Elane PS 3000N Australia User manual

PS 3000N Australia
Electronic Postage Computing Scale
Range 5000 gram, resolution 1 gram
USER MANUAL
Product and Service Information: http://www.elane.net

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INTRODUCTION
The PS3000N Electronic Postage Computing Scale is an electronic compendium of postal services
which incorporates and displays the cost of virtually all basic and supplementary postal services. It is graduated
in 1 gram steps throughout its 5000 gram capacity and displays the weight of any item placed on its weighing
platform together with the service(s) selected and total postage cost. It also has manual weight entry of up to 20
kg to calculate parcels that are beyond scale’s weighing capacity.
All countries worldwide are programmed into the PS 3000N's database, therefore it is not necessary to
refer to other lists and postal regulations. Simply key the name of the country into the scale via the alphanumeric
multi-function keyboard and the scale will automatically display the postage rates applicable to that country.
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
5000 grams
Accuracy
1 gram
Power Supply
9V AC/DC adapter
Power Consumption
Approx. 400 mW
Tare
1500 grams
Minimum weight
2 grams
Minimum add weight
1 gram
Display
16 characters x 2 line LCD display
1st line of the LCD displays messages, class/service, destination zone
2nd line of the LCD displays weight in grams, postage due
Dimensions/Weight
Overall –11” x 7 ¾” x 3 ½”
Platform
5” x 7 ½” (opens for flats)
Unit weight
1676 grams
Packaged weight
1733 grams
Rate change
Easily replaceable Plug-In rate chip
SOFTWARE COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE CONDITIONS
Please read this agreement carefully before using the program. By using the new ELANE data chip, you agree to abide by these terms and
applicable copyright laws. If you do not agree, promptly notify the provider of the program and request a refund of the amount you paid.
The program is owned by XIAMEN ELANE ELECTRONICS (ELANE) and is licensed to the purchaser of the program, not sold.
ELANE grants the purchaser the nonexclusive license for the program.
LICENSE:
Under this license you may use the program on one unit PS3000N and may transfer all of your license rights to another party in case of sale
or transfer of the complete PS3000N unit.
You may not:
1.) use, copy, merge, or transfer the program except as provided in this agreement.
2.) reverse assemble, reverse compile, or otherwise translate the program
3.) sublicense, rent or lease the program
Limitation of Liability:
ELANE will not be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental, special or indirect damages or other economic consequential damages
during the use of the PS3000N and its program.
SERVICE
To be able to update you about new rate changes or other improvements please register your PS3000N Australia scale at
http://www.elane.net/product_registration.php. For more information on product updates, please visit www.elane.net.

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FITTING THE WEIGHT PLATFORM TO THE SCALE
(i) Gently fit the weighing platform to the body of the scale via the location points. Make sure that the semi-oval recess faces the front
(keyboard) end of the scale. Do not press hard or use force.
(ii) Plug the mains adapter supplied with the scale into the mains and connect the adapter's output plug to the input socket at the rear of
the scale.
(iii) Place the scale on a firm level surface. Switch on the mains supply.
(iv) Press the “ON/OFF/TARE” key.
(v) The display will show "STANDARD, 0g" and the minimum rate of postage for domestic standard letter.
The PS3000N Australia Keyboard

