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Part 2
ENGLISH
AWT35-000062 Issue B
29 Jan 2007
*awt35-000062*

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  • Page 1: User Instructions

    M Series Retail System Scales User Instructions Part 2 ENGLISH AWT35-000062 Issue B 29 Jan 2007 *awt35-000062*...
  • Page 2 © Avery Berkel Ltd., 2006. All rights reserved The information contained herin is the property of Avery Berkel Ltd. and is supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced or used except as authorised by contract or other written permission. The copyright and foregoing restriction on reproduction extend to all media in which the information may be embodied.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety Warnings Barcodes Introducing barcodes Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Branded goods In-store goods Barcode scanning Defining the barcode format Creating a barcode reference Barcode formats Variable barcode formats Product Traceability Mandatory information Using traceability Traceability schemes Printing the information Traceability code data Programming traceability tables Defining the barcodes...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3.17 Deleting old panel texts Reporting Functions Batch reports Configuring reports Totals reports Traceability totals report Pack run totals Transaction reports Defining filters Audit Mode Setting up the audit function Printing the audit report Erase audit list Store Networks Operating mode Counter operation Point of Sale operation Communications...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    7.9.1 Test Report 7.10 Wireless LAN communications 7.11 RF encryption 7.12 Email alerts Data Backup Dumping/loading data Help Set-up mode Error messages If things go wrong Appendix 10.1 Extended character sets 10.2 Supported AI codes 10.3 Substitution codes 10.4 Nutrient facts Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 6 Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 7 1 Safety 1.1 Warnings Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 8 Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 9: Safety

    1.1 Warnings 1 Safety Safety Warnings Safe Installation The mains plug must be inserted into a socket outlet with a protective earth contact. The electrical supply at the socket outlet must provide over current protection of an appropriate rating. CAUTION: The mains lead must be connected to a supply outlet with a protective earth contact.
  • Page 10 1 Safety 1.1 Warnings The outside of standard products may be wiped down with a clean cloth moistened with water containing a small amount of washing up liquid. The outside of products waterproofed to IP65, IP66 and IP67 may be washed down with water containing a small amount of a proprietary detergent.

  • Page 11: Table Of Contents

    2 Barcodes 2.1 Introducing barcodes 2.2 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) 2.3 Branded goods 2.4 In-store goods 2.5 Barcode scanning 2.6 Defining the barcode format 2.7 Creating a barcode reference 2.8 Barcode formats 2.9 Variable barcode formats Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 13: Barcodes

    2.1 Introducing barcodes 2 Barcodes Barcodes Introducing barcodes Barcodes are used to identify specific characteristics about the product; for example, price, quantity, article number. The machine displays fixed barcode formats as a series of numbers and letters. Each number and letter represents a digit in the barcode.
  • Page 14 2 Barcodes 2.1 Introducing barcodes • SSCC Fixed format Fixed format barcodes There are several types of fixed format barcode which are accepted internationally for use in the retail trade. The type of barcode used depends on the standard adopted by a particular country.
  • Page 15 2.1 Introducing barcodes 2 Barcodes Please remember ..Receipt machines Barcodes will only be printed on receipts or talons if you enable them in the machine. If the barcode format includes the department number or group number, you may not mix goods or items from different departments or groups on the same receipt.

  • Page 16: Serial Shipping Container Code (Sscc)

    2 Barcodes 2.2 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) The SSCC is used to identify and track packages or logistics units. It constitutes a barcode sticker on the side of a package that contains the company name, plus a unique identifying number known as the ‘serial reference’.
  • Page 17 2.2 Serial Shipping Container Code (SSCC) 2 Barcodes Note: The 9th digit is fixed at zero. However this could be any fixed value or the Network ID. The example below shows how a barcode format for an SSCC is programmed where a 7 digit company prefix is required and the SSCC consecutive value is being used as the serial reference.

  • Page 18: Branded Goods

    2 Barcodes 2.3 Branded goods Branded goods Dry article barcodes This type of barcode contains only the product number. Dry article barcodes are the most common barcode used on branded goods. For example, a jar of coffee might have a manufacturers product number 5021991245497.
  • Page 19 2.3 Branded goods 2 Barcodes Please remember ..You can only assign a dry article barcode to a nonweighed PLU. It is illegal to use this type of barcode for a weighed PLU. When the goods are scanned in sales mode the receipt shows the description and the price programmed in the PLU.
  • Page 20 2 Barcodes 2.3 Branded goods Enter any other product information you want to include in the product file. Select barcode enabled. Enter the barcode format reference for branded, pre- priced goods. Enter or scan the manufacturer's barcode number when you see the barcode format displayed. When the goods are scanned in sales mode the receipt shows the description programmed in the PLU and the price embedded in the manufacturer's barcode.

  • Page 21: In-Store Goods

    2.4 In-store goods 2 Barcodes In-store goods You can attach labels with barcodes to goods packed in-store prior to sale. If you include the barcode on the label the operator can scan the goods at the PoS or checkout machine. Dry article barcodes Use this type of barcode for goods with a non variable weight and a fixed price.
  • Page 22 2 Barcodes 2.4 In-store goods Enter any other product information you want to include in the product file. Select barcode enabled. Enter the barcode format reference. Enter the product number. Note: You can only enter the product number in the designated article number positions (A) in the barcode Please remember ..
  • Page 23 2.4 In-store goods 2 Barcodes In-store label example Sales receipt example Dry article barcode format. 2AAAAAAC Prefix - In-store code for EAN8 000076 Article number Price verifier Overall check verifier Figure 2.1 Label and printed receipt Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 24 2 Barcodes 2.4 In-store goods Price embedded barcode Use this type of barcode on labels for products such as fresh meat or fish that are priced or weighed and priced in the store pre-pack area. To create the product (PLU) file: Create a suitable barcode format for use with in-store, pre- priced goods.
  • Page 25 2.4 In-store goods 2 Barcodes Chicken portions appear as weighed goods on the barcode label and as a nonweighed item on the sales receipt to ensure correct totalisation. Sales receipt example Label example In-store barcode format matches the recommended EAN format. 02AAAAAVPPPPC Prefix -In-store code for EAN13 01273...

  • Page 26: Barcode Scanning

    2 Barcodes 2.5 Barcode scanning Barcode scanning You can use the Avery Berkel scanner to: • read in-store or branded barcodes at a PoS machine when your machine is in sales mode. • help you program PLUs when your machine is in manager mode (see Part 1 section 6.4, page 141).
  • Page 27 2.5 Barcode scanning 2 Barcodes Please remember ..The scanner will use the first barcode type it encounters with a prefix matching the one on the goods. It is important that you do not program different barcode types with the same prefix. Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 28 2 Barcodes 2.5 Barcode scanning Assigning a barcode • Assign any barcode reference to the machine and program the required label barcode in the PLU. Programming the barcode in the PLU is the preferred method as it is the safest •...
  • Page 29 2.5 Barcode scanning 2 Barcodes Example 1 Example 2 label formats receipt formats 02AAAAVPPPPPC 22TTTTVPPPPPC Prefix Prefix 7402 Trace code 0407 PLU or Article number Price verifier Price verifier 00040 Price 0040 Price Overall check verifier Overall check verifier Figure 2.3 Typical barcode printing Checkout mode If your machine is operating in checkout mode, when you scan a barcode the transaction will be assigned automatically to the...
  • Page 30 2 Barcodes 2.5 Barcode scanning the format must contain the character code ‘S’ for a consecutive number at the appropriate positions in the format. To print barcodes on subtotal counter receipts only, you must enable Barcd. On Subtot. To print barcodes on sales total receipts only, you must enable Barcode On Total.

