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DET C O ® A Division of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. Mailing & Shipping Scales MS 15 / 30 / 100 / 1600 Operation Manual PO Box 151 • Webb City, MO 64870 8540-M104-O1 Rev J 417-673-4631 Printed in USA...
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION We wish to thank you for your purchase of our SPECIFICATIONS ......Mailing and Shipping Scale. This instrument has INSTALLATION ......... 2 been designed and manufactured within the U.S.A. with quality and reliability. This manual will help acquaint you with the POWER SUPPLY ......
Operating Temperature Range ........32°F to 104°F Power Requirements ............110/115 VAC 50/60 Hz Capacity and Graduation Size..MS-15 ..........15 lb x 0.05 oz MS-30 ..........0 - 30 lb x 0.1 oz MS-100 ...........0 - 99 lb 15.8 oz x 0.2 oz MS-1600 .........0 - 99 lb 15.9 oz x .1 oz Platform Size (Inches) .............15.5"...
If it is necessary to change this data at a later point in time, repeat this procedure. Turn the MS15/MS30/MS100/MS160 on while pressing the ENTER key. The system will display: DETECTO MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 VX.X and then change to INSTALLED AT XXX...
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Where X is the current state of the default option (1=Yes, 0=No). The display asks whether you wish the system to automatically select the “USPS 1st Priority” mode of shipment on completion of any USPS transaction or the “UPS Ground” mode of shipment on completion of any UPS transaction. The default of service occurs when weight returns to zero.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, strong detergents or solvents to clean the keypad. Make certain to remove the power cord from the scale before cleaning the keypad. POUNDS OUNCES RATE ZONE DETECTO MS-30 0-5lb x .1oz 5-30lb x .5oz A Division of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co. USPS...
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GROUND - Pressing this key selects UPS Ground Service. Selection is indicated by LED in the key. UPS now supports Comercial and Residential ground rate structures. The 2 nd NEXT GROUND status for each displayed to the right of the zone number in the display.
UPS SPECIAL SERVICES After pressing one of the mode keys previously described special services offered by UPS may then be selected. The following describes the special service keys: DECL VALUE - This key selects Declared Value, UPS’s Package Insurance. Pressing this key will cause the display to request the declared value dollar amount.
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INTL AIR - This key selects the international air rates listed by the USPS. Pressing this key causes the display line to show: EXPRESS (1/0). Press “1” for International Express Service. The display will show: 1=ON DEMAND, 2=CUSTOM. Press “1” to select Express On Demand Service or press “2” for Express Custom Service.
INTL SURF - This key selects the International surface rates listed by the USPS. Pressing this key causes the display line to show: 1=PRCL, 2=PTDMTR, 3=SM PACKET? Press “1” to select PARCEL POST mode, “2” for PRINTED MATTER mode or “3” for SMALL PACKET mode.
ZIP - This key is used to enter the country code number, ZIP code or zone or other identification depending on the selected mode of service. COUNT - This key (if enabled - see System Set Up) selects the count feature which allows the system to count and display the total number of identical items placed on the scale platform.
Calibration Switch Setup When power is turned on the Calibration/Setup system will display: Switch DETECTO MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 VX.X and then change to INSTALLED AT XXX and then change to LOAD SCALE TO 15 lb (MS15 Only) LOAD SCALE TO 30 lb (MS30 Only)
CAUTION LABEL FUSE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE The following guide is intended to help isolate and correct minor problems. If, after consulting this guide, you are unable to correct the problem, contact your Detecto dealer for assistance. SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION...
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Country Code Numbers Corsica Afghanistan Costa Rica Albania Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) Algeria Croatia Andorra Cuba Angola Cyprus Anguilla Czechoslovakia Antiqua / Barbuda Denmark Argentina Djibouti Armenia Dominica Aruba Dominican Republic Ascension East Timor Australia Ecuador Austria Egypt Azerbaijan El Salvador Azores Equatorial Guinea Bahamas...
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Korea, ( St. Pierre & Miquelon Democratic Peoples Republic) Korea, Republic of St. Vincent & Grenadines (South Korea) Kuwait San Marino, Republic of Kyrgyzstan Sao Tome & Principe Saudi Arabia Latvia Senegal Lebanon Serbia Lesotho Seychelles Liberia Sierra Leone Libya Singapore Liechtenstein Slovenia...
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MS-30, MS-100 and MS-1600 COUNTRY CODE NUMBERS This addendum lists the Country Code numbers used by the Detecto Mailing Scales listed above to work in accordance with the new International mail services implemented by the U.S. Postal Service effective May 14, 2007. Consult your scale operation manual for additional operation information.
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248 - St. Christopher (St Kitts) & Nevis 285 - Vanuatu 249 - St. Helena 286 - Vatican City 250 - St. Lucia 287 - Venezuela 251 - St. Pierre & Miquelon 288 - Vietnam 252 - St. Vincent & Grenadines 291 - San Marino 253 - Sao Tome &...
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ADDENDUM FOR MANUALS: 8540-M412-O1 03/96 8540-M320-O1 Rev C 9/95 8540-M104-O1 Rev H 7/05 04/07 Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 techsupport@cardet.com Country Code Number Addendum Page 4...
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ADDENDUM to MS-SERIES SCALES OPERATION MANUAL OPERATION CHANGES for Rev 17.5 This addendum explains changes in firmware Rev 17.5 to the operation of the MS-Series scale to work in accordance with the May 12, 2008 rate structure implemented by the U.S. Postal Service.
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OPERATION CHANGES for Rev 17.5, Cont. INTERNATIONAL MAIL Effective May 12, 2008, the First-Class International Mail service will use shaped-based pricing aligning it with the pricing structure used for domestic mail. The MS-Series scale supports the following new First-Class International Mail services: First Class Mail International Postcards, Letters, Flats and Packages weighing less than 3.5 oz Large Envelopes (Flats) weighing over 3.5 oz and under 64 oz...
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