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1. INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FP ratemail SCALE INDEX Installation 3 Operation 3 Weight Indication Mode 4 Postage Value Indication Mode 4 Parcelforce International 4 Add on Services 4 Parts Counting Mode 5 Franking Machine Interface 5 Postal Rate Changes 6 Environmental Information 8 References 9 Appendix A 10 Extract from Declaration of Conformity Keep this instruction manual in a safe place 1 Installation This operators manual covers the ratemail series of scales Carefully remove the machine and accessories from the packaging Each ratemail is supplied with a separate external power supply as standard Power consumption is minimal and the scale may be left on continuously if desired Ensure that the scale is installed on a firm and level surface away from draughts and radiators Forthe 10Kg and 30Kg scales check that the indicator and the platform are not touching each other ONLY THE SUPPLIED DOUBLE INSULATED SUPPLY SHOULD BE USED OTHERS MAY BE UNSAFE Care should be exercised when cleaning the scale The scale housing is made of ABS plastic The keyboard overlay is reverse printed polycarbonate When using a cleaning agent be sure to check suitability prior to use and if still unsure test the cleaning agent sparingly on a part of the machine not normally in view 2 Operation The power entry for the machine is located underneath the scales Cable ways are molded into the scales case to maintain a neat appeara2. first service listed on that key Pressing the same key again will bring up the second service listed on that key and so on To select a standard service use the key with the required service on it Ifa user defined carrier rate is required first press lt SELECT RATE gt and then press one of the lt 0 gt to lt 9 gt keys NOTE When no package is on the platform the price display will show the minimum value necessary for a letter or parcel 5 Parcel Force International When the international parcels key or the Europe parcels key is pressed the scale asks for a country code The code if known may be entered directly See enclosed country code booklet If the code is not known the operator can press the lt ARROW UP gt or lt ARROW DOWN gt key to get the required country The code for that country is displayed on the right To scan quickly through the countries keep a finger on the lt ARROW UP gt or lt ARROW DOWN gt key When the required country is displayed press lt ENTER gt Once the country has been entered the operator can toggle through the three international parcels rates by pressing the international parcels key Pressing this key a fourth time displays the Global Priority service If the country code entered is not covered by the Global Priority service the scales will display I Global Priority To enter another country press the lt COUNTRY CODE gt key 6 Add on Services UK Recorded Signed For Internatio
3. nal Recorded Signed For International Recorded Signed For 500 Airsure Airsure 500 Special Delivery Saturday Guarantee If these are available for the particular service selected the button may be pressed This and any other pressed will then be shown at half second intervals along with the service in the information display and the postage price will reflect this If the service is not available then NOT AVAILABLE will be shown on the information display for about half a second Some services become unavailable at certain weights if this happens the display will read NOT AVAILABLE Pressing the add on service button lt RECORDED gt whilst it is active will cancel that particular add on service for UK mail services When the same button is used with overseas mail services the display will cycle from lt SIGNED gt to lt SIGNED 500 gt before canceling A similar situation exists with the lt AIRSURE gt add on when used in conjunction with an overseas mail service the display will cycle through AIRSURE to AIRSURE 500 before canceling A final note about add ons When an add on is selected the scale automatically differentiates between overseas and inland add on rates 7 Parts Counting Mode Before entering the parts counting mode make sure that the weight is at zero Place the sample on the platform and press the lt PARTS COUNTING SAMPLE gt key TWICE Enter the sample amount and press lt ENTER gt Now place the remai
4. nce Switch on the power at the mains socket During start up the display will show the version number of the software a copyright notice and the current date and time It is essential that during this period and a few seconds afterwards the platform is empty because the the scales will auto zero at this time The display then shows weight in grams Allow a brief warm up time If necessary set the display to zero by pressing the zero key Ensure the platform is empty The scale is now ready for use Note that ifthe scale has been set up to auto shut off it will switch itself off if left unused for a short while Pressing any key or the top weigh pan will switch it back on again The scale will restart in the same mode that it was left in 3 Weight Indication Mode The weight may be shown by pressing the lt ZERO WEIGHT gt key Note that if you have a weight already on the scale pressing the lt ZERO WEIGHT gt will cause the weight to be zeroed This zero function will work throughout the range of the scale allowing for example containers to be tared off 4 Postage Value Indication Mode Once the item to be mailed is placed on the platform select the required service Confirmation of this will be shown on the information display The price display will show the current postage for the item Any current service add ons will be cancelled Some service keys have more than one service on them Pressing these keys once will bring up the