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KEYBOARD FUNCTIONS
KEY
FUNCTION
OVERSEAS/CNTRY-
CODE
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Overseas Airmail Standard Letter postal service. It is also
used to change destination for overseas mail services like Air Parcel, Sea Parcel, ECI and Express Post.
AUSTRALIA
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Domestic Standard Letter postal service.
PARCEL POST
Pressing this key selects and displays the Parcel service charges.
EXPRESS POST
PARCEL
Pressing this key selects and displays the Express Post Parcel service charges.
ENTER/+
Press this key when you have completed keying in requested information. It can also be used to manually
add further amounts to the displayed postage.
CE (CLEAR ENTRY)
Pressing this key will de-select any add-on services selected (i.e. Cert, INSD, ADD etc.). It also clear the
requests for input or act as a backspace key when entering information according to the mode the scale is in.
ON/OFF/TARE
Pressing this key switches the scale on. Pressing it again will switch it off if the weight shown on the display
is "0gram" or will tare the weight (i.e. set it to zero) if a positive weight is displayed.
EXPRESS POST/A
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Express Post Envelope ,Satchel or Int‟l Non Prepaid
services. It also serves as letter "A".
AIRMAIL/B
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of posting by Airmail to the required destination in overseas
mail. When in domestic service, pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Air Parcel for items over
500g. It also serves as letter "B".
1/i/C
This key serves as the figure "1", the letter "C". It also serves as an "information" key, to display any
supplementary services selected and/or destination country.
2/ /D
This key serves as figure "2", the letter "D" and also switches the keyboard tone on/off.
3/E/GST
This key serves as the figure "3" and the letter "E". It is also used to display rates inclusive of GST.
ORDINARY METERED
MAIL/F
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of posting by Ordinary Metered Mail. It also serves as letter
"F".
4/G/NZ
This key serves as figure "4" and the letter "G". This also serves as zone key for New Zealand when using
Airmail Letter international service.
5/H/AP
This key serves as figure "5" and the letter "H". This also serves as zone key for Asia Pacific when using
Airmail Letter international service.
6/I/RW
This key serves as figure "6" and the letter "I". This also serves as zone key for Rest of the World when
using Airmail Letter international service.
LARGE LETTER/J
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Large Letter (non-standard letter) postal service both for
Domestic. It also serves as letter "J".
POSTCARD/K
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Postcard postal service. It also serves as letter "K".
AEROGRAMME/L
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Aerogramme postal service. It also serves as letter "L".
7/M
This key serves as figure "7" and the letter "M".
8/N/ MANUAL WEIGHT
ENTRY
This key serves as figure "8" and the letter "N". Pressing this key will also prompt you to manually enter the
desired weight for the current postal service (depending on model).
9/O
This key serves as figure "9" and the letter "O".
SEA MAIL/P
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Surface (by sea) postal service. It also serves as letter "P".
LOCAL RATE/Q
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Local Parcel rate. It also serves as letter "Q".
WITHIN 50 KM/R
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Parcels lodged at the post office within 50 km of the
delivery office. It also serves as letter "R".
0/CUBIC/S
This key serves as the figure "0" and the letter "S". It is also used to enter the dimensions for cubic charging
computation for domestic parcels.
ENTER ZONE/T
Pressing this key enters the Zone selection mode. Press the Left or Right arrow keys followed by the Enter
key to select the desired destination. It is activated only during the Postcode/Zone Entry. This key also
serves as letter "T".
CLEAN MAIL/U
This key serves as letter "U". It also activates the Clean Mail service from Standard and Large Letter
services up to 125g.
BARCODED AND
METERED/V
Pressing this key selects and displays the Barcoded and Metered Letter rates. To get Small Letter Barcoded
and Metered rates, press the Australia key and then press the Barcoded and Metered key. To get Large
Letter Barcoded and Metered rates, press the Large Letter key and then press the Barcoded and Metered
key. It also serves as letter "V".
Franked and Metered/W
Pressing this key will display the “Frank and Metered” rates. It also serves as letter "W".
PERSON TO PERSON/X
Press this key when you wish to add on charge for proof of posting and delivery to the article. It also serves
as letter "X" when in input mode. This key is also used to display the 8-digit serial number of your scale.
Press Person to Person key during startup and scale displays “Selftest…..”.
INSD (INSURED)/Y
Press this key when you wish to add on Insurance cover (value must be over $100.00 to $5000) to the
article. It also serves as letter "Y" when in input mode.
DC (DELIVERY
CONFIRMATION)/Z
Press this key when you wish to add on receive advice to the article. It also serves as letter "Z".
REGISTERED POST
Press this key when you wish to add on the charges for fully documented hand to hand delivery with special
dispatch and transmission arrangements. It also used to add spaces when entering information and to
browse down the City (Domestic) or Country (Overseas) database according to the scale mode.
CASH ON DELIVERY
(COD)/SEARCH
Pressing this key when you wish to add on the charges for postal and article collection from the addressee. It
also enables you to enter the name of the destination country (Overseas) if you are unsure of the code
reference.
ECI Express Courier
International
Pressing this key selects and displays the cost of Express Courier International postal service (formerly
called EMS –Express Mail Service). It toggles between ECI Documents and ECI Merchandise.

