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Introduction

AH30

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08/99

Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems, ® Inc.

Append. A Rate Info

explains all USPS mail class rates and abbreviations for
the AH30 scale.

Append. B Key Operation explains the function of each key on the AH30 keyboard.

Append. C Technical Info

explains basic setup, equipment connections, display
adjustments, technical specifications, default settings.

Append. D Display Info

explains the various abbreviations that may be displayed.

Append. E Zip/Zone Info

lists the various zones by carrier.

Append. F Message Center explains the various Message Center messages.

Append. G Menu Tree

breaks down the AH30 menu into a tree.

Append. H

common questions and answers

The manual has several basic conventions or standards that are followed.

[XXXX]

indicates a key on the AH30 keyboard console

[Xxxx]

indicates a menu choice

softkey

refers to the [F1] through [F4] keys

key

refers to all keys on the AH30 excluding [F1] through [F4]

indicates an important fact or point in the AH30 manual.

Main Menu

refers to the main rate/weight display of the AH30

0 lb 0.0 oz

Put item on scale or

Select a Function or

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Summary of Contents for Smart Series AH30

Page 1: ...Operating Guide AH30 Smart Series Scale Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc Form 50323 Issue 7 08 99 ...

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Page 3: ...ng form and mail to Jim Koonz or FAX to Jim Koonz Technical Writer Technical Writer 19 Forest Parkway 203 925 2441 Shelton CT 06484 0904 Rate The Manual Check A Box What did you like What didn t you like Are there any improvements or features that you would like to see added to the product Optional Information Name THANKS This way we can We can send you a new Phone Number appreciate manual when we...

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Page 5: ...pc cards in their anti static packaging material until ready to install The use of an anti static wrist strap connected to the grounded equipment frame or chassis is recommended when handling pc cards during installation removal or setting of on board option switches Do not use a conductive tool such as a screwdriver or paper clip to set the position of the option switches This equipment generates...

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Page 7: ...apter 3 Batch Mail Processing Batch Mail 3 1 Processing Batch Mail with Accounting 3 2 Chapter 4 Special Services Selecting a Special Service 4 1 Registered Mail 4 3 Certified Mail 4 4 Return Receipt 4 5 Oversized 4 6 Insurance 4 7 COD 4 8 Return Receipt with Merchandise 4 9 Special Charges 4 10 Additional Handling 4 11 Delivery Confirmed Response 4 12 Delivery Confirmed Response with Address 4 13...

Page 8: ...nting 7 2 Quick Start Printing Account Information 7 2 Setting Up an Account 7 3 Setting Up Account Names 7 4 Account Prompting 7 5 Using Account Prompting with Account Prompting ON 7 6 Using Account Prompting with Account Prompting OFF 7 7 Changing the Current Account 7 8 Viewing an Account s Data 7 9 Editing an Account s Data 7 10 Printing an Account s Data 7 11 Clearing an Account s Data 7 12 S...

Page 9: ...urity 11 3 Master Password 11 3 Tag List 11 4 Secondary Password 11 5 Using the AH30 with Password Security 11 6 Chapter 12 PC Interfacing AH30 PC Setup Quick Start 12 2 PC Setup for Windows Quick Start 12 3 Transferring Accounting Data Quick Start 12 3 Configuring the AH30 to Send Account Data to a PC 12 4 Sending Account Data to a PC 12 5 Field Format for Accounting Information 12 6 Real Time In...

Page 10: ... Using a Discount Quick Start 15 1 Programming a Discount 15 2 Using a Discount 15 2 Appendix A Carrier Rate Classes Explains the various rate classes offered by the AH30 Appendix B Key Functions Appendix C Technical Information Basic Setup C 1 Meter I O Setup C 2 AH30 Setup for PC Interfacing C 3 PC Setup Using Windows C 4 Leveling the Platform C 5 Contrast Adjustment C 6 Display Angle Adjustment...

Page 11: ...asking Ch 4 Special Services explains what special services are and how to use them Ch 5 Time Saving explains the AH30 s features that can be used to save time when processing items Ch 6 Programmable Rates explains what User Programmable rates Ch 7 Accounting explains the optional Accounting Package Ch 8 Weighing Methods explains various ways the AH30 can be configured to weigh Ch 9 Multi Tasking ...

Page 12: ... the various zones by carrier Append F Message Center explains the various Message Center messages Append G Menu Tree breaks down the AH30 menu into a tree Append H common questions and answers The manual has several basic conventions or standards that are followed XXXX indicates a key on the AH30 keyboard console Xxxx indicates a menu choice softkey refers to the F1 through F4 keys key refers to ...

Page 13: ...e password protected Only trained service personnel should access these features Contact your local Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc dealer for assistance Password protected features Calibrate Reset to Defaults HB44 Compliance Diagnostic The AH30 will display a message at times This indicates that a function is illegal may cause information to be lost etc Sample Display with Warning Message Weight...

Page 14: ...s 7 4 Account prompting 7 5 to 7 7 Changing the current account 7 8 Viewing an account s data 7 9 Editing an account s data 7 10 Printing an account s data 7 11 Clearing an account s data 7 12 Sending accounting data to a PC 7 13 Configuring the AH30 to send accounting data to a PC 7 13 to 7 16 Sample account reports 7 17 to 7 21 Layout ACCT Change Active Account list of accounts Access Account Re...

Page 15: ...on not available as a selection at Reg Cer RR Ovs this time The display will indicate weight class of mail selected rate and any selected services Weight 0 lb 0 5 oz 0 32 Postage Rate Class of Mail 1st Sngl Reg flashes on and off to indicate Registered has been selected as a special service The display will indicate zip zone and country information when applicable Weight 0 lb 0 3 oz 2 52 Postage R...

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Page 17: ...age ON OFF Turning ON the AH30 2 1 1ST Processing a USPS letter 2 2 UPS GND Processing a UPS package 2 3 To turn the AH30 ON press the ON OFF key The AH30 will beep and the following displays will appear Normal display shows weight rate class and flashes between oversized and flat Checking Memory Checking Memory Checking System HELLO Check Meter Date 0 lb 0 0 oz 0 lb 0 0 oz Put item on scale or Se...

Page 18: ...ass mail by pressing the blue 1ST key Make Selection Ltr letter LtrA automated letter Ltr LtrA Crd Crd card Select Ltr by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey USPS 1st NonAuto Ltr letter Pres presort letter Ltr Pres Select Ltr by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey 0 lb 0 5 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the MTR LTR key to transfer the rate information to the meter base or press the P...

Page 19: ...he brown UPS GND key Make Selection Com commercial Res Residential Com Res Can Can Canada Select Com by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Enter Zip Zone _ _ _ _ _ UPSG Com Use the numeric keys to enter in the desired zip code press the ENTER key For example 0 6 4 8 4 ENTER 1 lb 2 4 oz 2 57 UPSG Com 064 2 Take item off AH30 scale platform and proceed to the next item or press the PRINT...

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Page 21: ... amount of postage used Step Action Result 1 Place the item on the platform and select the desired USPS rate The AH30 display shows the carrier and desired rate 1 oz 0 32 1st Sngl 2 Press the TOTAL MAIL key The AH30 display shows Setting Meter Fee the postage meter is set The display then shows CNT 0 0 00 DONE TOTAL MAIL 3 Feed the envelopes or tapes through the meter base The AH30 will automatica...

Page 22: ...e the to select the desired account press the ENTER key Setting Meter Fee CNT 0 0 00 DONE TOTAL MAIL Process the envelopes or tapes through the meter base The AH30 s display will automatically change to reflect the number of items and amount of postage charged to the selected account CNT 2 1 05 DONE TOTAL MAIL When all batch mail is processed select DONE by pressing the appropriate softkey Process...

