A scale connects to the workstation and is used for menu items that are priced by weight (for example, salad bar). You can configure Simphony to calculate weight in ounces, pounds, or kilograms.
In the EMC, select the property, click Setup and Workstations.
Double-click the workstation to open it in form view.
Click the Devices tab.
In the Peripheral Device Configuration section, click Add.
In the Select Peripheral Device Type drop-down list, select Scale (Serial).
Enter the COM Port to which the scale connects.
Select the following settings, and click OK:
Baud Rate: 9600
Parity: E
Data Bits: 7
Stop Bits: 1
Click the Options tab and the Hardware/Cash Drawer sub tab.
Select 13 - Enable Scale Interface to allow communication between the workstation and scale.
(Optional) If you are using an Oracle MICROS Tablet E-Series, click the Display/Security sub tab and deselect 39 - Floating tablet.
Click Save.
On the workstation, allow the configuration change to download to the client.
Connect the scale’s serial cable to the workstation’s serial COM port.
Connect the scale’s power cord to the outlet.
Restart the workstation.
Verify that the scale is connected and ready for operation:
Sign in to the workstation as an employee with PMC privileges.
Launch PMC and click the Functions tab.
Click Device Diagnostics.
Click Get Scale Weight.
Place a weighed menu item on the scale and add the menu item to a guest check.