Detecto MS 15, MS 30, MS 100, MS 1600 Operation Manual

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A Division of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.

Mailing & Shipping Scales

MS 15 / 30 / 100 / 1600

Operation Manual

8540-M104-O1 Rev J 01/07

PO Box 151 • Webb City, MO 64870

417-673-4631

Printed in USA

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We wish to thank you for your purchase of our Mailing and Shipping Scale. This instrument has been designed and manufactured within the U.S.A. with quality and reliability.

This manual will help acquaint you with the features of this instrument, its proper installation, adjustment, operation and care. Please read

this manual before attempting to operate the system and keep it handy for future reference.

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT

WARNING! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures necessary to correct the interference.

All rights reserved. Reproduction or use, without express permission, of editorial or pictorial content, in any manner, is prohibited. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, we assume no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. All instructions and diagrams have been checked for accuracy and ease of application; however, success and safety in working with tools depend to a great extent upon the individual accuracy, skill and caution. For this reason, we are not able to guarantee the result of any procedure contained herein. Nor can we assume responsibility for damage to property or injury to persons occasioned from the procedures. Persons engaging the procedures do so entirely at their own risk.

TABLE OF CONTENTSINTRODUCTION

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INSTALLATION.........................................2

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POWER SUPPLY./4%.............................3

SYSTEM SET UP ........................................3

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KEYPAD DESCRIPTION ............................

UPS Keypad Operation .........................

UPS Special Services ............................

USPS Keypad Operation .......................

Function Keys ........................................

CALIBRATION .............................................

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................1

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .....................1

COUNTRY CODES ......................................1

PRECAUTIONS

Before using this instrument, read this manual and pay special attention to all “WARNING” symbols:

IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL

WARNING

SERIAL NUMBER___________________ DATE OF PURCHASE_______________ PURCHASED FROM________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

RETAIN THIS INFORMATION FOR FUTURE USE

USPS Services Supported

1st Class/Priority 3rd Class/Parcel Post Express Mail PO-PO Express Mail PO-Addressee 1st Class Presort/ZIP+4 International Air International Surface International Express Library Book Bound Printed Matter Certified Registered Return Receipt Insurance Special Delivery COD

Designed and Manufactured in the USA

SPECIFICATIONS

UPS Services Supported

Ground 2nd Day 3 Day Next Day Air Next Day Letter International Delivery Confirmation Response Oversize Declared Value COD Dimensional Weight

Other Features ZIP to Zone Conversion

Manual Weight Entry Piece Count for Bulk Mail Full Numeric Keypad User Replaceable Rate Cartridge

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Operating Temperature Range .......................................32°F to 104°F

Power Requirements ......................................................110/115 VAC 50/60 Hz

Capacity and

Graduation Size.......MS-15 .............................................15 lb x 0.05 oz

MS-30 .............................................0 - 30 lb x 0.1 oz

MS-100 ...........................................0 - 99 lb 15.8 oz x 0.2 oz

MS-1600 .........................................0 - 99 lb 15.9 oz x .1 oz

Platform Size (Inches) .....................................................15.5" W x 8.75" D

Height ..............................................................................4 inches

Display Size and Type ....................................................20 character 14-segment

11mm Vacuum Fluorescent and supplemental LED’s

INSTALLATION

The instructions contained in this section should be read and understood prior to attempting to complete the installation.

Place the system in a stable, vibration-free location away from direct sunlight and away from any rapid moving air source. Make certain the power cords are stored out of the way of normal traffic.

CAUTION!!! - Do not place the scale on any unstable cart, stand, or table. The scale may fall, causing injury to the operator, and seriously damage the unit; or proper operation of the scale may be inhibited.

SHIPPING CLIPS and SCREW

The load cells are protected from damage in shipping by four (4) shipping clips under the four (4) overload springs and one shipping screw located on the bottom of the scale (see figure 1). Remove the clips, screw, and the warning label before using the scale and re-install them before transporting or shipping the scale. Note: Hand tighten the shipping screw.

CAUTION!!! Transporting or shipping the scale without the shipping clips and screw installed will void the load cell warranty.

LEVEL SCALE

Level the scale if necessary by adjusting the four legs on scale bottom, up or down, until the bubble in the level gage located on the scale housing centered as shown in figure 1. After level is achieved, lock legs in place by tightening lock nuts against the scale bottom.

Shipping clip

(located on bottom of scale)

Shipping screw

REMOVEREMOVE

Remove shipping clips from

springs (4 places), remove

shipping screw from bottom

side of scale (1 place).

REMOVEREMOVE

Leveled

Not leveled

Figure 1

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Place stainless steel platform on weighbridge by aligning holes in weighbridge with pins located on bottom of platform.

Rate/Program

Cartridge

Label Side

Down

Push to Insert

Pull to remove

Figure 2

Rate/Program Cartridge Installation

The Rate/Program Cartridge may have been shipped separate. If so, it must be installed in the instrument before beginning operation. This module is inserted into the cutout on the right side of the instrument as shown in Figure 2. Note that the label on the Rate/Program Module is on the bottom side and that the connector end of the Module is inserted into the opening in the instrument enclosure.

Insert the power cord plug into a grounded wall outlet. This completes the installation procedure.

POWER SUPPLY NOTE!