  • Page 31: Defining The Barcode Format

    2.6 Defining the barcode format 2 Barcodes Defining the barcode format Barcodes are printed as a series of bars and digits on receipts and labels. Barcode digits are arranged in groups or fields known as the barcode format. Each group of digits conveys specific information, as shown in the examples in Figure 2.3, page 29.
  • Page 32 2 Barcodes 2.6 Defining the barcode format Please remember ..Barcodes will only be printed on receipts or talons if you enable them in the machine. Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 33: Creating A Barcode Reference

    2.7 Creating a barcode reference 2 Barcodes Creating a barcode reference You can create up to 15 barcode references for labels, one for receipts and one for talons. You can select one barcode type for each reference. The machine displays barcode default formats as a series of numbers and letters.
  • Page 34 2 Barcodes 2.7 Creating a barcode reference Barcode overflow If there are more digits in the pack price or weight than specified in the barcode, the article number is printed instead of the barcode. Example 1 Example 2 barcode printed barcode overflow 02AAAAAVPPPPC Article number printed...

  • Page 35: Barcode Formats

    2.8 Barcode formats 2 Barcodes Barcode formats Key: Prefix defines the characters which may be encoded in barcode formats. PLU or article number Trace code The trace code is a number used to uniquely identify a machine. It may have up to 6 digits. Price verifier The price verifier is an automatic check performed by the barcode reader to ensure that it has read the barcode...
  • Page 36 2 Barcodes 2.8 Barcode formats EAN 8 Default receipt format Default label format Permitted entries 0 - 999 Prefix 1 - 7 digits 4 - 6 digits 4 - 6 digits 2 digits together 4 - 6 digits 2 digits together 2 digits together UPC 12 Default receipt format...
  • Page 37 2.8 Barcode formats 2 Barcodes UPC 13 12 13 Default receipt format 2 Default label format Permitted entries 00 - 09 digit 7 or 8 Prefix 1 - 12 digits 4 - 6 digits 1 - 6 digits 1 - 2 digits together (printed on receipts)* 4 - 6 digits 2 digits together...
  • Page 38 2 Barcodes 2.8 Barcode formats EAN 13 12 13 Default receipt format 2 Default label format Permitted entries 0 - 9 or 00 - 09 digit 7 or 8 Prefix 1 - 12 digits 4 - 6 digits 1 - 6 digits 1 - 2 digits together (printed on receipts)* 1 - 2 digits together...
  • Page 39 2.8 Barcode formats 2 Barcodes EAN 13 (Scandinavian) 12 13 Default receipt format F Default label format Permitted entries 20 - 25 4 digitS 6 digits 6 digits 1 - 6 digits 1 - 2 digits together (printed on receipts)* 4 digits 2 digits together (printed on receipts)
  • Page 40 Dry article barcodes Use this type of barcode when you want to print a 12 or 11 digit article number. Enter As in the barcode format as shown below. Please remember ..You can only assign a dry article barcode to a nonweighed PLU. It is illegal to use this type of barcode for a weighed PLU.
  • Page 41 2.8 Barcode formats 2 Barcodes RSS14 and RSS Limited These barcodes support Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs). RSS14 barcodes have a maximum length of 14 characters. RSS Limited barcodes only support GTINs with a 0 or 1 as the initial digit in the article number. 01 02 12 13 13 Default label format...

  • Page 42: Variable Barcode Formats

    2 Barcodes 2.9 Variable barcode formats Variable barcode formats EAN128 You can enter up to 48 characters including text, %% codes and %%(AI) codes to specify the data to be embedded in the barcode. You can also program standard barcode format characters for standard EAN/UCC AIs, for example, “AAAAAAAAAAAAACWWWWWW%%BEAN&WEIGHT”...
  • Page 43 2.9 Variable barcode formats 2 Barcodes AI mode In AI mode all the data must be capable of encoding using AIs. That means that data must be in the form of a valid substitution code (Dewey Decimal codes, %% codes) or must have been defined in the AI standard list or the AI carcass list.
  • Page 44 2 Barcodes 2.9 Variable barcode formats Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 45: Table Of Contents

    3 Product Traceability 3.1 Mandatory information 3.2 Using traceability 3.3 Traceability schemes 3.4 Printing the information 3.5 Traceability code data 3.6 Programming traceability tables 3.7 Defining the barcodes 3.8 Setting up the machine 3.9 Capturing the source data 3.10 Pre-pack operation 3.11 Traceability passport 3.12 Pre-weigh function 3.13 Counter service operation...

  • Page 47: Product Traceability

    3.1 Mandatory information 3 Product Traceability Product Traceability The product traceability scheme is used to provide an audit trail for a product back through the stages in its production to its original source. You can record traceability for up to 9 cutting centres and 5 fattening countries.
  • Page 48 3 Product Traceability 3.1 Mandatory information Please remember ..If the product is • pre-packed (packed when the customer is not present), the traceability information must be printed on the product label or receipt. • packed or prepared in the presence of the customer, there must be a clear link between the product being served and the displayed carcass details.

  • Page 49: Using Traceability

    3.2 Using traceability 3 Product Traceability Using traceability Traceability details are printed on labels for all products associated with a carcass/batch. Traceability format: • defines the way in which the information is printed on the labels according to the text and data type programmed into the traceability format.
  • Page 50 3 Product Traceability 3.2 Using traceability Non-preset mode The full traceability or batch details are scanned or entered from the sales keyboard each time the operator selects a different batch at the machine. This is particularly suitable for prepack operations where the operator may be packing a complete batch in one session and then selecting a new complete batch to pack.
  • Page 51 3.2 Using traceability 3 Product Traceability Self service mode You can use PLUs with traceability enabled in Self Service mode provided that Lot Prompt Off has also been enabled for the PLU. The panel text in the traceability record for the lot number is printed in text field 3 on the label and the traceability totals (and GTIN if enabled) are totalised against the lot number.

  • Page 52: Traceability Schemes

    3 Product Traceability 3.3 Traceability schemes Traceability schemes You can set up a different scheme for each type of product that requires traceability. For each scheme you can select the way in which it operates. You can choose from: • GTIN operation (see page 54) Select GTIN Operation Y if you require traceability records to be uniquely identified by a lot number and...
  • Page 53 3.3 Traceability schemes 3 Product Traceability • Passpt. Prompt Y or Passpt. Prompt N Select Passpt. Prompt Y if you want to create a passport label each time a new traceability record is created in sales mode. • Pspt.Lbl.Fmt.M/C or Pspt.Lbl.Fmt. Select Pspt.Lbl.Fmt.M/C to use the format defined in the machine or Pspt.Lbl.Fmt.
  • Page 54 3 Product Traceability 3.3 Traceability schemes The default option Use Scheme Life, computes the expiry date from the slaughter date plus the scheme life. You can manually override the date if required. Use Expiry Date uses the sell by date encoded (AI 17) in the supplier barcode.
  • Page 55 3.3 Traceability schemes 3 Product Traceability • Emulation 3 (Geant) Geant scheme emulation requires the lot number to be re-entered each time a PLU is selected. Life You can set the number of days that limits the duration of a scheme.

