Adam Equipment NETS ME Price User manual

Adam Equipment
NETS ME Price
Computing Scale
(Rev B, May 2011)

PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing our model NETS Price Computing Label/Receipt
Printing
scale. We are committed to creating high quality low maintenance
products
and supplying our customers with diligent customer service. This
manual contains information on the proper assembly and use of the scale.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
General
Introduction …………………………………………….. 1
Specifications ………………………………………….. 1
Options & Accessories ……………………………….. 2
Unpacking & Assembly
Box Contents ………………………………………….. 3
Assembling the Display ………………………………. 4
Nomenclature
Scale Overview ………………………………………. 4
Displays ………………………………………………… 7
Printer & Label Installation ………………………….. 8
Numeric Keypad ……………………………………….11
Speed Keys …………………………………………….12
Alpha Keypad ………………………………………….12
Proper Operation
Do’s & Don’ts …….…………………………………..14
Location & Environment …….…………….…………15
Maintenance …………………………………………...15
Power Requirements …………………………………17
Set Up
Quick Start …………………………………………….18
Password ………………………………………………20
Program Mode
Main Menu …………………………………………….21
P1. Creating & Editing PLUs ………………………… 23
P2. Speed Keys ………….…………………………….. 31
P3-1. Store Name & Address …………………………. 32
P3-2. Groups ..………… …………………………….. 32
P3-3. Operators ……… …………………………….... 33
P3-4. Sale Message(Receipt) …..………………….. 34
P3-5. Tax(Receipt) .....…………………………….... 36
P4. Time & Date .....…………………………….... 38
P5-2. Group Assignment ………………………….... 38
P5-3. Scale Number ……..………………………….... 39
P5-4. Date Format …….………………………….... 39

P5-5. Backlight Setting ….………………………….... 39
P5-6. Barcode Setting ….………………………….... 40
P5-7. Select User(Receipt) …….………………….... 42
P5-8. Feed Length(Receipt) ….…..……………….... 43
P5-9. Price Rounding(Receipt) ….…..……………... 43
P5-10. Operator Assignment ………. ………….... 44
P5-11. Sales MSG Assignment (Receipt) ……….... 44
P5-12. Input Scale Counter ……...……………….... 45
P5-13. Sale Function Setting …………………………. 45
P6. Account Report ……….……...……………….... 46
P6-1,2. X1- Report, X2-Report .…...……………….... 46
P6-3. Z-Report ………………..…...……………….... 52
P7-1. Select Label or Receipt ..…..……………….... 54
P7-2. Set Label Length ………..…..……………….... 55
P7-3. Set Label Gap …….……..…..……………….... 55
P7-4. Set Peel off Sensor ……..…..……………….... 56
P7-5. Label Peel Adjustment (Label) …………….... 56
P7-6, 7. Gap & Peel off Threshold ………………... 58
P7-8. Label Format Setting ………………………….. 58
P7-9. Print Field ………….………………….……... 59
P7-10. Select Print Speed …………………………. 61
P7-11. Select Print Brightness ……………………….. 61
P7-12. Select Print Counter ………………………….. 61
P7-13. Sensor Setting ……………………….……….. 62
P8-1. Self Test ………………………………………... 63
P8-2. Print PLU List ………………………….………... 63
P8-3. Scale to Scale Data Transfer ………….………... 64
P8-4. PLU Temporary Price Change Setting .………... 65
P8-6. PLU Memory Status …………………...……….. 66
P8-7. Deleting PLU …………………………...……….. 66
P8-8. Deleting All PLUs ……………………...……….. 67
P8-9. Password Change .……………………...……… 67
PLU Quick Price Change ……………………...………. 68
Temporary Date Print Inhibit ……………..........………. 69
Select Format …..…………...…………………………… 69
Label / Receipt ..…………..................................……… 69
Account …………………..………….....................……… 70

