Summary of EXCELSCALE
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Excelscale™ operator’s manual v1.2.
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1 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) contents section 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................... 2 1.1 intended use ..................................................................................................................
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2 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) 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 pos...
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3 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) 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 ...
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4 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 3. Excelscale keyboard annunciator definitions lcd annunciator meaning 0 better known as the “center of zero” annunciator, this light is active whenever the displayed weight is within ± 0.25 divisions of true zero. Lb oz, g indicates the unit of the displayed...
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5 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 4. Postage meter interface your excelscale can be connected to the approved fp mailing machines for automatic weight setting. When the two machines are connected, weight readings are automatically transferred to the fp mailing machines for fast mail processing....
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6 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 5. Special functions 5.1 unit to toggle the displayed unit of weight between lb oz and grams, press the “unit” key. 5.2 zero to reset the excelscale ’s displayed weight to “0. 0.0” at any time, press the “zero” key. This feature can be used if your scale displa...
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7 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) note: if the scale continues to display “0” even after sampling 100 pieces, the unit weight of the items you wish to count is too light for your scale to process accurately. 5. To exit the piece count mode, press the “unit” key. Note: the apw will not remain in scale m...
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8 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 6. Troubleshooting problem possible causes and solutions display is blank no power: -check to make sure excelscale is plugged in and the switch is in the on position. Weighing tray is empty, but displayed weight is not zero. Scale did not automatically reset: -...
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9 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 7. Cleaning the excelscale if you choose to clean your scale, never allow liquid to get inside the housing. Clean only the outside of the scale using a damp cloth. Diluted dishwashing liquid will do the best job..
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10 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 8. Technical specifications capacity excelscale 30: 0-4 lb x 0.1 oz, 4-30 lb x 0.5 oz excelscale 70: 0-4 lb x 0.1 oz, 4-70 lb x 0.5 oz accuracy +/- 0.05% of applied weight operating temperature 41° f to 104° f humidity 15 to 85%, non-condensing power supply in...
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11 v1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) section 9. Service every excelscale scale is checked thoroughly before leaving the factory. Should any faults occur in spite of our extensive quality control, please contact your local servicing dealer listed below, or call (800) 341-6052 for a dealer near you. Fp aut...
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V1.2 (updated as of 12/1/15) fp mailing solutions (francotyp-postalia, inc.) 140 n. Mitchell ct., suite 200 800.341.6052 www.Fp-usa.Com m56.