CAS Scale LP-1000N series Owner's Manual

CONTENTS

PRECAUTIONS.........................................................................................5

1. Installation Procedures.......................................................................7

1.1 Cautions..................................................................................................7

1.2 Assembling the Display Pole..............................................................7

1.3 Installing the Label Roll......................................................................9

2. Keypad & Display...............................................................................11

2.1 Numeric Keypad................................................................................11

2.2 PLU Keypad....................................................................................... 12

2.3. Displays............................................................................................... 14

2.3.1 Weight Display.................................................................................14

2.3.2 Unit Price Display............................................................................ 14

2.3.3 Total Price Display........................................................................... 14

2.4. Printer Mechanism.......................................................................... 14

3. Operation................................................................................................ 16

3.1 REG mode Operations..................................................................... 16

3.1.1 Simple W eighing..............................................................................16

3.1.2 How to Use T ARE............................................................................17

3.1.3 How to Use FOR Key....................................................................... 17

3.1.4 Multiple Labels................................................................................18

3.1.5 Auto Printing (AUT O MODE).........................................................19

4. PROGRAM Mode.............................................................................20

4.1 System Maps...................................................................................... 20

4.2 PLU Programming........................................................................... 21

4.3 Preset keys Programming............................................................... 25

4.4 Message (Ingredients) Programming............................................ 26

4.5 Programming the Head Data ......................................................... 27

4.6 Programming the Shop Data..........................................................28

4.7 SET 30

4.7.1 Programming the Date (SET #1)

4.7.2 Programming the Time (SET #2)

4.7.3 Programming the Department Number (SET #3)

4.7.4 Programming the Label (SET #4)

4.7.5 Programming the Adjust Number (SET #5)

4.7.6 Programming the Printing Information (SET #6)

4.7.7 Programming the Auto Print Function (SET #7)

4.7.8 Programming the Baud Rate (SET #9)

4.7.9 Programming the SIGNS (SET #10)

4.7.10 Programming the Currency (SET #11)

4.7.11 Set Printer Sensors (SET #12)

4.8 INT (Initialize PLU/MSG data & ¼ and ½ keys)

4.9 PASS (Password function)

5.1 System Maps

5.2 X Report

5.2.1 Grand Total

5.2.2 All PLU

5.2.3 Individual PLU

5.2.4 Non-PLU

5.3 Z Report

5.3.1 Grand Total

5.3.2 All PLU

5.3.3 Non-PLU

5.3.4 All

5. ACCOUNT Mode

7. Specifications

8. Troubleshooting

APPENDIX

5.4 Printhead Check (CHESS)

6. Error Messages

5.5 File Transfer Mode (Trans)

PRECAUTIONS

BATTERY

Attention

Make sure to plug your scale into the proper power outlet. For maximum performance, plug into a power outlet 30 minutes for warm up before use.

For consistent and accurate reading, have your scale checked periodically by your CAS Authorized Dealer.

For consistent and accurate reading,

have your scale

checked

periodically by your

CAS Authorized

Dealer.

By adjusting 4 corners of the scale, set the scale even using the built in scale leveling indicator.

By adjusting 4 corners of the

scale, set the scale

even

using the built in

scale

leveling indicator.

Keep the scale away from other electromagnetic generating devices. This may interfere with accurate reading.

Keep the scale away from other

electromagnetic

generating

devices. This

may

interfere with

accurate

reading.

Place the scale on firm platform and a temperature consistent environment.

Place the scale on firm platform

and a temperature

consistent

environment.

Avoid sudden shock to the scale.

Avoid sudden shock to the

scale.

Grab on the bottom of the scale when moving.

Grab on the bottom of the

scale when moving.

Take the battery out when scale is not in use for long periods of time. Leakage from the batteries is hazardous.

Take the battery out when scale

is not in use for long

periods

of time. Leakage

from

the batteries is

hazardous.

Note: This scale uses a rechargeable battery to retain the date and

time only. The battery is not used to retain any programmed information. While the scale is on or in use the battery is being charged.

ADJUSTING LEGS

RIGHT SIDE

LEVELING GAUGEWRONG RIGHT

1. Installation Procedures

1.1 Cautions

A.) Environment: This scale must be installed in a dry and liquid free environment.

B.) Location: This scale must be placed on a flat and stable surface. Please keep the scale away from

oscillating fans, ventilation systems, or drafts as these air disturbances can be picked-up by the scale and may cause incorrect weight readings.

C.) Leveling: If the scale is not properly level, please adjust the 4 legs at the bottom of the scale

(turn legs clockwise or counter-clockwise) so as to center the bubble of the leveling gauge inside the indicated circle. (See below Fig.)