  • Page 56: Printing The Information

    3 Product Traceability 3.4 Printing the information Printing the information Traceability information is normally printed in text area 3. You can print any of the data in other text fields provided you embed the appropriate %% codes or Dewey Decimal codes (see section 10.3).

  • Page 57: Traceability Code Data

    3.5 Traceability code data 3 Product Traceability Traceability code data The machine contains tables relating the traceability code embedded in the traceability panel format to • the Application Identifier (AI) • the data name • Dewey Decimal codes. The machine is pre-programmed with industry standard codes for both data names and AIs.
  • Page 58 3 Product Traceability 3.5 Traceability code data 1 System Data 1Products 1Tables 8 Traceability Trac. Code (0 - Y) * 3 Data Name Enter text Mandatory Optional * If trace code 0 is entered the Lot Number will be requested. Figure 3.1 Editing code data AI codes •...
  • Page 59 3.5 Traceability code data 3 Product Traceability • AI codes 7030 to 7039 Application Identifier 7030 is always for the slaughter house and 7031 to 7039 are for the cutting centres. The first three digits are interpreted as an origin reference and the remaining alphanumeric characters as cutting numbers.
  • Page 60 3 Product Traceability 3.5 Traceability code data 3103 %%+10.1.2%% 3303 %%+10.1.1%% %%+10.2#1%% %%+10.2#2%% 3902 %%+5.1%% 8005 %%+5.5%% Figure 3.2 Supported AI numbers Unsupported AI codes You can use the Tables function to add an AI code or change an existing AI in the substitution codes list. (See Substitution codes on page 198.) Select AI Select Create &...

  • Page 61: Programming Traceability Tables

    3.6 Programming traceability tables 3 Product Traceability Programming traceability tables If you are using nonpreset schemes or scanning supplier proprietary barcodes, you need to set up tables for: • countries of origin • slaughter centre references • cutting centre references. Creating messages When creating messages ensure that the messages programmed in your machine match the messages used by...
  • Page 62 3 Product Traceability 3.6 Programming traceability tables Origin messages An origin message may be a country, a supplier or EC member states. You can print up to four origin messages on the label, for example: country of birth, supplied by. The default origin list contains internationally agreed country references (ISO 3166) but you can change these if necessary.
  • Page 63 3.6 Programming traceability tables 3 Product Traceability 1 System Data 8 Traceability 1 Tables 1 Table Names Origin ref number 2 Origin Enter text Figure 3.3 Creating origin messages Create other message lists in a similar way. Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 64: Defining The Barcodes

    3 Product Traceability 3.7 Defining the barcodes Defining the barcodes There are two types of barcode used with bovine traceability. • EAN128 standard. These barcodes include the mandatory information and use Application Identifiers (AIs) to determine how the data is interpreted. This type of barcode cannot be edited.
  • Page 65 3.7 Defining the barcodes 3 Product Traceability (7031) 3 digit cutting country reference = 250 = France 3 digit cutting number = 654 (950) 1 digit species = 1 = bovine 1 digit category = 4 = heifer 1 digit type = 1 = meat 2 digit breed of father = 01 = Charolais...
  • Page 66 3 Product Traceability 3.7 Defining the barcodes The maximum number of barcode digits you can specify in the barcode format is 40. The barcode digit in the first column of the table is also entered in the traceability format, see page 68, so the machine knows how to print bovine details on the label.
  • Page 67 3.7 Defining the barcodes 3 Product Traceability Carcass number IIIIIIII 8 digit carcass number (maximum 20 digits) Whole life country 2 digit 5th origin message (maximum 4 digits) Scheme licence QQQQQQ 6 digit scheme licence number (maximum 30 digits) Breed of father 2 digit breed message (maximum 4 digits) Breed of mother...

  • Page 68: Setting Up The Machine

    3 Product Traceability 3.8 Setting up the machine Setting up the machine Creating the traceability panel format The traceability panel format defines: • the text to be printed on the label. • the type of data to be printed on the label. Type the text to be printed on the label.
  • Page 69 3.8 Setting up the machine 3 Product Traceability 1 System Data 8 Traceability 2 Scheme 1 Create & Edit Scheme Reference Scheme Name 1 No Emulation 2 Emulation 1 3 Emulation 2 4 Emulation 3 1 GTIN Operation N 2 GTIN Operation Y 1 Force Lot Ent.
  • Page 70 3 Product Traceability 3.8 Setting up the machine Substitution codes Traceability Dewey Decimal Data name Typical use (EAN128 Code (%%) only) %%+2.1%% Lot number Batch number (multiple animals) %%+2.6.1%% Origin 1 Country of birth %%+2.23.2.1 Origin 2 Country of rearing (1 to 5) - to - %%+2.23.2.5 7030...
  • Page 71 3.8 Setting up the machine 3 Product Traceability Race if mixed Race if mixed Category Animal category see page 62 Type Type of end product see page 62 3103 %%+10.1.2%% Net weight 3303 %%+10.1.1%% Gross weight %%+10.2#1% PLU date 1 %%+10.2#2% PLU date 2 3902...

  • Page 72: Capturing The Source Data

    There are various ways in which the traceability data can be input to the machine. • Use the Avery Berkel scanner to read the proprietary barcodes printed on the carcass labels by the supplier. • Use the keyboard to enter the references for each data item when a product is selected.
  • Page 73 3.9 Capturing the source data 3 Product Traceability Hash key If a hash key has been assigned to the keyboard, you can enter the barcode digits manually: Press Type in the barcode digits ENTER Press Use this method if you do not have a scanner or the scanner fails to read the barcode, Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 74: Pre-Pack Operation

    3 Product Traceability 3.10 Pre-pack operation 3.10 Pre-pack operation The supplier attaches a barcode to the carcass which is scanned when the carcass is cut and pre-packed in store. Text area 3 Lot Number: 1000435 Slaughtered In: UK (1143) Cutting In: UK (19985) Born In: Ireland...
  • Page 75 3.10 Pre-pack operation 3 Product Traceability If you see the message Not Found for any of the options enter the reference number for the origin message to be printed. Dept ? department PLU number Commodity key 0 - 99 if the lot number is O.K. ENTER different carcass? 1.000...
  • Page 76 3 Product Traceability 3.10 Pre-pack operation Repeat step 5 for any other options you wish to change. more labels? to exit PLU Figure 3.7 Typical label Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 77: Traceability Passport

