Transcell Technology SPS-150, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...SPS 70 150 Rate Computing Scale Operation Manual Revision 1 1 May 8 2000 ...

Page 2: ...cell Technology Inc Contents subject to change without notice Transcell Technology Inc 975 Deerfield Parkway Buffalo Grove IL 60089 Tel 847 419 9180 Fax 847 419 1515 E mail transcell transcell net Web www transcell net ...

Page 3: ...the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual may cause harmful interference to radio com munications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interfer ence in which case the user will be required to correct the in...

Page 4: ...Operation 3 4 3 3 1 System Prompts 3 4 3 3 2 Mailing or Shipping an Item 3 4 3 3 3 Weighing a Letter or Package 3 4 3 3 4 Selecting a Class of Service 3 4 3 3 5 Entering a ZIP Code or Country Code 3 5 3 3 5 1 ZIP Code Entry 3 5 3 3 5 2 Country Code Entry 3 5 3 3 6 Selecting Special Services 3 5 Chapter 4 Examples of Operation 4 1 4 1 Sending a Letter or Parcel by USPS First Class Priority Mail 4 1...

Page 5: ...1 B 1 3 Federal Express FEDEX B 1 B 1 4 Special Services B 1 B 1 5 Functions B 1 Appendix C Rate and Special Service Abbreviations C 1 C 1 Rate Abbreviations C 1 C 2 Special Services Abbreviations C 1 Appendix D Country Code Chart D 1 Appendix E Country Name Abbreviations E 1 Appendix F Rate Change Information F 1 Appendix G Error Messages G 1 G 1 Error Messages G 1 G 1 1 Operator Errors G 1 LIST ...

Page 6: ...at guide the operator through the day to day mailing activities The scale is available in two weight capacities The Model SPS 70 which has a maximum weighing capacity of 70 pounds and the Model SPS 150 which has a maximum weighing capac ity of 150 pounds Prior to using the scale please read this user s guide carefully and completely Store the manual in a safe and convenient place so it will be ava...

Page 7: ... INTL SPS 70 MODEL 1 ST PRIOR STD LETTER SM PKT PRT MT AIR SURF PARCEL POST LIB BOOK EXP REG INS COD CERT RET RECPT SPEC DEL UPS UPS UPS UPS CANADA MEXICO FEDEX FEDEX FEDEX CLEAR ENTER PIECE COUNT ZERO ZIP ZONE SCALE No Yes 0 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 GRD C GRD R NEXT 2ND PRIO STD 2DAY FIGURE 1 1 SPS 70Front Panel ...

Page 8: ...ure to direct sunlight wind or dust 5 Do not place the scale in an area with vibrating equipment Step 2 Install the AC Adapter 1 After placing the scale in its area of use locate the Model A41408 AC Adapter 2 Connect the female end of the AC Adapter to the connector on the rear of scale and then plug the adapter into an AC outlet Step 3 Turn the scale s AC power on to begin the initialization Step...

Page 9: ...EDEX CLEAR ENTER PIECE COUNT ZERO ZIP ZONE SCALE No Yes 0 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 3 GRD C GRD R NEXT 2ND PRIO STD 2DAY WEIGHT CLASSIFIER FOR RATE DETERMINATION ONLY FIGURE 3 2 Rate Keys and Operator Keys Layout 3 2 1 USPS UPS AND FEDEX RATE KEYS The following keys allow the access to the USPS rates UPS rates and the Federal Express rates on the scale keyboard In each case pressing the key will select the ...

Page 10: ...3 Selects the Next Day Air Package rate and is also used as the numeric 3 key when numeric entry is required Second Day Air Letter Package 4 Selects the Second Day Air Package rate and is also used as the numeric 4 key when numeric entry is required 3 2 1 3 FedEx Federal Express Rate Keys Priority Overnight Air Letter Package 7 Selects the Priority Overnight Pack age rate and is also used as the n...

Page 11: ...are entered the scale assumes a new ZIP code has been entered If a one or two digit code has been entered using the ENTER key the scale assumes a new zone has been entered 3 2 2 3 CLEAR NO KEY The CLEAR RESET key is used to clear the current entry clear the special service fees applied or to answer a YES NO question If an incorrect data entry is made pressing this key will only clear the current d...

