ISHIDA Astra User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
Manual No. 0137A
ISHIDACO.,LTD.
WARNING
•Do not carry out installation, operation, service,
or maintenance until thoroughly understanding
the contents of this manual.
•Keep this manual available at all times for instal-
lation, operation, service, and maintenance.
Counter ScalePrinter
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Contents ASTRA • Operation ManualEuropean VersionManual No. 0137A
CONTENTS
Chapter1 Precautions
1.1 CautionsforInstallation ................................................................................................. 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
Chapter2 ProductOverview
2.1 Appearance ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Display(kg) ...................................................................................................................... 6
2.3 OperationKeySheet ....................................................................................................... 7
2.3.1 Basic Function Keys................................................................................................... 7
2.4 ProgramKeySheet ......................................................................................................... 8
2.5 Loading/UnloadingLabelRoll ........................................................................................ 9
2.5.1 Loading ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Unloading................................................................................................................. 10
2.6 ASTRAHardwareSpecifications ................................................................................. 11
Chapter3 SetupMode
3.1 SetupModeEntry .......................................................................................................... 14
3.2 LabelPrint ...................................................................................................................... 15
3.3 LabelFormat .................................................................................................................. 17
3.4 POSCode ....................................................................................................................... 20
3.5 BarCode ......................................................................................................................... 22
3.6 DefaultSetup ................................................................................................................. 23
3.7 Total ................................................................................................................................24
3.8 OpenPriceSetup ........................................................................................................... 25
Chapter4 RegistrationMode
4.1 RegistrationModeEntry ............................................................................................... 28
4.2 PLU ................................................................................................................................. 29
4.3 CommodityName .......................................................................................................... 32
4.4 Price ................................................................................................................................33
4.5 PresetKey ...................................................................................................................... 34

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4.6 ShopName/Address ..................................................................................................... 37
4.7 Date/Time ....................................................................................................................... 38
4.8 ExtraMessage ............................................................................................................... 39
4.9 OpenPLU ....................................................................................................................... 40
4.10 ItemList ........................................................................................................................ 41
4.11 Communication ........................................................................................................... 42
4.11.1 PC to ASTRA Connection ........................................................................................ 42
4.11.2 ASTRA to ASTRA Connection ................................................................................. 42
Chapter5 TextEditing
5.1 EditKeys ........................................................................................................................ 46
5.2 KeyDefinition ................................................................................................................ 46
5.3 EditDisplay .................................................................................................................... 47
5.4 EditExamples ................................................................................................................ 47
5.5 7-SegmentCharacters .................................................................................................. 48
5.6 WordwrapFunction ....................................................................................................... 49
Chapter6 NormalMode
6.1 NormalModeOperations .............................................................................................. 52
6.2 TareWeightSubtraction ............................................................................................... 54
6.3 PresetFunctionKeys .................................................................................................... 56
Chapter7 TotalMode
7.1 TotalModeOperations .................................................................................................. 58
Chapter8 SubtractionMode
8.1 SubtractionModeOperations ...................................................................................... 62
Chapter9 Troubleshooting
9.1 BeforeUsingtheTroubleshootingChart .................................................................... 66
9.2 TroubleshootingChart .................................................................................................. 66
Chapter10 DailyMaintenance
10.1 Maintenance ................................................................................................................ 68

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Chapter 1. Precautions

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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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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
●Do not drop or apply strong jolts
to the machine
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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 buttom of the
machine, until the bubble is completely centered in
the round level indicator.

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Chapter 2. Product Overview
2.2 Display (kg)
2.1 Appearance
ZERO
Max 15 kg Min 0.1 kg e = 0.005 kg T = –9.995 kg
NET SAVE AUTO PLU
WEIGHT kgTARE kg UNIT PRICE $/kg TOTAL PRICE $
Display
Key sheet
Level
Level adjuster
Label printer
Weigh platter
Side view Power switch
AC power