LEVELING GAUGE

NOTE: Scale is to be used indoors ONLY

D.) The power outlet should be near the equipment and be easily accessible.

E.) Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type

recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

1.2 How to Assemble the Pole Display

If your scale is a “Pole Type”, please follow the instructions in this section. If your scale is a “Non-Pole Type” then continue to the next section. To begin installing the Pole Display make sure you have the Display Bracket,

the Pole Display and the Ferrite Core. (Refer to Fig.)

POLE DISPLAY

POLE DISPLAY BRACKET

FERRITE CORE

Feed the Pole Display connectors down through the Pole Display Bracket and up through the opening in the scale base. (See fig.)

NOTE: Remove the Ferrite Core before attempting to feed the Display

Connectors into the Pole Display Bracket. Also you may need to remove the Bracket Cover before feeding the Pole Display connectors into the Pole Display Bracket.

Bracket Cover

Remove the Platter from the platform and then remove the three rear cover screws. (See fig.)

TOP REAR VIEW

REAR COVER SCREWS

PRINTER BAY

REAR COVER

PRINTER COVER

Tilt the Rear Cover back and connect the three connectors to their corresponding receptacle on the Rear Display PCB then install the Ferrite Core. (See fig.)

Reinstall the Rear Cover using the three screws you removed earlier. The Pole Display installation is now complete. Now you can Power on your scale and verify correct operation of the Pole Display.

The Display Pole can turn approximately 180 . However, if the Display Head does not turn freely loosen the Twist Lock Nut on the Display Pole. (See fig.)

Top View

Tighten

Loosen

TWIST LOCK NUT

Remove

Ferrite Core

1.3 Installing the Label Roll

T o install the label roll at any time you must follow the directions in this section.

Remove the printer front-cover and the printer side-cover . As you can see there is detailed diagram affixed onto the inside of the printer side-cover. Use this diagram (or this manual) for future reference on how to properly install the label roll. (See below fig.)

Find and remove the Label Roll Pin and the Pick-up Pin. Also find the Print Head Release Lever and lift it upwards. Release the Print Head Release Lever and the print head will automatically lift up. If there were any labels previously installed please remove al l the collected backing paper on the pick-up spool. Also remove the cardboard paper rol l core if there was a label roll previously installed. (See below fig.)

T ake the new roll of labels and find the ending. Peel-of f and discard about 3 labels. Place the label in t he scale and thread the backing through the appropriate places. Please view the checkpoints on the diagram. Feed the backing paper over the Paper Pressure Shaft lifting the Pressure Plate in order to place backing between the two ( ① ); Feed the backing paper between the two green Sensor Caps ( ② ); under the Label Guide Roller ma king sure that the backing paper lies between the two washers on the Label Guide Roller ( ③ ); feed the backing over the red Rubber Roller and under the Print Head being careful not to touch the underside of the Print Head ( ④ ); over the Peel-off Bar ( ⑤ ); under the Return roller( ⑥ ); feed the backing under and around the Pick Up Spool( ⑦ ). Now Attach the Pick Up Spool Pi n into the spool and turn it slowly countercl ockwise in order to tighten the backing paper. Push the Print Head down in order to lock it back in place( ⑧ ). Y ou will feel and hear it lock in place. Replace the printer covers. You have completed the label roll installation. (See below fig.)

2. Keypad & Display

2.1 Numeric Keypad

The Numeric Keypad is used to enter all numerical data in PGM Mode. In REG Mode the Numeric Keypad is used to enter prices, quantities and counts. (See Fig. below)

PRT/*

FOR

SAVE

TAR E

1 4

1 2

FEED

PLU

PRT/*

FOR

SAVE

TARE

1 4

1 2

FEED

PLU

PRT/*

KEY

Function

Numeric Keys used to enter numerical data.

Clear Key used to clear error conditions and bring displays to their intial state.

Used to enter by piece sales. (i.e., 3 pieces FOR $1.00)

Price Look Up Key. This key is used to “call-up” PLU’s stored in memory.

The Multiple Label Key. This key is used to generate more than one label with the same data.

This is the Print Key. It is used to manually print out a label. It is also used as an “Enter” key in the Program Mode.

This is the FEED Key. It is used to issue a blank label.

This is the Half Pound Key. When this key is enabled it allows the sale of items by unit price per half pound. Unit Price is doubled. (x2)

This is the Quarter Pound Key. When this key is enabled it allows the sale of items by unit price per quarter pound. Unit Price is quadrupled. (x4)

The Tare Key is used to clear Tare entries and/or enter the Tare Weight.