Page 12: ...tem see Section 3 3 3 2 Press a rate key to select the mailing or shipping method Refer to Section 3 3 4 for more information on selecting the desired class of mail 3 If the method of shipment and or the weight of the item requires a ZIP Code or country code the scale prompts displays three question marks for a three digit code Use the numeric keys to enter the destination ZIP Code or country code...

Page 13: ...ale prompts you for a three digit numeric country code Refer to the Country Code Chart in Appendix E and enter the three digit destina tion country code If an invalid country code is entered the scale displays Invalid Cty Code and prompts you again for the country code If an entered country has a service suspension imposed by the USPS or the se lected class of mail is not available to that country...

Page 14: ... DISPLAY EXAMPLE 1 Press the 1 st Priority key No further action is necessary CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE PRI 5 1 0 8 3 00 3 Priority Mail Over 5 Pounds ACTION DISPLAY EXAMPLE 1 Press the 1 st Priority key CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE ZIP ZONE 1 0 8 3 00 2 Enter the first three digits of the destination ZIP code using the numeric keys In this example we will use ZIP code 123 CLASS CAR...

Page 15: ... 3 00 2 Using the numeric keys enter the country code from Appendix D In our example we will choose Canada which has a country code of 237 You could also press the CANADA 5 key CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE CTY CODE 237 1 1 8 3 00 3 The screen now shows the USPS Air Letter rate to Canada CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE AIR LETTER 237 6 1 8 0 72 ...

Page 16: ...ts of the destination ZIP code using the numeric keys In this example we will use ZIP code 123 CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE ZIP ZONE 123 1 1 8 3 00 3 The screen now shows the UPS 2 nd Day Air Package rate CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE 2ND DAY 205 6 1 8 7 25 4 Press the Letter key to get the UPS 2 nd Day Air Letter rate CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE 2ND DAY LET 205 6 1 8 6 50 ...

Page 17: ...its of the destination ZIP code using the numeric keys In this example we will use ZIP code 123 CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE ZIP ZONE 123 1 1 8 3 00 3 The screen now shows the FedEx Standard Overnight Package rate CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE FDX STD 5 6 1 8 17 75 4 Press the Letter key to get the FedEx Standard Overnight Letter rate CLASS CARRIER ZONE CTRY LB OZ RATE FDX STD LET 5 6 1...

Page 18: ...rom the scale 2 Press the ZERO key 3 Press the PIECE COUNT key The scale prompts you to place a 10 piece sample count on the scale 4 Place the 10 piece sample count on the scale The scale prompts you to press the ENTER key 5 Press the ENTER key 6 Remove the sample count from the scale 7 Place the items to be counted on the scale As items are added to or removed from the scale the display reflects ...

Page 19: ...pts ZIP Code OK and displays the current ZIP code Repeat Step 2 6 2 2 HANDLING CHARGE This function is used to program a percentage markup for each major class of mail or carrier In each case you may enter a number from 0 to 99 with 0 indicating no markup and 99 indicating a 99 markup 1 99 times the true rate The scale is shipped from the factory with all rates set to a 0 markup The rate categorie...

Page 20: ...b The SPS 150 scale may be calibrated using precision test weights of 4 lb and 100 lb Please note that if the unit is sealed for use in commercial applications this calibration procedure is inhibited See Chapter 7 for more information 1 Enter the Calibration Mode by pressing and holding the Mexico 6 key while turning on the scale When the message Calibration Y N appears on the screen you are in Ca...

Page 21: ...e the Calibration Slide Switch Cover Plate see illustration below 3 Remove the cover plate to reveal the Calibration Slide Switch 4 Turn the switch to the opposite position 5 Replace the slide switch cover and thread a wire security seal through both drilled head screws securing the calibration switch cover INTERFACE PORT POWER CONNECTOR ON OFF SWITCH COVER CAL SWITCH Figure 7 1 SPS 70 SPS 150 Bac...

Page 22: ... Liquid Crystal KEYPAD 34 key Tactile Keypad OVER CAPACITY ANNUNCIATION 103 of Full Scale Capacity NON LEGAL FOR TRADE OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C LEGAL FOR TRADE OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE 41 F to 95 F 5 C to 35 C POWER SOURCE AC Adapter 12VDC 800 mA included SERIAL PORT Full Duplex RS 232 Male DSUB9 WEIGHT Net Weight 23 0 lb 10 4 kg Shipping Weight 24 0 lb 10 8 kg PHYS...

