Pitney Bowes N421, N620, N721, N920, N521 User Manual

N series scales

Quick Install Guide

IMPORTANT - READ THIS FIRST

before plugging in your scale

These instructions describe how to quickly unpack and setup your N series scale.
Follow them carefully to install the scale, then refer to the Operating Guide for full

details of how to operate the machine.

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For the N521 (2kg), N621/N620 (5kg), N721/N720 (12kg) scales…

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For the N921/N920 (35kg)
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N421

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Use these instructions if
you have a N421, 2kg scale

The scale looks like this:

1. Make sure you have:

✓ Scale
✓ Power Supply Unit (in its own box)
✓ User Guide
✓ Rates PROM (Y ou may or may not be supplied with a Rates PROM. If one

is supplied, fit it at step 4 or your scale may display incorrect rates. If one is
not supplied, your scale has been pre-programmed with the current rates
and will function without one until the next postage rate change).

✓ Meter Cable (only supplied if you ordered a Pitney Bowes Postage Meter

at the same time as your scale)

Installation Instructions

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Place the scale near a wall outlet and
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meter (if you have one). Ensure the
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free of draughts and the scale is not
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weight reading.

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3. Remove packing

Lift the platform and remove the
packing material.

Installation Instructions

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4. Install the Rate PROM

If you have been supplied with a
PROM, slide it into its slot ensuring the
opening in the PROM handle is in the
top right corner. Press it firmly until it
snaps into place. Refit platform.
If a rate PROM has not been supplied,
you can omit this stage.

6. Connect the
postage meter cable

If using a Postage Meter, plug the
small end of the meter cable into the
scale.

5. Locate the plug ports

Locate the plug ports under the front
of the scale and plug in the small end
of the power cable.

7. Tuck the cable(s) into
the cable guides

Tuck the cable(s) under the guides on
the bottom of the scale.
Turn the scale back onto its feet.

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8. Level the scale

Level the scale by turning the scale
feet until the levelling bubble is centred
and the scale does not wobble.

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9. Connect the meter cable to the postage meter

If using a postage meter, connect the
large end of the meter cable to the the
meter as shown. Tighten the
thumbscrews securely.

DM series

B900

If your postage meter is fitted with an
optional Datalink unit, connect the
large end of the meter cable to the
lower connector on the Datalink unit.
Tighten the thumbscrews securely.

Installation Instructions

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10.Plug power supply unit into outlet

Plug the power supply unit into the wall
outlet and turn power on. After a short
power-up sequence, the display appears
as shown.

Note: If the scale does not power-up, check that the power cable is firmly attached
to the scale. Also check that the wall outlet you are using has power by plugging in
another device.

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Datalink

Installation Instructions

11.Enter your scale
location code

Note: Your scale will not work

unless you perform this step.

a. Find the location code

corresponding to your
location on the map.

b. Enter the code via the

numeric keys.

c. Ensure that the code on

the display matches
your location code.

d. Press Enter.

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12.The scale is now ‘ready’

Select

Category

Select

Zone

After entry of the location code, the scale goes through
a short test sequence, then displays 0000g and the
Select Category arrow flashes. This is the ready mode.

If your postage meter has an optional Datalink unit
fitted, configure it now as described in the Datalink
Operating Guide.

Zone Piece

Count

Scale ready mode

Congratulations!

You have successfully installed your Pitney Bowes Scale.

For information on using the scale, refer to the Operating Guide.

If you have existing Pitney Bowes equipment that needs to be returned, follow the

instructions included in your ‘Information Pack’ now.

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