DIGI DS-788 is an electronic retail scale for weighing goods and calculating their price. The 30 kg version uses two weighing ranges: up to 15 kg with a 5 g division and from 15 to 30 kg with a 10 g division. It has a 340x243 mm platter, operator and pole-mounted customer displays, and RS-232 for connection to a checkout workstation. The model is supported by Torgsoft for checkout scale integration.
What are DIGI DS-788 retail scales?
DIGI DS-788 is an electronic price-computing scale that calculates the total price from the measured weight and entered unit price. The pole version has separate LED displays for the operator and customer, while the 30 kg version uses 5 g and 10 g weighing divisions.
Who are DIGI DS-788 suitable for?
- Grocery stores selling fruit, vegetables, meat, cheese, confectionery and other goods by weight
- Checkout workstations where weight data must be transferred to Torgsoft through RS-232
- Stores and retail kiosks where customers need to see weight, unit price and total price on a separate display
- Markets, fairs and mobile retail when the battery-equipped version is used
Not suitable for: goods weighing over 30 kg, direct label or receipt printing, or workstations that specifically require USB or Ethernet connectivity.
Advantages of DIGI DS-788
- 15/30 kg weighing ranges with 5/10 g division
- 340x243 mm platter for weighed goods
- Separate LED displays for the operator and customer
- 8 preset keys for quick price recall
- Up to 12 hours of operation with the rechargeable battery version
- RS-232C interface for transferring data to a checkout workstation
How does the pole version of DIGI DS-788 differ from the bench version?
The DS-788P version has a customer display mounted on a vertical pole, while the DS-788B is the bench version without the tall pole. The P version measures 354x375x450 mm and weighs 5.8 kg. The B version measures 354x346x115 mm and weighs 5.4 kg. Both belong to the same series, so the main practical difference is the position of the customer display.
Where are DIGI DS-788 used?
DIGI DS-788 scales are used at grocery checkout counters, supermarkets, kiosks, retail stalls, markets and fairs. The 30 kg capacity covers common retail weighing tasks, while the pole display allows customers to see the weight, unit price and calculated total.
Questions and answers
Can DIGI DS-788 connect to Torgsoft?
Yes. DIGI DS-788 is included in the list of scale models supported by Torgsoft for checkout scale integration. The corresponding Torgsoft option and connection setup are required.
What is the maximum weighing capacity?
This version weighs goods up to 30 kg. The division is 5 g up to 15 kg and 10 g in the upper range up to 30 kg.
Is there a customer display?
Yes. The pole version has a separate customer display above the platter, while the operator display is located on the scale body.
Can the scales operate from a rechargeable battery?
A rechargeable battery version is available for the DS-788 series. DIGI specifies up to 12 hours of operation for this configuration, and the Torgsoft store listing specifies a battery as a power source for this item.
Can DIGI DS-788 print labels?
No. DIGI DS-788 weighs products and calculates their price but does not have a built-in label printer.
How to choose retail scales?
Choose retail scales according to maximum capacity, weighing division, platter size, connection interface and customer display position. DIGI DS-788 is suitable when you need weighing up to 30 kg with 5/10 g division and RS-232 data transfer. For direct label printing, choose a scale with an integrated printer.
