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FlexiScale

A Rate Calculating Scale for Letters and Small Packages

Operation Manual

Version 1.1

April 13, 2007

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Summary of Contents for FlexiScale

Page 1: ...FlexiScale A Rate Calculating Scale for Letters and Small Packages Operation Manual Version 1 1 April 13 2007 ...

Page 2: ...ling or Shipping an Item 8 4 4 Weighing a Letter or Package 9 4 5 Selecting Extra Services 9 4 6 Operation Examples 10 Section 5 Advanced Features 12 1 1 Multiple Labels 12 2 2 Piece Counting 12 3 3 Remote Rate Change 13 Section 6 Setup Features Options Key 14 6 1 System Setup 14 6 2 Configuration 14 6 3 Rate Tables 14 6 4 Service 14 Section 7 Rate Changes 15 Section 8 Troubleshooting 16 Section 9...

Page 3: ...erating a FlexiScale read the following tips to assure safe operation After the FlexiScale has been in weather below 50 degrees Fahrenheit wait at least two hours before installation If any liquid is spilled onto the FlexiScale disconnect the plug from the outlet immediately Before connecting the scale again have it checked by a local service representative Interface cables should not be handled u...

Page 4: ...ECTOR INTERFACE PORT RATE CARD COVER Step 1 Remove the platter protection Remove the plastic platter by lifting up on it Then remove the cardboard protector that is situated between the four legs of the platter Place the platter on top of the scale and move it around until the four legs of the platter line up with the four holes in the top of the scale When the legs of the platter are aligned with...

Page 5: ... of the scale and then plug the opposing end of the adapter into an AC outlet Step 4 Turn the power switch to the ON position to begin Initialization Step 5 Initialization entering the origin postal code When the power switch is in the ON position for the first time the scale prompts for the origin postal code Enter the origin zip code The scale displays the postal code entered and prompts you to ...

Page 6: ... transaction information in memory When weight is placed on the platter or a key is pressed the display returns to normal operating mode 3 3 Keyboard The keyboard is composed of numeric keys operator keys and four soft keys The four operator keys are located directly beneath the display The numeric keys are grouped on the far right side of the keyboard while the four soft keys are located directly...

Page 7: ...ate calculation Options Key The OPTIONS key allows access to the scale s extra features including piece counting service menus and system setup Refer to Section 6 for the system setup procedures Label Key The LABEL key is used to print either single or multiple postage tapes If a U S P S postage value appears in the display pressing the LABEL key once will send the charges to the meter generating ...

Page 8: ...el If more than four menu selections are available an arrow appears indicating that additional selections are available by pressing either the up or down arrow key 4 3 Mailing or Shipping an Item There are a number of basic steps to shipping a letter or package Some carriers may require fewer steps Refer to Section 4 6 for detailed examples 1 Place the letter or package on the scale s platter and ...

Page 9: ... time it displays UNSTABLE If the item weight exceeds the scale s weight capacity it displays OVER WEIGHT 4 5 Selecting Extra Services After selecting the class of mail press the corresponding EXTRA SERVICES soft key to select a service When a value must be entered to determine the extra service fee the scale allows for a numeric entry As the number is entered the value shifts to the left until th...

Page 10: ...ey until you see the READY SCREEN as shown at right NOTE If this screen does not appear press the COURIER KEY and select U S P S 2 Place your mail on the weighing platter and select First Class rates by pressing the 1ST CLASS soft key 3 Select First Class Letter rates by pressing the 1ST LETTER soft key 10 ...

Page 11: ...and select U S P S 2 Place your mail on the weighing platter and press the INTERNATIONAL soft key 3 Place the 1ST INTL soft key The display will prompt for a country code 4 Use the numeric keypad to enter the country code for your letter s destination from Appendix B In this example the country code is 137 for Canada After entering a valid country code the calculated rate will appear 11 ...