Page 23: ...ing the ALT DSP key to view special services information 4 2 Registered Mail 4 3 Certified Mail 4 4 Return Receipt 4 5 Oversized 4 6 Insurance 4 7 COD Collect On Delivery 4 8 Return Receipt with Merchandise 4 9 Special Charges 4 10 Additional Handling 4 11 Delivery Confirmed Response 4 12 Delivery Confirmed Response with Address 4 13 Delivery Confirmed Response with Signature 4 14 Extended Area Su...

Page 24: ...item and the rate It may be necessary to make a sub menu selection such as Reg or Rgi 4 Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown The display will now flash the selected special services 0 lb 1 oz 5 40 1st Sngl Reg 5 Select Mtr Ltr Mtr Pkg or process the item Use the ALT DSP key to view information about the selected special services After the desired special services have be...

Page 25: ...SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select Reg by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Reg Rgi Select either Reg or Rgi by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Reg registered Rgi registered with insurance For example Rgi Using the numeric keys Enter Reg w Ins Amt enter the desired amount and press the ENTER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 key Press the EXIT PR MENU key unti...

Page 26: ...0 platform and select the desired USPS rate 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select Cer by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select any other desired service Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 5 50 Cer rate 1st Sngl Rgi flashes to indicate that Rgi was selected To dese...

Page 27: ...1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select Cer or any other appropriate service by pressing the appropriate softkey Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select RR by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 5 50 0 lb 1 0 oz 5 50 1st Sngl Cer 1st Sngl RR The display flashes between the selected ser...

Page 28: ...H30 platform and select the desired USPS rate 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select Ovs by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 43 1st Sngl Ovs RR To deselect simply press the Ovs softkey again Oversized Flashes to indicate that Ovs ...

Page 29: ...st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Press the key Make Selection Ins COD RM Spc Select Ins by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Enter Ins Amount _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 Using the numeric keys enter the desired insurance amount and then press the ENTER key Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 1 92 1st Sngl Ins To deselect simpl...

Page 30: ...lb 1 0 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Press the key Make Selection Ins COD RM Spc Select COD by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Enter COD Amount _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 0 Using the numeric softkeys enter the desired insurance amount and then press the ENTER key Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 4 82 1st Sngl C...

Page 31: ...m and select the desired USPS rate 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Press the key Make Selection Ins COD RM Spc Select RM by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 1 52 1st Sngl RM1 To deselect simply press the RM1 or RM2 softkey again Return Receipt w Merchandise Flas...

Page 32: ...Spc Select Spc by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Flt Flt allows the operator to enter a straight dollar amount allows the operator to enter a percent value of the displayed amount Select either Flt or by pressing the appropriate softkey Use the numeric keys to enter the desired amount press the ENTER key Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown...

Page 33: ...red item on the AH30 platform and select the desired UPS rate 0 lb 1 0 oz 2 52 UPSG Com 064 2 Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins COD Ovs AH Select AH by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 4 52 UPSG Com 064 2 AH To deselect simply press the AH softkey again Additional Handling Flashes to indicate that AH...

Page 34: ...s AH Press the key Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS Select DCR by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS If desired DCA or DCS can now be selected too DCA provides Delivery Confirmed Response with the recipient s address DCS provides Delivery Confirmed Response with the recipient s signature Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1...

Page 35: ... 2 52 USPG Com 064 2 Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins COD Ovs AH Press the key Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS Select DCR by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS Select DCA by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 3 52 flashes between DCR DCA UPSG Com 064 2 DCR to ...

Page 36: ...z 2 52 USPG Com 064 2 Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins COD Ovs AH Press the key Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS Select DCR by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Make Selection Spc DCR DCA DCS Select DCS by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown 0 lb 1 0 oz 3 52 flashes between DCR DCS UPSG Com 064 2 DCR to...

Page 37: ...ea Surcharge is calculated based on Actual or Dimensional weight when applicable whichever is Greater Place the desired item on the AH30 platform and select the desired UPS rate For example UPS INTL Can EpdP 71 1 lb 0 0 oz 32 00 UPSC EPkg 71 Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins SpC EAS DW Select EAS by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key 1 lb 0 0 oz 52 0...

Page 38: ...llows Dimensional Weighing for UPS Next Day UPS 2nd 3rd Day mail UPS International and RPS 2Day mail Dimensional Weighing allows the shipment of a wide variety of uncommonly shaped packages Place the desired item on the AH30 platform and select the desired UPS rate For example UPS INTL Can EpdP 71 1 lb 0 0 oz 32 00 UPSC EPkg 71 Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins SpC EAS DW Select DW by pre...

Page 39: ...ter height 0 Use the numeric keys to enter the height and press the ENTER key Press the EXIT PR MENU key the new rate is shown 1 lb 0 0 oz 83 25 UPSC EPkg 71 DW If the actual weight exceeds the calculated or entered dimensions the AH30 will display an error message Use the actual weight for fee and leave dimensional weight unselected When entering the dimensions the following conventions apply L l...

Page 40: ...tform and select the desired UPS rate For example PRI 0 lb 1 0 oz 3 20 Pri Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Ins SpC EAS DW Press the key Make Selection COD RD Del SpC Select Del by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key 0 lb 1 0 oz 3 55 Pri Sngl Del The display shows the new rate and indicates Delivery Confirmation by flashing Del USPS Delivery Confirm...

Page 41: ...PS rate For example 1ST 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 33 1st Sngl Press the SPEC SERV key Make Selection Reg Cer RR Ovs Select Registered Certified COD or Insurance over 50 by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the key Select RD by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key 0 lb 1 0 oz 4 48 1st Sngl RD The display shows the new rate and indicates selection by flash...

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Page 43: ...ered in this section Feature Function Page Repeat Services Retains all special service fees from one transaction to the next 5 2 Repeat Zip Zone Retains the zip code zone or country name from one transaction to the next 5 3 Rate Path Memory Retains the rate path used when selecting a rate 5 4 Best Way Compares rates and selects the best one 5 5 to 5 7 SET UP System Setup Repeat Services Repeat Zip...

Page 44: ...he current transaction If the operator presses the CLEAR key while performing a transaction with special services the system erases all the services as well as clearing the rate path memory for that key Select SET UP by pressing the appropriate key System Setup Reset to Defaults Use the to select System Setup then press the ENTER key Repeat Services Repeat Zip Zone Use the to select Repeat Service...

Page 45: ...ction When a new carrier is selected the AH30 will use the zip code to determine the approximate zone Country names can only be retained and used for USPS International rates Select SET UP by pressing the appropriate key System Setup Reset to Defaults Use the to select System Setup then press the ENTER key Repeat Services Repeat Zip Zone Use the to select Repeat Zip Zone then press the ENTER key R...

Page 46: ...current rate path memory can be erased for that key by pressing the CLEAR key Select SET UP by pressing the appropriate key System Setup Reset to Defaults Use the to select System Setup then press the ENTER key Rep Repeat Services Repeat Zip Zone Use the to select Rate Path Memory then press the ENTER key Rate Path Memory Off On Off Select On by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey To di...

Page 47: ... Assign Rates Use the to select Operation then press the ENTER key Make Selection Sys User Operation allows the operator to select either Sys for System Assigned or User for User Select Sys The AH30 will automatically select the Best Way rate when the BEST WAY key is pressed User The AH30 will wait for the operator to press the BEST WAY key before selecting the Best Way rate When BEST WAY is press...

Page 48: ... be compared when Best Way is used The rates are broken down by type For example Use the to select Ground Commercial Ground Residential Ground Residential The display will show the UPSG Res Dis various rates that can be enabled or disabled for UPS3 Ena for that type of carrier class Use the key to select the desired rate UPS3 Ena StdB Parc Dis Use the ENTER key to toggle select Ena for Enable Grou...

Page 49: ...d letter rates and their prices in 1st Sngl 0 32 ascending price order Exp A A 9 00 Use the to select the desired service then press the ENTER key The display shows the 0 lb 0 3 oz 0 32 selected rate 1st Sngl Place the item on the platform Press the Best way key Ground Commercial Ground Residential Use the to select the desired type of service then press the ENTER key For example Letter ENTER 0 lb...