If an extension cord must be used, it should be a 3-wire fully grounded type. On Models requiring 220 VAC power, it is the responsibility of the customer to have the proper power cord plug installed which conforms to national electrical codes and local codes and ordinances.

To avoid electrical hazard DO NOT under any circumstances, cut, remove or bypass the power cord grounding prong.

Before operation may begin it will be necessary to enter operational parameters into your MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600. Once this data is entered, it will be retained in memory and used whenever necessary. If it is necessary to change this data at a later point in time, repeat this procedure.

Turn the MS15/MS30/MS100/MS160 on while pressing the ENTER key. The system will display:

DETECTO MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 VX.X

and then change to

then change to

SYSTEM SETUP

INSTALLED AT XXX

DEFAULT? (1/0) X

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Where X is the current state of the default option (1=Yes, 0=No). The display asks whether you wish the system to automatically select the “USPS 1st Priority” mode of shipment on completion of any USPS transaction or the “UPS Ground” mode of shipment on completion of any UPS transaction. The default of service occurs when weight returns to zero.

The next display is:

COUNT OPTION?(1/0) X

The COUNT feature must be disabled in “Legal For Trade” applications. Press “1” to enable the COUNT key to operate, “0” to disable COUNT.

The next display is:

USPS HANDLING CHG

Pressing “0” to disable or “1” to enable the USPS handling charge. If enabled, the system will prompt for the method of charge:

PERCENT? (1/0)

Pressing “1” will establish a handling charge based on a percentage of the service charge, and the system will prompt for the percentage amount:

PERCENT =

Pressing “0” will establish a fixed amount to add to the service charge, and the system will prompt for the fixed amount:

AMOUNT =

The next display is:

UPS HANDLING CHG

Pressing “0” to disable or “1” to enable the UPS handling charge. If enabled, the system will prompt for the method of charge:

PERCENT? (1/0)

Pressing “1” will establish a UPS handling charge based on a percentage of the service charge, and the system will prompt for the percentage amount:

PERCENT =

Pressing “0” will establish a fixed amount to add to the service charge, and the system will prompt for the fixed amount:

AMOUNT =

The next display is:

CLEAR ZIP?

Pressing “1” for yes will cause the ZIP code/zone to clear whenever the weight on the scale is zero. Press “0” for no to retain the last ZIP code entered.

When complete, the last display will be:

DONE

This completes system setup of the scale. Remove and reapply power to the unit. The scale is now completely ready for operation.

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RATE UPDATES

When UPS or Postal Rates change and new software are provided, it will arrive in the Rate/Program cartridge. Remove old cartridge and replace as shown in figure 2.

Special UPS International rates have been added for Broward and Dade counties in Florida. Units operating in these counties must be specified during rate updates.

KEYPAD DESCRIPTION

The keypad is comprised of three sections each containing keys of similar function. These three sections are UPS Section, the USPS Section and the Function Section. Each time a key is pressed the scale will emit a short beep to signal receipt of the keystroke. As with any keypad, certain precautions in its use must be taken. Do not use sharp or pointed objects to press the keys. Use only your finger tip to press the desired key. The keypad should be cleaned only with a damp (not wet) cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners, strong detergents or solvents to clean the keypad. Make certain to remove the power cord from the scale before cleaning the keypad.

OUNCES RATE ZONE ZIPPOUNDS

1st PRIOR

1st PS ZIP+ 4

RET RECPT

MS-30 0-5lb x .1oz 5-30lb x .5oz

3 rd PRC-PST

METER

FUNCTIONUPSUSPS

ZIP

SET

EXP

EXP PO-PO

CERT

REGIS

LIBRAY

SPEC

PO-AD

BOOK

INTL AIR

INTL

INS

SURF

BND PRNT MTR

GROUND

INTL

DECL VALUE

2 nd

DAY

OVER

AOD

SIZE

COUNT

MAN WEIGHT

COD

DETECTO

A Division of Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.

ZERO

ENTER

Keypad Layout

UPS KEYPAD OPERATION

The UPS keypad section consists of eight keys located in the middle of the keyboard. These keys are used to select various modes of UPS service as well as some special services. Each of the keys will be described in detail throughout this section.

NOTE:

If an acceptable ZIP has not been entered into the system when a UPS mode is selected, the system will first display:

ZIP =

Enter the first 3 digits of the destination ZIP code.

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GROUND - Pressing this key selects UPS Ground Service.

GROUND

UPS

2 nd DAY

NEXT DAY

Selection is indicated by LED in the key. UPS now supports Comercial and Residential ground rate structures. The status for each displayed to the right of the zone number in the display. A small ‘r’ for residential and a small ‘c’ for

INTL

DECL VALUE

DAY

AOD

OVER SIZE

commercial. Press the UPS Ground key until the desired rate is selected.

If UPS GroundTrac was enabled during scale setup, press the GROUND key until a ‘T’ appears on the display between the rate and zone, and a small ‘c’ is displayed between the zone and ZIP code for UPS GroundTrac rate. Press the

UPS Keypad Layout

GROUND key again to change to UPS GroundTrac Residential, a small ‘r’ will be displayed. Press the GROUND key again to return to standard UPS Ground.