Page 12: ...ntical weight All items placed on the scale must be of the same weight The minimum sample count is 10 The minimum weight per piece must be 0 1 ounces The total weight of the items sampled must be 1 0 ounces or greater 1 Remove all items from the scale 2 Press the ZERO key 3 Press the OPTIONS key 4 Press the PIECES soft key The scale prompts you to place a 10 piece sample count on the scale 5 Place...

Page 13: ...it the remote rate change 1 Remove all items from the scale 2 Press the ZERO key 3 Press the OPTIONS key 4 Press the RATE CHANGE soft key The scale prompts you to press the ENTER key to begin or the C CE key to exit 5 Press the ENTER key to begin The scale displays the current status of the remote rate change NOTE You may be required to press the ENTER key at certain times during this process 6 Up...

Page 14: ...the CONFIGURE soft key The scale lists the available areas to setup 3 Choose the soft key that corresponds to the area you wish to setup Follow the instruction on the screen or choose the appropriate soft key 6 3 Rate Tables The rate tables menu displays the current rate table that the scale is using When a rate table is selected the menu shows the table s version number and effective date 1 Perfo...

Page 15: ...replaced A new rate card can be obtained from your local FP dealer To install proceed as follows 1 Turn the scale s AC power switch to the OFF position 2 Remove the weighing platter from the scale 3 Remove the rate card cover from the scale 4 Install the rate card in the scale with the component side of the module facing the rear of the scale 15 ...

Page 16: ...displayed weight Postage values are not transferred from scale to the postage meter Meter without power Check to see if meter is plugged in and the switch is in the ON position Data transfer interrupted Check if interface cables are tightly connected to both units Scale interface key is not activated on meter Check if the scale symbol appears in the meter display If not press the scale interface k...

Page 17: ...ervice selected is too heavy Under Indicates that the weight for the class of service selected is too light Invalid Indicates that the selected function service or rate is invalid Not Avl Indicates that the selected special service is not available with the selected class of mail Cty Err Indicates that the selected country code is not valid RRC is not supported Indicates that the meter currently c...

Page 18: ... 9 Cleaning the FlexiScale If you choose to clean your scale never allow liquid to get inside the housing Clean only the outside of the scale using a damp cloth A small amount of rubbing alcohol may be used 18 ...

Page 19: ...rt Full Duplex RS 232 Male DSUB9 Weight Net Weight 7 9 lb 3 6 kg Shipping Weight 11 5 lb 5 36 kg Dimensions 224mm x 288mm x 96mm Width x Depth x Height FCC Warning This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the l...

Page 20: ...hould any faults occur in spite of our extensive quality control please contact your local servicing dealer listed below or call 800 341 6052 for a dealer near you FP Authorized Dealer FP Mailing Solutions Francotyp Postalia Inc 140 N Mitchell Ct Suite 200 800 341 6052 www fp usa com 20 ...

Page 21: ...d Printed Matter Nonpresorted Flats and Parcels UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS Next Day Air Letter Package 2nd Day Air Letter Package Ground Commercial Residential FEDERAL EXPRESS FEDEX Priority Overnight Letter Package Standard Overnight Letter Package Economy 2 Day SPECIAL SERVICES Registered with Insurance Insurance Return Receipt Collect on Delivery COD Certified FUNCTIONS Print Label Postal Code O...

Page 22: ... 276 Slovenia 134 Burundi 206 Korea Republic of 277 Solomon Islands 135 Cambodia 207 Kuwait 278 Somalia 136 Cameroon 208 Kyrgyzstan 279 South Africa 137 Canada 209 Laos 280 Spain 138 Cape verde 210 Latvia 281 Sri Lanka 139 Cayman Islands 211 Lebanon 282 Sudan 140 Central African Republic 212 Lesotho 283 Suriname 141 Chad 213 Liberia 284 Swaziland 142 Chile 214 Libya 285 Sweden 143 China 215 Liecht...

Page 23: ...FP Mailing Solutions Francotyp Postalia Inc 140 N Mitchell Ct Suite 200 800 341 6052 www fp usa com ...

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