Sales Mode
Change Initial State Display ………………………… 70
PLU Key & Calling Up PLUs ………………………… 71
Zero Key …….….….…….….….……………………. 73
Tare Key ………………………………...........………. 73
Save Key(Label) ….….….….….….…........…………….74
Auto Key(Label) ……………………………………….. 75
Set Key ………………………………………………… 76
Label/Receipt Key ……………………………………… 76
REFUND/Esc Key.….….….….….…........……………. 76
ADD Key …………….………………………………….. 77
X/Sub Total Key …….….….….….….…..……………. 78
For Key ………….….….….….….…........……………. 78
Clear Key ……….….….….….….…........……………. 79
Feed Key ……….….….….….….…........……………. 80
Print Key ……………………………………………….. 81
Void Function ………………………………………….. 82
Discount Function (Receipt) …..………………………..82
Change & Tender Print (Receipt) ..………………….. 83
Multi User Operation (Receipt) …..………………….. 83
Advanced Topics
PC-to-Scale Data Transfer ………………………….. 85
Appendix A: Label Format Library ………………….. 86

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Introduction
The NETS Label Printing scale has been designed with many
advanced features, user-friendly menu driven programming, and high
quality construction. In a grocery, deli store, or in supermarket the
NETS is an upper tier stand-alone and TCP/IP net-working scale.
Using an advanced 100mm/second printer, the NETS issues crisp,
clear, and easy-to-read labels every time. With many other features
like 60 Speed Keys, password protection, and high capacity weighing
we are certain that you will find the NETS will meet all of your scale
needs.
Specifications
Model: NETS
Maximum Capacity: 6kg / 15 kg
Minimum Graduation: 2g / 5g
Maximum Tare: ull tare
Internal Resolution: 60,000 Counts (minimum)
Direct PLU Keys: 120 Direct PLUs (Speed Keys)
PLU Memory: 1000 PLUs Standard
Group Memory: 20 groups, 20 characters per group
Communications: RS-232
Paper / Label
size
Paper width: 60mm / Label width: 58mm
Printing width: 56mm / Label length: 40~80mm
Weight: 5 Digits, 999.99
Unit Price: 7 Digits, 99999.99 max
LED Numeric Displays:
Total Price: 8 Digits, 999999.99 max
LCD Alpha Display : 256 x 32 pixels
Width: 418 mm / 16.5”
Platter Size: Length: 260 mm / 10.2”
Width: 460 mm / 18.1”
Length: 440 mm / 17.3”
Product Dimensions:
Height: 470 mm / 18.5”
Power Requirements: 100 ~ 240V AC @ 50/60 Hz ±5%
Operating Temp:
−
10
°
C ~ 40
°
C, RH 35% ~ 85%(no condensation)
use: 1.6A, 250V, 20mm fuse.
Power consumption: Approx. 40 Watts / Approx. 150 Watts at printing

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Options & Accessories
The following options are available through your dealer:
Description
RS-232 Scale-to-Pc Cable
NETS Software Package
For any type of service or troubleshooting, please contact your nearest
dealer. Only licensed individuals can service, repair, or disassemble
this or any scale; if you attempt to do this yourself, you may be subject
to fines and may void your warrantee.

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Box Contents
Your Nets scale should come with the following.
NO Parts Name Units QTY
4-1 IN CARTON BOX EA 1
4-2 STYROFOAM EA 2
4-3 BODY POLY BAG EA 1
4-4 MANUAL POLY BAG EA 1
4-5 AC CORD EA 1
4-6 MANUAL EA 1
4-7 PAN SCREWS EA 4
4-8 CAL SEALING EA 2
4-9 FUSE EA 1
4-10 CAL PLATE EA 1
4-11 BRACKET COVER EA 1
4-12 FUSE POLY BAG EA 1
4-13 PLATTER EA 2
4-14 BOX PAD EA 1
4-15 SILICA DESICANT EA 2
4-16 POLE DISPLAY EA 1