2ND DAY - Pressing this key selects UPS Second Day Air Service and displays 1=Letter, 2=Package?. Press “1” to select the letter rate and press “2” to select package rate.

NEXT DAY - Pressing this key selects UPS Next Day Air Service and displays 1=Letter, 2=Packages?. Press “1” to select the letter rate and press “2” to select package rate.

If UPS 2nd Day or Next Day Air Dimensional Weight is to be used, place the parcel on the scale and press either the 2ND DAY or NEXT DAY key. Press the “2” key to select Package. The scale will display the actual weight and the shipping charges based on the actual weight.

Press the OVERSIZE key. The display will change to:

LENGTH=

Enter the length of the package in inches, rounding up to the nearest whole inch. Press ENTER. The next prompt is:

HEIGHT=

Enter the height of the package in whole inches. Press ENTER for the next display:

WIDTH=

Enter the width of the package in whole inches. Press ENTER. The dimensional weight will then be displayed.

If dimensional weight is to be used, the OVERSIZE key will be lit and the scale display will return to weight/rate mode. The shipping charges displayed will be the dimensional weight rate (note that the weight displayed at this time is still the actual weight of the package).

If actual weight is to be used, the OVERSIZE key will not be lit and the display will return to the actual weight rate.

If the package is too large as determined by the dimensional weight calculation, the display will flash OVER WEIGHT LIMIT and return to the actual weight rate. Note that this package is too large to ship via UPS.

3 DAY - Pressing this key selects UPS 3 Day Select Service (on older scales this key was used for Next Day Letter).

INTL - This key selects UPS International Service. After pressing the key the display will prompt for Canada, press “1” for yes or “0” for no. The display next prompts for the type of service, followed by a prompt for the UPS zone. Use the numeric keys to enter the zone.

NOTE: Consult UPS International Service Guide for zones.

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UPS SPECIAL SERVICES

After pressing one of the mode keys previously described special services offered by UPS may then be selected. The following describes the special service keys:

DECL VALUE - This key selects Declared Value, UPS’s Package Insurance. Pressing this key will cause the display to request the declared value dollar amount. The operator should then enter the declared value using the numeric keys followed by pressing the ENTER key. The system will calculate and momentarily display the declared value fee. The fee is then added to the current shipping charges and the total displayed on the display line. The Declared Value service may be turned off by pressing the key a second time. The LED key indicator is illuminated when declared value service is selected.

AOD - Pressing this key selects Delivery Confirmation Response special service. The SIGNATURE REQ’D? prompt is displayed and when “1” for YES or “0” for NO is selected, the next prompt, REPLAY ADDRESS? is displayed. When “1” for YES or “0” for NO is selected, the fee will be displayed for a moment, then added to the current shipping charges and the total rate displayed. To cancel the Delivery Conformation Response service, press the AOD key again.

OVERSIZE - This key selects the Oversize Package rate for UPS Ground and 3 Day Select and is used to calculate dimensional weight for UPS Next Day and Second Day Air Services. This key is also used for the non-standard surcharge on USPS First Class.

ADDITIONAL HANDING - Press the red SPEC key to add the UPS additional handling charge to the displayed shipping rate.

USPS KEYPAD OPERATION

This section describes the use of the keys contained in the US Postal Service (USPS) section of the keypad. Refer to above layout or to the actual keypad for the layout of these keys.

1ST/PRIOR - This key selects the First Class or Priority Mail service. The system

1st PRIOR

1st PS ZIP+ 4

3 rd PCR-PST

CERT

automatically changes from First Class to Priority Mail when the weight exceeds the limit for First Class. The LED key indicator

RET RECPT

SPEC

is illuminated when 1st/PRIOR service is selected.

3RD/PCR PST - This key selects the Third Class or Parcel Post (Fourth Class) service. System selects the Third Class rate unless the weight of the item exceeds the Third Class limit. In this instance the Fourth Class or Parcel Post rate will be selected automatically. If the weight is within the range where either Third Class or Parcel Post could be used, the display will prompt:

USE 4TH CLASS? (1/0)

USPS

EXP PO-PO

REGIS

LIBRAY

EXP PO-AD

INS

BOOK

USPS Keypad Layout

INTL AIR

INTL SURF

BND PRNT MTR

Press “1” for the Fourth Class rate or press “0” for the Third Class rate. Note: When calculating Fourth Class rates, the scale automatically calculates the BMC discounted rate for qualifying ZIP codes. To calculate the non-discounted rate enter the destination zone number. For “Local” use zone 0. The LED key indicator is illuminated when 3rd/PCR PST service is selected.

EXP PO-PO - This key selects Express Mail Post Office to Post Office service. The LED key indicator is illuminated when EXP PO-PO service is selected.

EXP PO-AD - This key selects Express Mail Post Office to Addressee service. The LED key indicator is illuminated when EXP PO-AD service is selected.

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INTL AIR - This key selects the international air rates listed by the USPS. Pressing this key causes the display line to show: EXPRESS (1/0). Press “1” for International Express Service. The display will show: 1=ON DEMAND, 2=CUSTOM. Press “1” to select Express On Demand Service or press “2” for Express Custom Service. The display will then prompt for Country Code. If “0” was pressed at the EXPRESS 1/0 prompt, the display will change to: 1=LTR, 2=PRCL, 3=PTDMTR or 4=SM PACKET? Press “1” to select LETTER mode, “2” for PARCEL POST mode, “3” for PRINTED MATTER mode or “4” for SMALL PACKET mode.

