FP EXCELSCALE Operator's Manual

excelscale™

Operator’s Manual v1.2

Contents

Section 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2

1.1 Intended Use ................................................................................................................ 2

1.2 Safety Tips...................................................................................................................... 2

Section 2. Installing the excelscale ............................................................................... 3

2.1 Unpacking the excelscale ...................................................................................... 3

2.2 Setting up the excelscale ...................................................................................... 3

Section 3. excelscale Keyboard ........................................................................................ 4

Section 4. Postage Meter Interface ............................................................................... 5

4.1 Connecting the excelscale to a FP Postage Meter .................................. 5

4.2 Using the Interface Feature ................................................................................ 5

Section 5. Special Functions .............................................................................................. 6

5.1 Unit ................................................................................................................................... 6

5.2 Zero .................................................................................................................................. 6

5.3 Count ................................................................................................................................. 6

Section 6. Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 8

Section 7. Cleaning the excelscale .................................................................................... 9

Section 8. Technical Specifications .............................................................................. 10

Section 9. Service ................................................................................................................... 11

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Section 1. Introduction

1.1 Intended Use

The excelscale is a 30/70 lb non rate-calculating weigh scale series with an RS-232 port
to communicate with the FP Ultimail/Centormail mailing machines via PC port. The Excel
scale USB version is intended to use with the FP PostBase mailing machine via USB
port.

1.2 Safety Tips

Your excelscale complies with standard safety regulations for office equipment of its
type. Before operating your excelscale, read the following tips to assure safe operation.

- After the excelscale has been in weather below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, wait at least

two hours before installation.

- If any liquid is spilled onto your excelscale, disconnect the plug from the outlet

immediately. Before connecting the scale again, have it checked by your local
service representative.

- Repair to your excelscale scale should be conducted by your local service

representative. Attempting to repair the scale yourself will void all warranty rights.

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Section 2. Installing the excelscale

2.1 Unpacking the excelscale

Your package includes the following parts:

- excelscale scale

- Weighing tray

- Operator’s Manual

- AC Adaptor

- Interface cables (2) (regular version)

- USB Interface cable (USB version)

2.2 Setting up the excelscale

1. Choose a place to keep your scale. It should be on a flat, horizontal surface.

2. Remove the transit protection screw located at the bottom of the scale (see enclosed

instructions).

3. Remove the weighing tray from the packing material.

4. Place the weighing tray on top of the scale.

5. Connect the AC Adaptor to the back of the scale.

6. To turn on the excelscale, simply press the switch underneath the scale to the On

(“1”) position. The display will show a series of numbers that represent the scale’s
model and version number.

When the excelscale is ready for use, the display will read “0. 0.0”. The excelscale
automatically resets every time you turn it on.

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