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Assembling the Display
Once you have unboxed your NETS you must carefully
follow the
instructions below on how to assemble the Pole Display.
Installing the Pole Display:
1. Connect the display connectors together.
2. Place the Pole Display properly into the bracket making sure
that the connectors are slipped inside of the pole (upwards.)
3. Attach the two display pole screws (Pan Screw M4x8) to
securely fasten the pole to the bracket.
4. Finally, attach the bracket-plate to the bracket and fasten it
with the 4 smaller screws (Pan Screw M3x6).
Note
: Make certain that none of the wires are being crimped when you
are installing the pole display.
Scale Overview
The NETS is a simple price computing label printing scale. There are
certain parts of the scale that you may need to become familiar with in
order to properly maintain and operate the scale.
Take a look at the diagrams provided and the table following
them.
These will point out the most vital components of the scale that are
involved in day-to-day operations and maintenance.

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Front View:
The Weight Display is where all
weight data is displayed.
The Unit Price Display is where the
scale displays price-per-kilo data
as well as the Piece count for By
Count items.
The Total Price Display is where
the scale shows the Total Price.
The Alpha Display
is where the scale displays the PLU Name. During
programming, this display is also used to display menu information and
text.
The Alpha Keypad is where all of the Speed Keys are located.
During
programming, this keypad is also used to
navigate menus, enter
special functions, and typing text data.
The Numeric Keypad is where all numeric data is entered.
The Printer area is where the label comes out of.
Right Side View:
The Display Pole is what
the
display head is mounted on.
The Leveling Gauge is
used to
make sure that the scale is level.
The Adjustable Foot
can be
adjusted to affect the level of the
scale. It is used with the leveling
gauge during installation.
The fixed foot
cannot be adjusted; instead, use the other 3 to adjust
the level of the scale.

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The Printer Cassette
is a drawer mechanism that is pulled out of the
scale in order to load new label rolls or service the printer.
The Thermal Print Head
is the printing element that prints the thermal
labels. Never touch this part as it can get extremely hot during the
print cycle. From time to time you may need to clean the print head;
see Proper Operation, Maintenance section.
The Peel Sensor is us
ed by the printer to determine if you have
removed a printed label that is sitting on the peel-
off bar. If this sensor
becomes blocked, the scale will not print.
The Platter
is used to place commodity items to be weighed and/or
labeled. The platter may
need cleaning from time to time; however,
you must remove the platter from the scale platform whenever you
clean it.
Left Side View:
The Display Bracket is where the
display pole is attached to during
installation.
The Power Switch is used to turn
the scale on or off; however, even
though the switch is in the off
position it is best to unplug the
scale whenever working on any
wiring or during installation.
The AC Cord Receptacle is where the power cord is plugged into.
The Adjustable Feet can be adjus
ted to affect the level of the scale.
There are 3 adjustable feet and 1 fixed foot which is located under the
printer towards the front of the scale.
The Specification Plate
contains scale data like capacity, serial
number, version, approval numbers, pow
er requirements, and other
manufacturer data.
NA
NA

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The Fuse Holder contains a 1.6A 250V 20mm safety fuse. You may
need a flat screw driver to open the fuse holder but make sure that the
scale is unplugged from an AC source and turned off before you do
this.
The RS-232 Port is a DB-9 female connector that is used to connect to
a PC or one other scale for scale-to-scale data transfer. It has the
standard 3 wire PC pin configuration of: 2-RXD, 3-TXD, and 5-SG.
Displays
This is the user’s side display window.
The Zero Lamp is on to indicate that the scale is at the center of zero
when the scale is at gross zero (no tare is present), or it indicates that
the scale is at net zero (there is a tare is present and the Weight
Display shows 0.00.)
The Stable Lamp is on to indicate that the weight is stable.
The Net Lamp is on to indicate that there is a tare present.
The Shift Lamp works with the Shift key and works the same as a PC.
The Caps Lamp works with the Caps Lock key and works the same as
a PC.
The Insert Lamp works with the Ins key. When on, it means that the
scale is in insert-text mode; when off, it means that the scale is in
overwrite-text mode.