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Chapter 2. Product Overview
2.3.1 Basic Function Keys
NUMERIC ENTRY
Keys0through9areusedtoenternumeric
data.
CLEAR
Usedtocancelincorrectlyentered numeric
data.
TARE
Usedtosetthetareweighttobesubtracted
from the total weight on the weigh platter.
PLU SELECT
Used to access PLU data.
FEED
Used to advance labels to the correct
printing position.
ZERO ADJUSTMENT
Used to reset the weight to zero.
MODE SELECT
Used to return to normal operation mode
or to enter a desired mode after 4 digit
password entry.
PRINT
Used to issue a label.
RESET
Used to initialize the machine.
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2.3 Operation Key Sheet
FEED
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Preset keys
Sheet stopper Handling tab
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2.4 Program Key Sheet
The Program Key Sheet is located underneath the Operation Key Sheet. It can be accessed by lifting up the
cover film and removing the Operation Key Sheet.
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Chapter 2. Product Overview
1. Open the side cover.
2. Release the printer head by pushing down the
release lever (D).
3. Check that the stopper lever (A) of the roll holder
(B) is set straight.
If the lever is in an up position, push down to a
straight position.
4. Load the label roll around the roll holder (B).
2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll
2.5.1 Loading
5. Insert the label paper from (1) through (4).
6. Pull up the stopper lever (A), then slide it in inner
or outer direction depending on the width of the roll
for fixing.
7. Turn the winding bobbin (E) counter-clockwise so
that the hook (G) is positioned up, push in lever
(F), then insert the tip of the paper in the hook (G).
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8. Replace the printer head by pushing down the lock
lever (C).
9. PresstheFEED keyonthekey sheet once or twice
in order to securely turn the paper around the
winding bobbin (E).
Note: Check that the label printing position is
properly set.
If not properly set, press the FEED key until it
reaches the proper printing position.
FEED
2.5.2 Unloading
1. Open the side cover.
2. Release the printer head by pushing down the
release lever (D).
3. Pull the lever (F) outwards to loosen the paper
woundaroundthewindingbobbin(E),thenremove
the paper from the winding bobbin.
4. Push the stopper lever (A) of the roll holder (B) to
make it straight, then remove the label roll from the
path ((1) through (4)) and the roll holder (B).

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Chapter 2. Product Overview
2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications
ASTRA
Accuracy 1/3000 Single Range
Capacity 30 lb (USA)
15 kg (Other countries)
Min. Graduation 0.01 lb (USA)
0.005 kg (Other countries)
Main Body Dimension 400 (W) ×415 (D) ×165 (H) mm
15.75" (W) ×16.34" (D) ×6.50" (H)
Platter Size 356 (W) ×234 (D) mm
14.02" (W) ×9.21" (D)
Weight Approx. 9.5 kg (20.94 lb)
Printer Unit Non cassette
Label backing paper width Max. 57 mm (2.64")
Label width 38 to 64 mm (1.50" to 2.52")
Label printing width Max. 60 mm (2.36")
Label length 30 to 65 mm (1.18" to 3.35")
Printing speed 80 mm/sec. (3.15"/sec.)
Label Roll Dimension Inside diameter 40 mm (1.57")
Outside diameter 100 mm (3.94")
Sensor Label (Gap) sensor
Display Unit TYPE 1 Weight 5, U/P 5, Amount 8, Tare 4
TYPE 2 Weight 5, U/P 8, Amount 8
Character height 10.6 mm (0.42")
Keyboard 64 keys in total
System Stand alone
Input/Output RS232C (for PLU/Label editor)
Item Memory 256KB
(Number of PLUs not yet fixed) Approx. 3500 PLUs (Max. 30 characters per PLU) without total
More than 2500 PLUs (Max. 30 characters per PLU) with total
Approx. 2000 PLUs (Max. 30 per PLU) without total (USA version)
Approx. 1500 PLUs (Max. 30 per PLU) with total (USA version)
Safety Regulations UL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode
ZERO
PROCEDURES
1Ensure that the Initial Display
appears.
2Key in the 4 digit password
(default value = 6000) and press the
MODE key.The setup mode display
will then appear.
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3.1 Setup Mode Entry
Setup Mode operations (b00) are required when initially setting up the basic functions for the machine. When
performing these operations, use the Program Key Sheet (located underneath the Operation Key Sheet) to set
up the following items.
•b01 :Label
•b02 :POS Code
•b03 :Bar Code
•b04 :Default
•b05 :Total
•b07 :Open Price
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3.2 Label Print
PROCEDURES
1Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Label menu (b01) appears or key
in “1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.
2Press the ENTER key to enter the
Label Print menu (b01-01).
3Press the ENTER key to enter the
Label Print Format menu.
•This menu is used to set the label print format
number.
•Standard label format number is “1”to “4”.
•When no label format number is set, label
format “1”is set as the default number.
4Key in the required label print format
number and press the ENTER key.
5Press the ENTER key to set the label
length.6
6Key in the required label length and
label gap (XX.X mm), and then press
the ENTER key.
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Example: Set labe print format as “2”
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Example: Set the label length to 45.5 mm.
4 5 5