The SAVE key is used to save the unit price and/or tare weight of a PLU that has been recalled. When in the SAVE Mode, the tare weight and/or unit price of a PLU will not be automatically cleared when the item has been removed from the platter. The SAVE key acts like a toggle switch, press it once and the SAVE Mode is active. If you press it a second time it clears the SAVE Mode. There is also an indicator lamp in the unit price display that shows the status of the SAVE mode.

2.2 PLU Keypad

The PLU Keypad is used to enter alpha-numerical data. To use the keypad for programming you must remove the pull-out sheet. T o use the PLU Key pad in REG mode, you can write the name and num ber of the PLU’s on the corresponding speed key s on the pull-out sheet. All commodity names, message data, and store name and address are typed using these keys. The scale automatically programs the PLU Keypad to be PLU 1 to 54. A speed key’s number is shown circled on the lower left-hand side of each key .

DATE

TIME

MODE

SHIFT

ZERO

SPACE

ENTER

)

This key displays the time and date in REG Mode.

Used to go to PROGRAM Mode and ACC Mode.

This key works like a CAPS LOCK key on a computer keyboard. It is used to type capital letters. You can tell if the SHIFT function is active by the indicator lamp in the Unit Price display.

The Left Arrow Key is used to move the cursor to the left when programming alphanumeric data.

The Right Arrow Key is used to move the cursor to the right when programming alphanumeric data.

The Up Arrow Key is used to move from line to line when programming commodity name, message data, shop name or head data. It is also used to navigate through the System Maps. In REG Mode, it is used to go to the Auto Print Mode.

The Down Arrow Key is used to move from line to line when programming commodity name, message data, shop name or head data. It is also used to navigate through the System Maps.

The ZERO Key is used to re-establish the zero reference point.

The À to Ü keys are used to enter special Spanish Characters in the commodity name, message data, shop name and head data.

The 1 through 0 keys are used to enter numbers as “text” in the commodity name, message data, shop name and head data. The symbol characters can be used in the Shift Mode.

These keys are used to enter text information into the commodity name, message data, shop name and head data.

The SPACE Key functions the same as the space bar on a computer keyboard.

The ENTER Key functions like the Enter key on a computer keyboard. It is used to go to the next line of text when programming commodity name, message data, shop name and head data.

PROGRAM Mode is used to set all of the scale’s functions and PLU data.

REG Mode is used for normal scale operations.

ACC Mode is used to generate Sales Reports, perform print head tests and scale to scale

file transfers.

In AUTO Mode, labels are issued when the weight is greater than the weight programmed in the AUTO Print Function (Set #7) and the weight has stabilized. Using the PRT/* key will also generate a label after the weight has become stable.

KEY

Function

2.3. Displays

2.3.1 Weight Display

The WEIGHT display shows the weight of an i tem on the platter whether it be positive or negative and within the range of the scale. The WEIGHT display also indicates if the scale is at ZERO or if there is a tare entered into the scale by way of a ZERO and NET lamps.

2.3.2 Unit Price Display

The UNIT PRICE display shows the price per pound of an item to be weighed. It also indi cates whether the SAVE function is active by way to the indicator lamp. The UNIT PRICE display , in program mode only, indicates the condition of the SHIFT lamp. If the SHIFT lamp is OFF , you can type in capital letters, but if the SHIFT lamp is ON, you can only type lowercase letters. Finally, the UNIT PRICE display also indicates if the scale is in AUTO mode by way of an indicator lamp.

2.3.3 T ot al Price Display

The TOTAL PRICE display shows the unit price multi plied by the weight to give the total price.

2.4. Printer Mechanism

It is very important that you be familiar with the printer mechanism. Every tim e your labels run out you will be required to install the label roll and you will need to know the general parts of the printer.

Front View: (with Printer Front Cover removed)

LABEL PEEL SENSOR:

This sensor is used in conjunction with IR LED to detect if there is a

label waiting to be removed.

THERMAL PRINTHEAD:

The Thermal Printhead is the part that does the actual printing.

The printhead is VERY sensitive!! Please keep water and other liquids AWAY from the printhead.

DO NOT TOUCH the underside of the printhead. DO NOT USE METAL OBJECTS to clean the printhead or you may cause an electrical short and damage the printhead. If labels become jammed and stuck to the printhead, please call a qualified CAS Dealer to resolve the problem. When you are finished installing labels, you will need to push down on the TOP of the printhead to lock it in place.

RED RUBBER ROLLER:

This is the part that the printhead presses the labels against in order to print.

Please do not scratch or damage the roller in any way. Any damage to the roller will result in bad print or lower quality print.