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Page 51: ... its name zone name and or rate value changed 6 7 to 6 8 Print a programmed rate A user programmed rate can be sent to a printer so that a hard copy can be obtained 6 9 SET UP Rate Setup Programmable Rates Edit Prog Clr Prnt Step Action Result 1 Press the SET UP key 2 Use the to select Rate Setup ENTER 3 Use the to select Programmable Rates ENTER 4 Select Prog 5 Enter a rate name ENTER 6 If rate i...

Page 52: ...NTER key Make Selection Edit Prog Clr Prnt Edit Allows the operator to edit a previously programmed rate Prog Allows the operator to program a rate Clr Allows the operator to clear a previously programmed rate Prnt Allows the operator to print a previously programmed rate Some menu selections may not be available until after at least one rate is programmed Select Prog by pressing the appropriate s...

Page 53: ...1 10 one tenth of a cent 001 1 10 Cent Cont Cent one cent 01 Select desired precision of the programmed rate either 1 10 or Cent by pressing the appropriate softkey Then select Cont by pressing the appropriate softkey Enter of Zones Minimum amount 1 _ 0 Maximum amount 10 Using the numeric keys enter the number of zones desired for the programmed rate and then press the ENTER key When selecting the...

Page 54: ... keys to enter the desired rate and then press the ENTER key For example 2 5 ENTER Enter Zone 0 Rate 2 lb 0 0 oz _ _ _ _ 0 Keep entering rates using the numeric keys until the programmed rate table is complete Then press the EXIT PR MENU key If a mistake is made entering a rate do not exit the rate continue programming the rate until completion Then go back and edit the saved rate Programming A Ra...

Page 55: ... press the OTHER CARR key Make Selection DHL Abn Emry 123 Select the desired user programmed rate by pressing the appropriate softkey 0 lb 0 4 0z 0 25 123 To Use A Programmed Rate User programmed rate named 123 Indicates more rates are available by pressing the key Selected user programmed rate programmed rate ...

Page 56: ...lection Edit Prog Clr Prnt Select Clr by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey SALES 123 Use the to select the desired rate to clear then press the ENTER key total message displayed will be WARNING Information WARNING may be lost Are you sure that you want to perform this action Cont Exit Press Cont to perform or Exit to return to previous menu Select Cont by pressing the appropriate soft...

Page 57: ...ER key Programmable Rates Discounts Use the to select Programmable Rates then press the ENTER key Make Selection Edit Prog Clr Prnt Select Edit by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey SALES 123 Use the to select the desired rate to edit then press the ENTER key Name 123 1st Zone AAA Continued on the next page To Edit A Programmed Rate Indicates that there is more than one zone for this r...

Page 58: ...or Rate Rate Name Select Name to change the Zone Name Select Rate to change the rates for the previously selected zone For example Select Rate by pressing the appropriate softkey Exit 123 AAA 1 lb 0 0 oz 1 00 Use the to select the desired rate value to change and press the ENTER key For example 2 lb 0 0 oz at 2 00 Enter Rate _ _ _ _ 2 00 Use the numeric keys to enter the new rate value and press t...

Page 59: ...lts Use the to select Rate setup then press the ENTER key Programmable Rates Discounts Use the to select Programmable Rates then press the ENTER key Make Selection Edit Prog Clr Prnt Select Print by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey SALES 123 Use the to select the desired rate to print then press the ENTER key To Print A Programmed Rate ...

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Page 61: ...g 7 5 to 7 7 Changing the current account 7 8 Viewing an account s data 7 9 Editing an account s data 7 10 Printing an account s data 7 11 Clearing an account s data 7 12 Deleting an individual account 7 13 Deleting all accounts 7 14 Renaming an account 7 15 Sending accounting data to a PC 7 16 Configuring the AH30 to send accounting data to a PC 7 16 see ch 12 Defining Reports Sample Account Repo...

Page 62: ...CCT key Custom Order 8 EXIT PR MENU Until main weight rate display is reached Step Action Action 2 Selection If Account Prompting is on the operator will automatically be prompted to enter an account 1 Acct 2 Change Active Account Select account from list 3 EXIT PR MENU Until main weight rate display is reached Step Action Action 2 Selection 1 ACCT 2 Access Accounts 3 Print Data Select All to prin...

Page 63: ...up then press the ENTER key Account Type Define Reports Use the to select Account Type then press the ENTER key Make Selection Pred Std Sngl Pred Predefined Allows the operator to pre name the accounts Allows account validation Std Standard Allows the operator to enter account names as he she operates the system Sngl Single Charges all cost to a single account Continued on the next page Setting Up...

Page 64: ... then press the ENTER key Enter Account Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use the alphanumeric keys to enter an account name then press the ENTER key The AH30 stores the account name and returns to the previous menu screen Define Accounts Delete Accounts To enter more account names simply select Define Accounts again Setting Up An Account continued Setting Up Account Names ...

Page 65: ...oes not remember to select an account the last previously used account will still be the valid selection To program a account do the following Select SET UP by pressing the appropriate key System Setup Accounting Setup Use the to select Accounting Setup then press the ENTER key Account Type Define Reports Use the to select Account Prompting then press the ENTER key Acct Prompts Are On On Off Selec...

Page 66: ...lect class subclass and any desired special services 0 lb 0 3 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Select either MTR LTR or MTR PKG by pressing the appropriate key and the list of accounts will appear 123 Sales Use the to select the desired account then press the ENTER key Setting meter fee 0 lb 0 3 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Using Accounting with Account Prompting ON List of accounts Last account selected ...

Page 67: ...ecial services 0 lb 0 3 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Select either MTR LTR or MTR PKG by pressing the appropriate key Setting meter fee 0 lb 0 3 oz 0 32 1st Sngl The previously select account is charged automatically If a different account is desired the operator has to remember to change accounts before processing item by ACCT Change Active Account select from list process package Using Accounting with Accou...

Page 68: ... account after selecting MTR LTR or MTR PKG 2 With Account Prompting ON or OFF The operator can also select ACCT by pressing the appropriate key Change Active Acct Access Accounts Use the to select Change Active Acct press the ENTER key 123 Sales Use the to select the desired account then press the ENTER key The selection is now the active account Changing The Current Account List of accounts Last...

Page 69: ...NTER key Accounts Classes The data can be retrieved by Account list of accounts Classes 1st Pres 1st Sngl etc Carrier Totals USPS UPS Other Meter Totals Ltr Tape TMal MTsk InvM Select the desired path to retrieve the data then press the ENTER key Make Selection View Edit Clr Prnt Select View by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Sales USPS To View An Account s Data Account selected to ...

Page 70: ...e retrieved by Account list of accounts Classes 1st Pres 1st Sngl etc Carrier Totals USPS UPS Other Meter Totals Ltr Tape TMal MTsk InvM Select the desired path to retrieve the data then press the ENTER key Make Selection View Edit Clr Prnt Select Edit by pressing the appropriate softkey Cnt Count Make Selection Lb AFee Add Fee Cnt Lb AFee TFee TFee Total Fee Select the desired field to edit by pr...

Page 71: ...he data can be printed by Custom Order the predefined reports already selected All all available reports that the system will do Account Totals Detailed or Summary reports broken down by accounts Class Totals Detailed or Summary reports broken down by class Meter Totals report showing number and amount processed to meter Select the desired way to print the data then press the ENTER key Custom Orde...

Page 72: ...ccounting data Accounts Only clears deletes all accounts data Classes Only clears deletes all accounting class data Meters Only clears deletes all meter data Select the desired path to clear the data then press the ENTER key WARNING Display will show a complete message of WARNING Cont Exit Information may be lost Are you sure that you want to perform this action Hit Cont to perform or Exit to retu...

