Elane PS 3000N Australia User Manual

PS 3000N Australia

Electronic Postage Computing Scale

Range 5000 gram, resolution 1 gram

USER MANUAL

Product and Service Information: http://www.elane.net

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INTRODUCTION

The PS3000N Electronic Postage Computing Scale is an electronic compendium of postal services
which incorporates and displays the cost of virtually all basic and supplementary postal services. It is graduated
in 1 gram steps throughout its 5000 gram capacity and displays the weight of any item placed on its weighing
platform together with the service(s) selected and total postage cost. It also has manual weight entry of up to 20
kg to calculate parcels that are beyond scale’s weighing capacity.

All countries worldwide are programmed into the PS 3000N's database, therefore it is not necessary to
refer to other lists and postal regulations. Simply key the name of the country into the scale via the alphanumeric
multi-function keyboard and the scale will automatically display the postage rates applicable to that country.

SPECIFICATIONS

Capacity

5000 grams

Accuracy

1 gram

Power Supply

9V AC/DC adapter

Power Consumption

Approx. 400 mW

Tare

1500 grams

Minimum weight

2 grams

Minimum add weight

1 gram

Display

16 characters x 2 line LCD display

1st line of the LCD displays messages, class/service, destination zone

2nd line of the LCD displays weight in grams, postage due

Dimensions/Weight

Overall – 11” x 7 ¾” x 3 ½”

Platform

5” x 7 ½” (opens for flats)

Unit weight

1676 grams

Packaged weight

1733 grams

Rate change

Easily replaceable Plug-In rate chip

SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE CONDITIONS

Please read this agreement carefully before using the program. By using the new ELANE data chip, you agree to abide by these terms and
applicable copyright laws. If you do not agree, promptly notify the provider of the program and request a refund of the amount you paid.

The program is owned by XIAMEN ELANE ELECTRONICS (ELANE) and is licensed to the purchaser of the program, not sold.
ELANE grants the purchaser the nonexclusive license for the program.
LICENSE:

Under this license you may use the program on one unit PS3000N and may transfer all of your license rights to another party in case of sale
or transfer of the complete PS3000N unit.
You may not:

1.) use, copy, merge, or transfer the program except as provided in this agreement.

2.) reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise translate the program

3.) sublicense, rent or lease the program

Limitation of Liability:
ELANE will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental, special or indirect damages or other economic consequential damages
during the use of the PS3000N and its program.

SERVICE

To be able to update you about new rate changes or other improvements please register your PS3000N Australia scale at

http://www.elane.net/product_registration.php. For more information on product updates, please visit www.elane.net.

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FITTING THE WEIGHT PLATFORM TO THE SCALE

(i) Gently fit the weighing platform to the body of the scale via the location points. Make sure that the semi-oval recess faces the front

(keyboard) end of the scale. Do not press hard or use force.

(ii) Plug the mains adapter supplied with the scale into the mains and connect the adapter's output plug to the input socket at the rear of

the scale.
(iii) Place the scale on a firm level surface. Switch on the mains supply.
(iv) Press the “ON/OFF/TARE” key.
(v) The display will show "STANDARD, 0g" and the minimum rate of postage for domestic standard letter.

The PS3000N Australia Keyboard

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KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS

KEY

FUNCTION

OVERSEAS/CNTRY­CODE

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Overseas Airmail Standard Letter postal service. It is also
used to change destination for overseas mail services like Air Parcel, Sea Parcel, ECI and Express Post.

AUSTRALIA

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Domestic Standard Letter postal service.

PARCEL POST

Pressing this key selects and displays the Parcel service charges.

EXPRESS POST
PARCEL

Pressing this key selects and displays the Express Post Parcel service charges.

ENTER/+

Press this key when you have completed keying in requested information. It can also be used to manually
add further amounts to the displayed postage.

CE (CLEAR ENTRY)

Pressing this key will de-select any add-on services selected (i.e. Cert, INSD, ADD etc.). It also clear the
requests for input or act as a backspace key when entering information according to the mode the scale is in.

ON/OFF/TARE

Pressing this key switches the scale on. Pressing it again will switch it off if the weight shown on the display
is "0gram" or will tare the weight (i.e. set it to zero) if a positive weight is displayed.

EXPRESS POST/A

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Express Post Envelope ,Satchel or Int‟l Non Prepaid
services. It also serves as letter "A".

AIRMAIL/B

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of posting by Airmail to the required destination in overseas
mail. When in domestic service, pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Air Parcel for items over
500g. It also serves as letter "B".

1/i/C

This key serves as the figure "1", the letter "C". It also serves as an "information" key, to display any
supplementary services selected and/or destination country.

2/ /D

This key serves as figure "2", the letter "D" and also switches the keyboard tone on/off.
3/E/GST

This key serves as the figure "3" and the letter "E". It is also used to display rates inclusive of GST.

