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1 .4 .12 Clearing the Contents of the Accumulators.

In addition to its use for clearing the numeral display and cancelling a function, the 

CLEAR

 key can

be used as a function key to initiate clearing of the GS8920’s accumulators. Following operation of the 

CLEAR

 key the GS8920 can clear :- 

The contents of all of the 50 accumulator registers.
The contents of the Security Register.

The GS8920 will first print the contents of the selected registers and will automatically ask for a new
sheet of paper as it fills each with data. It will also number each page so that the proper sequence for
the data is retained.

The GS8920 has a remote interlock facility that may be used to prevent clearing of the contents of the
accumulators and Security Register. If the interlock is active then the message 

-Locd-

 will be

displayed on any attempt to clear these registers.

To clear the registers insert a ticket or a sheet of paper into the GS8920 and key 

CLEAR

 and when

the prompt message 

-CLr-

 is displayed press the key for the data to be cleared.

GS8920 Intelligent Ticket Printer.

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Fig 1 - 14 Clear

Summary of Contents for GS8920

Page 1: ...right 2006 Gedge Systems GS Systems Pty Ltd A C N 005 647 209 GS8920 INTELLIGENT TICKET PRINTER OPERATING INSTALLATION MANUAL 488 Church Street Richmond Victoria 3121 Australia Phone 61 3 9429 8396 Fa...

Page 2: ...GS8920 models regardless of their software version Gedge Systems expressly disclaims all responsibility for the direct and indirect consequences to each and every party whatsoever in respect of the us...

Page 3: ...terial descriptions print size enhancement and print positioning virtually eliminates the need for pre printed tickets M Extensive self checking and error reporting Over 16 prompt messages and 12 erro...

Page 4: ...lock out access to the GS8920 s set up parameters M User initiated print test at power up M Optional BR2 internal calendar clock and expanded RAM for item entry and counting M Optional Serial Output d...

Page 5: ...ghts for end to end weighing M Interlock access to the Totals and Security Registers and Alpha names M Interlock access to the GS8920 s set up M Add to or Subtract from any one of 50 Accumulators M Pr...

Page 6: ...Weight Data Message String A 10 A 4 4 Time and Date Data A 10 A 4 5 Print Weight Operation A 10 1 Using the GS8920 Ticket Printer 1 1 1 1 About this Section 1 1 1 2 The GS8920 s Front Panel Keyboard...

Page 7: ...try with unknown Quantities 1 23 1 5 Using and Entering Alpha Names 1 25 1 5 1 General 1 25 1 5 2 Accessing the Alpha Name Routines 1 25 1 5 3 Descriptors for ID numbers 1 25 1 5 4 Names for Ticket He...

Page 8: ...uction 2 1 2 4 2 Digital Setup Keys 2 2 2 4 3 Digital Setup Parameters 2 3 2 4 3 1 Header 2 4 2 4 3 2 Item Entry 2 4 2 4 3 3 Decimals Average Weight 2 4 2 4 3 4 Decimals Price 2 5 2 4 3 5 Item Entry Z...

Page 9: ...13 2 6 4 Data Format 2 13 2 6 4 1 GS1650 Parameter Settings 2 13 2 6 4 2 GS1650 BR3 GS1650A GS1650B and GS2750 2 13 2 7 Ticket Layout 2 14 3 OPTIONS 3 1 3 1 About this Section 3 1 3 2 Field Installed...

Page 10: ...be connected to virtually any number of GS digital weight indicators via a low cost multi pole switch The GS8920 includes software which allows simple switching of the serial input line without causin...

Page 11: ...ns expansion socket is provided which will accept a field fitted Option P1 Serial Output The serial output may be connected to a remote security printer upon which is produced a copy of every GS8920 p...

Page 12: ...d when first accessed via the key SUM Subsequent operations of the key SUM add the gross weight from the digital weight indicator to the weight in the summation register Up to 30 additions can be made...

Page 13: ...tain one 6 digit tare weight A tare weight can be entered and stored via the keyboard or can automatically be entered and stored by the GS8920 Ticket Printer during the GS8920 s weigh in sequence A ta...

Page 14: ...quantities and prices are also added to the security register All of the accumulated weights quantities prices average weights and costs per unit of weight can be printed together with their grand tot...

Page 15: ...k No 154 Dock No 11 Supplier 1237 Shift 3 Weigh Bridge 2 ID 98 09 12 Ac 01 05 Steers light 09 27 90 02 29PM rpc 7654 2653kg G The name table may be accessed via the keyboard and names are easily added...

