Star Micronics mG-S8200 Installation and Setup

Introduction

The mG-S8200 is ideal for measuring larger capacities and is the perfect addition for grocery, deli, yogurt shops, candy shops, and more. This scale measure substances from 1.0g to 8200g (or 18lbs). Important Note: In order to legally use this scale in a commercial setting, the scale must be calibrated and certified in accordance with your local weights and measures office. It is the business owner's responsibility to make sure the scale conforms to the requirements of your state, local, or federal weights and measures office. For more information, please consult your state's weights and measures division. Star Micronics has also compiled useful links and resources for each state here.

System Requirements

• iPad (running iOS 9+)
• talech Register (version 4.7.11+)
• Star Micronics mPOP
• Star Micronics mG-S8200 weight scale

Assembling the Scale

1. Attach the "pan base" to the scale. Ensure that the FRONT side of the plate is facing the scale's LCD display.

2. Tighten the Pan Base Screw firmly.

3. Mount the weighing pan.

4. Connect the AC adapter. (Note: the scale can also be powered by 4 AA batteries.)

5. Using the level-adjusters located on the bottom of the scale, perform any necessary adjustments to make sure the scale is perfectly leveled. Carefully adjust the feet of the scale until bubble enters the center circle.

Scale Initialization

1. Press the On/Off button to power on the scale and wait until 0 g is displayed.

2. Press the Menu button. Then press F2 until you see 4 - EXTERNAL I/O. Press F4 to make the selection.

 3. Press F2 to scroll through the menus until you see 43 - BLUETOOTH. Press F4 to make the selection.

4. Press F4 so that the word OFF begins to flash (Bluetooth is off by default.) Press F2 to change this between ON/OFF. Once set to ON, press F4 to save your changes.

5. Press F2 until you see 433 - CONDITION. Press F4 to edit the value and press F2 until the mode is set to 2. Press F4 to save the changes.

6. Press the Menu button to return to the scale's principal operating mode. Confirm that 0 g is displayed on the scale.

talech POS Configuration

Note: If you haven't already done so, refer to our instructions for setting up the Star Micronics mPOP for use talech POS.

1. Launch talech Register on your iPad and navigate to Back Office > Settings > Printers > Advanced.

2. Set the Default Communication Hub to BT:mPOP.

That's it! Now you're ready to begin weighing products at the point of sale! If you need to set up your products to be sold by weight, refer to our help article.

FAQs and Troubleshooting

Q: How do I change the unit of measurement on the scale?

A: Follow this procedure to change measurement units:

1. Press Menu.
2. When APPLICATIONS is displayed, press F4 to select.
3. Press F2 until UNIT is displayed.
4. Press F4. The currently selected unit will begin to flash. Use F2 to scroll through the available units. Press F4 when the desired unit is displayed.
5. Press Menu to return scale to default operating mode.

Q: The weight scale is not communicating with talech.

A: Check the following:

• Ensure scale is powered on.
• Ensure mPOP is Bluetooth paired to your iPad.
• Ensure mPOP is selected in talech as the Default Communication Hub.
• Ensure Bluetooth is enabled in the scale settings.
• Ensure the scale's Bluetooth I/O condition is set to 2.

Q: How do I reset the scale to factory default settings?

A: Follow this procedure to reset all scale settings their default values. Span calibration, Bluetooth pairing, and date and time settings will not be reset.

1. Press Menu.
2. Press F2 until ADMIN/ADJUST is displayed. Press F4 to make the selection.
3. Press F2 until SCALE MANAGE is displayed. Press F4 to make the selection.
4. Press F2 until INITIALIZE is displayed. Press F4 to make the selection.
5. Press F3 to choose YES.
6. The scale will be reset to default settings.
7. Press Menu to return to default scale operating mode.

Q: Where can I find the manual for the scale, or get additional help?

A: The official manual can be found here. Additional support and certification resources (per state) are available via Star Micronics.