If LETTER, PARCEL POST or SMALL PACKET is selected, the display prompts “COUNTRY CODE=” (see the Country Code section of this manual for a list of these country code numbers). Enter the country code number, causing the system to momentarily display the country’s name.

The rate is then calculated and displayed for the destination country, based on the weight of the item being mailed. The country code for the selected country will be shown continuously in the ZIP section of the display line.

If a “3” is selected for PRINTED MATTER, the display line will show: 1=REG, 2=BK, 3=PER?

Press “1” to select REGULAR PRINTED MATTER mode, “2” for BOOKS and SHEET MUSIC mode, “3” for PUBLISHER’S PERIODCALS mode. The display line will then show “COUNTRY CODE=.” Proceed as described under the section for letter or parcel post modes.

1ST-PS/ZIP+4 - This key selects either the Presort, ZIP+4 or both discounts for First Class mail meeting the requirements defined by the USPS. Pressing this key causes the display to show: 1=PRESORT, 2=ZIP+4. If “1” is pressed, the display changes to: 1=PST, 2=ZIP+4, 3=3 DIGIT. The operator selects the Presort discount by pressing the appropriate key. When PST, ZIP+4 or 3 DIGIT discounts are added to the USPS Priority mail function, the price will be displayed in 1/10 of a penny (99.999). All other functions will display in the traditional currency format.

When using presorted USPS 1st Class Mail it is the responsibility of the operator to insure the mailing meets applicable Postal Service regulations of presorted mail. All ZIP+4 mailings must be 2.5 oz or less, if more the following error message will be displayed: OVER WEIGHT LIMIT.

CERT - This key selects the USPS Certified Mail. The charge for this service will be displayed momentarily, and then added to the displayed rate and the total shown. This service may be turned off and its fee removed from the total charge by pressing the key again. The LED key indicator is illuminated when CERT service is selected.

REGIS - This key selects USPS Registered Mail. Pressing this key after selecting a compatible class of service will cause the system to ask for the dollar indemnity amount for the item to be registered by displaying “AMOUNT =” in the display line. The operator enters the required amount using the numeric keys and pressing ENTER. The system will then prompt:

INSURANCE? Y

Press “1” (or ENTER) for YES or “0” for NO.

The fee for registration will appear momentarily, then be added to the displayed rate and the total shown in the display line. This service may be cancelled and the fee removed from the total charge by pressing this key again. The LED key indicator is illuminated when REGIS service is selected. If insurance was selected, the system will illuminate the insurance key.

NOTE: If Insurance is already active (not associated with Registered) prior to selecting the Registered service, the REGISTERED key will not be accepted. If Registered is active, the INSURANCE key will not be accepted.

INS - This key selects insurance for the item to be mailed. Pressing this key causes the display line to indicate “AMOUNT =”. The operator enters the insurance amount and presses ENTER. The fee for the insurance is displayed momentarily and added to the displayed rate. The LED key indicator is illuminated when INS service is selected.

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INTL SURF - This key selects the International surface rates listed by the USPS. Pressing this key causes the display line to show: 1=PRCL, 2=PTDMTR, 3=SM PACKET?

Press “1” to select PARCEL POST mode, “2” for PRINTED MATTER mode or “3” for SMALL PACKET mode.

If PARCEL POST or SMALL PACKET is selected, the display line will show “COUNTRY CODE=” which asks for the country code number assigned to the destination country (see the Country Code section of this manual for a list of these country code numbers). The operator enters the country code number, causing the system to momentarily display the country’s name. The rate is then calculated and displayed for the destination country based on the weight of the item being mailed. The country code for the selected country will be shown continuously in the ZIP Section of the display line.

If a “2” is selected for PRINTED MATTER, the display line will show: 1=REG, 2=BK, 3=PER?

Press “1” to select REGULAR PRINTED MATTER mode, “2” for BOOKS and SHEET MUSIC mode, “3” for PUBLISHER’S PERIODICALS mode. The display line will then show “COUNTRY CODE=” Proceed as described under the section for parcel post or small packet modes.

RET RECPT - This key selects USPS Return Receipt for certified or registered items. For domestic modes, pressing this key will cause the display to ask for the specific type of receipt requested by showing “WHERE (1) OR WHEN (2)?.” The operator should enter either a “1” to select where or enter a “2” to select when. For international modes, “RETURN RECEIPT WHEN” is automatically selected. After selection has been made, the applicable fee will be displayed momentarily and added to the displayed rate. Note that pressing the RET RCPT key a second time will clear the return receipt request and remove its associated fee from the charge shown. The LED key indicator is illuminated when RET RECPT service is selected.

SPEC - This key selects USPS Special Delivery. The fee for special delivery will be shown momentarily, then added to the current postage and the total charge displayed. The LED key indicator is illuminated when SPEC service is selected. Also used for UPS Additional Handling Charge.

LIBRAY - This key selects the Library class rates for mail meeting the requirements set by the USPS. The LED key indicator is illuminated when LIBRAY service is selected.