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SERIAL NUMBER DISPLAY
To display serial number press (Person to Person key) while scale is going through Selftest.
The display will read:
Serial Number
XXXXXXXX (the 8-digit serial number of the scale)
FRANKED AND METERED RATES SETTING
Before using your new PS 3000N, you must set whether it will default to assessing Franked and Metered rates or not. To set
the default, please follow these steps:
1. Press the „ENTER ZONE key.
The scale display will show
1: Lodgment SET:
2: FM/NoFM
2. Press the number 2 on the keypad. The scale will prompt
1: FM
2: NO FM
3. Press 1 if you want to use Frank and Metered rates or press 2 if you want to use the normal rates. A confirmation
message is displayed.
LODGMENT ZONE SETTING
IMPORTANT: you must set this function in your scale before assessing postage for domestic mail and parcels.
Before using your new PS 3000N, it is very important that it be told where it lives. This is necessary so that the internal
computer can assess postal charges from your location to any destination within Australia.
To set the Lodgment zone,
1. Press the „ENTER ZONE‟ key.
The scale will prompt
1: Lodgment SET:
2: FM/ no FM
2. Press 1 on the keypad. The scale will display a “Lodgment Zone Entry” message for a short while and then it will
prompt
0
Enter Postcode
3. Type a Postcode. Complete the entry by pressing “ENTER”
Refer to the Postcode table on the next page to identify the zone applicable to your own address.

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If a number is entered outside the given range, the scale will display an “Enter Postcode” message. The scale will again
ask you to enter a correct Postcode number. Any subsequent powering-on of the scale will no longer require you to
enter a lodgment zone because the zone has already been stored internally in the non-volatile memory of the PS3000N
scale.
Parcel, Air Parcel, Express Post, Regular Parcel Zones
Post Code
Zone
Lodgment
Zone
Post Code
Zone
Lodgment
Zone
New South Wales
0200-0299
1000-2263
2264-2484
2485-2486
2487-2499
2500-2530
2531-2554
2555-2574
2575-2639
2640-2641
2642-2647
2648
2649-2714
2715
2716
2717-2719
2720-2730
2731-2739
2740-2786
2787-2879
2880
2881-2889
2890
2891-2898
2899
2900-2999
Victoria
3000-3220
3221-3334
3335-3341
3342-3424
3425-3443
3444-3688
3689-3690
3691-3749
3750-3811
3812-3909
3910-3920
N2
N1
N2
N2/Q1*
N2
N1
N2
N1
N2
V2/N2*
N2
V2†
N2
V2†
N2
V2†
N2
V2†
N1
N2
S2#
N2
N1
N2
NF
N2
V1
V2
V1
V2
V1
V2
V2/N2
V2
V1
V2
V1
2
1
2
17
2
1
2
1
2
18
2
4
2
4
2
4
2
4
1
2
10
2
1
2
16
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3921-3925
3926-3944
3945-3971
3972-3978
3979
3980-3983
3984-3999
8000-8999
Queensland
4000-4224
4225
4226-4229
4300-4449
4450-4499
4500-4549
4550-4699
4700-4805
4806-4899
9000-9299
9400-9596
9597-9599
9700-9799
9880-9919
9920-9959
9960-9999
South Australia
5000-5199
5200-5749
5800-5999
Northern
Territory
0800-0999
Western
Australia
6000-6214
6215-6699
6700-6799
6800-6999
Tasmania
7000-7999
V2
V1
V2
V1
V2
V1
V2
V1
Q1
N2/Q1*
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
Q1
Q1
Q2
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
S1
S2
S1
NT1
W1
W2
W3
W1
T1
4
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
5
17
5
6
7
5
6
7
8
5
5
6
5
6
7
8
9
10
9
11
12
13
14
12
15
* Zone with lower charge is used.
† For charging purposes these Post Codes are considered to be part of Victoria.
# Broken Hill (2880) is considered to be part of South Australia.
CUBIC WEIGHT
CUBIC weighing is applicable to the Domestic Parcel services (e.g. Local Rate, Within 50km, Parcel Post, Express Post
Parcel). When the weight is greater than 1000g, press the Cubic weight key (also key “0”). After which, the three
dimensions (length, width, or height in any order) will be entered one by one. Key in the number followed by the enter key.
The dimensions are limited to 105cm.
When the three dimensions have been entered, the appropriate postage is displayed. The display will show the equivalent
Cubed weight (if greater than actual weight) and corresponding postage. A “(C)“ is appended to the weight display denoting
it is CUBED. Press the CE key to exit CUBIC and go back to normal weighing mode.
OPERATING THE PS 3000N POSTAL SCALE
The PS3000N is easy to use and user-friendly in operation. First select which basic postal service you wish to use (e.g.
STANDARD) then decide whether you wish to utilize any of the supplementary services (e.g. REGISTERED) and simply
press the appropriate keys in turn. The display will guide you through, asking for the information it needs and display the
services selected and the total postage.