Page 23: ... Parcel Post Library B 1 2 UNITED PARCEL SERVICE UPS Next Day Air Letter Package 2nd Day Air Letter Package Ground Package Commercial Residential B 1 3 FEDERAL EXPRESS Priority Overnight Letter Package Standard Overnight Letter Package Economy 2 Day Letter Package B 1 4 SPECIAL SERVICES Registered with Insurance Registered without Insurance Insurance Collect On Delivery COD Return Receipt Certifie...

Page 24: ... SUR PARCEL UPS Next Day Air Letter NXT DAY LET UPS Next Day Air Package NXT DAY UPS 2nd Day Air Letter 2ND DAY LET UPS 2nd Day Air Package 2ND DAY UPS Ground Commercial GRD COM UPS Ground Residential GRD RES Fed Ex Priority Letter FDX PRI LET Fed Ex Priority Package FDX PRI Fed Ex Standard Letter FDX STD LET Fed Ex Standard Package FDX STD Fed Ex Economy 2 Day Letter FDX ECO LET Fed Ex Economy 2 ...

Page 25: ...mbia 245 Comoros 246 Congo Republic of 413 Congo Dem Republic of 247 Corsica 248 Costa Rica 249 Cote d Ivoire Ivory Coast 250 Croatia 251 Cuba 252 Cyprus 253 Czech Republic 254 Denmark 255 Djibouti 256 Dominica 257 Dominican Republic 258 Ecuador 259 Egypt 260 El Salvador 261 Equatorial Guinea 262 Eritrea 263 Estonia 264 Ethiopia 265 Falkland Islands 266 Faroe Island 267 Fiji 268 Finland 269 France...

Page 26: ...7 Qatar 358 Reunion 359 Romania 360 Russia 361 Rwanda 362 St Christopher Nevis 363 St Helena 364 St Lucia 365 St Pierre Miquelon 366 St Vincent Grenadines 367 San Marino 368 Sao Tome Principe 369 Saudi Arabia 370 Senegal 371 Serbia Montenegro 372 Seychelles 373 Sierra Leone 374 Singapore 375 Slovak Republic 376 Slovenia 377 Solomon Islands 378 Somalia 379 South Africa 380 Spain 381 Sri Lanka 382 S...

Page 27: ...RENCH P Belgium BELGIUM Gabon GABON Belize BELIZE Gambia GAMBIA Benin BENIN Republic of Georgia GEORGIA Bermuda BERMUDA Germany GERMANY Bhutan BHUTAN Ghana GHANA Bolivia BOLIVIA Gibraltar GIBRALTA Bosnia Herzegovina BOSNIA H Great Britain North Ireland GREAT BR Botswana BOTSWANA Greece GREECE Brazil BRAZIL Greenland GREENLAN Brunei Darussalam BRUNEI D Grenada GRENADA Bulgaria BULGARIA Guadeloupe G...

Page 28: ...SOLOMON Mali MALI Somalia SOMALIA Malta MALTA Spain SPAIN Martinique MARTINIQ Sri Lanka SRI LANK Mauritania MAURITAN St Christopher Nevis ST CHRI Mauritius MAURITIU St Lucia SAINT LU Mexico MEXICO St Pierre Miquelon SAINT PI Moldova MOLDOVA St Helena SAINT HE Mongolia MONGOLIA St Vincent Grenadines SAINT VI Montserrat MONTSERR Sudan SUDAN Morocco MOROCCO Suriname SURINAME Mozambique MOZAMBIQ Swazi...

Page 29: ...nited Arab Emirate UNITED A Uruguay URUGUAY Uzbekistan UZBEKIST Vanuatu VANUATU Vatican City VATICAN Venezuela VENEZUEL Vietnam VIETNAM Wallis Futuna Islands WALLIS Western Samoa W SAMOA Yemen YEMEN Zambia ZAMBIA Zimbabwe ZIMBABWE ...

Page 30: ...d operating system reside on one Rate Card which is removable from the scale for reprogramming purposes 1 Turn the scale s AC power switch to the off position 2 Remove the Rate Card cover from the right hand side of the scale 3 Install the Rate Card in the scale with the component side of the module facing the top of the scale ...

Page 31: ...e weight for the class of service selected is too light OVERWT Indicates that the weighing capacity of the scale has been exceeded Indicates that the weight reading is less than zero Invalid Zip Code Invalid Zone Indicates that an invalid ZIP code or zone was entered Invalid Cty Code Indicates that an invalid country code was entered Service N A Indicates that the special service is not valid for ...