BOOK - This key selects Book class rates for mail meeting the requirements set by the USPS. The LED key indicator is illuminated when BOOK service is selected.

BND PRNT MTR - This key selects Bound Printed Matter rates for those articles meeting USPS requirements. The LED key indicator is illuminated when BND PRNT MRT service is selected.

FUNCTION KEYS

The following keys are contained

FUNCTION

COD

COUNT

MAN

WEIGHT

ZIP

SET

METER

ZERO

ENTER

Function Keypad Layout

the COD fee then add it to the current shipping charges and show the total. To cancel the COD service press the COD key a second time. The LED key indicator is illuminated when COD service is selected.

in the Function Keypad section of the keyboard. Refer to the layout below or to the actual keypad.

COD - Pressing this key selects the COD special service for both UPS and USPS. After pressing this key the display line prompts for the COD amount. Enter the COD amount using the numeric keys followed by pressing ENTER. The display will indicate

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ZIP - This key is used to enter the country code number, ZIP code or zone or other identification depending on the selected mode of service.

COUNT - This key (if enabled - see System Set Up) selects the count feature which allows the system to count and display the total number of identical items placed on the scale platform. Press this key and the display prompts “ADD PIECES =.” Place a sample number of the pieces to be counted onto the scale platform and enter this number via the keypad. Press ENTER, the display will show “COUNT” with the number of pieces shown in the RATE section of the display line. Items may be removed or added to the scale platform and the system will indicate the number of items in the group. The LED key indicator is illuminated when the count mode is selected.

SET METER - This key is not used.

MAN WEIGHT - Press this key to manually enter the known weight of a package. The display will first

prompt for pounds; enter the number of pounds and press ENTER. The display then prompts for ounces. The rate for the selected class of service is then calculated based on the manual weight entry. The manual weight will be retained until cleared by pressing the MANUAL WEIGHT key again.

0 through 9 - These ten keys are used to enter numeric data as required by the system.

ZERO - This key is used to zero the weight display.

CE - This key is used to clear the data entered for corrections during editing of data. Note that it is

only effective if pressed prior to pressing the ENTER key.

ENTER - This key is used to complete a data entry and “lock” the rates shown on the display. Rates will remain “locked” for approximately 5 seconds. This function can be used when a package size limits visibility of the display. After pressing the ENTER key, the package can be moved to view the displayed rate.

CALIBRATION

The following describes the Calibration of the MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 Scale in the event that the scale should need recalibration. A qualified technician should perform this function to maintain the instrument’s high degree of accuracy.

Before beginning calibration, the following equipment is required:

15 pounds of test weights (MS15 Only) or 30 pounds of test weights (MS30 Only) or 50 pounds of test weights (MS100/MS1600 Only) Small flat blade screwdriver Phillips screwdriver

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With the scale power OFF, remove the four (4) screws securing the right side panel (as viewed from the scale front) and remove the panel. Referring to the figure 3, locate the Calibration/Setup switch.The switch is protected by a small plastic cover to prevent unauthorized access to this data. Remove the plastic cover by loosening the two screws on the bottom of the scale. With the switch exposed, push the switch to the opposite setting. Turn the MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 on. When power is turned on the system will display:

Right side of Scale

Calibration/Setup

Operation

Figure 3

Calibration Switch Setup

Calibration/Setup

Switch

DETECTO MS15/MS30/MS100/MS1600 VX.X

and then change to

INSTALLED AT XXX

and then change to

LOAD SCALE TO 15 lb (MS15 Only) LOAD SCALE TO 30 lb (MS30 Only) LOAD SCALE TO 50 lb (MS100/MS1600 Only)

Place the weight on the scale, wait about 5 seconds for the scale to stabilize, then press the ENTER key to start calibration. The display will start to fill with dashes from the left to the right. When finished, the unit will display:

UNLOAD SCALE

Remove the weight from the scale, wait about 5 seconds for the scale to stabilize, then press the ENTER key to finish calibration. The display will start to fill with dashes from the left to the right. When finished, system operation continues as described in System Set Up.

Complete the system set up or press the ENTER key until the unit displays:

DONE

This completes calibration of the scale. Return the Calibration/Setup switch to its original position. Remove power from the scale base and re-install the plastic cover. Replace the side panel and apply power to the unit. The scale is now calibrated and ready for operation.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. DO NOT subject the scale platform to sudden shocks.

2. DO NOT press keys too hard, only a light touch is necessary. Activate keys with your finger, NEVER use a sharp object.

3. DO NOT submerge the scale in water or spray water directly on it and DO NOT use abrasives to clean the instrument. Clean the cover with a damp soft cloth and mild detergent. The platform may be removed from scale and submerged in water with a mild detergent, always dry it completely afterwards.

4. DO NOT use acetone or other volatile solvents for cleaning.

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FUSE REPLACEMENT

If the need to check or replace a fuse arises please follow Steps 1 through 4 carefully.

1. Turn scale power switch to the OFF position and unplug power cord from wall outlet.

ALWAYS remove power source from scale before removing or replacing fuse to prevent risk of electrical shock.

2. Press inward on the fuse holder cap, turn counterclockwise and release. The cap along with the fuse should then be ejected on the fuse holder. See figure 4.

