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FlexiScale

A Rate Calculating Scale

for Letters and Small Packages

Operation Manual

Version 1.0

November 30, 2000

Содержание FlexiScale

Страница 1: ...1 FlexiScale A Rate Calculating Scale for Letters and Small Packages Operation Manual Version 1 0 November 30 2000 ...

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Страница 3: ... 7 4 3 Mailing or Shipping an Item 7 4 4 Weighing a Letter or Package 8 4 5 Selecting Special Services 8 4 6 Operation Examples 8 5 Advanced Features 10 11 5 1 Multiple Tapes 10 5 2 Piece Counting 10 5 3 Remote Rate Change 11 6 Setup Features Option Key 12 6 1 System Setup 12 6 2 Configuration 12 6 3 Rate Tables 12 6 4 Service 12 7 Rate Changes 13 8 Troubleshooting 14 9 Cleaning the FlexiScale 16 ...

Страница 4: ...operating a FlexiScale read the following tips to assure safe operation After the FlexiScale has been in weather below 50 degrees Fahren heit 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 handle...

Страница 5: ...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 the holes in the scale press down on the platter until it rests firmly in place Step 2 Install the postage meter If you are using the FlexiScale without an FP postage meter continue to Step 3 Step 3 Locate the interface cable After placing the scale in its area of use locate t...

Страница 6: ...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 verify Yes or No if the postal code displayed is correct If the postal code is correct press the ENTER key to complete the initialization If the postal code is incorrect press the C CE key and enter the correct postal code ...

Страница 7: ...ast 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 direc...

Страница 8: ...ate calculation Options Key The OPTIONS key allows access to the scale s extra fea tures 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 post age tapes If a U S P S postage value appears in the display press ing the LABEL key once will send the charges to the meter gen erat...

Страница 9: ...vel 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 carri ers may require fewer steps Refer to Section 4 6 for detailed examples 1 Place the letter or package on the scale s platter an...

Страница 10: ...ress the corresponding SPECIAL SERVICES soft key to select a service When a value must be entered to determine the special service fee the scale allows for a numeric entry As the number is entered the value shifts to the left until the required value is indicated Press the ENTER key to accept the input To select another special service press another SPECIAL SERVICES soft key To cancel a selected s...

Страница 11: ...y and select U S P S 2 Place your mail on the weighing platter and press the INTERNATIONAL soft key 3 Press the AIR LETTER 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 ...

Страница 12: ...ight 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 the 10 piece sample count on the scale and press the EN TER key The scale displays the item count 6 Remove the sample count from the scale 7 Place the items to b...

Страница 13: ...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 Upon successful completion of the remote rate change press the C CE key to return to normal scale operation ...

Страница 14: ...s 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 appro priate 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 Pe...

Страница 15: ... be 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 ...

Страница 16: ...et displayed weight Postage values are not Meter without power transferred from scale Check to see if meter is plugged in and to the postage meter 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 interfac...

Страница 17: ...f service 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 currentl...

Страница 18: ...ion 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 ...

Страница 19: ...eight Net Weight 7 9 lb 3 6 kg Shipping Weight 11 5 lb 5 3 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 limits for Class A computing devices...

Страница 20: ...ults occur in spite of our extensive quality control please contact your local servicing dealer listed below or call 800 341 6052 to locate a dealer near you _____________________________________________________ FP Authorized Dealer Francotyp Postalia Inc 140 N Mitchell Court Suite 200 Addison IL 60101 ...

Страница 21: ...TED 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 Origin Auto Set Special Services Zero Endorsements C...

Страница 22: ...ublic 133 Burma 205 Korea North 276 Slovenia 134 Burundi 206 Korea South 277 Solomon Islands 135 Cambodia 207 Kuwait 278 Somalia 136 Cameroon 208 Kyrgyzstan 137 Canada 209 Laos 279 South Africa 138 Cape Verde 210 Latvia 280 Spain 139 Cayman Islands 211 Lebanon 281 Sri Lanka 140 Central African Republic 212 Lesotho 282 Sudan 141 Chad 213 Liberia 283 Suriname 142 Chile 214 Libya 284 Swaziland 143 Ch...

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Страница 24: ...24 140 N Mitchell Court Suite 200 Addison IL 60101 5629 800 341 6052 info go fp com ...

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