APPENDIX G: ERROR MESSAGES
G.1 ERROR
MESSAGES
If the scale encounters an error condition, it will display a message alerting the operator. A
description of each display follows:
G.1.1 OPERATOR
ERRORS
Message Explanation
ovwt
Indicates that the weight for the class of service
selected has been exceeded
underwt
Indicates that the weight for the class of service
selected is too light
OVERWT
Indicates that the weighing capacity of the scale has
been exceeded
– – – – – – –
Indicates that the weight reading is less than zero
Invalid Zip Code
Invalid Zone #
Indicates that an invalid ZIP code or zone was entered
Invalid Cty Code
Indicates that an invalid country code was entered
Service N/A
Indicates that the special service is not valid for the
class of mail selected
Invalid Service
Indicates that the special service is not valid with the
current special service(s) selected.
G.1.2 METER SET / TRIP ERRORS
MESSAGE EXPLANATION
"Mtr No Response"
No Response From PB Meter - check PB meter
and/or cabling
"Reset Meter Base"
Meter Base Needs To Be Reset - see PB
user/service documents
"Check Date"
Check Date On Meter - see PB user/service
documents
"Put Money In Meter"
Put Money In Meter - see PB user/service
documents
"Mtr In Service Mode
Meter In Service Mode - see PB user /service
documents
"Meter Fatal Error"
Meter Fatal Error - see PB user/service
documents
"Meter Error"
Meter Error - see PB user/service documents
"Meter Disabled"
Meter Disabled - see PB user/service documents
"Set Value Failed"
Set Value Failed - see PB user/service
documents
"Print Tape Failed"
Print Tape Failed - see PB user/service
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