3. Pull out the old fuse. Place new fuse in holder: 3AG 1/4 ASB type for 110 VAC; 3AG 1/8 ASB type for 220 VAC. Snap the fuse holder back into position.

4. The power may now be turned on.

To prevent risk of fire, be certain to use type and rating recommended for your Model scale.

POWER CORD

ADJUSTABLE FOOT

OMITTED FOR CLARITY

Figure 4

Fuse Replacement

ON/OFF SWITCH

CAUTION LABEL

FUSE

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

The following guide is intended to help isolate and correct minor problems. If, after consulting this guide, you are unable to correct the problem, contact your Detecto dealer for assistance.

SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE PROBABLE SOLUTION

System Dead No AC power Check power cord

Fuse blown Replace fuse No program module Insert program module Improperly seated Re-seat program module program module

Incorrect Scale Incorrect software Make sure software is for Weight same model scale

Improperly calibrated Calibrate Scale Scale base not level Make sure scale base is level

Unstable weight Noisy power source Install line filter or conditioner

Incorrect rates Improper service Select the proper service

Power not grounded Ground the power outlet Vibration and/or Relocate scale excessive air flow

Improper installation Contact Detecto dealer

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Country Code Numbers

101 Afghanistan 102 Albania 103 Algeria 104 Andorra 105 Angola 296 Anguilla 106 Antiqua / Barbuda 107 Argentina 300 Armenia 165 Aruba 108 Ascension 109 Australia 110 Austria 301 Azerbaijan 111 Azores 112 Bahamas 113 Bahrain 114 Bangladesh 115 Barbados 116 Belgium 117 Belize 118 Benin 119 Bermuda 120 Bhutan 121 Bolivia 122 Botswana 123 Brazil 301 Azerbaijan 111 Azores 112 Bahamas 113 Bahrain 114 Bangladesh 115 Barbados 116 Belgium 117 Belize 118 Benin 119 Bermuda 120 Bhutan 121 Bolivia 122 Botswana 123 Brazil 297 British Virgin Islands 124 Brunei 125 Bulgaria 126 Burkina 127 Burma 128 Burnundi 302 Byelarus 129 Cameroon 130 Canada 131 Cape Verde 132 Cayman Island 133 Central African Republic 134 Chad 135 Chile 136 China 137 Colombia 138 Comoros 139 Congo

140 Corsica 141 Costa Rica 190 Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 312 Croatia 142 Cuba 143 Cyprus 144 Czechoslovakia 145 Denmark 146 Djibouti 147 Dominica 148 Dominican Republic 149 East Timor 150 Ecuador 151 Egypt 152 El Salvador 153 Equatorial Guinea 154 Estonia 155 Ethiopia 156 Faroe Islands 157 Falkland Islands 158 Fiji 159 Finland 160 France 161 French Guiana 162 French Polynesia 163 Gabon 164 Gambia 303 Georgia, Republic of 166 Germany, Federal Republic of 167 Ghana 168 Gibraltar 169 Great Britain & Northern Ireland 170 Greece 171 Greenland 172 Grenada 173 Guadeloupe 174 Guatemala 175 Guinea 176 Guinea Bissau 177 Guyana 178 Haiti 179 Honduras 180 Hong Kong 181 Hungary 182 Iceland 183 India 184 Indonesia 185 Iran 186 Iraq 187 Ireland 188 Israel 189 Italy 191 Jamaica 192 Japan 193 Jordan 194 Kampuchea (Cambodia formerly) 304 Kazakhstan 195 Kenya 196 Kiribati

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197 Korea, (

Democratic Peoples Republic)

198 Korea, Republic of (South Korea) 199 Kuwait 305 Kyrgyzstan 200 Lao 201 Latvia 202 Lebanon 204 Lesotho 205 Liberia 206 Libya 203 Liechtenstein 207 Lithuania 208 Luxembourg 209 Macao 313 Macedonia (Rep. of) 210 Madagascar 211 Madeira Islands 212 Malawi 213 Malaysia 214 Maldives 215 Mali 216 Malta 217 Martinique 218 Mauritania 219 Mauritius 220 Mexico 306 Moldova 221 Mongolia 314 Montenegro 298 Montserrat 222 Morocco 223 Mozambique 307 Namibia 224 Nauru 225 Nepal 226 Netherlands 227 Netherlands Antilles 228 New Caledonia 229 New Zealand 230 Nicaragua 231 Niger 232 Nigeria 233 Norway 234 Oman 235 Pakistan 236 Panama 237 Papua New Guinea 238 Paraguay 239 Peru 240 Philippines 241 Pitcairn Island 242 Poland 243 Portugal 244 Qatar 245 Reunion Island 246 Romania 282 Russia 247 Rwanda 248 St. Christopher & Nevis 249 St. Helena 250 St. Lucia