    3.11 Traceability passport 3 Product Traceability 3.11 Traceability passport A carcass may be delivered with a single barcoded label attached (traceability passport) containing all the information to provide full traceability for that animal. The information received from the supplier may be contained across more than one barcode.
  • Page 78 3 Product Traceability 3.11 Traceability passport Manager Mode 1 ..... 4 Machine Setup 1 Dedicated Keys 1 Keyboard Setup 5 ...... 2 ...... 1 PLU 1 Standard Assign 2 ECR Assign 3 Prepack Assign 18 Trac. Keys Assign Key Figure 3.8 Duplicate passport key To create a single passport barcode from one, two or three barcodes:...
  • Page 79 3.11 Traceability passport 3 Product Traceability BATCH NUMBER CARCASS DETAILS (10)123456 (422)616(423)056(7030)620213(7031)442312 CARCASS PASSPORT (10)123456(422)616(423)056(7030)620213(7031)442312 Figure 3.9 Sample barcode amalgamation Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 80: Pre-Weigh Function

    3 Product Traceability 3.12 Pre-weigh function 3.12 Pre-weigh function You must be able to account for all the meat from a batch. The pre-weigh key enables you to pre-weigh meat for counter service. For example, when you move meat from the chill room to the counter.
  • Page 81 3.12 Pre-weigh function 3 Product Traceability Pre-weigh returns There may be a requirement to take meat from the counter for pre-packing. If this happens it is necessary to adjust the pre-weigh total to account for the returns. After selecting the pre-weigh function, use the Return key for the transactions and the returns value will be subtracted from the sales totals.

  • Page 82: Counter Service Operation

    3 Product Traceability 3.13 Counter service operation 3.13 Counter service operation In counter service you can scan the barcoded information from the tray label for the product, or you can type in the lot number at the keyboard and the machine will print it on the label or receipt.
  • Page 83 3.13 Counter service operation 3 Product Traceability Figure 3.11 Tray label Recall lot number If preset mode is enabled, the panel key can be used to recall the lot number instead of scanning or entering the data for the tray label. For details on assigning panel keys see section 3.14, page 87, Traceability panel (batch) keys.

  • Page 84: Preset Mode

    3 Product Traceability 3.14 Preset mode 3.14 Preset mode If preset mode has been enabled in the scheme, the information printed on labels or receipts is held in a record file. Each record is referenced by a `batch' or lot number. The record file can be built at a host PC and sent to the machine or you can create or edit them at the machine.
  • Page 85 3.14 Preset mode 3 Product Traceability 0.000 0.000 zero zero ENTER ORIGIN 1 ORIGIN 1 Origin 0.000 zero ENTER Ireland 0.000 zero Repeat steps 3 to 5 for any further options displayed ireland 01471 To assign the lot number to the key If the record already exists, when you have finished entering data, you will see the message Record Exists followed by Update Record ?.
  • Page 86 3 Product Traceability 3.14 Preset mode Edit Press to view the next oldest record. Preset Carc Edit You can keep pressing to step through the traceability Preset Carc records and press to delete any record no longer required. If you need to delete old records by lot number or specific dates, see section 3.17, page 96.
  • Page 87 3.14 Preset mode 3 Product Traceability Traceability panel (batch) keys A lot number may refer to multiple carcasses or a batch providing: • all share the same source (slaughter and cutting for animal products) • all are processed on the same day (at the cutting centre for animal products) •...
  • Page 88 3 Product Traceability 3.14 Preset mode Assigning panel keys. Manager Mode 1 .... 4 Machine Setup 1 Keyboard Setup 5 ..... 1 Standard Assign 1 Key Assign 2 ..... 1 PLU 2.... 18 Trac. Keys 1 Trac. Panel 19... 2 ....1 By Lot Number 2 By Panel Number Assign Key...

  • Page 89: Traceability Records

    3.15 Traceability Records 3 Product Traceability 3.15 Traceability Records • The system can store up to 999 records. • You can download the records from a PC or create them at the machine. • If you have an `edit preset trac' key assigned to the sales keyboard you can create or edit records in sales mode.
  • Page 90 3 Product Traceability 3.15 Traceability Records Traceability panel text ↵ ↵ Lot Number: 102354 Slaughtered In: UK ↵ ↵ (1143) Cutting In: UK (19985) Born In: ↵ Ireland Reared In: Ireland Printed result (text area 3) Lot Number: 102354 Slaughtered In: UK (1143) Cutting In: UK (19985) Born In: Ireland Reared In: Ireland...
  • Page 91 3.15 Traceability Records 3 Product Traceability Text markers You can include text markers (two consecutive degree symbols) in the panel text to define the data to be displayed.: • one text marker ( °°) included the next 16 characters are displayed. •...

  • Page 92: Lot Number In Plus

    3 Product Traceability 3.16 Lot number in PLUs 3.16 Lot number in PLUs In preset mode, you can assign a lot number previously programmed in the traceability records to a PLU. This means that you can: • set up default lot numbers for PLUs which do not often need the lot number changed.
  • Page 93 3.16 Lot number in PLUs 3 Product Traceability 1 ....1 System Data 1 Products Dept. Number 2 Create & Edit 2 ....2 ....3 ....1 Traceability Off 2 Traceability On 1 Lot Num.Disabled Scheme Reference 2 Lot Num.Enabled Lot Number (20 digits max) Figure 3.15 Lot number in PLU...
  • Page 94 3 Product Traceability 3.16 Lot number in PLUs Change lot number This is a new function to allow quick changes of the panel reference linked to the PLU. 1 System Data 1 Products 8 Change Lot Num.s Dept. Numbers Enter PLU Lot Number (20 digits max) Comfirm lot number...
  • Page 95 3.16 Lot number in PLUs 3 Product Traceability Enable or disable Retain Lot in the traceability menus in Manager Mode. 8 Traceability Scheme Reference 2 Scheme 1 Create & Edit 2 Delete Scheme Name 1 No Emulation 1 GTIN Operation N 1 Force Lot Ent.

  • Page 96: Deleting Old Panel Texts

    3 Product Traceability 3.17 Deleting old panel texts 3.17 Deleting old panel texts If all the 999 traceability records have been used, you will need to delete old records before you can create any new panels. You can delete panel texts by: •...
  • Page 97 4 Reporting Functions 4.1 Batch reports 4.2 Configuring reports 4.3 Totals reports 4.4 Traceability totals report 4.5 Pack run totals 4.6 Transaction reports 4.7 Defining filters Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 99: Reporting Functions

    4 Reporting Functions Reporting Functions • Totals are updated whenever a label or receipt has been printed successfully. • You must be in Manager Mode to print a report. • You can assign a security level to any report. Missing fields If there is no data for a particular field then that field is not printed on the report.

  • Page 100: Batch Reports

    4 Reporting Functions 4.1 Batch reports Batch reports You can group frequently used reports in a batch and assign a key to the keyboard for printing the batch. This has the advantage of allowing you to print a group of reports from a single key press when in Manager Mode.
  • Page 101 4.1 Batch reports 4 Reporting Functions 2 Reports 1 Totals Report 1 Create & Edit 8 Batch Reports 1 Print Batch 2 Delete 2 Batch Setup 3 Batch Assign Batch Assign Enter text (20 chars. max) Security Level Select required report type and reports Select disabled when selection is complete Assign Key Figure 4.1 Creating batch reports...