Page 73: ... the ENTER key 123 Use the to select the desired account to delete then press the ENTER key total message displayed will be WARNING Information WARNING may be lost Are you sure that you want to perform this action Cont Exit Hit Cont to perform or Exit to return to previous menu Select Cont by pressing the appropriate softkey and the account will be deleted If you select Exit the account will not b...

Page 74: ...e F1 through F4 softkey Define Accounts Delete Accounts Use the to select Erase All then press the ENTER key total message displayed will be WARNING Information WARNING may be lost Are you sure that you want to perform this action Cont Exit Hit Cont to perform or Exit to return to previous menu Select Cont by pressing the appropriate softkey and the accounts will be deleted If you select Exit the ...

Page 75: ...R key Make Selection Pred Std Sngl Select Pred by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Define Accounts Delete Accounts Use the to select Rename Accounts then press the ENTER key 123 Use the to select the desired account to rename press the ENTER key Old 123 New _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Use the numeric keypad to enter in the new name and press the ENTER key 123 Press the EXIT PR MENU k...

Page 76: ...ss the ACCT key Change Active Acct Access Accounts Select Access Accounts by pressing the appropriate softkey then press the ENTER key Retrieve Data Print Data Use the to select Transmit to PC press the ENTER key For more information about sending account information to a PC see Chapter 12 To Send The Account Data To A PC ...

Page 77: ...ENTER key Acct Tot Det Ena Acct Tot Sum Dis Use the key to select which report s you want to enable Ena or disable Dis then press the ENTER key to toggle the setting Press the EXIT PR MENU key when done configuring which reports will print The reports enabled under the Define Reports menu will print when Custom is selected under ACCT Print Data menu Form Feed can be turned On or Off for accounting...

Page 78: ...ER 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 TOTAL 2 1 08 8 0 00 6 00 123 UPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 USPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 OTHER 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 TOTAL 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 222 UPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 USPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 OTHER 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 TOTAL 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 MT UPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 USPS 24 4 10 6 0 00 19 65 OTHER 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 TOTAL 24 4 10 6 0 00 19 65 TOTALS UPS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 USPS 26 6 03 4 0 ...

Page 79: ...24 24 DATE 01 18 99 15 09 30 Page 1 ACCOUNTING REPORT CUMULATIVE ACCOUNT TOTALS SUMMARY ACCOUNT PIECE WEIGHT LB OZ ADD FEES TOTAL CHARGES 111 2 1 08 8 0 00 6 00 123 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 222 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 MT 24 4 10 6 0 00 19 65 TOTALS 26 6 03 4 0 00 25 65 Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0028 ...

Page 80: ... 30 Page 1 ACCOUNTING REPORT CUMULATIVE CLASS TOTALS BY CARRIER CARRIER CLASS PIECE WEIGHT LB OZ ADD FEES TOTAL CHARGES USPS 1st Pres 1 0 00 2 0 00 0 32 Sngl 19 1 00 8 0 00 7 46 Pri Pres 1 0 14 9 0 00 2 89 Sngl 5 4 03 5 0 00 15 00 TOTAL 26 6 03 4 0 00 25 65 GRAND TOTALS 26 6 03 4 0 00 25 65 Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0028 ...

Page 81: ...99 11 24 24 DATE 01 18 99 15 09 30 Page 1 ACCOUNTING REPORT CUMULATIVE TOTALS BY CARRIER SUMMARY PIECE WEIGHT LB OZ ADD FEES TOTAL CHARGES USPS 26 6 03 4 0 00 25 65 GRAND TOTALS 26 6 03 4 0 00 25 65 Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0028 Cumulative Totals By Carrier ...

Page 82: ...AIL TYPE PIECE WEIGHT LB OZ ADD FEES TOTAL CHARGES SINGLE LETTER 5 2 07 9 0 00 8 21 TOTAL MAIL 12 0 08 0 0 00 3 84 METER TAPES 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 MULTITASKING 5 0 01 0 0 00 1 60 INVALID METER TOTALS 0 0 00 0 0 00 0 00 TOTALS 22 3 00 9 0 00 13 65 Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0028 The Invalid Meter Totals indicate pieces of mail set on meter manually bypassing the AH30 ...

Page 83: ...ally entered via the numeric keys 8 2 Weigh Method Select the conventional weighing method place an item on the scale and get a weight or differential weighing items of mixed weight are placed on the scale and as each individual item is removed the weight is indicated 8 3 Metric Weight Indicates weight in metric units kg 8 4 Count Function Allows piece part counting with a small sample to determin...

Page 84: ... from the AH30 s scale platform or Manl to enter a weight manually using the numeric keys If you select Manl the AH30 will prompt you to enter a weight Enter Weight _ _ 0lb 00 0oz Use the numeric keys to enter the weight press the ENTER key Then press the EXIT PR MENU key until the Main Menu display is shown The manual weight will be indicated If HB44 Compliance is ON then when the SPEC FNC key is...

Page 85: ...e following Select SPEC FNC by pressing the appropriate key Weigh Source Weigh Method Use the to select Weigh Method then press the ENTER key 0 lb 1 0 oz Conv Diff Select either Conv for conventional weighing or Diff for differential weighing Selecting Diff allows the tape setting to be set Tape Lmt 0 lb 2 0 oz Auto Std Tape Auto Tape is dispensed automatically when the weight is over the tape lim...

Page 86: ... end Metric To use metric weighing simply place an item on the platform and the metric weight will be displayed To end metric weighing press the EXIT PR MENU key Since the United States uses the english system of weighing and not the metric if you select a carrier and class the AH30 will automatically convert the weight back to english units lbs and oz before showing a rate If Weigh Method does no...

Page 87: ...m the sample should be at least 5 items Then press the ENTER key COUNT Enter number of samples _ _ _ 0 Using the numeric keys enter the number of sample items placed on the AH30 s scale platform and then press the ENTER key For example 4 ENTER 0 lb 2 6 oz 4 0 lb 5 6 oz 9 Weight Count Weight Count Original display Display after more items are added Place the items that you want to count on the AH30...

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Page 89: ...rates 9 1 To use the AH30 s multi task feature do the following Place an item on the AH30 s scale platform select a carrier class and determine a rate 0 lb 1 0 oz 0 32 1st Sngl Press the MULTI TASK key CNT 0 0 00 Done Multi task You can now run mail through the meter base and the AH30 will keep track of the postage used and the number of items run As you running mail through the meter base the AH3...

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Page 91: ...g accounting information 10 3 Used to scroll through a list of selections and to make a negative change when editing accounting information 10 3 EXIT PR MENU Used to scroll back to the previous menu or to exit after making a selection 10 3 ZERO Used to zero out the AH30 s scale platform 10 4 ZIP ZONE Used to convert a three digit zip code to a shipping zone 10 4 OTHER CARR Used to select the follo...

Page 92: ...f 2 00 Normal display shows weight rate class and flashes between oversized and flat 0 lb 0 7 oz 2 43 0 lb 0 7 oz 2 43 1st Sngl Ovs 1st Sngl Flt Pressing the ALT DSP key 0 lb 0 7 oz 2 43 ALTlb 0 7 oz 2 43 1st Sngl 1st Sngl Use the to scroll down and see more information about special services costs Ovs 0 11 ALT 0 11 SPC Flt 2 00 SPC Flt 2 00 Cost breakdown 0 32 letter 1st Class 0 11 oversized 2 00...

Page 93: ...o scroll through a list of selections and to make a negative change when editing accounting information For example Weigh Source use the as indicated on the display to scroll down through Weigh Method the menu selections The EXIT PR MENU key is used to scroll back through previous menu selections or to exit after making a submenu after a selection For example Certified Mail Select Cer by pressing ...