PEEL-OFF BAR:

This part causes the labels to peel-off their backing paper when the paper slides

over it. Always install the labels OVER the Peel-Off Bar.

IR LED:

This part is used in conjunction with the Label Peel Sensor to detect if there is a label

waiting to be removed (InfraRed Light Emitting Diode)

NOTE:

Always replace the Printer Side Cover and the Printer Front Cover to ensure proper operation of the scale. Failure to do so can result in printer failure. Also, failure to comply with any or all of the guidelines for proper maintenance can adversely affect your scales warranty.

RED RUBBER ROLLER

PEEL-OFF BAR

LABEL PEEL SENSOR

IR LED ASSEMBLY

THERMAL PRINTHEAD

3. Operation

3.1 REG mode Operations

3.1.1 Simple Weighing

There are two types of sales you can generate; PLU Sales and NON-PLU Sales. PLU Sales are sales based on a programmed PLU whereas Non-PLU Sales are sales you generate without calling up a PLU.

PLU Sales :

T o call up a PLU, simply type the PLU’ s num ber on the Numeric keypad and then press the PLU key . Another way to call up a PLU is to simply press 1 of 54 preset keys which are set to a particular PLU.

Press 1 speed key or 1 key ① on the numeric

keypad and plu key.

② Put an item on the platter.

③ Press the PRT/* key .

NON-PLU Sales:

① Enter a unit price. ② Place the commodity

on the platter.

③ Press the PRT/* key .

3.1.2 How to Use TARE

Known Tare:

If you know the weight of the container you may use this method to enter the tare. For example, if the weight of the container is .10 lbs press the 1, 0 and TARE key. Call up a PLU and place the commodity on the platter to see the net weight.

Unknown Tare:

If you do not know the weight of the container you may use this method to enter the tare. Place the container on the platter and press the TARE key. Call up a PLU and place the commodity on the platter to see the net weight.

Clearing the Tare:

To clear the tare, remove all items from the platter and then press the TARE key.

3.1.3 How to Use the FOR Key

PLU

Press Speed key or press 1 key on the numeric keypad and press PLU key.

Press the key.

TOTAL ($) PRICE

PACKED ONPACKED ON

SELL BY

WT./LBS

PRICE PER LB.PRICE PER LB.

APPLE

CAS SCALE CORPORATION

+82-31-820-1100

04.06.04

05.06.04

5 Pcs

5.00

FOR

For a Non-PLU skip Step

Enter the number of pieces. Ex.) 5

Press the key.

FOR

Press for the total price.

5 0

5 0 0

PRT/*

Press the key. A label will be issued.

PRT/*

TOTAL ($) PRICE

PACKED ONPACKED ON

SELL BY

WT./LBS

PRICE PER LB.PRICE PER LB.

(Data programmed in Head will print here)

CAS SCALE CORPORATION

+82-31-820-1100

04.06.04

05.06.04

5 Pcs

5.00

Regular PLU Non-PLU

0200016005000

3.1.4 Multiple Labels

Y ou can generate i dentical labels by using multiple label printing. To use multiple label printing, and press the X key , enter the quantity of duplicate labels you need, and then press the PRT/* key .

① Call up a PLU. ② Press X key

③ Enter the qu antity of dupli cate labels y ou need.

④ Press the PRT/* key .

3.1.5 Auto Printing (AUTO MODE)

In AUTO mode, labels are issued when the weight is stabilized and greater than 100g. The use of

PRT/* key will also generate a label.

How to go to AUTO mode: Press the key. When the scale is in AUTO mode, the AUTO lamp is ON in the



UNIT PRICE display. To exit AUTO mode, press the key again.



PRT/*

PLU

Press Speed key or press 1 key on the numeric keypad and press PLU key.

Put an item on the platter.

A label will be issued automatically.

TOTAL ($) PRICE

PACKED ONPACKED ON

SELL BY

WT./LBS

PRICE PER LB.PRICE PER LB.

APPLE

CAS SCALE CORPORATION

+82-31-820-1100

04.06.04

05.06.04

0.512

0.51

1.00

0200016000510

4. PROGRAM Mode

4.1 System Maps

To go to PROGRAM Mode, press 1 on the numeric keypad and then the MODE key.

You can press the key or the key to navigate through the Main Menu of the PROGRAM Mode. ( )



Only when the Unit Price and Total Price displays are blank.

The PROGRAM Mode allows you to program PLU information, Ingredient Messages, Shop Name, Head data, Label Information and other various types of information.

PLU

PreSet

MSG

HEAD

SHOP

SET

INIT

PASS*

Press “1” and MODE key

* The Password function must be enabled in the Calibration Settings.

