U2000CP3

Overview

The Hobart U2000CP3 is part of the ULTIMA 2000 system, which the operator manual describes as supporting product weighing and label printing. In the model list, U2000CP3 is identified as a control panel with 102 speed keys, model ML-28810. The parts catalog also lists a U2000CP3 console with speed keys and replacement components for the system.

The operator manual describes a system that stores product information and supports weighing and label-printing work. Its start screen is the operator’s starting point: operations begin and end there. The control panel is used to navigate screens, select tasks and enter information.

Key Features

• 102 speed keys: The U2000CP3 model listing specifies a control panel with 102 speed keys.
• Product weighing and label printing: These are the main functions described in the ULTIMA System Operator Manual.
• Product information storage: The system can store information on thousands of products, including NutriFacts, Safe Handling instructions, expanded text for ingredients, health tips, meal planners, recipes, cooking instructions and merchandising graphics.
• Operator display and keys: The manual describes a user display, function keys F1–F8, cursor keys and an Enter key. Speed keys can be used for frequently used PLUs.
• Parts documentation: The U2000CP3 parts catalog lists console, printhead and scale cable assemblies, along with electrical, housing and scale components. These are listed as replacement parts, not as a statement of what is included with a particular unit.

Specifications

• Model: Hobart U2000CP3.
• ULTIMA model reference: ML-28810.
• Control panel: Listed with 102 speed keys.
• System functions described: Product weighing and label printing.
• Memory: 1 MB, expandable to 6 MB.
• Operating temperature range: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C).
• Electrical requirement: 120 volts, 60 Hz, single-phase, three wires plus ground.
• Scale check reference: The manual says packages near the middle of a .01 lb increment may vary by .01 lb up or down.
• Parts manual: Form 43016, June 2001.

Installation & Requirements

The ULTIMA System Operator Manual states that the system should be installed or moved only by qualified Hobart Service Technicians. It specifies 120 volts, 60 Hz, single-phase electrical power with three wires plus ground. The power cord and main power switch are located at the back of the printer. The manual does not provide clearance or ventilation requirements in the supplied information.

The console’s Power key switches the user display on or off; it does not switch off system power. The manual identifies the main power switch at the back of the printer as the system’s on/off switch.

Operation

Using the start screen

The Start a Run screen is the initial operator location, and the manual says all operations begin and end there. Use the up and down arrow keys to move the cursor. The left and right arrow keys move between Weigh Type and Total Type. The active column appears in reverse video, and Enter selects the task. In normal operation, Enter and the down arrow perform the same function.

Weighing and checking the displayed weight

Before entering a PLU, verify that the screen displays “Zero Weight: 0.00 lb.” To rezero the scale when that reading is not displayed, remove items from the weighing mechanism and press Rezero. The manual instructs operators to routinely verify label information, including checking price-per-pound multiplied by weight and comparing the indicated weight with the printed weight. It also recommends weighing the same package several times to check consistency.

The manual notes that packages weighing near the middle of a .01 lb increment may normally vary by .01 lb up or down. It says greater variation indicates a need for adjustment and advises contacting an authorized Hobart service representative when adjustment is needed.

Entering date and time

The supplied manual excerpt describes entering the date as a six-digit number in MM/DD/YY format and the time as a four-digit number in HH:MM format. Press F1 to select AM or PM when needed. Pressing Esc saves the changes and returns to the Start a Run screen. The manual notes that date and time changes may be restricted depending on the system’s Scale Setup.

Labels and system controls

The manual includes sections on loading labels and removing or replacing the label cassette, but the supplied text does not include the step-by-step procedures. It identifies a power cord and main power switch at the back of the printer, and clarifies that the console Power key affects only the user display.

Troubleshooting

• Zero weight is not displayed: Remove items from the weighing mechanism and press Rezero. Confirm that “Zero Weight: 0.00 lb” appears before entering a PLU.
• Weight readings vary: Repeat the weighing of the same package and compare the indicated weight with the printed weight. The manual says variation of .01 lb up or down can occur for packages near the middle of a .01 lb increment; greater variation indicates a need for adjustment.
• Adjustment is needed: Contact an authorized Hobart service representative, as directed by the operator manual.
• Further repair information: A U2000CP3 parts list is available as a 20-page English PDF. The listing describes it as a parts list intended to help identify failures and repair the system; it does not provide detailed repair procedures in the supplied excerpt.

Applications

The documented uses are weighing products and printing labels. The system’s product records can include ingredient text, NutriFacts, Safe Handling instructions, recipes, cooking instructions and other information for labels or product-related use. In operation, the manual refers to entering a PLU, checking price-per-pound calculations and verifying the weight printed on a package label.