acaia lunar Installation manual

Using Your Acaia Coffee Scale
Identification
The instructions in this operation manual apply to the Acaia Lunar. You have purchased a quality
precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation
manual prior to using the scale.!
Acaia Lunar Operation Manual

Disclaimer
Calibrate your scale using a calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class F1or F2). A scale
can only be as accurate as the standard masses or weights used for calibration. For more details,
please read Calibration Mode section in the operation manual.
CAUTION:
1. Any modification made without the consent of the manufacturer will result in the
warranty being voided.
2. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions.!

Contents
4 Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance
4 Introduction
4 Specification
5 Scale Overview
6 Accessories
6 Buttons
7 LED Indicators
7 Battery Charge
8 Chapter 2: Getting Started
8 Preparation
9 Charging and Setup
10 Chapter 3: Basics
10 Basic Operations
11 Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode
12 Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
13 Mode 3 - Timer Starts with Flow Mode
15 Mode 4 - Auto-Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode
17 Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode
19 Mode 6 - Auto-Tare Mode
21 Chapter 4: Configuration
21 Accessing the Lunar’s Settings
22 Diagram of the Settings Menu
23 Sleep Timer Setting
23 Zero Tracking Setting
23 Key Sound Setting
24 Zero Range Setting
24 Weighing Filter Setting
24 Default Unit Setting
25 Weighing Resolution Setting
25 Weighting Only Mode Setting
25 Dual Display Mode Setting
25 Timer Starts with Flow Mode Setting
26 Auto-Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode Setting
26 Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode Setting
26 Auto-Tare Mode Setting
26 Bluetooth Setup Setting
27 Battery Saving
27 Pre-Infusion Time Out
27 Auto-Start Sensitivity
28 Auto-Reset
28 Reset to Default Setting
29 Appendix
29 Appendix A. Smart Calibration
30 Appendix B. Display Codes

Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance
Introduction
Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The Acaia Lunar is designed and manufactured to the
most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience. Start by checking that your
Acaia Lunar box contains all the parts listed below:
"Acaia Lunar "Micro USB cable
"Acaia Scale Weight 100 g "Heat Resistant Pad
Next, follow the instructions in the Preparation and Installation sections in the manual to get started.
To take an advantage of its many features, carefully read through the operation manual containing
step-by-step procedures, examples, and other information.
Warning: Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or
physical damage.
Specifications
Aprox. Weight
270g
Capacity
2000g / 70.54oz
Measuring Units
g , oz
Weighing Range
Maximum capacity
2000.0g
70.540oz
Division
0.1g
0.002 oz
Reference division
0.01g
0.0005 oz
Indication Limit
2060.00g / 72.6600oz
Unit Dimensions
105mm(W) x 105mm (L) x 15.5mm (H)#
Electrical Requirements
5V/500mA
Power and Battery
Lithium-ion rechargeable 3.7V 1100mA
Display
8 digit LED
Top
Aluminum construction with acrylic
window,#touch sensitive buttons#
Bottom
Aluminum construction
Connectivity
Bluetooth 4.0
Linearity
+/- 0.2g
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Scale Overview
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Tare Key
Scale Front
Power Key
LED Display
Scale Back
Micro-B USB Port
Weighing Pan

Accessories
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Buttons
* Please see Chapter 3: Basics for more details.!
Function
Example
Power
Button
Turn on
Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale.
Turn off
Double tap to turn the scale off.
Switch mode
While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 1 second to switch
modes: Weighing Only Mode / Dual Display Mode / Auto Start
Modes / Auto-Tare Mode.
Start / pause / reset
timer
While in Dual Display Mode, tap to start/pause/reset timer.
While in Auto Start Modes, tap to reset timer while the timer is
paused.
Back
While in the Setting Menu, tap to go back to Weighing Only
Mode(Default Setting).
Tare
Button
Tare
While in Weighing Mode/ Dual Display Mode/ Auto Start Modes, tap
to perform tare operation.
Tare and reset timer
While in Auto Start Modes, double tap Tare Button to zero weight
and reset timer.
Switch option
While in the Setting Menu, press to switch options.
Confirm
While in the Setting Menu, press and hold for 1 second to confirm
the option selected.
Enter calibration mode
While in Weighing Only Mode, tap rapidly 6-7 times to enter
Calibration Mode.
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Micro USB
Charging Cable
Acaia Scale Weight
100 g

LED Indicators
Battery Charge
•Charge the battery by plugging the USB cable to any power supply listed below:
•A computer USB port
•A 5V at 1A cell phone charger with a micro USB connector
•An automotive 5V cell phone charger with a USB port or a Micro USB cable
•It takes 1-2 hours to fully charge the battery. You can charge the battery more frequently so
that it will never run out of charge.
•Battery percentage can be viewed in Acaia Apps.
•It is not recommended to let the battery run out completely before charging.
•*Please note: Using a “fast-charging” charging block or charging hub (a charging block/hub
delivering over 5v at 1A) could damage your Acaia scale’s circuit board.!
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Chapter 2: Getting Started
Preparation
•The scale is intended for indoor use.
•Select a workplace that is stable, vibration-free, and level.
•Do not operate the scale near any equipment which contains magnets.
•Avoid places where room temperatures are unstable. Room temperature above 40℃or below
15℃may result in weighing inaccuracy.
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Charging and Setup
•To charge the scale, plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port located on the back panel
of the scale.
•Press power button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale.
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Chapter 3: Basics
Basic Operations
Modes *To Enable/Disable Modes Please see Chapter 4: Configuration.
Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode
Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
Mode 3 - Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet
Mode 4 - Auto-Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet and Square
Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode ( ) - Triangle and Square
Mode 6 - Auto Tare Mode ( ) - Square
Status Icon
The following icons display on the right side of the LED display.
1. Droplet : When the scale detects the flow of espresso, the timer starts. The timer will stop
when the flow stops. *Please note: The flow detection mode is designed to detect the flow of
espresso. The timer may not trigger when attempting to pour from a kettle.
2. Triangle : The scale performs auto-tare operation when placing a stable weight on the Lunar,
and simultaneously starts the timer.
3. Square : When placing a stable weight on the scale, the scale will perform the auto-tare
operation.
Action
Operation
Turn On Scale
Press and hold power button
Turn Off Scale
Double tap power button
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button while scale is on
Tare Weight
Tap tare button
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Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode
In the Weighing Only Mode, the scale will only display weight in either grams or ounces.
Display
•There are two different weighing units in Weighing Only Mode: grams and ounces. A dot will
appear in the upper right of the LED display and the scale will read 0.000 when weighing in
ounces, see the right image above.
•The readability is 0.1 g or 0.002 oz . For high resolution mode, the readability is 0.01 g or
0.0005 oz.
•Note: To change the weighing unit to either grams or ounces, please see Chapter 4 Default
Unit Setting for more information.
Action
Operation
Tare Weight
Tap tare button
Switch Modes
Long press power button
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Ounce indication

Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode
In Dual Display Mode, the scale displays [0:00 0.0] with a timer (left) and weight (right).
Display
•There are two different weighing units in Dual Display Mode: grams and ounces.
•The display range for grams is from [0.0] to [2000.0 g] (+/- 3%).
•The display range for ounces is from [0.000] to [70.540] (+/- 3%).
•If the weight exceeds 2000.00 grams, the scale will display [ _ _ _ _ ]
•When weighing in grams the display shows [0:00 0.0].
•When weighing in ounces the display shows [0:00 0.000].
•Note: The maximum time that can be displayed is 9 minutes and 59 seconds. When the limit is
reached, the timer still goes up until 999 minutes and 59 seconds. It can be observed by iOS/
Android App.
Action
Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
Tap power button
Tare Weight
Tap tare button
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button
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Mode 3 - Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet
When the scale detects the flow of espresso, the timer starts. The timer will stop when the flow
stops. This mode is designed to detect the slow trickle of a shot of espresso.*please note: The flow
detection mode is designed to detect the flow of espresso. The timer may not trigger when
attempting to pour from a kettle.
Display
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.0] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
gram units.
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
ounce units.
•The timer displays from [0:00] to [9:59] and then the timer will stop.
Action
Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
The timer will start when flow is detected
Tare Weight
Tap tare button
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button
Stop Timer
The timer will stop when flow is no longer detected
Reset
Double tap tare button to reset the timer and to tare the weight at the same
time
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Mode Description
•The timer starts when the flow of espresso is detected.
•When the espresso flow stops, the timer stops.
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Mode 4 - Auto Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet and
Square
This mode is designed for baristas who would like to measure the time of the shot starting from the
first few drops of espresso. When a stable weight is detected, the scale will perform the auto-tare
operation. After the scale detects the espresso flow, the timer starts. The timer will stop when the
espresso flow stops.
Display
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.0] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
gram units.
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
ounce units.
•The timer displays from [0:00] to [9:59] and then the timer will stop.
Action
Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
The timer will start when flow is detected
Tare Weight
Tare function operates when the weight exceed 2 grams.
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button
Stop Timer
The timer will stop when flow is no longer detected
Reset
Double tap tare button to reset the timer and to tare the weight at the same
time
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Mode Description
•The auto-tare function operates when a stable weight placed on the scale.
•The timer will start automatically when the flow of espresso is detected.
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Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode ( ) - Triangle and
Square
This mode is for baristas to measure the total time of a shot including the pre-infusion time. After
placing a stable weight such as a cup on the scale, it performs the auto-tare operation and starts
the timer.
Display
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.0] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
gram units.
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
ounce units.
•The timer displays from [0:00] to [9:59] and then the timer will stop.
Action
Operation
Start/Stop/Reset Timer
The timer will start when a stable weight is placed on the scale
Tare Weight
Tare function starts when a stable weight is placed on the scale
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button
Stop Timer
The timer will stop when flow is no longer detected
Reset
Double tap tare button to reset the timer and to tare the weight at the same
time
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Mode Description
•The auto-tare function performs once a stable weight is detected, then the timer starts.
•The timer stops when the espresso flow stops.
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Mode 6 - Auto-Tare Mode ( ) - Square
In this mode, the scale will only perform auto-tare without automatically starting the timer. Put the
cup on the scale and auto-tare will be performed. Pull the shot of espresso as usual. When the cup
is removed from the scale, the display flashes the final beverage weight and also shows the tare
weight of the cup. The weight resets after 30 seconds (to edit this reset time, see Chapter 4:
Configuration to edit the setting [Auto_rES ]).
Display
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.0] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
gram units.
•The LED display shows [0:00 0.000] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in
ounce units.
•The timer displays from [0:00] to [9:59] and then the timer will stop.
Action
Operation
Tare Weight
Tare function is performed when a stable weight is placed on the scale
Switch Mode
Press and hold power button
Stop Timer
Tap power button
Reset
Double tap tare button to reset the mode
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Note:
1. In all three Auto Start Modes (Timer Starts With Flow Mode, Auto-Tare Timer Starts With Flow
Mode and Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode), the timer will stop when the espresso flow stops.
2. In all Auto Start Modes, if you do not operate the scale for 30 seconds, it will reset timer and
perform tare operation.
3. In all Auto Start Modes, the timer will stop when a negative weight (i.e. removal of cup) is
detected.
4. The scale will also display a previous stable weight that captures the coffee weight of the shot
when you unloaded the cup.!
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