5. nder of the parts to be counted on the platform The display will show the total number of parts When counting small or spherical parts place a container on the platform and use the lt WEIGHT ZERO gt button to tare the scales of the weight of the container prior to entering the parts counting mode To re sample place the new sample on the platform including Tared container if applicable and press the lt PARTS COUNTING SAMPLE gt key Press lt CLEAR gt to clear the previous sample number enter the new sample number and press lt ENTER gt Press any service key to exit the parts counting mode 8 Franking Machine Interface The ratemail is equipped with a franking machine interface The franking machines supported by the POST EXCEL include the following FP EFS3000 FP T1000 Optimail FP Optimail 30 FP Ultimail FP Centormail Note that a suitable interface cable must be fitted between the Franking Machine and the ratemail this should have been installed by your rate mall supplier Ensure that the franking machine is turned on and set to scale mode Check that the interface lead is connected between the scale and franking machine To set the price on the franking machine press the lt FRANK LETTER gt key If the franking machine has a label bin a label may be printed at the correct price by pressing the lt FRANK LABEL gt key These keys will only work when there is a valid price on the scale The keys will not func
6. quipment should never be disposed of with general household waste but must be separately collected for their proper treatment and recovery The crossed out bin symbol placed on the product reminds you of the need to dispose of the product correctly at the end of its life In this way you will assist in the recovery recycling and reuse of many of the materials used in this product At the end of the life of your product please contact your distributor for information on collection arrangements When buying this new product your retailer should inform you of the possibility to return free of charge another end of life product of equivalent type that has fulfilled the same functions as the supplied equipment With your help it is possible to reduce the amount of electrical and electronic waste ending up in landfill and to improve quality of life by preventing the release of potentially hazardous substances into the environment Please Note Only put the white polyethylene scale packaging in the free blue posting bag Any other packaging or any equipment returned using the blue mail sack will be charged carriage and a 25 00 handling fee This White pa cking is identified in the photos below 4 re EEE Fold ends inwards Only place the white scale packaging in the PE3 5 only blue mailing bag 10 References If in doubt as to whether a service is applicable or other postage conditions refer to post office ma
7. terial Other Design Initiative documents HY142001 Service Manual HA001006 POST EXCEL Series Country Code List Application of Council Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC 90 384 EEC Harmonised Standards to which conformity is declared EN60950 EN55022 EN50082 1 Criterion A no degradation of performance Manufacturers name Design Initiative Ltd Manufacturers address Glynde LEWES East Sussex BN8 6SX UK Type of equipment Electronic Postal Scale Model number FP ratemail 10 Appendix A Extract from Declaration of Conformity Application of Council Directives 72 23 EEC 89 336 EEC 90 384 EEC Harmonised Standards to which conformity is declared EN60950 EN55022 EN50082 1 Criterion A no degradation of performance Manufacturers name Design Initiative Ltd Manufacturers address Glynde LEWES East Sussex BN8 6SX UK Type of equipment Electronic Postal Scale Model number FP ratemail AMENDMENT RECORD SHEET ISS DATE CN No AMENDMENT 01 08 09 05 2085 Issued 02 09 01 06 2100 Batch mode included 03 21 07 06 2127 PIP RC49 04 11 09 06 2129 To remove bt mode 05 27 10 08 2199 Environmental Statement re programming DESIGN INITIATIVE LTD GLYNDE LEWES EAST SUSSEX BN8 6SX UK HA 142002 Iss 05 12 ISO 9001 2000 Certificate No FM 33684 A registered firm for the design manufacture and repair of weighing machines
8. tion if the first class inland STAMP rate is selected 9 Postal Rate Changes The scale as supplied contains all necessary data for current Royal Mail Parcel Force rates The rate tables are contained on a memory card which is inserted into a card reader located underneath the scales The memory card must be left in position at all times for the ratemail to remain operational When the Royal Mail Parcel Force change their postal rates the scale may be updated immediately by replacing the memory card with a new updated one supplied by Design Initiative Ltd or your distributor which includes simple replacement instructions Please note when replacing your memory card the old memory card must be returned to Design Initiative Ltd the address is on the back of this booklet Note too that should the service structures change it is possible to replace the keyboard overlay NOTE ISSUE NUMBERS When the Royal Mail ParcelForce rates change the software issue number indicated on the memory card will increase For example X46 0 to X47 0 PLEASE NOTE ALL BONE FIDE DESIGN INITIATIVE LTD MEMORY CARDS HAVE THE PRINTED SYMBOL c DI LTD FOLLOWED BY THE DATE IF YOU ARE OFFERED ANY MEMORY CARD WITHOUT THIS IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE SOFTWARE HAS BEEN ILLEGALLY COPIED BEWARE NOTES NOTES Environmental Information This product may contain substances that can be hazardous to the environment if not disposed of properly Electrical and electronic e
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