Page 16: ...n prior to use In a single accumulator application this is perhaps the most useful function for the security register The security register IS NOT cleared when the normal weight accumulators are clear...

Page 17: ...of the accumulated weights quantities and prices in any one or all of the 50 accumulators A 3 3 Active Tare Description and What it Means The GS8920 Ticket Printer has a key tare facility which is en...

Page 18: ...the GS8920 Ticket Printer may be connected to a number of other popular digital weight indicators which include those manufactured by Toledo and by A D The INSTALLATION section of this manul contains...

Page 19: ...e and date will appear on the printout rather than the time and date from the weight indicator In addition certain GS indicators may also include a device number facility which may be set in the range...

Page 20: ...GS8920 s Front Panel Keyboard Display and Lamps 1 2 1 Introduction The GS8920 Ticket Printer which is operated via its comprehensive front panel keyboard is a highly versatile and intelligent micropro...

Page 21: ...ly and indicates an incorrect key has been operated and Prn which indicates that the PRINT key has been operated and another key is now required During abnormal operation of either the GS8920 Ticket P...

Page 22: ...presently displayed or by keying CLEAR while Id x is displayed Keying CLEAR twice while a numeral is displayed also returns the GS8920 to its normal operating mode A new ID number is not saved and doe...

Page 23: ...enter a 6 digit tare weight followed by the ENTER key to save the tare weight which will be checked by the GS8920 for legal range If the tare register has been used to store a weigh in weight then it...

Page 24: ...y with a base the same colour as the corner chip on the PRINT key may then be operated to obtain a ticket AC Key Keyed while Prn is displayed prints a ticket containing the contents of the active accu...

Page 25: ...operated that always requires another function key to have been operated first Errt Error tare The tare weight entered via the keyboard does not comply with the settings established during digital se...

Page 26: ...at each attempt the data was not received within 2 seconds the GS8920 will first attempt to recalibrate itself to the serial input being sent by the weight indicator If this fails then normal operatio...

Page 27: ...om the digital weight indicator is being transmitted with a parity bit setting which is different from the setting expected by the GS8920 Ticket Printer Reset the GS8920 Ticket Printer so that it may...

Page 28: ...rinter mechanism is low Reset the GS8920 Ticket Printer and try only once more If the fault repeats then service assistance is required Err12 Error 12 An arithmetic error has occurred The GS8920 uses...

Page 29: ...cket must be keyed in immediately before operation of either the SUM key or the ticket printing keys AC AC WEIGH IN or WEIGH OUT Provided the PRINT key is operated instead of the ENTER key then the ID...

Page 30: ...ntaining the active accumulator s number A temporary ID number 857 is to be keyed in and placed into the GS8920 s print buffer Following the PRINT key the CLEAR key may be used to return the GS8920 to...

Page 31: ...lator within 10 seconds followed by ENTER The new accumulator will now be active In the example shown the key sequence AC 1 4 ENTER was used to change the active accumulator from 19 to 14 Leading zero...

Page 32: ...by ENTER to save the code Only the currently active accumulator s code can be displayed and changed Changes to the GS8920 s Material Code Numbers and Name Reference Numbers may be locked out by the in...

Page 33: ...displayed and the numeral keys may be used to enter a tare register number in the range 1 to 50 followed by the key ENTER to save the selection In this example the key sequence TARE 4 9 ENTER was use...

Page 34: ...20 displays Locd for 1 second and then displays the tare weight which cannot be changed as the numeral keys are not active A tare weight can be entered to any of the 50 tare registers by first selecti...

Page 35: ...ator If the GS8920 s stored tare is to be used then the tare register should be selected before operating the AC or AC keys If the GS8920 s Item Entry and Pricing and Counting facility is in use then...

Page 36: ...k is weighed in and a weigh in ticket printed following operation of the WEIGH IN key The weight used for the weigh in ticket can either come directly from the weight indicator as its gross weight or...

Page 37: ...by use of the SUM key The accumulator to which the weights will be added should be selected before the WEIGH OUT key is operated If ID numbers are to be printed then these must have been entered befor...

Page 38: ...ces the next gross weight from the digital weight indicator into the summation register while at the same time placing a record of the weight into the GS8920 s print buffer for later inclusion on the...

Page 39: ...tomatically ask for a new sheet of paper as it fills each with data and it will also number each page so that the proper sequence for the data is retained The GS8920 has a remote interlock facility th...

