ISHIDA Astra User manual
OPERATION MANUAL
Manual No. 0124C ISHIDA CO., LTD.
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ASTRA
• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C Safety Considerations
SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
To ensure safe operation, the general safety considerations below must be
followed.
Grounding
This instrument is a Class 1 device which requires protective grounding for safe
operation.
To avoid potential shock hazards, a protective grounding conductor for the
instrument must be securely connected to the main grounding provision by
qualified service personnel.
Do not remove covers or enclosures
To avoid personal injury and shock, do not open or remove any covers or
enclosures of the instrument unless specified in the manual.
Do not perform unspecified maintenance
For your personal safety, do not perform any maintenance procedures which
are not specified in the manual.
Disconnect power supply before servicing
To ensure your personal safety, disconnect the power supply before servicing.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CONFORMITY TO EC COUNCIL DIRECTIVES
The instrument is designed in accordance with the following directives.
●Non-automatic Weighing Instrument Directive 90/384/EEC, amended by 93/
68/EEC
Compliance was checked using the following standards:
EN45501 ‘Metrological aspects of non-automatic weighing instruments’
●EMC Directive 89/336/EEC amended by 91/263/EEC, 92/32/EEC and 93/68/
EEC.
Compliance was checked using the following standards:
EN55011 ‘Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance
characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-
frequency equipment, Group 1, Class B’
To ensure conformity, any unauthorized modification and/or service on the
instrument constitutes a repeal of conformity.
Note: Compliance with these directives is only necessary in EC countries.
Contents
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• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C
CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Precautions
1.1 Cautions for Installation ................................................................................................. 2
1.1.1 Installation Areas........................................................................................................ 2
1.1.2 Power Supply ............................................................................................................. 2
1.1.3 Level Adjustment........................................................................................................ 3
1.1.4 Handling Precautions ................................................................................................. 3
Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 Appearance ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Display (lb) ....................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 Operation Key Sheet ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Basic Function Keys................................................................................................... 7
2.4 Program Key Sheet ......................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll ........................................................................................ 9
2.5.1 Loading ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Unloading ................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications ................................................................................. 11
Chapter 3 Setup Mode
3.1 Setup Mode Entry .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 Label Print (b01-01) ........................................................................................................ 15
3.3 Label Format (b01-02) .................................................................................................... 17
3.4 POS Code (b02) .............................................................................................................. 20
3.5 Bar Code (b03) ................................................................................................................ 22
3.6 Default Setup (b04) ........................................................................................................ 23
3.7 Total (b05)........................................................................................................................ 24
3.8 Forced Tare (b06)............................................................................................................ 25
3.9 Open Price Setup (b07).................................................................................................. 26
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Chapter 4 Registration Mode
4.1 Registration Mode Entry .............................................................................................. 28
4.2 PLU Programming (P01) ................................................................................................ 29
4.2.1 Deleting a PLU ......................................................................................................... 33
4.3 PLU Name (P02).............................................................................................................. 34
4.4 Price Change (P03) ........................................................................................................ 35
4.5 Preset Key (P04) ............................................................................................................. 36
4.5.1 Preset keys —PLU and Tare Values ....................................................................... 36
4.5.2 Preset Function Keys ............................................................................................... 38
4.5.3 Deleting All Preset Keys........................................................................................... 40
4.6 Shop Name/Address (P05) ............................................................................................ 41
4.7 Date/Time (P06)............................................................................................................... 42
4.8 Extra Message (P07) ..................................................................................................... 43
4.9 Default PLU (P08) ........................................................................................................... 44
4.10 PLU List (P09) ............................................................................................................... 45
4.11 Communication (Sending) (P10-01) ............................................................................ 46
4.12 Communication (Receiving) (P10-02) ......................................................................... 47
4.13 Nutrition (P11) ............................................................................................................... 48
Chapter 5 Text Editing
5.1 Edit Keys ........................................................................................................................ 54
5.2 Key Definition ................................................................................................................ 54
5.3 Edit Display .................................................................................................................... 55
5.4 Edit Examples ................................................................................................................ 55
5.5 7-Segment Characters .................................................................................................. 56
5.6 Wordwrap Function ....................................................................................................... 57
5.7 Selecting Italic Character Fonts.................................................................................... 57
5.8 Character Size ................................................................................................................ 58
Contents
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• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C
Chapter 6 Normal Mode
6.1 Normal Mode Operations .............................................................................................. 60
6.2 Tare Weight Subtraction ............................................................................................... 62
6.3 Preset Function Keys .................................................................................................... 64
Chapter 7 Total Mode
7.1 Total Mode Operations .................................................................................................. 66
Chapter 8 Subtraction Mode
8.1 Subtraction Mode Operations ...................................................................................... 70
Chapter 9 Troubleshooting
9.1 Before Using the Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................... 74
9.2 Troubleshooting Chart .................................................................................................. 74
Chapter 10 Daily Maintenance
10.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 76
Appendix
A.1 Sample Labels ............................................................................................................... 78
CHAPTER 1
PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Cautions for Installation.......................... 2
1.1.1 Installation Areas ...................................2
1.1.2 Power Supply ........................................2
1.1.3 Level Adjustment ...................................3
1.1.4 Handling Precautions ............................3
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• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C
Chapter 1. Precautions
●Areas subject to high
temperatures or high humidity
●Areas exposed to direct sunlight
●Areas where water or other
liquids are easily spilled on the
machine
1.1 Cautions for Installation
1.1.1 Installation Areas
Avoid the following areas when installing the machine.
●Areas subject to excissive
vibration or unstable surfaces
●Areas exposed to direct cold air
●Areas subject to low
temperatures
●Areas subject to a lot of dust or
dirt
●Areas with large voltage
fluctuations
1.1.2 Power Supply
●Use the appropirate voltage after referring to the specification
plate located on the machine
●Use a dedicated power source
(Voltage fluctuation can cause the machine to malfunction)
●Do not stand on, or place heavy objects on the power cord
(If the cord is damaged and still used, it may cause an accident or other
problems)
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• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C page 3
Chapter 1. Precautions
1.1.4 Handling Precautions
●Do not disassemble the machine. ●When cleaning the machine, only
use a soft dry cloth or a cloth
wetted with a neutral cleanser.
Never use thinner or other volatile
liquids.
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1.1.3 Level Adjustment
●Always ensure that the machine is level.
If the machine is not level, weighing may not be
accurate.
●Adjust the machine to a level position using the four
level adjusters, located on the bottom of the machine,
until the bubble is completely centered in the round level
indicator.
●Do not drop or apply strong jolts
to the machine.
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• Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C
Chapter 1. Precautions
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