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Example: Set the label width to 55.2 mm
Example: Set the distance to 74.8 mm
Example: PLU “1”
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7Key in the required label width
(XX.X mm) and press the ENTER key.
8Key in the required distance
(XX.X mm) between the label sensor
and print thermal head and press the
ENTER key.
9Key in the PLU number for test
printing and press the ENTER key.
10 Press the PRINT key for test print to
confirm the label format.
11 Press the END key to return to the
Label menu (b01).
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Chapter 3. Setup Mode
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3.3 Label Format
PROCEDURES
1Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Label menu (b01) appears or key
in “1” followed by the DOWN ARROW
key ( ) to enter the menu directly.
2Press the ENTER key and then the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to enter the
Label Format menu (b01-02).
3Key in “4141” and press the SIZE key,
then press the ENTER key to set up
the label format.
4Key in the label format number to be
set and press the PLU key.
•Additional formats from “10”to “99”are
programmable.
(Number of label formats to be programmed
depends on the size of the free memory area.)
5Key in the desired format number
(standard label format number, 1 to 4)
and press the COPY key.
6Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to
set the print position of each print
unit.
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Example: Set label format as “10”
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Unit # Label size
6Press the ENTER key, and select X
axis (0) orY axis (1) using either the
RIGHT ARROW key ( ) or the LEFT
ARROW key ( ).
•The numeric value set in unit #0 indicates
the label size. The printing position can be
changed within this area.
sPrint position change for each unit
•Setting can be done in units of 0.0mm.
Example: For 20.0mm, key in 200.
•Set the printing position for X-axis
(horizontal), and Y-axis (vertical)
•Fordeleting the unit, key in 9999into X-axis.
To revive the unit, key in the previous data.
Note: Do not set any unit other than store name
and strore address within 7.5mm from the
bottom of the label.
7Press the UP ARROW key ( ) or the
DOWN ARROW key ( ) to select the
label format number and print
position data.
8Key in the required print position data
(Unit: 0.1 mm) and press the ENTER
key.
Note: Print position data of default label formats
(Format No. 1 to 4) cannot be changed.
9Press the END key to return to the
Format menu.
10 Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the Item menu appears.
or
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Format no. Print position
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Example: Print position data “40.5 mm”
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Example: PLU “1”
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11 Key in the required PLU number and
press the ENTER key.
12 Press the PRINT key to confirm the
label format.
13 Press the END key twice to return to
the LABEL menu (b01).

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Chapter 3. Setup Mode
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Example: POS Code Type “3”
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Note: F=Flag
C=Item code
P=Price
W=Weight
I=PLU no.
M=Manufacturer code
(C/P) = Check price
(C/D) = Check digit
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3.4 POS Code
PROCEDURES
1Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) until
the POS Code menu (b02) appears or
key in “2” followed by the DOWN
ARROW key ( ) to enter the menu
directly.
2Press the ENTER key to enter the
Flag menu (b02-01).
3Key in the Flag Number (2 digits) and
press the ENTER key.
Note: In case a 3 digit or 4 digit code is keyed in
by mistake, the last 2 digits are
programmed as the flag code.
4Press the DOWN ARROW key ( ) to
enter the Type menu.
5Key in the POS CodeType (1 to 14)
and press the ENTER key.
■POS Code Type
11:FFCCCCC(C/P)PPPP(C/P)
12: FFCCCCCCPPPP(C/D)
13: FCCCCCC(C/P)PPPP(C/D)
14: FFCCCCCPPPPP(C/D)
15: FCCCCCCPPPPP(C/D)
16: FFCCCC(C/P)PPPPP(C/D)
17: FFCCCCCCWWWW(C/D)
18: FCCCCCCWWWWW(C/D)
19: FCCCCCIIIIII(C/D)
10 : FFCCCCCCPPPP(C/D) –EAN Code
11 : FFCCCCCCWWWW(C/D) –EAN Code
12 : FFCCCC(C/P)WWWWW(C/D)
13 : FFMMMCCPPPPP(C/D)
14 : FFMMCCCPPPPP(C/D)