4.2 PLU Programming

PLU means Price Look Up. We store information such as the name of an item, its price, tare weight, etc. in the scale’s memory using PLU numbers.

Every PLU number has seven different types of information programmed in it.

Item Code Unit Price Group Code Name Shelf Life Message No. Tare Weight

  

Erase PLU

PRT/*

Don’t Save

PLU

Save

PLU

PRT/*

Press “1” and MODE key

How to program PLU’s

1 2

(0~999999)

PRT/* PRT/*

Enter PLU No.

(1 ~ 4000)

PRT/*

Enter PLU No.

PRT/*

N EM

SHIFT SHIFT

1 0

Current Line

Current Character

Char Qty

0~28

(

Char Qty

0~28

(

Ex)

name

NAME

(0 ~ 999999 )

Ex) 1.50 as price

Ex) 15 as life

( 0 ~ 999 )

Ex) 0.10 as tare value

( 0 ~ 1000 )

PRT/*

(0 ~ 99)

Ex) “77” as gCode

7 7

PRT/*

Don’t save current PLU

Erase current PLU

PRT/*

1) To go to PROGRAM mode, press the number 1 key then the MODE key.

2) The display shows: “PLU”.

3) Press PRT/* key. The display shows “PLUno 4000”. The number in the UNIT PRICE display indicates the amount of empty PLU’s ready to be programmed.

4) Type a PLU number you wish to program. Remember, this number must be between 1 and 4000.

5) Press PRT/* key. The display shows “iCodE”. Press PRT/* key. (If you do not wish to program an item code, press the key) The display shows “iCodE EntEr 0”.

6) Type the item code number. The item code can be from 1 to 999999. If you enter 0, the item code will not be printed on the label. (This number is used by the scanning device to reference the PLU. In most cases, the item code is programmed to be the same as the PLU number.) Press the PRT/* key when you’re done.

7) The display shows “nAME” (The name field is composed of 2 lines of text. Each line can contain up to

If you want to type the second line of text, press the ENTER key. (To skip the second line, press PRT/* key.)

28 characters and spaces. Name is commonly referred to as commodity name.)

8) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not wish to program name, press the key). The display shows

“nAME 01.01”. The numbers in the UNIT PRICE display represent the line number and character number on which your cursor is located. The number to the left of the decimal is the line number you are on (01 or 02). The number to the right is the number of the character position on which you are about to type (01 to 28)

9) Now type in the first line of text using the Alphanumeric keypad on the left side.

10) The display shows “nAME 02.01”. Type in the second line of name.

11) Press the PRT/* key.

12) The display shows “MSGno”.

13) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not wish to program the Message No., please press key).

The display shows “MSGno EntEr”

Press the PRT/* key when finished.

14) Type the Message Number using the Numeric keypad. The Message Number can be from 0 to 1000.

15) The display shows “PriCE”.

The display shows “PriCE EntEr 0.00”.

16) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not wish to program the Price, please press key).

If you wish to finish PLU programming, press the C key.

17) Type the Price amount using the Numeric keypad. The price can be from 0 to 999999. Press the PRT/* key when finished.

18) The display shows “LiFE”. (The number in this field will represent the amount of days this commodity should be sold by. It can be from 0 to 999 days).

19) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not wish to program the Shelf Life, please press key).

The display shows “LiFE EntEr 0”. Type the Shelf Life using the Numeric keypad. The Shelf Life can be from 0 to 999 which represents the number of days after the Packed On Date. This is how the Sell By Date is calculated: + = .Packed On Date Shelf Life Sell By Date

20) Press the PRT/* key.

21) The display shows “tArE”. (Tare is used to store the weight of the container to be used with this PLU. The Tare is subtracted from the Gross Weight of the item at the time of weighing).

22) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not want a Tare, please press key). The display shows “ tArE EntEr 0.00”

Type the Tare value you want using the Numeric keypad. Press the PRT/* key.

23) The display shows “GCodE”. (The Group Code is a number from 0 to 99 that is printed on the label. It can be used to group PLU’s into sections. For example: all beef PLU’s are Group Code 10, all poultry PLU’s are Group Code 20, etc.).

24) Press the PRT/* key. (If you do not want to enter a Group Code, press key). The display showsi “GCodE EntEr 0”. Type the Group Code number you want using the Numeric keypad. Press the PRT/* key.

25) The display shows “SAvE”. If you want to save this PLU to memory, press the PRT/* key. The display shows “PLU”. (If you do not want to save this PLU to memory, press key and the display

shows “ESC”. Press the PRT/* key to exit without saving this PLU.

26) If you wish to program another PLU, go back to Step 2.

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