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It is only necessary to input the destination country for the item being posted outside Australia. However, not all of the
international services and supplementary apply to every country. There are different regulations regarding maximum weight
limits, postal services, etc. The PS3000N database has all regulations in memory and therefore eliminates guesswork and
trips/calls to the post office.
To make full use of the database functions, it is advisable to enter a country by its code or by typing the name of the country.
The entry of the domestic parcel zone is sufficient for prompts asking postcode.
For ease of use, each of the basic services is the subject of a separate chapter in this Manual and guides you through all
necessary steps including the supplementary services.
Note: The rates displayed in the following section may not be the latest rates of AusPost and are only used for
display and illustration purposes.
Domestic Post - STANDARD LETTERS AND POSTAGE METER RATES
The PS3000N "wakes up" in the Domestic Standard Letter mode when first switched on. If the scale has been used for other services press the
"AUSTRALIA” key.
PRESS DISPLAY (Standard Rates) DISPLAY (Postage Meter Rates)
The first line of display confirms the basic service selected and the second line displays the minimum rate of postage for that service.
Place the item to be posted on the weighing platform. The second line of the display will change to indicate its weight in grams and the equivalent
postage.
Note: The maximum weight is 250 grams. If the weight exceeds limit, the display will automatically switch to Intrastate Large Letter.
When the scale is default to FM rates, the rates shown are for Postage Meters (PM will be displayed). Press Franked and Metered key to
switch between regular rates and Postage Meter rates.
Domestic Post - STANDARD LETTERS BARCODED AND METERED
Pressing “BARCODED AND METERED” when Small Letter service is selected will display Barcoded and Metered Small Letter service.
PRESS DISPLAY
Domestic Post - LARGE LETTERS AND POSTAGE METER RATES
This is for sending Large Letters to an address in any state.
PRESS DISPLAY (Standard Rates) DISPLAY (Postage Meter Rates)
LARGE LETTER
125g $1.20
LARGE LETTER
125gPM $1.16
Note: If the weight exceeds limit, the display will automatically switch to Parcel Post.
When the scale is default to FM rates, the rates shown are for Postage Meters (PM will be displayed). Press Franked and Metered key to
switch between regular rates and Postage Meter rates.
Domestic Post - LARGE LETTERS BARCODED AND METERED
Pressing “BARCODED AND METERED” when Large Letter service is selected will display Barcoded and Metered Large Letter service.
PRESS DISPLAY
BAR & MTD LL
125g $1.16
Domestic Post –CLEAN MAIL
Pressing “Clean Mail” when Small Letter service is selected will display the Clean Mail service. From Large Letter it goes to Clean Mail Plus.
PRESS DISPLAY
BAR & MTD STD
125g $0.58
STANDARD
200gPM $0.58
STANDARD
200g$0.60

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CLEAN
125g $0.51
Domestic Post - AEROGRAMME
Pressing this key in Domestic service will prompt you to Aerogramme service.
PRESS DISPLAY
AEROGRAMME
$0.55
Domestic Post - POSTCARD
Pressing this key in Domestic service will prompt you to Domestic Postcard service.
PRESS DISPLAY
Domestic Post –ORDINARY METERED MAIL
Pressing “Ordinary Metered Mail” will display the Ordinary Metered Mail service.
PRESS DISPLAY
ORDINARY METERED
125gram $0.58
Domestic Post –REGULAR PARCEL
Pressing “PARCEL POST” will switch to the Local Parcel Rate service.
PRESS DISPLAY
PARCEL
20gram $4.55
Domestic Post –LOCAL COUNTRY PARCELS
Pressing “LOCAL RATE” key will display Local Country (Surface) parcel,
PRESS DISPLAY
PARCEL SURF (L)
200gram $3.45
For Parcels over 500g, where delivery includes carriage by air,
PRESS DISPLAY
PARCEL AIR
1000gram $17.15
Domestic Post - PARCELS WITHIN 50 KM
Pressing the WITHIN 50 KM key will prompt you to Local Parcels lodged at the post office Within 50 KM of the delivery service.
PRESS DISPLAY
POSTCARD
20g$0.60