Page 94: ...orm Put item on scale or The ZIP ZONE key is used to convert a three digit or five digit zip code to a shipping zone enter a zone or to enter a country name For example a 0 3 ounce item UPS GND Res a zip code of 06484 0 lb 0 3 oz 3 25 UPSG Res 064 2 Press the ZIP ZONE key Enter Zip Zone 06484 UPSG Res 064 2 Use the numeric keys to enter the desired zip code press the ENTER key and the correct zone...

Page 95: ...ate For example Press the OTHER CARR key Make Selection DHL Abn Emry 123 The ENTER key is used to complete an alphanumeric entry For example 1 2 3 ENTER The CLEAR key is used clear an incorrectly entered alphanumeric entry For example 1 2 3 the 3 should be an A CLEAR A ENTER OTHER CARR ENTER CLEAR Airborne User programmed rate named 123 Indicates more user programmed rates ...

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Page 97: ...ws access to all password protected features This is normally a supervisor type password It can also be configured for a maximum of ten secondary passwords which allows access to a selected list of features Feature Page Password Quick Start 11 2 Setting Up Password Security 11 3 to 11 5 Master Password 11 3 Tag List 11 4 Secondary Passwords 11 5 Using the AH30 with Password Security 11 6 SET UP Sy...

Page 98: ...ill be asked to confirm it 5 Tag List Using the ENTER key to toggle between ENA enable and DIS disable to determine what features are password protected 6 Secondary Passwords Use the alphanumeric keys to enter a 4 character password press ENTER You will be asked to confirm it 7 Determine which features will be accessed by the secondary password Using the ENTER key to toggle between ENA enable and ...

Page 99: ...assword and press the ENTER key Password Master Password _ _ _ _ Use the alphanumeric keys to enter in the desired 4 character password and then press the ENTER key Confirm Password _ _ _ _ Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the same password that you entered in the previous step then press the ENTER key The Master Password allows access to all password protected features It normally is used as a ...

Page 100: ...at can be password protected Use the to select the desired feature and press the ENTER key to enable or disable the password access When complete press the EXIT PR MENU key The Tag List is the features that are password protected and need a password to access After selecting a Secondary Password a list is displayed those are the features that when password protected can be accessed by the secondar...

Page 101: ...evious step then press the ENTER key System Setup DIS ENA enabled or on DIS disabled or off I O Setup ENA Use the to select the desired feature and press the ENTER key to enable or disable the password access When complete press the EXIT PR MENU key The Secondary Passwords allow access to a selected list of password protected features It normally is used as an operator password A maximum of ten se...

Page 102: ...or protection the following will happen when a password protected feature is accessed Enter Password _ _ _ _ Exit The operator uses the alphanumeric keys to enter his her password and then presses the ENTER key If the password is correct and the operator has the rights to access the feature the regular menu will appear Using Password Protection ...

Page 103: ...eature Page AH30 Setup Quick Start 12 2 PC Setup for WINDOWS Quick Start 12 3 Transferring Accounting Data Quick Start 12 3 Configuring the AH30 to send Account Data to a PC 12 4 to 12 5 Sending Account Data to a PC 12 5 Field Format for Accounting Data 12 6 Real Time Interfacing Setup 12 7 to 12 9 Layout SET UP I O Setup PC Configuration PC Protocol ASCI Krmt PC Xmit Function Enbl Dsbl PC Xmit Fo...

Page 104: ...y pressing the appropriate key ASCII protocol does not provide any error handling The format is printer compatible so that the output can be sent to a printer KERMIT protocol provides error handling while transferring data It requires a communication package that supports KERMIT on the PC 6 Press the EXIT PR MENU key 7 Use the to select Serial Port 1 and press the ENTER key 8 Select Baud Rate Sele...

Page 105: ...ect OK The COM PORT select should be the same as the one that the cable from the AH30 is connected to 7 Select SETTINGS 8 Select BINARY TRANSFERS 9 Select KERMIT Select OK Step Action Comments 1 AH30 Press the ACCT key 2 AH30 Use the to select Access Accounts and press the ENTER key 3 AH30 Use the to select Transmit to PC and press the ENTER key 4 PC From the WINDOWS TERMINAL menu select RECEIVE B...

Page 106: ...the to select PC Configuration press the ENTER key PC Protocol PC Xmit Function Use the to select PC Protocol press the ENTER key PC Protocol ASCI Krmt ASCI configures the AH30 to send in ASCII format Krmt configures the AH30 to send in KERMIT format Select either ASCI or Krmt by pressing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey Press the EXIT PR MENU key twice Set Meter Banks PC Configuration Contin...

Page 107: ...its Two Parity No Length 8 Use the EXIT PR MENU key to return to the Main Menu display To transmit the data in all accounts do the following Press the ACCT key Change Active Acct e Access Accounts Use the to select Access Accounts press the ENTER key Retrieve Data Print Data Use the to select Transmit to PC press the ENTER key To Configure The AH30 To Send Account Data To A PC To Send The Account ...

Page 108: ...Tasking Totals MI Invalid Meter Totals ME Meter Edit Totals Account Name 3 18 16 Account Status 19 20 2 E Edited Carrier Class Subclass 21 35 15 4 1 5 1 4 Piece Count 36 46 11 Piece Count Status 47 47 1 E Edited Piece Count Status 48 48 1 if negative Total Fee 49 59 11 Total Fee Status 60 60 1 E Edited Total Fee Status 61 61 1 if negative Add Fees 62 72 11 Add Fee Status 73 73 1 Add Fee Status 74 ...

Page 109: ...tup press the ENTER key Use the to select PC Configuration press the ENTER key PC Protocol PC Xmit Function Use the to select PC Xmit Function press the ENTER key PC Xmit Function Enbl Dsbl Select Enbl to enable the Send to PC function Press the EXIT PR MENU key PC Protocol PC Xmit Function Use the to select PC Xmit Format press the ENTER key Journal Log No Dis Account Dis Continued on the next pa...

Page 110: ...nt Count 6 Base Rate 8 xxxx xxx COD Value 10 xxxxxx xxx Ins Value Insurance Value 10 xxxxxx xxx Flat Spc Chg Flat Special Charges 10 xxxxxx xxx Perc Spc Chg Percentage Special Charges 10 xxxxxx xxx Total Spc Chg Total Special Charges 10 xxxxxx xxx Discount Fee 9 xxxxx xxx Spec Serv Fees Special Services Fee 9 xxxxx xxx Total Chg Total Charges 9 xxxxx xxx Meter Mode 2 IN Invalid MT Mult Task TM Tot...

Page 111: ...Main Menu display The following should be done to set up the PC Step Action Comments 1 Run WINDOWS 2 Select the PROGRAM MANAGER 3 Select TERMINAL 4 Select SETTINGS 5 Select COMMUNICATIONS 6 Select the COM PORT to use Select 9600 for BAUD RATE Select 8 for DATA BITS Select 2 for STOP BITS Select NONE for PARITY Select OK The COM PORT select should be the same as the one that the cable from the AH30...

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Page 113: ...SetN Step Action Comments 1 SET UP 2 I O Setup 3 Journal Log On turns Journal Log ON Off turns Journal Log OFF ClrN clears the Journal Log number SetN sets the Journal Log number 4 Select On 5 Select SetN Use the numeric keys to enter the desired number and press ENTER Set the desired starting number for the Journal Log transactions Enter Transaction _ _ _ _ _ 6 Press Exit PR Menu until Main Displ...

Page 114: ...s Journal Log ON Off Turns Journal Log OFF ClrN Clears the Journal Log number SetN Sets the Journal Log number the desired number that you want the Journal Log to start with when it prints every transaction Select On by pressing the appropriate softkey Select SetN by pressing the appropriate softkey Enter Transaction _ _ _ _ _ Use the alphanumeric keys to enter the desired starting number then pre...