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The Auto Lamp
works with the Auto key. When on, it means that the
scale is in auto-
print mode; when off, it means that the scale is in
manual-print mode. Auto-
print will only print automatically whenever
the weight returns to gross zero.
The Save Lamp
works with the Save key. When on, it means that the
scale is in save mode; when off, it means that the scale is in auto-
clear
mode. Auto-clear wil
l clear out the tare and price whenever the weight
returns to gross zero.
Printer & Label Installation
The NETS
has a high speed thermal printer that prints at 100 mm per
second (4” per second.) It has a heavy-
duty removable cassette
drawer that is used to load the thermal labels into the scale.
Make sure that the Power Switch is off. Pull on the cassette handle to
remove the cassette drawer.
Once you have removed the cassette drawer you may follow the
instructions shown on the large sticker labeled “Installation” on the
cassette mechanism.
Removing Labels:
When the printer runs out of labels:
1) Pull and remove the Pick-up Clamp (f). When you do so, some of
the backing paper may rip; this is normal. Remove the excess
collected backing paper from the Pick-up Clamp (f) and discard the
paper making sure NOT to throw out the clamp.

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2) Remove and
discard the
cardboard label core
which should be
located on the Label
Roll Spool (b)
making sure NOT to
throw out the Label
Roll Spool (b). Make
sure to also discard
any excess labels
and/or backing paper
along the label path.
The label path is
shown in red on the
Installation sticker in
the cassette drawer.
Installing Labels:
Once you have followed the
instructions for removing labels you
can install a new label roll by taking
the new label roll and remove about
30 cm (approx. 12”) of labels from the
backing paper of the new label roll
and then do the following:
1) Place the new label roll onto the
Label Roll Spool (b).
2) Thread the backing paper through the Pressure Plate (c).
3) Next, thread the backing paper between the La
bel Guide bobbin (g)
and (h).
4)
Then, thread the backing paper over the Platen (d) and over the
Label Guide bobbin (i) so that the backing paper is
NOT between
Platen (d) and the Label Guide bobbin (i).

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5)
Next, thread the backing paper under the Label Guide bobbin (j) so
that the backing paper is NOT between Platen (d) and the Lab
el Guide
bobbin (j).
6) Then, wind the backing paper over the Pick-
up Motor Shaft (e)
about 1 turn.
7) Next, fit the Pick-up Clamp (f) over the Pick-
up Motor Shaft (e) so
that the backing paper slides through the slit located on the Pick-
up
Clamp (f). Also, make sure that the Pick-
up Clamp (f) slides all the
way into the Pick-up Motor Shaft (e)
8) Then, wind the Pick-
up Clamp (f) until the edge of the first label is
aligned with the Platen (d). When done, make sure that the lever
located on top of the Pick-up Clamp (f) is folded down against the Pick-
up Clamp (f).
9)
Finally, slide the cassette drawer back into the scale making sure to
align the Metal Rails (k) of the cassette with the Plastic Rails (l) of the
scale. After you turn the
scale on you must feed out 2 or 3 labels
using the FEED key.
When you remove the cassette drawer from the scale the printer bay is
exposed. You should only remove the cassette drawer when replacing
labels or servicing the printer; you should never leave
the printer bay
exposed for long periods of time.
Whenever you remove the
cassette drawer,
you must feed out 2 or 3 labels using the FEED
key when finished.

