Introduction - ELZAB CAT 27 Series User Manual

1. Introduction

The CAT 27 scales series belong to a group of calculating electronic scales with the strain gauge
force transducer and digital readout of results. The family consists of four types of scales:
NEPTUN 2, SATURN 2, VEGA 2 and PLUTON 2. Various types are available in versions with
different measurement specifications: as the single interval, double interval or double range scale
with monochrome LCD or TFT color displays.
The CAT 27 scales are dedicated to work with the POS system consisting of a cash register or
computer and one or more scales connected in the scales system. Significant software flexibility
and a wide range of solutions make them applicable in small, medium and large retail outlets. The
main application of the various types of scales is as follows:
 NEPTUN 2: the scale is designed for installation in the advanced barcode scanners. It is
offered in the form of ready to built weighing module with a remote display installed on a
rotating column of adjustable height and swivel head, as well as a part of a set containing
the most popular bi-optical scanners.
 SATURN 2: the scale is intended for mounting in the cashier desk or box and any
horizontal barcode scanner can be installed inside it. The scale is equipped with a remote
display installed on a rotating column with adjustable height and swivel head.
 VEGA 2: design of the measuring platform makes the scale applicable as a stand-alone or
mounted in the cashier desk or box. The scale is equipped with a remote display installed on
a rotating column of adjustable height and swivel head.
 PLUTON 2: the stand-alone scale with built-in display and the ability to connect an
additional remote display on a rotating column with adjustable height and swivel head. It is
implemented mainly as a weight checker but using the remote display it allows to use this
scale for sales.
Scales' features:
 weighing articles
 weighing and subtracting the tare
 automatic switching off the tare after articles are weighted and the tare is taken out
 automatic zero tracking (maintaining zero while unloaded)
 inputting the unit price through the communication interface and calculation of the amount
to pay of weighted articles
 inputting the name of weighted articles through the communication interface
 3-button keyboard
 graphical monochrome or color display showing the weight, unit price, the total amount, the
article name, messages for the user as well as ZERO, STABILITY, NET and FIXED TARA
indicators.
 ability to connect two displays: the main and the additional one
 available single interval (d=e=5g), double interval (d
(range I: d =e
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 communication with external devices (cash register, computer) through the RS232 interface
 transfer of the weighing results initiated manually, automatically or by the interface
 ability to work in the
 energy saving mode.
ELZAB S.A.
=2g, range II: d =e
1 2 2
ELZAB SCALES SYSTEM
=5g) models of scales
=e =2g, d =e =5g) or double range
1 1 2 2
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