  • Page 102: Configuring Reports

    4 Reporting Functions 4.2 Configuring reports Configuring reports Reports can be printed on receipt rolls or labels. When printing to labels, the label gaps are skipped so that no data is lost. Reporting period You can select either single or two period reporting. Two period reporting enables you to obtain totals covering two different trading periods, for example daily and weekly.
  • Page 103 4.2 Configuring reports 4 Reporting Functions Report setup In report setup you configure the way in which you want the reports printed. The choices you make will apply to all the machines on the system. You can select: • X and X2 Totals X Totals Only •...
  • Page 104 4 Reporting Functions 4.2 Configuring reports If you have selected Amount Entry ON or Amount Auto, when printing Z Grand Total reports, all the amounts entered are accumulated into a single declared value and printed after the sequence numbers at the top of the report. Cash report The cash report configuration applies to X and X2 machine reports.

  • Page 105: Totals Reports

    4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions Totals reports You can print any of the following totals reports: • Grand Totals • Department totals • Machine Totals • Operator Totals • Hourly totals • PLU Totals • Group Totals • Discount Totals •...
  • Page 106 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports Report fields indicates the reports that include this field indicates fields that only appear on Z reports. Field name Description Value of all transactions in Sales value PoS mode Sales weight/ Weight/items sold items Value of all transactions in Counter value non-PoS mode...
  • Page 107 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions Field name Description Float value Amount of Float Paid Out Amount paid out value Paid Out Total number of Paid Outs count Local Cash Value of local cash value payments Payment Value of each payment value type (not local cash) Received on...
  • Page 108 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports Grand totals report A Grand total consolidates data from PLU, Operator, Department, Machine, Group and Discount reports for each machine on the system and prints a report of the total sales. It also provides a tax breakdown for the entire system. Net sales value and tax value are calculated according to whether the tax system in use is inclusive or exclusive.
  • Page 109 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions ∗∗∗Grand Report∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ ∗∗∗Grand Report∗∗∗∗∗∗∗ X Report 0001#0012 Z Report 0001#0013 03-08-2002 13:28 03-08-2002 13:29 Sequence Numbers 0012:0012 Sequence Numbers 0012:0013 Sales Value £949.25 Declared £950.03 Counter Value £7.19 PrePack Value £5.84 Sales Value £949.25 Transactions Counter Value £7.19...
  • Page 110 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports If you select All Machines a consolidated cash up report is printed at the end of Z reports,. Note: Returns value and Returns Trans are printed if return transactions are not zero. ∗∗∗∗Machine Report∗∗∗∗∗ Return Value £...
  • Page 111 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions Operator totals report The machine stores both trading and training totals. The report includes all transactions assigned to the operator and prints the training value, if any, on a separate line. Depending on how your machine is configured, a receipt item count may be printed.
  • Page 112 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports Hourly totals report Hourly reports allow you to monitor trading patterns throughout the day. You should clear hourly totals daily if you want to ensure that totals from the previous day are not included with the current day. You can print the reports for each hour or for each half hour period throughout the day.
  • Page 113 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions PLU, department and group reports These are sales analysis reports and show counter, sales and prepack values for each PLU, department or group. PLU, department and group reports can be listed in various formats (see page page 114) to help you analyse sales more easily.
  • Page 114 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports Printing PLU reports You can choose to print PLU reports with the information sorted by PLU number, counter, sales or transactions. Define filter You can specify either an individual PLU or a range of PLUs for listing PLU totals.
  • Page 115 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions Discount totals report Discount totals include manual transaction and receipt discounts. ∗∗∗∗Discount Report∗∗∗∗ X Report 0001#0006 02-08-2002 18:27 Sequence Numbers 0004:0006 Discount 1 MANAGER SPECIAL Discount Value £150.00 Discount Count Discount 2 LOYALTY BONUS Discount Value £753.06 Discount Count...
  • Page 116 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports ***Promotion Report*** ***Promotion Report*** X Report 0001#0008 X Report 0001#0039 03-11-2003 08:09 03-11-2003 18:26 Sequence Numbers 0001:0008 Dept. Start Dept. Start Dept. End Dept. End PLU Start PLU Start PLU End 9999999999999 PLU End 9999999999999 Group Start Group Start...
  • Page 117 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions Security report Security reports are non-clearing reports and list: • the sequence numbers for the Z reports • the sequence numbers for the Z2 reports • the date and time of the last Z report for each report type •...
  • Page 118 4 Reporting Functions 4.3 Totals reports Clear All Totals This function is only available with Z Totals. It clears all totals except carcass totals. 2 Reports 1 Totals Report 1 X Reports 1 Grand Totals 2 Z Reports 2 ....3 X2 Reports 11 Clear All Totals 4 Z2 Reports...
  • Page 119 4.3 Totals reports 4 Reporting Functions ∗∗∗System Cash Report∗∗ Z Report 0001#0005 Cashup Report 02-08-2002 18:30 Performance Data Sales Value £ 807.47 Cash £ 702.53 Counter Value £ 0.40 Cheque £ 695.35 Transactions Card £ 327.15 Customers Account £ 250.25 Coupon £...

  • Page 120: Traceability Totals Report

    4 Reporting Functions 4.4 Traceability totals report Traceability totals report Traceability totals are non-clearing. The report is an audit trail of the last 100 batches/carcases stored in memory. You can choose to print traceability totals by date or by lot number.

  • Page 121: Pack Run Totals

    4.5 Pack run totals 4 Reporting Functions Pack run totals Outstanding Pack runs This report lists any incomplete pack runs against the pack run reference number. The report includes: • order number • customer reference number • packs, cartons, boxes packed •...
  • Page 122 4 Reporting Functions 4.5 Pack run totals 2 Reports 1 Totals Report 1 Outstanding PRun 7 Pack Run Totals 1 Print 2 Completed PRun 2 Clear Start (1) End (99) Figure 4.14 Printing pack run reports Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 123: Transaction Reports

    4.6 Transaction reports 4 Reporting Functions Transaction reports Printing transactions Printing live transactions will show you if there are any incomplete transactions outstanding against any of the operators. Sub-totalised transactions are those for which sub-total receipts have been printed but have not yet been consolidated into a sales total receipt and added to sales totals.

  • Page 124: Defining Filters

    4 Reporting Functions 4.7 Defining filters Defining filters You can specify the following filter criteria when listing Department or PLU totals: • individual or range of departments • individual or range of PLUs. To print the labels for one department or PLU only, enter the same department or PLU number for both the start and end value.

  • Page 125: Table Of Contents

    5 Audit Mode 5.1 Setting up the audit function 5.2 Printing the audit report 5.3 Erase audit list Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 127: Audit Mode

    5.1 Setting up the audit function 5 Audit Mode Audit Mode Audit mode provides a reporting function that enables you: • to print out completed transactions (receipts). • to collect transactions if you have the appropriate PC software application (MX100) Machines in local mode Communications failure If there is a communications failure between the server and...
  • Page 128 5 Audit Mode 5.1 Setting up the audit function If you select Circular you will be able to continue trading when the audit store is full but new audit transactions will over write the oldest audit transactions. You will not see any warning messages.