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Numeric Keypad
The Numeric keypad is the 25 keys
on
the right-side of the keyboard.
ZERO Key
is used to manually set the
zero point.
TARE Key
is used to enter and clear
manual or sampled tares.
AUTO Key is used to turn Auto-print mode on or off.
SAVE Key is used to
turn Save mode on or off. When Save mode is
on, the scale will not auto-
clear tares and/or unit prices; when off, tare
and unit prices will auto-clear.
SET Key is used to enter the Main Menu (programming mode.)
You
may be required to enter a password to access programming mode.
Numeric Keys (0 to 9)
are used to enter numeric data like tares, prices,
pieces, etc.
Label/Receipt Key is used to choose the printing mode .
REFUND/ESC Key
is used to enter Sales mode whenever you are at
the Main Menu; refund sales transactions
and void sales transactions.
otherwise, it will backtrack through the menu system.
ADD Key is used to add sold items.
PLU Key is used to call-up PLUs by number.
X/Sub Total Key is used to print copies of labels (multiple labels.)
and
show sub total in receipt mode
FOR Key is used for pricing By Count PLUs and for percent discount.

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C Key
is the Clear key and is used to clear numeric entries. If you
press Clear when the cursor is on a text field, then all text to the right
of the cursor will be erased.
FEED Key
is used to feed out labels so that the printer can be properly
aligned. Whenever labels are fed out, a test pattern is also printed on
them so that the user can determine if the print head needs cleaning or
servicing.
PRINT Key
is used to manually print labels and also functions as an
“Enter” key during programming.
Speed Keys
The Alpha Keypad functions as Speed keys whenever you are in sales
mode. The NETS has 120
Speed keys that are programmable to
select any 120 PLUs you desire. By default, Speed keys 1 to 120
are
assigned PLUs 1 to 120 respectively.
There is a Speed Key Template which you can pull out of the Alpha
Keypad. This template can be used to write or label each of the 60
double keys. You can also use our
digital template available in
Microsoft
®
Word format included with the NETS Software Package
Alpha Keypad
Whenever you need to access the Alpha Keypad, you must remove
the Speed Key Template so that you may see the Al
pha keys that lie
below.

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Change Price Key is used to access the PLU Quick Price Change
programming feature from the Main Menu.
Date Printing Key is used to
enable & disable the Temporary Date
Print Inhibit.
Select Format Key is used to select the Quick Label Format setting
feature.
Label/Receipt Key is used to choos
e between Label mode and Receipt
mode.
Account key is used to access the Quick Account Report.
S1 to S2 Keys are reserved for future use.
Del Key is used to delete characters like on a PC.
Ins Key is used to switch between Insert and Overwrite typing mode.
SPACE Key is used to enter a space character like on a PC.
⊳  keys are used to navigate menus & sub-menus like on a PC.
Enter Key & Caps Lock Key & Back Space Key
is used like Enter,
Caps Lock, Back Space key on a PC.
Shift Key is used like a Shift key on a PC except that it is
temporary:
you must press it before every upper case letter.

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Do’s & Don’ts
Please observe the following:

Unplug and shut the scale OFF whenever you are changing the
label roll or working in the printer bay.

The outlet that the scale is plugged into should be properly
grounded and have the correct voltage supply.
 Maintain a static free work area.

Never use any other equipment on the same electrical line; the
scale should have a dedicated line.
 Place the scale far from strong RF (radio frequency) interference.
 Level the scale using its adjustable feet
; however, be careful not
to try and adjust the foot that is under the printer towards the front
of the scale.
 Do not subject the platter to sudden impacts
or drop anything onto
the platter.
 Do not spill the water or any other liquid on the scale.
 Do not use any solvents to clean the scale.
 Do not remove the safety ground on the power cord.

Do not store thermal labels where they may be subject to: direct
sunlight, high humidity, high temperature, or dust. Doing so may
damage an
d/or hinder the quality of the print on the labels. Be
sure to also follow any other label-manufacturer guidelines.
 Do not press the keys using
excessive force; the keys will operate
correctly if they are pressed lightly. If any keys should fail to work,
please contact your ACOM Dealer.
 Do not use any label media other than that recommended
by
ACOM. Please contact your ACOM Dealer for details.
 Do not attempt to affect repairs to this equipment;
unlicensed
individuals affecting repairs on legal for trade
devices can be
subject to fines in all 50 states as well as voiding your warrantee
.
Contact your local ACOM Dealer for service or repairs.