Page 115: ... Journal Log Page 1 NO ACCOUNT CLASS LBS OZS ZIP ZONE BASE FEE PIECES TOTAL FEE 1 123 1st Sngl 0 00 3 0 32 1 0 32 Ltr 2 123 Std Sngl 0 00 3 0 32 1 0 32 Ltr 3 123 Std Sngl 0 06 0 1 47 1 1 47 Ltr 4 111 1stA Bas 0 00 3 0 261 1 0 261 Ltr 5 222 StdB Parc 4 00 1 06484 8 5 95 1 5 95 Tape 6 222 Exp P A 0 00 3 10 75 1 10 75 ...

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Page 117: ...umber 14 2 Diagnostic 14 3 Install Updates 14 3 Sample Install Updates Printout 14 4 Calibration 14 5 HB44 Compliance 14 5 HB44 Data 14 5 Sample HB44 Data Printout 14 6 Setting the Time and Date 14 7 Key Audio 14 8 Layout Set Up Reset to Defaults Print System Setup Show Serial Number Diagnostic Install Updates Calibration HB44 Compliance HB44 Data System Setup Time Date Time Date Dayl Daylight Sav...

Page 118: ...guration settings as well as any accounting information are eliminated It is password protected For Default Settings see page C 8 Reset to Defaults should only be performed by a trained technician Before a Reset to Defaults is performed a Print System Setup should be done Show Serial Number displays the AH30 s individual serial number The following steps are used to display the AH30 s serial numbe...

Page 119: ...options Application Card version and Zip Zone Card version To install any new options The following steps are used to install updates Press the SET UP key Use the to select Install Updates and press the ENTER key Authorize Options Prnt Inst Select Prnt by pressing the appropriate softkey to print the currently installed information Select Inst by pressing the appropriate softkey to install any new...

Page 120: ...0R BIOS v037 FBIOS v001 Zip to Zone v005 Zp to Zn P N ZipZon Local Zip 85745 Diff Weighing Ena Meter Interface Ena Accounting Pkg Ena Report Printer Ena PC Interface Ena Opt Rate Pkg 1 Ena Opt Rate Pkg 2 Dis Opt Rate Pkg 3 Dis Opt Rate Pkg 4 Ena Opt PostOffice Dis Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0027 Application Card version Zip Zone Card version Purchased Options Ena En...

Page 121: ...igned markup It should only be performed by a service technician It is password protected The HB44 Data feature keeps track of the HB44 Compliance status of the AH30 It allows a postal inspector to know if the HB44 Compliance has been disabled and how many times it has been disabled The following steps are used to install updates Press the SET UP key Use the to select HB44 Data and press the ENTER...

Page 122: ...ta Printout DATE 01 10 99 12 01 24 HB44 Data Report Page 1 Config counter 17 Calib counter 6 HB44 Compliant Yes June 08 1996 Copyright c 1999 Ascom Hasler Mailing Systems Inc AH30 Ver 0027 Number of times HB44 has been turned ON and Number of times unit has been calibrated Current HB44 status ...

Page 123: ...ss the ENTER key 12 10 96 14 56 Time Date Dayl Select Time to enter a new time Enter Time _ _ _ _ Using the numeric keys enter the desired time and press the ENTER key Time is in the military format 11 00 AM 11 00 3 00 PM 15 00 Select Date to enter a new date Enter Date MM DD YY Using the numeric keys enter the desired date and press the ENTER key _ _ _ _ _ _ Select Dayl by pressing the appropriat...

Page 124: ...f Low Med or High To access Key Audio do the following Press the SET UP key Use the to select System Setup and press the ENTER key Use the to select Audio Enter and press any key except the EXIT PR MENU key and a beep will sound To access the Key Audio settings press the ENTER key Key Audio Is High Off Low Med High Select the desired setting by pressing the appropriate softkey Key Audio ...

Page 125: ...lect Rate Setup ENTER 3 Use the to select Discount ENTER 4 Select the desired rate to program the discount 5 Enter the type of discount or Flat ENTER of the rate Flat a constant amount 6 Enter the desired discount amount ENTER 7 When done EXIT PR MENU Step Action Result 1 Press the object on the scale platform Weight displayed 2 Select the desired rate that has a discount programmed Rate value sho...

Page 126: ...Rates Discounts Use the to select Discounts then press the ENTER key UPS 2nd UPS Gnd Use the to select the desired rate that you want a discount for There may be several sub menus to select the desired rate UPS2 Ltr 0 00 The selected rate UPS 2nd Day Letter Flat Clr Select or Flat for type of rate a percentage of the rate amount Flat a flat discount amount Clr clears the programmed discount Contin...

Page 127: ...Flat Clr Programmed Discount 0 50 Press the EXIT PR MENU key until the rate weight screen is displayed Place the item on the platform and select the desired rate the rate must have a programmed discount 0 lb 1 7 oz 7 25 UPS2 Ltr 064 208 Press the SPEC SERV key and select Dsc press EXIT PR MENU 0 lb 1 7 oz 6 75 The rate with the programmed discount UPS2 Ltr 064 208 of 0 50 is displayed Programming ...

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Page 129: ...5D 1stA 5D Carrier Route Optional Pkg 1 LtrA CrRt 1stA CrRt Flats Basic Optional Pkg 1 LtrA Flt 1stA FltB 3 5 Optional Pkg 1 LtrA F35 1stA Fl35 Priority Mail PRI Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Single Piece Standard Sngl Pri Sngl Express Mail EXP Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Same Day Airport Standard A A A A Custom Designed Standard Cu...

Page 130: ...35 Automation Regular Letter Basic Optional Pkg 2 StdR LtrA Bas StdR ALB 3 Digit Optional Pkg 2 StdR LtrA 3D StdR AL3D 5 Digit Optional Pkg 2 StdR LtrA 5D AL5D Regular NonLetter Basic Optional Pkg 2 StdR OthA Bas StdR ABas 3 5 Optional Pkg 2 StdR OthA 3 5 StdR A35 NonProfit Nonautomation Nonprofit Letter Basic Optional Pkg 2 StdN Ltr Bas StdN Ltr 3 5 Optional Pkg 2 StdN Ltr 3 5 StdN L35 Nonprofit ...

Page 131: ... StdE HiD Saturation Optional Pkg 2 StdE Oth Sat StdE Sat Automation Letter Optional Pkg 2 StdE LtrA StdE Altr DSCF Discount for Non Profit Non Automation Rates Letter Basic Optional Pkg 2 SCFN Ltr Bas SStdN Ltr 3 5 Digit Optional Pkg 2 SCFN Ltr 3 5 SStdN L35 Non Letter Basic Optional Pkg 2 SCFN Oth Bas SStdN Bas 3 5 Digit Optional Pkg 2 SCFN Oth 3 5 SStdN 35 Standard Mail B STD B Optional Standar...

Page 132: ...tional Pkg 4 RM Special Handling Standard Sph USPS International Air Rates USPS International Air Rates USPS INTL Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Letters Letter Packages Air Standard Air Ltr IntlA Ltr Printed Matter Air Standard Air PrtM IntlA PrtM Publishers Periodicals Air Standard Air PubP IntlA PubP Book Sheet Music Air Standard Air Book IntlA Book Parcel Post Air...

Page 133: ...ional Pkg 3 Surf Book IntlS Book Parcel Post Surface Optional Pkg 3 Surf Parc IntlS Parc Small Packet Surface Optional Pkg 3 Surf SPkt IntlS SPkt Catalog Surface Optional Pkg 3 Surf Cat IntlS Cat MailBag Surface N A N A N A USPS International Services USPS International Services Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Insured Mail Parcel Post only Standard Ins Oversized Mail ...

Page 134: ... Com UPS3 Com Residential Standard 3Day Res UPS3 Res Hundredweight N A N A N A UPS Air Letter Standard Ltr UPSN Ltr Next Day Packages Standard Pkg UPSN Pkg UPS NEXT Hundredweight N A N A N A Air Saver Letter Standard SLtr UPSN SLtr Air Saver Package Standard SPkg UPSN SPkg UPS International Rates UPS International Rates UPS INTL Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Worldwi...

