We’re happy to announce that you can now connect the CAS SW-RS scale or the CAS PD-2Z scale to your Android phone or tablet or to Square Register or Square Terminal (Hub for Square Terminal required). Connect this scale via USB to get weight readings automatically and check out your customers faster.
To connect your scale correctly, you must use the latest version of the Square app (version 5.43) on an Android device. If you’re using Square Register or Square Terminal you must use SQUID version 4.10. Also, please ensure that you have correctly set up items to sell by weight.
To connect the CAS SW-RS scale to your device:
- You will need a particular USB serial cable to connect the scale to your device. The 9-pin RS-232 male side plugs into the port on your scale, and the USB-A male side plugs into a hub for your device.
- To check the connection, open the Square Point of Sale app and tap the three horizontal lines on the navigation bar.
- Tap Settings > Scale.
- The connected scale should appear as “USB Scale” in that menu. If you do not see the scale appear under Settings, please check the connection between your scale and relevant cables, or accessories.
To connect the CAS PD-2Z scale to your device:
- You will need a USB-B to USB-A cable to connect the scale to your device. The USB-B male side plugs into the port on your scale, and the USB-A male side plugs into a hub for your device.
- To check the connection, open the Square Point of Sale app and tap the three horizontal lines on the navigation bar.
- Tap Settings > Scale.
- The connected scale should appear as “USB scale” in that menu. If you do not see the scale appear under Settings, please check the connection between your scale and relevant cables, or accessories.
To disconnect either scale, simply disconnect the cable. Keep in mind, you can only pair one USB scale with your Android device at a time.
FAQs
Are any other USB scales supported?
Yes, the Brecknell 6700U series is also compatible with Android devices (connect to your device via USB).
What scale can I use if I have an iOS device?
Updated October 2020: Square now supports Brecknell 6700U and CAS SW-RS Scales on Square Stand. Learn more about connecting a USB scale to Square Stand in this Product Update.
Additionally, the bluetooth Star Micronics mG-s8200 scale is compatible with iPhones and iPads.