROGRAMMABLE SHORTCUT KEYS The scale contains 10 programmable shortcut keys, which are very powerful macros that can be used to save keystrokes and valuable time. The shortcuts are stored and retrieved by using the numeric keys 0-9. All 10 shortcuts must be shared between the two USPS Price Categories (Retail and Commercial).

  • Page 19: How To Run A Shortcut

    Example #1: Create a shortcut for a First Class Mail International Letter 1. Place a letter on the scale platform. 2. Press the SCREEN DOWN key. 3. Press the INTL soft key. 4. Press the 1 CLASS soft key. 5. Press the LETTER soft key. 6.

  • Page 20: How To Delete A Shortcut

    5.1.3 How to delete a Shortcut In most cases there is no need to delete a shortcut. If you wish to change a shortcut simply create a new one and the old one will be overwritten. However if you wish to totally remove a shortcut follow the steps below. 1.

  • Page 21: Piece Counting

    a. Press the AUTO HOLD key anytime. b. Press the CLEAR key while at the home screen. PIECE COUNTING See Chapter 7 for details on Bulk Mailing and Piece Counting. MANUAL WEIGHT ENTRY Manual Weight is used when the weight of an item is known. Simply enter the weight of the item into the scale and then perform any weighing and rating operations.

  • Page 22: Usps Price Categories (Retail And Commercial)

    Scale displays the rate based on the new destination information USPS PRICE CATEGORIES The VP-70 calculates USPS Retail and USPS Commercial rates. 5.7.1 How to Change between USPS Price Categories 1. Press the F1 key. 2. Press the PRICES soft key. 3.

  • Page 23: Manual Meter Setting

    4. Press the SUBTRACT soft key. 5. When prompted key in the amount to be subtracted and press the ENTER key. 6. The amount will be subtracted from the rate and SP will be displayed indicating postage has been subtracted. •...

  • Page 24: Chapter 6: Setup Operations

    SETUP OPERATIONS The system setup consists of three areas: Configuration, System Information and Service. CONFIGURE MENU The Configure Menu is used to access or set up the following functions: • Origination ZIP code • Program F2 Key • Beeper Setup •...

  • Page 25: How To Configure The Beeper

    1. Press the F1 key. 2. Press the CONFIGURE soft key. 3. Press the F2 SETUP soft key. Scale displays the available functions along with the status, i.e. ON or OFF. For example, ManWt – ON means that the Manual Weight function is turned 4.

  • Page 26: How To View System Information

    6.1.6 How to view System Information The system information function is used to display general information about the scale and its settings. The information displayed is as follows: • Scale Model Number • Serial Number • Capacity • Origination Zip Code •...

  • Page 27: Service Menu (For Qualified Service Technicians Only)

    The Service Menu is only for qualified scale service technicians. DO NOT attempt to enter the service mode unless you have been instructed by Triner Scale or one of their authorized distributors. If you have any questions about the Service Menu call Triner Scale at 1-800-238-0152.

  • Page 28: How To Enable The Postage Meter Interface

    5. Press the KEY TEST soft key. Press any key except CLEAR to see the key code; see table below for the proper key code. 6. Press the CLEAR key to exit the test. Scale reverts back to Service screen; press the CLEAR key to return to normal operating mode.

  • Page 29: How To Set The Meter Type

    6.2.6 How to set the Meter Type The VP-70 can interface to select Francotyp Postallia postage meters. The scale will attempt to automatically set the meter type, however use the steps below to manually set the meter type. 1. Press the F1 key. 2.

  • Page 30: How To Reset The Factory Defaults

    6.2.9 How to reset the Factory Defaults To reset the VP-70 to its factory defaults follow the steps below. 1. Press the F1 key. 2. Press the SCREEN DOWN key. 3. Press the SERVICE soft key. 4. At the password prompt key in (336699) then press ENTER. 5.

  • Page 31: How To Perform Scale Calibration (Call Triner Scale First!)

    Your VP-70 postal scale is FACTORY CALIBRATED. There is no need to calibrate the scale! DO NOT attempt to calibrate the scale unless you have been instructed by Triner Scale or one of their authorized distributors. If you have any questions about the calibration call Triner Scale at 1-800-238-0152.

  • Page 32: Chapter 7: Bulk Mailing And Counting Mode

    BULK MAILING AND COUNTING MODE The VP-70 has special Bulk Mailing and Counting Functions. It is an easy to use, high- resolution counting mode featuring keyboard tare and unit weight entry. In counting mode, the scales capacity is limited to 25 lbs. To enter the Bulk Mailing and Counting Mode press the F2 Key.

  • Page 33: General Operation

    General Operation 7.3.1 Sample - How to Sample Pieces Use the following procedure to sample pieces. Note: All pieces MUST be of identical weight. 1. Make sure the scale is on zero by pressing the ZERO SCALE key. 2. Place at least 10 samples on the scale (the more items sampled, the greater the accuracy) and press the SAMPLE soft key.

  • Page 34: Simple Tare

    7.3.2.1 Simple Tare 1. Make sure the scale is on zero. 2. Place empty container on scale. 3. Press the TARE soft key. 4. The scale will zero itself and place the Tare icon in the special message area of the screen. 5.

  • Page 35: Add - Memory Accumulator

    7.3.4 ADD - Memory Accumulator The ADD function is used to accumulate multiple batches of items placed on the scale. Press the ADD soft key to accumulate weight and piece data for each batch. When items are added to the accumulator MEM will be displayed on the screen to indicate there are items in memory.

