HiStone Scale EPOS System

What Are Scale POS Systems?

Scale POS systems combine a point-of-sale terminal with an integrated weighing scale. Items such as loose fruit and vegetables, deli products, pick-and-mix, nuts, coffee beans and bulk goods are weighed at the till, and the price is calculated automatically by the EPOS software.

Scale POS systems remove the need for a separate scale and manual price entry. That saves time at the checkout, reduces pricing errors and gives you accurate sales and stock data for weighed products.

Benefits of Scale POS Systems

• Faster checkout – weigh and price items in one step.
• Accurate pricing – no manual entry or mental arithmetic.
• Better stock data – weighed sales feed directly into reporting.
• Less counter clutter – one integrated unit instead of separate devices.
• Customer confidence – a clear display shows weight and price.
• Simpler training – staff learn one system rather than two.

Who Uses Scale POS Systems?

Greengrocers and Farm Shops

Scale POS systems weigh loose produce quickly at the till, with prices updated centrally when they change.

Delis and Butchers

Cheese, cooked meats, olives and fresh meat are priced accurately by weight.

Garden Centres

Loose compost, bulbs, seeds and pet food can be sold by weight alongside standard products. Our guide to choosing EPOS hardware for retail covers garden centres in more detail.

Zero-Waste and Refill Shops

Customers bring their own containers, which are weighed empty and then filled, with the tare deducted automatically.

Sweet Shops and Coffee Roasters

Pick-and-mix sweets, loose tea and coffee beans are sold accurately by weight.

Legal-for-Trade Weighing

Scales used to sell goods by weight in the UK must meet weights and measures requirements. Always choose scales that are approved and verified for trade use. The UK government provides guidance on weights and measures for businesses. Our team can advise on suitable scale POS systems for your products.

Choosing Scale POS Systems

Weighing Capacity

Choose a capacity and resolution that suits the products you sell, from light confectionery to heavy produce.

Integrated or Connected

Some scale POS systems build the scale into the terminal, while others connect a separate scale to the till. Integrated units save space and keep cabling tidy.

Display

A customer-facing weight and price display builds trust and is often required for trade use.

Software Compatibility

Make sure your EPOS software supports the scale protocol. We test our scale POS systems with a wide range of UK retail software.

Peripherals

Add barcode scanners, receipt printers, label printers and cash drawers to complete the set-up. For flexible layouts, consider pairing a scale with a box POS system.

Scale POS Systems and Self-Service

In larger stores, weighing can also be built into self checkout kiosk systems, letting customers weigh loose items themselves. This combination works well in supermarkets and busy farm shops.

Scale POS Systems for Retail

Scale POS systems are part of our wider range of retail hardware. Visit our retail EPOS systems page to see how terminals, scanners, printers and kiosks fit together.

Scale POS Systems Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a trade-approved scale?

If you sell goods by weight in the UK, yes. Your scale must be approved and verified for trade use.

Can a scale POS system print labels?

Many set-ups include a label printer for pre-packed weighed items. Ask our team about suitable options.

Can I see scale POS systems before buying?

Yes. Scale POS systems are on display in our Leicester showroom.

What is a scale POS system?

It is an EPOS terminal with a built-in weighing scale, so weighed items can be priced and sold directly at the till.

Which EPOS software can I use?

Speak to our team about compatibility with your chosen EPOS software, including ICRTouch.

Do you supply outside the UK?

Yes. We supply HiStone EPOS hardware to resellers and businesses in the Republic of Ireland.

How do I get a price?

Call 0116 260 3100 or email sales@b-spokesystems.com for a tailored quotation.

How Integrated Weighing Speeds Up the Checkout

Without an integrated scale, staff must weigh an item on a separate device, read the weight, look up the price per kilo and key it into the till. Each step takes time and creates opportunities for mistakes. With scale POS systems, staff simply select the product and place it on the platter. The weight is captured automatically, the price is calculated and the item is added to the transaction.

Over a busy day, those saved seconds add up to shorter queues and more customers served. Pricing is consistent because every item is charged at the correct rate, and promotions such as multi-buy offers can be applied automatically.

Price Look-Up Codes and Product Images

Loose items do not have barcodes, so the EPOS software needs a quick way to find them. Most systems use price look-up codes, search buttons or product images on screen. Clear images of fruit, vegetables and deli items help new staff find the right product quickly and reduce errors during training.

Tare Weights and Containers

Many products are weighed in a bag, tub or tray. Tare settings deduct the weight of the container so that customers pay only for the product. Preset tare values can be stored for common containers, while refill shops can weigh each customer’s own container before it is filled.

Label Printing for Pre-Packed Goods

Delis, butchers and farm shops often weigh and pack products before they go on display. A label printer connected to the scale can print price, weight, use-by date, ingredients and allergen information. Barcodes on the label are then scanned at the till, keeping the checkout fast even for weighed items.

Cleaning and Hygiene

Scales in food environments must be kept clean. Stainless steel platters are easy to wipe down and resist corrosion. Regular cleaning, combined with routine accuracy checks, keeps the scale hygienic and trading legally.

Reporting on Weighed Sales

Scale POS systems give you accurate data on how much of each loose product you sell. Over time, that information helps with ordering, reduces waste and highlights the most profitable lines. Seasonal trends become clear, making it easier to plan for busy periods such as Christmas and summer.

Combining Weighing With Other Checkout Hardware

Scale POS systems work best alongside the right peripherals. A fast scanner handles barcoded goods, a reliable receipt printer keeps the queue moving and a customer display shows each weight and price clearly. Where counter space is limited, a combined scanner-scale can read barcodes and weigh items on the same surface, saving space and speeding up mixed baskets. Our team can recommend a combination that suits your counter and the products you sell.

Why Buy From B-Spoke Systems

B-Spoke Systems has supplied point-of-sale hardware since 2003 and is the official UK distributor for HiStone. Every order follows our ISO 9001 certified process: stock held in Leicester, configuration and testing by our own technicians, UK warranty support and spare parts, and showroom demonstrations before you buy. Resellers and software houses can also use our trade services, including imaging, kitting by site and drop-shipping.

Get a Quote

To discuss your requirements, call 0116 260 3100, email sales@b-spokesystems.com or contact us online. You can also book a visit to our Leicester showroom or browse all of our EPOS hardware products.