251 St. Pierre & Miquelon 252 St. Vincent & Grenadines 291 San Marino, Republic of 253 Sao Tome & Principe 254 Saudi Arabia 255 Senegal 315 Serbia 256 Seychelles 257 Sierra Leone 258 Singapore 316 Slovenia 259 Solomon Islands 260 Somalia 261 South Africa 262 Spain 263 Sri Lanka 264 Sudan 265 Surinam 266 Swaziland 267 Sweden 268 Switzerland 269 Syria 270 Taiwan 308 Tajikistan 271 Tanzania 272 Thailand 273 Togo 274 Tonga 275 Trinidad & Tobago 276 Tristan da Cunha 277 Tunisia 278 Turkey 309 Turkmenistan 279 Turks & Caicos Islands 280 Tuvalu 281 Uganda 310 Ukraine 283 United Arab Emirates 284 Uruguay 311 Uzbekistan 285 Vanuatu 286 Vatican City 287 Venezuela 288 Vietnam 299 Wallis & Futuna Islands 289 Western Samoa 290 Yemen, Republic of 292 Bosnia-Hercegovina 293 Zaire 294 Zambia 295 Zimbabwe

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Addendum to Detecto Mailing Scales,

MS-4, MS-8, MS-15,

MS-30, MS-100 and MS-1600

This addendum lists the Country Code numbers used by the Detecto Mailing Scales listed above to work in accordance with the new International mail services implemented by the U.S. Postal Service effective May 14, 2007. Consult your scale operation manual for additional operation information. For additional information about the new International mail services and mail-piece eligibility consult your local post office or the International Mail Manual.

101 - Afghanistan 102 - Albania 103 - Algeria 104 - Andorra 105 - Angola 296 - Anguilla 106 - Antiqua & Barbuda 107 - Argentina 300 - Armenia 165 - Aruba 108 - Ascension 109 - Australia 110 - Austria 301 - Azerbaijan

112 - Bahamas 113 - Bahrain 114 - Bangladesh 115 - Barbados 302 - Belarus 116 - Belgium 117 - Belize 118 - Benin 119 - Bermuda 120 - Bhutan 121 - Bolivia 292 - Bosnia-Herzegovina 122 - Botswana 123 - Brazil 297 - British Virgin Islands 124 - Brunei Darussalam 125 - Bulgaria 126 - Burkina Faso 127 - Burma (Myanmar) 128 - Burundi

COUNTRY CODE NUMBERS

194 - Cambodia 129 - Cameroon 130 - Canada 131 - Cape Verde 132 - Cayman Islands 133 - Central African Republic 134 - Chad 135 - Chile 136 - China 137 - Colombia 138 - Comoros 139 - Congo, Democratic Republic of the 293 - Congo, Republic of the 141 - Costa Rica 190 - Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) 312 - Croatia 142 - Cuba 143 - Cyprus 144 - Czech Republic

145 - Denmark 146 - Djibouti 147 - Dominica 148 - Dominican Republic

150 - Ecuador 151 - Egypt 152 - El Salvador 153 - Equatorial Guinea 318 - Eritrea 154 - Estonia 155 - Ethiopia

157 - Falkland Islands 156 - Faroe Islands 158 - Fiji 159 - Finland 160 - France 161 - French Guiana 162 - French Polynesia

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163 - Gabon 164 - Gambia 303 - Georgia, Republic of 166 - Germany 167 - Ghana 168 - Gibraltar 169 - Great Britain & Northern Ireland 170 - Greece 171 - Greenland 172 - Grenada 173 - Guadeloupe 174 - Guatemala 175 - Guinea 176 - Guinea-Bissau 177 - Guyana

178 - Haiti 179 - Honduras 180 - Hong Kong 181 - Hungary

182 - Iceland 183 - India 184 - Indonesia 185 - Iran 186 - Iraq 187 - Ireland (Eire) 188 - Israel 189 - Italy

191 - Jamaica 192 - Japan 193 - Jordan

304 - Kazakhstan 195 - Kenya 196 - Kiribati 197 - Korea, Democratic People’s Republic

of (North) 198 - Korea, Republic of (South) 199 - Kuwait 305 - Kyrgyzstan

200 - Laos 201 - Latvia 202 - Lebanon 204 - Lesotho 205 - Liberia 206 - Libya 203 - Liechtenstein 207 - Lithuania 208 - Luxembourg

209 - Macao 313 - Macedonia, Republic of 210 - Madagascar 212 - Malawi 213 - Malaysia 214 - Maldives 215 - Mali 216 - Malta 140 - Marshall Islands 217 - Martinique 218 - Mauritania 219 - Mauritius 220 - Mexico 111 - Micronesia 306 - Moldova 221 - Mongolia 298 - Montserrat 222 - Morocco 223 - Mozambique

307 - Namibia 224 - Nauru 225 - Nepal 226 - Netherlands 227 - Netherlands Antilles 228 - New Caledonia 229 - New Zealand 230 - Nicaragua 231 - Niger 232 - Nigeria 233 - Norway

234 - Oman

235 - Pakistan 236 - Panama 237 - Papua New Guinea 238 - Paraguay 239 - Peru 240 - Philippines 241 - Pitcairn Island 242 - Poland 243 – Portugal

244 - Qatar

245 - Reunion 246 - Romania 282 - Russia 247 - Rwanda

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248 - St. Christopher (St Kitts) & Nevis 249 - St. Helena 250 - St. Lucia 251 - St. Pierre & Miquelon 252 - St. Vincent & Grenadines 291 - San Marino 253 - Sao Tome & Principe 254 - Saudi Arabia 255 - Senegal 315 - Serbia-Montenegro (Yugoslavia) 256 - Seychelles 257 - Sierra Leone 258 - Singapore 317 - Slovak Republic (Slovakia) 316 - Slovenia 259 - Solomon Islands 260 - Somalia 261 - South Africa 262 - Spain 263 - Sri Lanka 264 - Sudan 265 - Suriname 266 - Swaziland 267 - Sweden 268 - Switzerland 269 - Syrian Arab Republic (Syria)