Page 40: ...s and will automatically ask for a new sheet of paper as it fills each with data It will also number each page so that the proper sequence for the data is retained The GS8920 has a remote interlock fa...

Page 41: ...ce counting precision is limited by the number of divisions supplied from the weight indicator which is generally no more than 10 000 full scale Accordingly the GS8920 should not be used for piece cou...

Page 42: ...the GS8920 will resume normal operation WITHOUT printing a ticket If a key is NOT operated for a continuous period of 60 seconds then the GS8920 will automatically return to its normal mode without p...

Page 43: ...GS8920 Intelligent Ticket Printer 1 24 Fig 1 14 Item Entry and Pricing...

Page 44: ...list of all active names may be obtained as well as a list of the name assigned to each of the 50 accumulators 1 5 2 Accessing the Alpha Name Routines The alpha name routines are accessed if not lock...

Page 45: ...pecial use They are never actually saved as a material code number but they are entered in the same way as a code number and they are used to access the GS8920 s alpha name table routines When enterin...

Page 46: ...f the name Decimal values from the table below are entered for each of the 12 characters starting at character 1 which is the leftmost character and finishing at character 12 which is the rightmost ch...

Page 47: ...page Header 50 Second line of a page Header GS8920 Intelligent Ticket Printer 1 28 Fig 1 15 Alpha Name Entry Form CHR DEC 43 45 46 91 93 space 32 58 63 0 48 1 49 2 50 3 51 4 52 CHR DEC 5 53 6 54 7 55...

Page 48: ...icket heading either in normal size print in double normal wide print in double normal high print or in double wide double high print The GS8920 may be set up to suppress blank leading zeros in the we...

Page 49: ...9 rpc 456788 3876kg G 2700kg T 1176kg N The ticket heading is from the ALPHA name table and is name reference number 49 50 The heading is only printed if it was selected during installation of the GS8...

Page 50: ...The ticket heading is from the ALPHA name table and is name reference number 49 50 The heading is only printed if it was selected during installation of the GS8920 The heading can be printed ENHANCED...

Page 51: ...er driver ID 9 5 8 6 PRINT CLEAR enter truck ID and return to normal operation AC operate the function key 9 ENTER enter the quantity 1 4 7 ENTER enter price kg Comment The accumulator selection is on...

Page 52: ...his example the PRINT key is operated to place the summed weight into the print buffer Operation of the PRINT key is not essential as the summed weight is printed as the gross weight This is then foll...

Page 53: ...s keyboard and the WEIGH IN key operated The weigh in ticket is then printed and the truck drives on into the factory Keystrokes ID No 9 PRINT enter driver ID 9 5 8 6 PRINT enter truck ID 5 4 3 ENTER...

Page 54: ...cket to the correct location or the weigh out ticket will be printed on a new ticket The weights are added to the selected accumulator Keystrokes AC 7 ENTER select the accumulator ID No 9 PRINT enter...

Page 55: ...accumulator s material code does not appear as it was set to zero 000000 during normal operation of the GS8920 Printer The device number of the weight indicator does not appear as it was set to zero o...

Page 56: ...active then they are printed on all lists Date of this printout The rolling print counter number appearing on the last ticket printed by the GS8920 12 digit transaction counter which represents the n...

Page 57: ...Ac 01 05 Steers Transactions 23 171580 0kg G 074054 2kg T 097525 8kg N weight 97525 8kg count 198 each 492 6kg kg 1 51 each 753 61 price 147214 47 Date Last Cleared 23 02 90 16 40 Page numbers are al...

Page 58: ...h 753 61 price 147214 47 Accumulator Totals Date Last Cleared 23 02 90 16 40 Transactions 23 171580 0kg G 074054 2kg T 097525 8kg N weight 97525 8kg count 198 each 492 6kg kg 1 51 each 753 61 price 14...

Page 59: ...g the baud rate in form bd 4800 as it attempts to use it the GS8920 will go through this serial recalibration sequence during normal operation if it fails to obtain a clear serial signal The numbers d...

Page 60: ...ncludes the calendar clock is a 2K 8 non volatile static RAM chip Thomson model MK48TO2B 15 having an expected life of 10 20 years when used in the GS8920 Ticket Printer Periodic replacement is theref...

Page 61: ...sette from the printer mechanism by pulling it towards the front of the GS8920 printer 3 Take the new cassette and tension the ribbon by rotating the ribbon tensioning knob in the direction of the arr...

Page 62: ...S8920 automatically moves the ticket to the correct position prior to printing The ticket MUST simply be inserted so that it is against the right hand ticket guide and at least as far into the mechani...