  • Page 36: Exit - Exit The Bulk Mailing And Counting Mode

    7.3.7 EXIT - Exit the Bulk Mailing and Counting Mode Press the EXIT soft key to escape from Bulk Mailing and Counting Mode and return to normal weighing and rating. Page 7-5...

  • Page 37: Appendix A: Specifications

    APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: 10.5 in. x 4.25 in. x 13.25 in. 266 mm x 108 mm x 336 mm Capacity/Division: 0-7 lb x 0.1 oz, 7-70 lb x 0.5oz Power Source: 12 VDC, 800 mA AC adapter Operating Temp: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Display: 20 x 4 alphanumeric LCD with LED backlight...

  • Page 38: Appendix B: Supported Rates And Special Services

    APPENDIX B: SUPPORTED RATES AND SPECIAL SERVICES USPS - Retail USPS - Commercial First Class Letter First Class 5-Digit Letter First Class Flat First Class 3-Digit Letter First Class Package First Class AADC Letter First Class Postcard First Class Mixed AADC Letter First Class Presorted Letter Priority Mail First Class 5-Digit Flat...

  • Page 39: Appendix C: Rate And Special Service Abbreviations

    APPENDIX C: RATE AND SPECIAL SERVICE ABBREVIATIONS C.1 USPS RETAIL Class of Mail Displayed Text First Class Letter 1st LT First Class Flat 1st LE First Class Package 1st PK First Class Postcard 1st PC Prioity Mail Priority Mail Flat-rate Small Box PRI SB Priority Mail Flat-rate Regular Box PRI RB...

  • Page 40: Usps Commercial

    C.2 USPS COMMERCIAL Class of Mail Displayed Text First Class 5-Digit Letter AUT L 5DG First Class 3-Digit Letter AUT L 3DG First Class AADC Letter AUT L AAD First Class Mixed AADC Letter AUT L MIX First Class Presorted Letter AUT L PRE First Class 5-Digit Flat AUT F 5DG...

  • Page 41: Appendix D: Country Code And Abbreviation Chart

    APPENDIX D: COUNTRY CODE AND ABBREVIATION CHART Country Abbreviation Code Afghanistan AFGHANIS Albania ALBANIA Algeria ALGERIA Andorra ANDORRA Angola ANGOLA Anguilla ANGUILLA Antigua and Barbuda ANTIGUA Argentina ARGENTIN Armenia ARMENIA Aruba ARUBA Ascension ASCENSIO Australia AUSTRALI Austria AUSTRIA Azerbaijan AZERBAIJ Bahamas BAHAMAS Bahrain...
  • Page 42 Country Abbreviation Code Comoros COMOROS Congo (Brazzaville), Republic of the CONGO RE Congo, Democratic Republic of the CONGO DE Costa Rica COSTA RI Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) COTE D'L Croatia CROATIA Cuba CUBA Cyprus CYPRUS Czech Republic CZECH RE Denmark DENMARK Djibouti DJIBOUTI...
  • Page 43 Country Abbreviation Code Hungary HUNGARY Iceland ICELAND India INDIA Indonesia INDONESI Iran IRAN Iraq IRAQ Ireland IRELAND Israel ISRAEL Italy ITALY Jamaica JAMAICA Japan JAPAN Jordan JORDAN Kazakhstan KAZAKHST Kenya KENYA Kiribati KIRIBATI Korea, Democratic People's Republic of KOREA DE Korea, Republic of KOREA RE Kuwait...
  • Page 44 Country Abbreviation Code Namibia NAMIBIA Nauru NAURU Nepal NEPAL Netherlands NETHERLA Netherlands Antilles NET ANTI New Caledonia NEW CALE New Zealand NEW ZEAL Nicaragua NICARAGU Niger NIGER Nigeria NIGERIA Norway NORWAY Oman OMAN Pakistan PAKISTAN Panama PANAMA Papua New Guinea PAPUA NE Paraguay PARAGUAY...
  • Page 45 Country Abbreviation Code Sri Lanka SRI LANK Sudan SUDAN Suriname SURINAME Swaziland SWAZILAN Sweden SWEDEN Switzerland SWITZERL Syrian Arab Republic SYRIA Taiwan TAIWAN Tajikistan TAJIKIST Tanzania TANZANIA Thailand THAILAND Togo TOGO Tonga TONGA Trinidad and Tobago TRINIDAD Tristan da Cunha TRISTAN Tunisia TUNISIA...

  • Page 46: Appendix E: Rate Change Information

    APPENDIX E: RATE CHANGE INFORMATION E.1 RATE CARD UPDATES When the USPS postage rates change, Triner Scale updates the software. The updates make sure your scale is current. The rates and operating system reside on the Rate Card, which is removable from the scale.

  • Page 47: Appendix F: Error Messages

    APPENDIX F: ERROR MESSAGES ERROR MESSAGES If the scale encounters an error condition, it will display a message alerting the operator. Most error messages are self-explanatory. Below is a list of typical messages and their meaning. Message Meaning OverWt Indicates that the weight for the class of service selected has been exceeded.

  • Page 48: Appendix G: Latitude Zone Guide

    APPENDIX G: LATITUDE ZONE GUIDE Locating your Latitude Zone To obtain your local Latitude Zone number, refer to the following Latitude Zone Maps.
  • Page 50 If you are authorized by Triner Scale to ship the product to Triner Scale for repair, it is your responsibility to securely package the product in its original container or an equivalent and provide proof of the date of original purchase.

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