  • Page 129: Printing The Audit Report

    5.2 Printing the audit report 5 Audit Mode Printing the audit report The audit report prints transactions that have been totalised and printed on the label or receipt. You will be prompted to enter • the start and end dates or times •...
  • Page 130 5 Audit Mode 5.2 Printing the audit report 7 Audit Mode Audit On/Off Filtering Server Buff Mode Client Buff Mode Audit Report Summary Report Erase Audit List Detailed Report Start Date/Time End Date/Time Start Receipt No End Receipt No No Filters Label Receipt Receipt &...

  • Page 131: Erase Audit List

    5.3 Erase audit list 5 Audit Mode Erase audit list You can clear all the audit transactions (No Filter) or you can set selection criteria as in printing the audit report. If your system has a backup server and that machine is off- line when you try to erase the audit list you will see warning messages: •...
  • Page 132 5 Audit Mode 5.3 Erase audit list 7 Audit Mode Audit On/Off Filtering Server Buff Mode Client Buff Mode Audit Report Erase Audit List Start Date/Time End Date/Time Start Receipt No End Receipt No No Filters Label Receipt Receipt & Label Account Stock Stock &...

  • Page 133: Table Of Contents

    6 Store Networks Operating mode 6.2 Counter operation 6.3 Point of Sale operation Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 135: Store Networks

    For information on setting up a network see Section 7 - Communications, page 145 The system will support any combination of machines in the M series range provided they have the same software version. Machines may be used for weighing or nonweighing applications in •...
  • Page 136 6 Store Networks 6.1 Operating mode Other PoS machines within the store will complete transactions and generate sales receipts for any purchases at those machines. For example, cigarettes purchased at the tobacco kiosk. PoS machine PRINT SALES 1 2 3 4 5 6 MARIA RECEIPT...
  • Page 137 6.1 Operating mode 6 Store Networks Subtotal counter receipts can only be generated at receipt machines. Subtotal transactions are stored in the audit list. You must enable the Audit function to be able to re-open subtotal receipts. (See Setting up the audit function on page 127.) Note: Management totals are only updated when a final receipt is printed.

  • Page 138: Counter Operation

    6 Store Networks 6.2 Counter operation Counter operation System mode The machines are set up to use auto generated customer numbers. The operator serves a customer prints a counter receipt which shows the subtotal for the transactions and the system generated customer number.
  • Page 139 6.2 Counter operation 6 Store Networks At the checkout The operator serves the customer to any additional purchases Scans or enters the customer number from the counter receipts. Printers the sales receipt. The subtotals stored against each system number assigned to a customer are consolidated when the customer pays at the checkout or a PoS machine with payment keys and obtains a sales total receipt...
  • Page 140 6 Store Networks 6.2 Counter operation Customer mode The machines are set up to use manually entered customer numbers, The operator serves a customer enters the customer number prints the subtotal counter receipt. The customer number is printed on the subtotal counter receipt.

  • Page 141: Point Of Sale Operation

    6.3 Point of Sale operation 6 Store Networks Point of Sale operation Customer and system mode The customer goes to a PoS machine or checkout to pay for their purchases presents the subtotal counter receipts. The customer number(s) is scanned or manually entered and the transaction data linked to the number is recalled.
  • Page 142 6 Store Networks 6.3 Point of Sale operation Machine 1 1 2 3 1 2 3 CUSTOMER 4 5 6 4 5 6 SYLVIA SYLVIA NUMBER 7 8 9 7 8 9 9999 PRINT Machine 2 COUNTER 1 2 3 RECEIPT 4 5 6 SYLVIA...
  • Page 143 7 Communications 7.1 ‘Auto configure 7.2 Setting machine ID 7.3 Network map 7.4 Backup server 7.5 Dealing with network faults 7.6 Local mode 7.7 Network dump 7.8 Machine setup dump 7.9 Advanced set-up 7.9.1 Test Report 7.10 Wireless LAN communications 7.11 RF encryption 7.12 Email alerts Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 145: Communications

    7 Communications Communications Networked machines are connected using either ethernet network cables or Wireless LAN communications (see Wireless LAN communications, page 164). These cables or the internal scale RF cards enable information to be passed between each connected machine (and other devices if used). One machine on the network is called the server and is responsible for overseeing the network.
  • Page 146 7 Communications 99 OPERATORS MAXIMUM Figure 7.1 Typical ethernet network Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 147: Auto Configure

    7.1 ‘Auto configure 7 Communications ‘Auto configure ‘ You can use auto configure to quickly set up a network of machines that are programmed with the factory default IP address and have been connected to an ethernet hub. Adding a machine to the network You can add machines to the network up to the maximum allowed (31).

  • Page 148: Setting Machine Id

    7 Communications 7.2 Setting machine ID Setting machine ID The server uses machine identity to distinguish between individual machines on the network. You can • enter a value for the machine ID between 1 and 31. • select either Server or Client for the machine status. An S or C will be displayed on the network map at the appropriate position.

  • Page 149: Network Map

    7.3 Network map 7 Communications Network map The network map at any machine shows the positions (machine ID) of all the machines on the network. At each position on the map corresponding to a machine you will see a character indicating the machine status. The flashing character indicates the ID of the machine currently being used to display the network map.
  • Page 150 7 Communications 7.3 Network map The following table defines the characters you may see on the network map. Character Meaning Server: responsible for overseeing the network Client No machine set up. The PLU file in the client machine at that position does not match the server PLU file.

  • Page 151: Backup Server

    7.4 Backup server 7 Communications Backup server You can change the status of any client machine to server see section 7.2, page 148. If a server already exists on the network the new server becomes the backup server. If there is more than one machine already set to server on the system, the new server becomes the backup server and the old backup server reverts to client status.
  • Page 152 7 Communications 7.4 Backup server Machine ID 1 Server Machine ID 2 (Backup server machine ID 23) Machine ID 31 Figure 7.4 Dual server network Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 153: Dealing With Network Faults

    7.5 Dealing with network faults 7 Communications Dealing with network faults The server constantly monitors the network and when it detects a network error it will bleep. If the cause is a faulty client machine switch off or disconnect the faulty machine. At the server go to Manager Mode.

  • Page 154: Local Mode

    7 Communications 7.6 Local mode Local mode If you see the message No Server followed by Local Mode ? when you try to: • select a PLU • assign transactions • print a label it means that the client cannot operate on the network because there is a communication failure between that client and the server.
  • Page 155 (160 transactions). You can change the client buffer mode from linear to circular if required. If you wish to reset the audit buffer size, contact Avery Berkel. Please remember ..Before making any changes you should read...
  • Page 156 7 Communications 7.6 Local mode Reinstating a local client When the problem with the network has been resolved the client machine operating in local mode is automatically restored to the network a follows Connect the machine to the network (if it has been disconnected).

  • Page 157: Network Dump

    7.7 Network dump 7 Communications Network dump Network dump synchronises all data held at client machines with that of the server. When dumping data to client machines, the server copies the PLU file and all data apart from the positions of programmed keys and assignments.

  • Page 158: Machine Setup Dump

    7 Communications 7.8 Machine setup dump Machine setup dump Machine setup dump allows you to copy the machine setup and dedicated keys from machine to machine. The default security setting for this function is 9. Communication Auto Configure Machine ID 0 - 31 Server Client...