ORDINARY METERED
MAIL/F

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of posting by Ordinary Metered Mail. It also serves as letter
"F".

4/G/NZ

This key serves as figure "4" and the letter "G". This also serves as zone key for New Zealand when using
Airmail Letter international service.

5/H/AP

This key serves as figure "5" and the letter "H". This also serves as zone key for Asia Pacific when using
Airmail Letter international service.

6/I/RW

This key serves as figure "6" and the letter "I". This also serves as zone key for Rest of the World when
using Airmail Letter international service.

LARGE LETTER/J

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Large Letter (non-standard letter) postal service both for
Domestic. It also serves as letter "J".

POSTCARD/K

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Postcard postal service. It also serves as letter "K".

AEROGRAMME/L

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Aerogramme postal service. It also serves as letter "L".
7/M

This key serves as figure "7" and the letter "M".

8/N/ MANUAL WEIGHT
ENTRY

This key serves as figure "8" and the letter "N". Pressing this key will also prompt you to manually enter the
desired weight for the current postal service (depending on model).

9/O

This key serves as figure "9" and the letter "O".

SEA MAIL/P

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Surface (by sea) postal service. It also serves as letter "P".

LOCAL RATE/Q

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Local Parcel rate. It also serves as letter "Q".

WITHIN 50 KM/R

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Parcels lodged at the post office within 50 km of the
delivery office. It also serves as letter "R".

0/CUBIC/S

This key serves as the figure "0" and the letter "S". It is also used to enter the dimensions for cubic charging
computation for domestic parcels.

ENTER ZONE/T

Pressing this key enters the Zone selection mode. Press the Left or Right arrow keys followed by the Enter
key to select the desired destination. It is activated only during the Postcode/Zone Entry. This key also
serves as letter "T".

CLEAN MAIL/U

This key serves as letter "U". It also activates the Clean Mail service from Standard and Large Letter
services up to 125g.

BARCODED AND
METERED/V

Pressing this key selects and displays the Barcoded and Metered Letter rates. To get Small Letter Barcoded
and Metered rates, press the Australia key and then press the Barcoded and Metered key. To get Large
Letter Barcoded and Metered rates, press the Large Letter key and then press the Barcoded and Metered
key. It also serves as letter "V".

Franked and Metered/W

Pressing this key will display the “Frank and Metered” rates. It also serves as letter "W".

PERSON TO PERSON/X

Press this key when you wish to add on charge for proof of posting and delivery to the article. It also serves
as letter "X" when in input mode. This key is also used to display the 8-digit serial number of your scale.
Press Person to Person key during startup and scale displays “Selftest…..”.

INSD (INSURED)/Y

Press this key when you wish to add on Insurance cover (value must be over $100.00 to $5000) to the
article. It also serves as letter "Y" when in input mode.

DC (DELIVERY
CONFIRMATION)/Z

Press this key when you wish to add on receive advice to the article. It also serves as letter "Z".

REGISTERED POST

Press this key when you wish to add on the charges for fully documented hand to hand delivery with special
dispatch and transmission arrangements. It also used to add spaces when entering information and to
browse down the City (Domestic) or Country (Overseas) database according to the scale mode.

CASH ON DELIVERY
(COD)/SEARCH

Pressing this key when you wish to add on the charges for postal and article collection from the addressee. It
also enables you to enter the name of the destination country (Overseas) if you are unsure of the code
reference.

ECI Express Courier
International

Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Express Courier International postal service (formerly
called EMS – Express Mail Service). It toggles between ECI Documents and ECI Merchandise.

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SERIAL NUMBER DISPLAY

To display serial number press (Person to Person key) while scale is going through Selftest.
The display will read:

Serial Number
XXXXXXXX (the 8-digit serial number of the scale)

FRANKED AND METERED RATES SETTING

Before using your new PS 3000N, you must set whether it will default to assessing Franked and Metered rates or not. To set
the default, please follow these steps:

1. Press the „ENTER ZONE key.

The scale display will show

1: Lodgment SET:

2: FM/NoFM

2. Press the number 2 on the keypad. The scale will prompt

1: FM

2: NO FM

3. Press 1 if you want to use Frank and Metered rates or press 2 if you want to use the normal rates. A confirmation
message is displayed.

LODGMENT ZONE SETTING

IMPORTANT: you must set this function in your scale before assessing postage for domestic mail and parcels.

Before using your new PS 3000N, it is very important that it be told where it lives. This is necessary so that the internal
computer can assess postal charges from your location to any destination within Australia.

To set the Lodgment zone,

1. Press the „ENTER ZONE‟ key.

The scale will prompt

1: Lodgment SET:

2: FM/ no FM

2. Press 1 on the keypad. The scale will display a “Lodgment Zone Entry” message for a short while and then it will
prompt

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Enter Postcode

3. Type a Postcode. Complete the entry by pressing “ENTER”

Refer to the Postcode table on the next page to identify the zone applicable to your own address.