Page 135: ...CA With Signature Standard DCS Extended Area Surcharge Standard EAS RPS Rates RPS Rates Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Ground US Commercial Standard Com RPSG Com RPS GND Residential Standard Res RPSG Res Call Tag N A N A N A Canada Standard Can RPSG Can Deferred Air Continential U S Standard DAir Dom RPSD Dom RPS AIR Alaska Standard DAir Ak Zone 17 RPSD AK Hawaii Sta...

Page 136: ...ndard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Priority Overnight Letter Standard Pri Ltr FedP Ltr Packet Standard Pri Pak FedP Pak Package Standard Pri Pkg FedP Pkg Standard Letter Standard Std Ltr FedS Ltr Overnight Packet Standard Std Pak FedS Pak Package Standard Std Pkg FedS Pkg Economy Package Standard Econ FedE Pkg International Letter Standard Intl Ltr FedI Ltr Packet Standard Intl Pak ...

Page 137: ... Ltr Package Standard Other Carrier DHL Dom Pkg DHL Pkg International Letter Standard Other Carrier DHL Intl Ltr DHLI Ltr Document Standard Other Carrier DHL Intl Doc DHLI Doc Package Standard Other Carrier DHL Intl Pkg DHLI Pkg AIRBORNE Rates AIRBORNE Rates Optional Standard Scale Abrev Path Scale Abrev Display Report Domestic Letter Standard Other Carrier Abn Ltr Abn Ltr Package Standard Other C...

Page 138: ...tter Standard Other Carrier Emry AM Ltr EmryA Ltr Pak Standard Other Carrier Emry AM Pak EmryA Pak Package Standard Other Carrier Emry AM Pkg EmryA Pkg PM Letter Standard Other Carrier Emry PM Ltr EmryP Ltr Pak Standard Other Carrier Emry PM Pak EmryP Pak Package Standard Other Carrier Emry PM Pkg EmryP Pkg 2nd Day Package Standard Other Carrier Emry 2Pkg Emry2 Pkg ...

Page 139: ...ed for different carriers D USPS INTL Selects USPS International mail rates K UPS UPS 2ND 3 DAY Selects UPS Second Day and 3 Day Select rates O UPS GND Selects UPS Ground Commercial and Ground Residential rates P UPS NEXT Selects UPS Next Day Air rates Q UPS INTL Selects UPS International rates R Other Carriers RPS AIR Selects RPS Next Day Air rates V RPS GND Selects RPS Ground Commercial and Grou...

Page 140: ...UP Selects the Set Up menu includes System Setup Accounting Setup I O Setup Rate Setup Reset to Defaults Print System Setup Show Serial Number Install Updates HB44 Compliance N SPEC FNC Selects the Special Function menu Weigh source Weigh method Metric weight Count function U ACCT SPACE Selects the Accounting menu and is the space key Space ALT DISP Provides more information about what is on the A...

Page 141: ...connector into a wall outlet If you have purchased the optional Meter Interface Connect your meter base via cable to the back of the AH30 at the connector labeled POSTAGE METER If you have purchased the optional Accounting Package Connect your report printer via cable to the back of the AH30 at the connector labeled PRINTER If you have purchased the optional PC Interface Connect your PC via cable ...

Page 142: ...rnal meter base Press the ON OFF key on the AH30 console Press the SET UP key System Setup Accounting Setup Use the key to select I O Setup and then press the ENTER key Set Meter Banks PC Protocol Use the key to select Set Meter Banks and then press the ENTER key Set Meter Banks This display indicates that 4Dec has been selected for a 4 Bank Decimal Meter 3Std 4Std 4Dec 5Dec Select 3Std 4Std 4Dec ...

Page 143: ...sing the appropriate F1 through F4 softkey ASCII protocol does not provide any error handling The format is printer compatible so that the output can be sent to a printer KERMIT protocol provides error handling while transferring data It requires a communication package that supports KERMIT on the PC 6 Press the EXIT PR MENU key 7 Use the to select Serial Port 1 and press the ENTER key 8 Select Ba...

Page 144: ...ER 3 Select TERMINAL 4 Select SETTINGS 5 Select COMMUNICATIONS 6 Select the COM PORT to use Select 9600 for BAUD RATE Select 8 for DATA BITS Select 2 for STOP BITS Select NONE for PARITY Select OK The COM PORT select should be the same as the one that the cable from the AH30 is connected to 7 Select SETTINGS 8 Select BINARY TRANSFERS 9 Select KERMIT Select OK PC Setup Using Windows ...

Page 145: ...atter by gently pulling upward while gripping at both sides 3 While viewing the centering bubble adjust the scale s feet so that the bubble is in the center 4 Replace the scale platter Carefully lining up its underside dowell heads with the holes on the platter surface 5 Plug power back into the scale Leveling The Platform Adjust bubble for center ...

Page 146: ...utout Raise the right side of the scale approximately 3 4 above the table Gently pry the plastic cover towards you the cover should drop down Right side view of an AH5 AH10 or an AH30 scale showing the location of the plastic cover highlighted 3 Plug power back into the scale 4 Turn the adjustment knob to the desired contrast setting Right side view of an AH5 AH10 or an AH30 scale showing the plas...

Page 147: ...5 inches Weight 8 0 pounds Scale Platform Length 10 50 inches Width 7 875 inches Electrical Characteristics Unit AC input 105 125 VAC 60 Hz Display Alpha numeric backlit LCD panel 480 dots W by 64 dots H resolution Adjustable viewing angle 30 to 80 degrees Weighing Characteristics Weight Capacity 30 pounds maximum Display Accuracy 0 0 to 10 0 pounds 0 1 oz 10 0 to 30 0 pounds 0 2 oz Display Angle ...

Page 148: ... Key Audio Medium Med Best Way User Best Way rate comparison Enabled Password Disabled Discounts Disabled HB44 Compliance Off I O Setup Set Meter Banks Selectable Journal Log Off PC Protocol ASCII Serial Port 1 Baud Rate 1200 Stop Bits 2 Parity Odd Length 7 Accounting Account Type Standard Form Feed Off Account Prompting Off This setting will become the current settings if a Reset to Defaults is p...

Page 149: ...river into the horizontal slot at the top of the cutout Raise the right side of the scale approximately 3 4 above the table Gently pry the plastic cover towards you the cover should drop down Right side view of an AH30 scale showing the location of the plastic cover highlighted 3 If an application card is installed remove it by pressing the black release button the card should move slightly outwar...

Page 150: ...stem messages appear 10 The Checking Memory and Checking System messages appear The system will prompt the following ENTER AUTHORIZATION NUMBER _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Enter the authorization number provided and press ENTER key The rate tables are now loaded The system will not prompt for an authorization number if the rate card version stays the same Rate Card Procedure continued ...

Page 151: ...otals in the AMS 24 This password should be changed weekly monthly etc Enable the Block Meter Menu function to disable the meter keypad and help eliminate accounting discrepancies caused by operators manually entering postage through the meter instead of using the scale AMS 24 Use a UPS Uninterrupted Power Supply for each AMS 24 To avoid scale settings from being accidentally changed password prot...

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Page 153: ...te Cust Custom Del Delivery Confirmation F35 Flat 3 or 5 Digit Flt Flat HiD High Density Lib Library Ltr Letter LtrA Automated Letter Oth Other OthA Automated Other P A Post Office to Addressee P P Post Office to Post Office PCrd Presort Card Pres Presort Pri Priority RD Restricted Delivery Sat Saturday Sngl Single StdE Standard A Enhanced Carrier Route Bulk StdN Standard A NonProfit Rate Bulk Std...