  • Page 159: Advanced Set-Up

    The machines are manufactured with unique IP addresses which only need to be changed if the M series network is to be integrated with an existing Ethernet network. The IP address of the machine consists of two parts.
  • Page 160 Network ID The machines are manufactured with a default network ID. You will only need to change it if more than one M series network is required. Up to 31 machines can be connected together into a single machine network.
  • Page 161 Host port number This is the TCP/IP port number used to communicate with a PC running MX100 software. The M series machine needs to know the port number for MX100 in order to be able to communicate with the PC. The default value for the port number will not usually need to be changed.
  • Page 162 7 Communications 7.9 Advanced set-up Modem username and password These must match the username and password used for the ‘dial up account' on a remote PC. You can edit the username and password. Initstring (edit and reset) When the modem is enabled and the machine is switched on, the initstring is sent to the modem to instruct it how to behave.

  • Page 163: Test Report

    7.9 Advanced set-up 7 Communications 7.9.1 Test Report The test report contains information regarding the network configuration. The following details may be included: • MAC address • encryption type being used • authenticity • signal strength Printing the test report To print the test report: •...
  • Page 164 7 Communications 7.10 Wireless LAN communications 7.10 Wireless LAN communications Wireless LAN allows communication between machines on a Local Area Network using radio signals. Each machine can operate in two modes. Ad Hoc (peer to peer) mode This mode does not require an Access Point. When operating in Ad Hoc mode, the internal WLAN PC cards in the scales communicate directly with each other.
  • Page 165 7.10 Wireless LAN communications 7 Communications Wireless set up In order for your machine to operate using the Wireless LAN interface you must first set: Wireless IP address and subnet mask You can select the wireless IP address and subnet mask you want to use.
  • Page 166 7 Communications 7.10 Wireless LAN communications ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier) This is a 32 character alphanumeric string which separates wireless LANs. All machines on the same WLAN must have matching ESSID. Supported network configurations scale with internal scale with internal scale with internal WLAN PC card WLAN PC card...
  • Page 167 7.10 Wireless LAN communications 7 Communications Access point located within range of scale WLAN PC cards PC linked to access point via ethernet hub scale with internal scale with internal scale with internal WLAN PC card WLAN PC card WLAN PC card Back office controlled point via ethernet hub PC linked to access...
  • Page 168 7 Communications 7.10 Wireless LAN communications Access points located within range of scale WLAN PC cards Network 1 Scales all with internal WLAN PC card PC linked to access point via ethernet hub Network 2 Network X Back office controlled - multi networked system with ethernet linked scales Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 169: Rf Encryption

    7.11 RF encryption 7 Communications 7.11 RF encryption Communications across wireless networks can be encrypted to keep transmissions secure, and to keep networks separate. Encryption makes use of user defined ‘keys’ which set how the scale encodes and decodes the transmissions. Only scales using the same active encryption key will be able to communicate with each other.
  • Page 170 7 Communications 7.11 RF encryption • Hex format Keys are typed in as a sequence of hexadecimal digits. Hexadecimal numbers consist of the following digits: 1234567890ABCDEF Note: Selecting alpha or hex format will not change the key itself. A single key can be represented in either hex or alpha format, this does not affect the scale’s ability to communicate on the network.

  • Page 171: Email Alerts

    7.12 Email alerts 7 Communications 7.12 Email alerts The email alert system can provide IT departments or remote service support with information about notable events or errors occurring at a scale. Restricted access The e-mail alert function is only available if you have set up an Operator 0 with security level 9.
  • Page 172 7 Communications 7.12 Email alerts Example:smtp.wideblueyonder.com Server IP (LAN only) This is the IP address of the SMTP server. Server Port This is the port number of the SMTP server. The default port number is 25. You can program values between 1 and 65535. ISP phone number (dial up only) This is the telephone number you need to dial for a dial up connection.
  • Page 173 7.12 Email alerts 7 Communications Copy to: The alert is copied to this address. Reply to: Replies will be sent to this address. Changing the ‘from’ address The default e-mail ‘from’ address for the scale is mseries@averyberkel.com. If you want to use a different address see Asset Identifier, on page 174.
  • Page 174 7 Communications 7.12 Email alerts Alert ref. Trip Default Alert Status number limit trip limit Software exceptions Off, On Critical system log events Off, On Print head resistance limit 1 Off, On Print head resistance limit 2 Off, On Service Alert Off, On Network errors Off, On...
  • Page 175 7.12 Email alerts 7 Communications Example: Text string DeliScale1 Text string used to identify scale being monitored Text string DeliScale1 deli@abcmarkets.com Smethwick Text string used to identify scale being monitored and e-mail ‘from’ address. If the e-mail address is part of a longer text string, you must include a space at the start and end of the e-mail address.
  • Page 176 7 Communications 7.12 Email alerts Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 177 8 Data Backup 8.1 Dumping/loading data Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 179: Dumping/Loading Data

    PLU file. Note: A hand held DCU may need an additional component for you to be able to use it with M series machines. Contact Avery Berkel for advice. Remember to take a backup whenever you make any amendments, otherwise the files will be out of date.
  • Page 180 8 Data Backup 8.1 Dumping/loading data When loading or dumping system information from the machine, the following data is sent to or received from the data back up tool: departments tax rates network ID stored tares operator numbers barcode formats store name PLUs sign on/off messages...
  • Page 181 8.1 Dumping/loading data 8 Data Backup Totals dump To create a backup file of totals information you must perform a Totals Dump. The system file created from a system dump does not include totals information. 6 Data Backup 1 System Dump 2 System Load 3 Machine Dump 4 Machine Load...
  • Page 183 9 Help 9.1 Set-up mode 9.2 Error messages 9.3 If things go wrong Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 185: Set-Up Mode

    Super User PIN Manager Mode ENTER Dept ? enter super user PIN Note: If you do not know or cannot remember the Super User PIN, contact Avery Berkel. Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 186: Error Messages

    These messages, and the action you should take, are listed below. CALIBRATION LOST The machine is not weighing accurately. Do not use the machine. Contact Avery Berkel. CHECKSUM FAILURE Contact Avery Berkel. COMMS ERROR There has been a breakdown in communications between machines.
  • Page 187 Check the printer. You are trying to print the wrong type of label. Check printer set up. If you are using pre-printed labels check with Avery Berkel that the labels are suitable. LABEL NOT TAKEN You are trying to obtain a label before removing the previous one.
  • Page 188 If you are in receipt mode, print the receipt for any current transactions. PRINT HEAD HOT Print head overheating. Allow the print head to cool. Contact Avery Berkel if the fault persists. SERIAL FAILED Communications failure with PC. Check connectors and serial cable.