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PARCEL W/50KM
200gram $7.70
Domestic Post - PARCELS OVER 500G
When article sent in domestic mail is over 500grams, Parcel charges and conditions apply. You will be asked to enter the destination‟s post code or
zone.
1) Pressing "CE" will enable you to cancel this service.
2) Or press "ENTER ZONE" if the destination zone or if information required about the city is unknown. For more details please refer to special
functions section of this manual.
3) Or input the ZONE NUMBER or the POST CODE
Pressing “AIR MAIL” will prompt you to Parcel Air service and display the corresponding postage rate (for items over 500g only).
Press “PARCEL POST” again to enter new POSTCODE or ZONE.
To select EXPRESS POST Parcel, press the “EXPRESS POST PARCEL” key.
International Post –STANDARD LETTER
Pressing the “OVERSEAS” key will automatically prompt you to International Air Letter service when currently in a domestic service. When currently in
an international service, this key lets you change the destination of the postal service (using zone, country code, or country name).
PRESS DISPLAY
1. Pressing "CE" will enable you to cancel this service.
2. When in Airmail Letter service, press 4 for New Zealand, 5 for Asia Pacific, or 6 for Rest of the World destinations. When in other international
services that require zone, press the corresponding numeric key of the zone desired, e.g. press 5 for Zone 5.
3. Or enter the 3-digit country code. Example:
PRESS DISPLAY
OVERS AIR STD 100
10gram $2.20
4. Or press "SEARCH" (CASH ON DELIVERY KEY) if the destination country is unknown. For more details, please refer to special functions
section of this manual.
International Post - FRANKED AND METERED
Pressing “FRANKED AND METERED” when the International Letter or Parcel service is selected will display the corresponding franked and
metered rates. The letters “FM” will be displayed on the second line denoting this mode.
PRESS DISPLAY
OVERSAIR STD 400
5gram FM $1.65
International Post –GST Included
Pressing “GST” when the International Letter or Parcel service is selected will display the corresponding rate including GST. The letters
“GST” will be displayed on the second line denoting this mode.
PRESS DISPLAY
OVERSAIR STD 400
5gram GST $1.65
International Post - POSTCARD
Pressing this key in international Air service will automatically prompt you to International Postcard service.
NZ/AP/ROW/Cntry
Code/Search
P.CODE/ZONE
Zone(1-8)/Cntry
Code/Search

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PRESS DISPLAY
OVER AIR P. C100
20gram $1.45
Note: The maximum weight is 20grams. If the weight exceeds this limit, the display will show "EXCESS" until other basic services are selected or
the weight is removed.
International Post - PARCELS
Pressing this key in International Air/Sea/Economy Air service will automatically prompt you to International Air/Sea/Economy Air Parcel service.
PRESS DISPLAY
OVER AIR PAR 100
25g $9.55
Pressing "SEA MAIL" enables you to switch the service to SEA Parcel.
Pressing "Airmail International” enables you to switch the service to Air Parcel.
Pressing "OVERSEAS" enables you to enter new destination.
EXPRESS POST
Pressing this key will automatically prompt you to Express Post services.
PRESS DISPLAY
EXPRESS POST
ENVELOPE OR SAT
The display will show:
Press AUSTRALIA
or OVERSEAS
Pressing “AUSTRALIA” will prompt for the domestic Express Post prepaid envelopes or satchels.
Pressing “OVERSEAS” will prompt for the Express Post International prepaid envelopes and Non Prepaid Parcels.
Press the digit to the corresponding service desired.
*Note: 3=NONP option is the new Express Post International Non Prepaid service of Australia Post effective September 4, 2006.
EXPRESS POST PARCEL
Pressing this key will select and display EXPRESS POST PARCEL rates.
PRESS DISPLAY
E POST PAR
200g $8.40
EXPRESS COURIER INTERNATIONAL (formerly EMS - Express Mail Service)
Pressing this key will automatically prompt you to Express Courier International (ECI) service.
PRESS DISPLAY
1=C5 2=B4
3=500g 4=3kg
EXPRESS POST (I)
1=C5 2=B4 3= NONP