Page 154: ...y 3Day 3 Day ALtr 2nd Day AM Letter APkg 2nd Day AM Package Can Canada Com Commercial EpdP International Expedited Package ExpL International Express Letter ExpP International Express Package Ltr Letter Mex Mexico Othr Other Pkg Package Res Residential SLtr Next Day Air Saver Letter SPkg Next Day Air Saver Package ...

Page 155: ...m Commercial DAir Domestic Air Dom Domestic Mex Mexico Res Residential FEDEX Econ Economy Intl International Ltr Letter Pak Packet Pkg Package Pri Priority Std Standard DHL Doc Document Dom Domestic Intl International Ltr Letter Pkg Package Airborne ABN Ltr Letter Pkg Package Emery Emry 2Pkg 2 Day Package AM AM Ltr Letter Pak Packet Pkg Package PM PM ...

Page 156: ...DW Dimensional Weighing EAS Extended Area Surcharge Flt Flat Ins Insurance Ovs Over Sized Reg Registered RRM Return Receipt with Merchandise RR Return Receipt SpC Special Charges Sph Special Handling Type Abbreviation Meaning General 3Std 3 Bank Standard 4Dec 4 Bank Decimal 4Std 4 Bank Standard 5Dec 5 Bank Decimal Clr Clear ClrN Clear Number Cnt Count Dsbl Disable Edit Edit Enbl Enable Metr Meter ...

Page 157: ... N A GroundSaver Commercial 2 8 GroundSaver Residential 2 8 GroundSaver GroundTrac Commercial 2 8 N A GroundSaver GroundTrac Residential 2 8 N A 3 Day Select 302 308 Multiple Zone 302 308 Single Zone 32 38 2nd Day Package 202 208 224 226 Multiple Zone 202 208 224 225 226 Single Zone 12 14 15 16 2nd Day Letter 202 208 224 226 Multiple Zone 202 208 224 225 226 Single Zone 12 14 15 16 2nd Day Air AM ...

Page 158: ...ka 17 RPSAIR to Mexico 67 Changed w version 0019 RPSAIR 2nd Day continental U S 72 78 RPSAIR 2nd Day to Puerto Rico 21 RPSAIR 2nd Day to Mexico 25 RPSAIR 2nd Day to Urban Alaska 27 RPSAIR 2nd Day to Hawaii 29 OverSized Ground Commercial 2 8 OverSized Ground Residential 2 8 RPS 3 Day 32 38 DHL Rate Zones Comments A H Refer to DHL for country to zone information FedEx Rate Zones Comments Standard Do...

Page 159: ... Function Press the ZERO key Make sure that the table or platform that the AH30 is on is stable Make sure that a fan is not blowing on the scale Make sure the scale platform is level Not a valid zone or zip code Cont The zip code entered is not a valid zip code The zip code entered is not supported by the selected carrier Zone out of range for Carrier Class for this weight Cont Check zone chart fo...

Page 160: ...e to find Account entered Re enter another Account Selected account does not exist No accounts are assigned Selected account does not exist The two passwords entered do not compare Re enter Password The AH scale asked the operator to repeat the desired password to verify it and the passwords were different Select Cont by pressing the appropriate F1 F4 key and re enter the correct password No new p...

Page 161: ... connected and enabled The AH scale did not receive an acknowledgment signal from the postage meter Check the following 1 That the scale has been configured for the correct type meter 4 bank 5 bank decimal etc 2 That the meter has power applied it should have a visible display 3 That the AH scale is connected correctly to the meter base combination Not a zone dependent rate Rate is not dependent o...

Page 162: ...local Ascom dealer Ram Memory Fail Contact your local Ascom dealer System Error Contact your local Ascom dealer Test N A Test Pass N A A D Regulator Fail Contact your local Ascom dealer A D Fail Verify that the mechanical stop screws are not hitting the scale platform Verify that the application rate card is seated properly turn off power when checking Contact your local Ascom dealer A D Fail Test...

Page 163: ... Day Time Date Letter Accounting Password Tag List System Setup Account Type I O Setup Define Reports Password Form Feed Account Prompting Master Password Secondary Passwords Rate Setup Programmable Rates Key Audio Off Discounts Low 3Std UPS Single Zone Med 4Std High 4Dec I O Setup Set Meter Banks 5Dec PC Configuration PC Protocol ASCII System Test Serial Port 1 PC Xmit Function Krmt Display Test ...

Page 164: ...orm Manl manual entry Weigh Method Conv conventional weighing Diff differential weighing Metric Weight Count Function SPEC SERV Del delivery confirmation Reg registered Reg registered Regi registered with insurance Cer certified RR return receipt OVS oversized Ins insurance COD Collect On Delivery SpC special charges RRM Return Receipt with Merchandise EAS extended area surcharge DW dimensional we...

Page 165: ...eter Interface and PC Interfacing are also optional My scale displays keeps looping back to AUTHORIZATIO NUMBER after I enter my authorization number If an incorrect authorization number is entered the scale will keep prompting for the correct number Contact your Ascom Dealer for help I have the Differential Weighing Option but it does not show up under SPEC FNC Weigh Method HB44 Compliance must b...

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Page 167: ...Allows the operator to be prompted for an account each time an item is processed 7 5 Accounting Setup Sub menu under the SET UP key Allows access to Account Type Define Reports Form Feed and Account Prompting Additional Handling 4 11 Adjusting Contrast C 6 ALT DSP 10 2 B Batch Mail Processing Batch Mail 3 1 Processing Batch Mail with Accounting 3 2 Best Way Best Way 5 5 Setting Up Best Way 5 5 Usi...

Page 168: ...rogramming a discount quick start 15 1 Using a discount quick start 15 1 Programming a discount 15 2 Using a discount 15 3 Display Abbreviations Appendix D Display Angle Adjustment C 7 E EAS 4 15 ENTER 10 5 ESD Precautions see inside cover Extended Area Surcharge EAS 4 15 F Field Format for Accounting Data 12 6 Form Feed 7 17 H HB44 Compliance 14 5 HB44 Data 14 5 I Install Updates 14 3 Insurance 4...

Page 169: ... M Manual Entry 8 2 Master Password 11 3 Menu Tree see Appendix G Message Center The AH30 will display a message to give the operator a warning instructions or to indicate a problem Message Center 1 3 Message Center Messages Appendix F Meter Bank Setting C 2 Meter I O Setup C 2 Methods of Weighing Weigh Source scale or manual entry 8 2 Weigh Method conventional or differential 8 3 Metric Weighing ...

Page 170: ...stem setup configuration Programmable Rates Quick Start Program a Rate 6 1 Quick Start Use a Programmed Rate 6 1 Programming a Rate 6 2 Using a Programmed Rate 6 5 Clearing a Programmed Rate 6 6 Editing a Programmed Rate 6 7 Printing a Programmed Rate 6 9 Proprietary Notice see inside cover Publication Notice see inside cover Q Questions and Answers Appendix H Quick Starts Quick Start Journal Log ...

Page 171: ...erface Setup C 3 PC Windows Setup for Interfacing C 4 Setting Meter Banks C 2 Setting Up an Account 7 3 Setting Up Account Names 7 4 Setting Up Best Way 5 5 Setting the Time 14 7 Setting Daylight Savings Time 14 7 Setting the Date 14 7 Setting the Key Audio 14 8 Show Serial Number 14 2 Special Charges 4 10 Special Services Selecting a Special Service 4 2 Using the ALT DSP key to view information 4...

Page 172: ... 2 Repeat Zip Zone 5 3 Rate Path Memory 5 4 Best Way 5 5 Setting Up Best Way 5 5 Using Best Way 5 7 User Select Mode for Best Way 5 7 System Assigned Mode for Best Way 5 7 U User Programmable Rates Quick Start Program a Rate 6 1 Quick Start Use a Programmed Rate 6 1 Programming a Rate 6 2 Using a Programmed Rate 6 5 Clearing a Programmed Rate 6 6 Editing a Programmed Rate 6 7 Printing a Programmed...

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