  • Page 189: If Things Go Wrong

    9.3 If things go wrong 9 Help If things go wrong M series machines are sophisticated computers that employ the latest techniques and components that are commercially available. Reliability and accuracy have been designed into the machines which should give you trouble free use.
  • Page 190 Should the machine still fail to operate correctly, contact Avery Berkel for expert advice and prompt A v e r y attention.
  • Page 191 10 Appendix 10.1 Extended character sets 10.2 Supported AI codes 10.3 Substitution codes 10.4 Nutrient facts Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 193: Extended Character Sets

    10.1 Extended character sets 10 Appendix Appendix 10.1 Extended character sets When creating or editing printable text such as sales messages or PLU text, you can create additional text characters using the extended character facility. Enter the appropriate numeric code for the character you require from the tables in this section.
  • Page 194 10 Appendix 10.1 Extended character sets The following special characters are also available: Char Code Description À a grave Á a acute  a circumflex à a tilde È E grave è e grave é e acute ê e circumflex ë...
  • Page 195 10.1 Extended character sets 10 Appendix Greek character set Example2: To enter the character Y. To determine the code for the character you require: • Read the number in the left hand column of the row (080) • then add the number in the top row of the column (7) This gives you the code for Y - 087.
  • Page 196 10 Appendix 10.1 Extended character sets Latvian character set Code Character Code Character Â Å È Æ Ì Ð Ò Ç Ú Romanian character set Code Character Code Character Ã Þ Î Mseries User Instructions Part Two...

  • Page 197: Supported Ai Codes

    10.2 Supported AI codes 10 Appendix 10.2 Supported AI codes AI (EAN128 only) Carcass Code (%%) 3103 3303 3902 7030 K0 (3, 9) 7031 K1 (A, E) 8005 Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 198 Substitution codes There are two types of substitution code supported by the software: • the Avery Berkel code system This is a fixed system using the start code %% followed by a character representing the associated data. • a Dewey Decimal based system...
  • Page 199 10.3 Substitution codes 10 Appendix Dewey substitution codes Substitution data (parameter Dewey code Avery Berkel AI code code General form General form %%+string%% %%string Nutritional data Nutrient name (nutrient number) 1.1#pp.1 Nutrient RDA No units (nutrient number) 1.1#pp.2.1 Nutrient RDA With units (nutrient number) 1.1#pp.2.2...
  • Page 200 10 Appendix 10.3 Substitution codes Substitution data (parameter Dewey code Avery Berkel AI code code Autogen nutrients per serving With units 1.5#pp.2 (nutri data ref) Autogen nutrients std measure No units 1.5#pp.3 (nutri data ref) Autogen nutrients std measure With units 1.5#pp.4...
  • Page 201 10.3 Substitution codes 10 Appendix Substitution data (parameter Dewey code Avery Berkel AI code code Trace breed of Father 2.7.1 Trace breed of Mother 2.7.2 Trace breed if mixed 2.7.3 Trace date 1 2.8.1 Trace date 2 2.8.2 Trace date 3 2.8.3...
  • Page 202 10 Appendix 10.3 Substitution codes Substitution data (parameter Dewey code Avery Berkel AI code code PLU batch start date 5.6.1 PLU batch end date 5.6.2 PLU batch text 5.6.3 Promo batch start date (batch number) 5.6.4#pp PSpp Promo batch end date (batch number) 5.6.5#pp...
  • Page 203 10.3 Substitution codes 10 Appendix Substitution data (parameter Dewey code Avery Berkel AI code code Tare weight 10.1.3 PLU date (1 or 2) 10.2#p Receipt Receipt sequence number 11.1 Pack Runs Pack run data name 12.1#p Order number 12.2 Pack run description 12.3...
  • Page 204 10 Appendix 10.3 Substitution codes Using Dewey substitution codes In text entry mode, as soon as you type in the start characters ‘%%+’, the system will prompt you to select the class. Use to move between the options. ENTER Press to confirm the selection.
  • Page 205 10.3 Substitution codes 10 Appendix Example:Programming the code for the nutrient name to be printed in the nutri panel. 1 System Data 1 Products 11 Nutrifacts 1 Nutrient Edit 1 Nutrient Defs 2 Nutrient Reset 2 Nutri Data Texts Nutrients 1 Enter Text Type in text required and %%+ Misc.
  • Page 206 10 Appendix 10.4 Nutrient facts 10.4 Nutrient facts Nutrient definitions define the nutrients that will appear on the nutri panel and will be listed when creating or editing the PLU. Nutrient Data texts define the text that will be printed on the nutri panel.
  • Page 207 10.4 Nutrient facts 10 Appendix Standard data texts Standard data texts already programmed in the machine. You can edit these as required. Text (400 chars) Comments Nutrient Provides a column, headed with “Nutrient”, %%+1.1#2.1%% showing the name of nutrients 1-14, 17 and %%+1.1#3.1%% 22-24.
  • Page 208 Std Meas %RDA Column headed with “Std Meas %RDA”, showing the percentage of the recommended %%+1.5#1.6%% daily allowance that will be satisfied by eating the standard measure (normally 100g or 100ml) of this product. This achieved using the auto-gen feature based on the nutrients listed in nutri data 1.
  • Page 209 10.4 Nutrient facts 10 Appendix %%+1.3.1#4%% This text inserts the percentage RDA, for fibre, satisfied by a serving of this product. %%+1.2.4#11.2%% This text inserts sugar per serving with units. %%+1.2.4#3.2%% This text inserts protein per serving with units. %%+1.3.1#12%% This text inserts the percentage RDA, for vitamin A, satisfied by a serving of this product.
  • Page 210 10 Appendix 10.4 Nutrient facts Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 211 Index Mseries User Instructions Part Two...
  • Page 213 Index Index Carcass tracking carcass passport Advanced setup data names port number preset mode AI codes records Audit mode Communications clearing the audit list advanced set-up setting up auto configure Audit report backup server printing compatibility data clone e-mail alerts local mode Backup server machine ID...
  • Page 214 Index error messages set-up mode Report setup amount entry cash report memory Local mode Lot number change lot number displayed Safety in PLUs warnings retained Substitution codes retaining Dewey Decimal Modem setup Text editing initstring clearing text test modem link extended character sets test PPP link Totals...
  • Page 215 Index reporting period pre-weigh sales value returns setup printing information Traceability printing passports programming tables assigning records retained lot number barcode amalgamation scheme barcode format date limit barcodes force lot entry breed messages GTIN operation carcass code data label only/label & receipt AI codes carcass/batch tracking passport label format...
  • Page 217 Fax: +44 121 224 8183 Email: info@awtxglobal.com Web site:www.averyweigh-tronix.com France Berkel S.A. 36 Avenue de l'Europe Avery Berkel Consumables (UK) 95335 Domont Cedex Tel: +44 870 90 30108 Tel: +33 1 39 35 57 00 Fax: +44 870 90 00366...
  • Page 218 WORLDWIDE AVERY WEIGH-TRONIX COMPANIES For information please contact your local Avery Weigh-Tronix support centre or one of the addresses shown below. Americas Africa Canada Kenya Industrial products Avery Kenya Limited Avery Weigh-Tronix Canada, ULC Factory Street 217 Brunswick Boulevard P.O. Box 30417 Pointe Claire 00100 Nairobi QC H9R 4R7 Canada...
  • Page 220 This document contains a general guide only of the product and shall not form part of any contract unless specifically agreed by Avery Berkel Limited in writing in each case on the Order Acknowledgement. The specification of the products described herein may vary from time to time and may be altered without notice...

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