270 - Taiwan 308 - Tajikistan 271 - Tanzania 272 - Thailand 273 - Togo 274 - Tonga 275 - Trinidad & Tobago 276 - Tristan da Cunha 277 - Tunisia 278 - Turkey 309 - Turkmenistan 279 - Turks & Caicos Islands 280 – Tuvalu

281 - Uganda 310 - Ukraine 283 - United Arab Emirates 284 - Uruguay 311 - Uzbekistan

285 - Vanuatu 286 - Vatican City 287 - Venezuela 288 - Vietnam

299 - Wallis & Futuna Islands 289 - Western Samoa

290 - Yemen

294 - Zambia 295 - Zimbabwe

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ADDENDUM FOR MANUALS: 8540-M412-O1 03/96 8540-M320-O1 Rev C 9/95 8540-M104-O1 Rev H 7/05 04/07

Country Code Number Addendum

Technical Support: Ph: 866-254-8261 v techsupport@cardet.com

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ADDENDUM to

MS-SERIES SCALES

OPERATION MANUAL

OPERATION CHANGES for Rev 17.5

This addendum explains changes in firmware Rev 17.5 to the operation of the MS-Series scale to work in accordance with the May 12, 2008 rate structure implemented by the U.S. Postal Service. For additional operation information, refer to the scales operation manual. Consult your local post office or www.usps.com for additional information about the rate structure, services and mail-piece eligibility.

DOMESTIC MAIL

Express Mail

With the exception of the flat-rate envelope (which is still priced based on weight alone), the Express Mail service is now a zone-based price service based on weight and distance.

This service uses the EXP PO-AD key and operates the same as the former Express Post Office to Addressee requiring the operator to enter a zip code to calculate the rate.

1. Place item on scale.

2. Press the EXP PO-AD key.

3. Using the numeric keys, enter a three-digit zip code.

4. The scale will then display the rate.

NOTE! The Express Post Office to Post Office service has been discontinued on the MS-Series scale and the key for it (EXP PO-PO) has been disabled.

Bound Printed Matter Re-Instated

Beginning with version 17.5 of the firmware, the Bound Printed Matter Parcels (Nonpresorted) service and Bound Printed Matter Flats (Nonpresorted) service have been re-instated in the MS-Series scale and the key for it (BND PRTD MTTR) has been enabled.

ADDENDUM FOR MANUAL: 8540-M104-O1 Rev H 7/05 05/08 Rev B

Continued on Back

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OPERATION CHANGES for Rev 17.5, Cont.

EXPRESS? ( 1/0 ) _

1= FIRST 2=PRIORITY

country code=_00

OVER WEIGHT LIMIT

EXPRESS? ( 1/0 ) _

1= FIRST 2=PRIORITY

country code=_00

INTERNATIONAL MAIL

Effective May 12, 2008, the First-Class International Mail service will use shaped-based pricing aligning it with the pricing structure used for domestic mail. The MS-Series scale supports the following new First-Class International Mail services:

First Class Mail International

Postcards, Letters, Flats and Packages weighing less than Large Envelopes (Flats) weighing over Packages (Small Packets) weighing over

3.5 oz and under 64 oz

Automatic Service Selection

1. Place item on scale and then press the INTL AIR key.

2. The scale prompts

3. Press the 0 key to select NO to Express mail.

4. The scale prompts

5. Press the 1 key to select First Class Mail International.

6. The scale prompts

7. Using the numeric keypad, enter the three digit country code. Note that the country name will display briefly.

8. If item weighs less than 3.5 oz, scale will select the First-Class Mail International service and display the rate (

9. If item weighs over 3.5 oz but under 64 oz, scale will select the Large Envelopes (Flat) International service and display the rate (

code for the ZIP).

10.If item is a package, press the INTL AIR key to select the Packages (Small Packets) International service rate (

will show for the ZONE and the country code for the ZIP).

will show for the ZONE and the country

3.5 oz

NOTE! If item weighs over 64 oz, scale will display

Operator Manually Selects Service for items weighing less than 3.5 oz

Postcards, Letters, Flats and Packages

1. Press the INTL AIR key.

2. The scale prompts

3. Press the 0 key to select NO to Express mail.

4. The scale prompts

5. Press the 1 key to select First Class Mail International.

6. The scale prompts

7. Using the numeric keypad, enter the three digit country code. Note that the country

name will display briefly.

8. Place item on scale.

9. The scale will display the First-Class Mail International rate (

ZONE and the country code for the ZIP).

Large Envelopes (Flats)

1. Follow steps 1 through 9 above.

2. Press the INTL AIR key.

3. The scale will display the Large Envelopes (Flat) International service rate (

show for the ZONE and the country code for the ZIP).

Packages (Small Packets)

1. Follow steps 1 through 9 above.

2. Press the INTL AIR key two (2) times.

3. The scale will display the Packages (Small Packets) International service rate (

show for the ZONE and the country code for the ZIP).

will show for the

will

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