diff --git a/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting.rst b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting.rst index ba7fc130d..bedf8fee7 100644 --- a/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting.rst +++ b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting.rst @@ -418,3 +418,68 @@ The cash drawer should be connected to the printer and the :guilabel:`Cash drawe be ticked in the :abbr:`PoS (Point of Sale)` configuration. To do so, navigate to :menuselection:`POS app --> 3-Dot Menu on the POS --> IoT Box section --> Edit --> Receipt Printer --> Cashdrawer checkbox`. + +Scale +===== + +Scales play a crucial role in the checkout process, especially for products sold by weight, rather +than fixed pricing. + +Set up Ariva S scales +--------------------- + +Odoo has determined that a specific setting in Ariva S series scales (manufactured by +Mettler-Toledo, LLC.) needs modification, and a dedicated Mettler :abbr:`USB (Universal Serial +Bus)`-to-proprietary RJ45 cable is required for the scale to function with Odoo's :abbr:`IoT +(Internet of Things)` box. + +To correctly configure the scale for recognition by the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box, follow +this setup process for the Ariva S series scales. + +.. important:: + It is crucial to use the official Mettler :abbr:`USB (Universal Serial Bus)`-to-RJ45 cable during + this process. + +Cable +~~~~~ + +The Mettler part number is 72256236 - :abbr:`USB (Universal Serial Bus)`-to-:abbr:`POS (Point of +Sale)` cable. Contact Mettler, or a partner, to purchase an authentic cable. Note that **no other** +cable outside of this Mettler cable works for this configuration. Using a serial-only cable attached +to a serial-to-:abbr:`USB (Universal Serial Bus)` adapter is **not** effective. + +.. image:: troubleshooting/cable-mettler.png + :align: center + :alt: Authentic Mettler USB to POS cable, part number 72256236. + +Setup +~~~~~ + +Refer to Mettler's Setup Guide for Ariva S series scales during the following configuration: `Ariva +Checkout Scale User's Guide `_. + +To begin, go to page 17 in the above manual for *Setup*. This guide lists potential settings for the +Ariva S series scales. + +Follow the instructions, along with the following process, to set the scale to setup mode. First, +hold the **>T<** button for eight seconds, or until :guilabel:`CONF` appears. + +Next, press **>T<** until :guilabel:`GRP 3` appears, then press **>0<** to confirm. + +Under :guilabel:`3.1`, ensure the setting is set to :guilabel:`1` (USB Virtual COM ports). Press +**>T<** to cycle through the options under group 3.1. + +Once :guilabel:`3.1` is set to :guilabel:`1`, press **>0<** to confirm the selection. Continue to +press **>0<** until :guilabel:`GRP 4` appears. + +Now, press **>T<** until :guilabel:`EXIT` appears. + +.. important:: + Do **not** make any other changes unless otherwise needed. + +Once :guilabel:`EXIT` appears, press **>0<**. Following this, press **>0<** again to +:guilabel:`SAVE`. Now the scale restarts. + +Finally, restart the :abbr:`IoT (Internet of Things)` box to recognize the changes made on the +scale's configuration. After restarting, the scale appears as `Toledo 8217`, as opposed to the +previous display, where it appeared as `Adam Equipment Serial`. diff --git a/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting/cable-mettler.png b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting/cable-mettler.png new file mode 100644 index 000000000..72e3ccea3 Binary files /dev/null and b/content/applications/productivity/iot/config/troubleshooting/cable-mettler.png differ