Page 63: ...8920 Ticket Printer to GS Weight Indicator Order special cable for connection to other brand indicators e Accessory kit with 1 print ribbon Check and ensure all of the above items are included in your...

Page 64: ...his approach has the disadvantage that it also locks out access to the security register 2 4 2 Digital Setup Keys The following keys are used for digital setup of the GS8920 Ticket Printer and to set...

Page 65: ...Zero Blanking I E b On Currency Units Curr 01 What weight to Accumulate and Print Print G N or All Pr All What codes names numbers to Print Alpha Name Table A n t On Id Punctuation Id 3 Id Names descr...

Page 66: ...ermanently stored and recalled automatically each time a ticket is printed If only one header line is selected then name number 49 is used If two lines are selected then names number 49 and 50 are use...

Page 67: ...g the Gross weight from the indicator and the Tare weight from the GS8920 If the GS8920 is set up to print only Net or only Gross then the key tare parameter should be turned off to prevent the confus...

Page 68: ...ight appearing on the ticket printouts Adjustable 1 to 8 No Units No Units 01 none 06 oz 02 kg 07 N 03 g 08 kN 04 t 05 lb Print character size and enhancements 2 4 3 14 Character Height CH 3 6 The GS8...

Page 69: ...out drawing The GS8920 can be set to commence printing lists up to 5 normal line spaces down from the top of the ticket page This parameter does NOT set the top margin for normal tickets Adjustable 0...

Page 70: ...s the capacity of the scale decimal places are ignored The GS8920 will always print zero weights as 00 for count by 10 20 or 50 and will always print zero weights as 0 for count by 1 2 or 5 Adjustable...

Page 71: ...other popular digital weight indicator brands The weight indicator must be fitted with a RS 232C or 20mA Active current loop serial output In the case of a Gedge Systems indicator this may be an Optio...

Page 72: ...ransmission rate setting is made via switches on the Option 02 or 05 board within the weight indicator and may be any of the following baud rates 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 or 19200 4800 baud is recommen...

Page 73: ...s weight is to be printed then the GS8920 should be set up to print only the gross weight and the weight indicator should always display the gross weight The GS8920 will assume that the weight receive...

Page 74: ...table the accumulator s material codes and the GS8920 s digital setup may be denied to unauthorized personnel by the installation of a remotely mounted keyswitch connected to pins 7 and 9 of the GS892...

Page 75: ...be used Refer to the table below and set the rate on the Option 02 or 05 board Baud SW1 Rate 1 2 3 600 off off off 1200 on off off 2400 off on off 4800 on on off 9600 off off on 19200 on off on 2 6 3...

Page 76: ...stified but being placed on a wide ticket as somewhere in the middle or down the left side The dimensions for a page which is left justified are the same as those below except that the ticket is rotat...

Page 77: ...cations setup should therefore be obtained before printing standard ticket stationery GS8920 Intelligent Ticket Printer 2 15 Fig 2 3 Example of Page Left Justified Printing Note that the printed lines...

Page 78: ...ata sent first to the remote printer and since handshake lines and or codes are not used the remote printer must have a buffer capable of receiving all of the data The buffer size should be approximat...

Page 79: ...Ticket Printer Remove the top cover and the option cutout blanking plate c Install the ribbon cable into the socket J3 located at the rear right on the GS8920 Ticket Printer s motherboard ensuring tha...

Page 80: ...piece counting facility Both of these facilities time date and Item Entry Pricing are provided by the factory installation of Option BR2 which includes a calendar clock as well as the battery support...

Page 81: ...t time Set the correct time for each of the digits for hours and minutes Seconds need not be set in anything but applications requiring very high time accuracy c Key WEIGH IN to save the new clock set...

Page 82: ...ide Double High printing Character sizes are Normal size adjustable on installation from 1 6mm high to 3 6mm high by 1 6mm wide Enhanced printing selectable on installation for certain weights IDs and...

Page 83: ...bers One 6 digit permanent ID number register which may be printed as 1 six digit number or as 2 three digit numbers or 3 two digit numbers plus the provision of up to 9 additional temporary 6 digit I...

Page 84: ...m long Australian delivery only 1 metre interconnecting cable GS8920 Printer to Gedge Systems indicators 4 2 Factory Installed Option OPTION BR2 Calendar Clock to provide time and date on all printout...

Page 85: ...ials free of defect and that such equipment when used and installed in accordance with the Seller s instruction manuals shall perform in accordance with the equipment s specifications 5 4 Repair Repla...

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