ISHIDA Astra II Bench Installation manual

Ishida Astra II
Price Computing Scale With Printer
Operation Manual
Bench Model
Pole Model
PN 184270 Rev A
May 30, 2018

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Contents
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1.0 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.4 Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.5 Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.1 Set the Time and Date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.2 Program Store Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.5.3 Program Price Changes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.4 Set Preset Speed Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.5.5 Set IP Address of the Scale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.5.6 Set the IP Address of the PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.0 Setup Mode................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 B01-Machine Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 B02-Sales Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.3 B03-Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.4 B05-Data Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.5 B07-PLU Overwrite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 11
2.6 B08-PLU Initial Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.0 Adjustment Mode ....................................................................................................................................... 14
3.1 C01-Date Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2 C03-Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 C05-Firmware Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.0 Program Mode ............................................................................................................................................ 16
4.1 P01-PLU Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.2 P02-Campaign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
4.3 P04-Preset Key Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4.3.1 Default Preset Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4.4 P06-Store Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.5 P07-Department. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
4.6 P08-Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 22
4.7 P09-Cooking Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.8 P10-Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
4.9 P11-P13 Extra Message Data 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.10 P19-Lookup Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.11 P21-Fix Price Symbol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4.12 P37-Check Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 25
4.13 P40-Price Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.0 Appendix..................................................................................................................................................... 26
5.1 Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2 Text Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.3 Default Label Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
5.4 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual is intended to remain with the Astra II price computing scale once installation and configuration are complete.
Manuals are available for viewing and/or downloading from the Rice Lake Weighing Systems website at
www.ricelake.com/manuals
Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties
1.1 Safety
Safety Signal Definitions:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. Includes
hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption
to and loss of data. General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood.
Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake
Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.
Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not operate without all shields and guards in place.
Do not use for purposes other than weight taking.
Do not place fingers into slots or possible pinch points.
Do not use any load-bearing component that is worn beyond five percent of the original dimension.
Do not use this product if any of the components are cracked.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the unit.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Before opening the unit, ensure the power cord is disconnected from the outlet.
Do not allow water or any liquids to come into contact with the scale.
Do not drop or apply shock to the scale.
Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to repair the scale.
Do not hold the connector cover when carrying the scale.
Do not hold the operation panel or weigh platter when carrying the scale.
Do not hold the customer display when carrying the scale.
Dispose of batteries according to local regulations.
Handle with care when removing or inserting the cassette.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING

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1.2 Overview
Figure 1-1. Astra II (Bench Model Pictured)
Figure 1-2. Operation Panel
Key Description Key Description
Used to delete an entered numerical value. Used to call Menu Select display.
Used to call a registered product data. Used to move left.
Used to feed labels. Used to move right.
Used to issue a label. Used to move up.
Used to enter tare weight. Used to move down.
Used to reset a weight to zero. Used to escape from the current mode.
Table 1-1. Function Keys
LAN USB
Weighing Platter
Power Switch
Level adjustment leg
Keyboard
Printer
Level gauge

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1.3 Dimensions
Figure 1-3. Astra II Dimensions for Bench Type
Figure 1-4. Astra II Dimensions for Pole Type
410 mm
16.1 in
370 mm
14.6 in
266 mm
10.5 in
159 mm
6.5 in
437 mm
17.2 in
370 mm
14.6 in
266 mm
10.5 in
437 mm
17.2 in
159 mm
6.3 in
524 mm
20.6 in
500 mm
19.7 in

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1.4 Menu Navigation
To enter a mode, enter the corresponding number and press the Mode key. To exit any mode, press the Mode key.
•UsetheUp and Down arrow keys to select a parameterwithin a menu.
•PresstheEnter key to enter a parameter.
•UsetheUp and Down arrow keys to scroll through the menu options.
•UsetheLeft and Right arrow keys to scroll through the choices of each parameter.
• Enter the choice number and press Enter to select the desired choice.
All menu options may not be available depending on what settings are selected.
Table 1-2. Menu Navigation
Setup
6000 Adjustment 4000 Operation 2000 Total 8000 Program 9000
B01 Machine
No.(comms) C01 Date / Time S01 Sales F05 Product Daily Total P01 PLU
B02 Sales Mode C03 Display Check S06 Total Adjust F06 Product Weekly Total P02 Campaign
B03 Password C05 Firmware Details F07 Product Cumulative Total P04 Preset Keys
B05 Data Storage F12 Total Clear P05 Ad Message
B07 PLU Overwrite P06 Store
B08 PLU Initial Data P07 Department
P08 Group
P09 Cooking Time
P10 Nutrition
P11 Extra Message 1
P12 Extra Message 2
P13 Extra Message 3
P19 Lookup Table
P21 Fix Price Symbol
P37 Check Label
P40 Price Change
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1.5 Quick Setup
1.5.1 Set the Time and Date
Use the following steps to set the time and date.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 4000 then press Mode. < C00 ADJUST > displays.
3. Press the Down Arrow. C01 DATE TIME displays.
4. Press Enter. C01-01 DATE displays along with current set date.
5. Enter the date in a MMDDYYYY format.
Example: For June 21, 2015, enter 06212015.
6. Press Enter twice. C01-02 TIME displays along with current set time.
7. Enter the time in a HHMMSS format.
Example: For 1:10:00 pm, enter 131000 (time is entered in 24 hour format).
8. Press Enter twice. C01-04 JULIAN DATE displays.
9. Press Mode. 1801-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
10. Press Enter. C01 DATE TIME displays.
11. Press Mode twice to exit Adjustment Mode. Scale is ready to resume operation.
1.5.2 Program Store Address
Use the following steps to enter store information.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 9000 then press Mode. < P00 PROGRAM > displays.
3. Press 6then press Enter. P06 STORE displays.
4. Press Enter. P06-00 no.XXXX displays.
5. Enter Store Number then press PLU. 13001-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
If store information has been programmed, it will display. If necessary, store information may be edited by pressing
Edit. To delete any existing text, press Line Delete.
6. Press Enter. INP 0001-0000 00 displays.
7. Type the store name then press Enter. 19001-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
8. Press Enter. P06-00 NO. XXXX displays.
9. Press 2then press Enter. P06-02 ADDRESS displays.
10. Press Edit. INP 0001-0000 00 displays.
11. Type the store address then press Enter. 19001-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
See Section 5.2 on page 28 for text editing information.
12. Press Enter. P06-00 NO. XXXX displays.
13. Press 4then press Enter. P06-04 PRINTER1 displays.
14. Enter Store Number used in step 5. Press Enter twice to assign programmed store. P06-00 NO. XXXX displays.
15. Press Mode three times to exit the Program Mode. Scale is ready to resume operation.
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1.5.3 Program Price Changes
Use the following steps to change prices for existing items.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 9000 then press Mode. < P00 Program > displays.
3. Press 40 then press Enter twice. P40-00 PLU displays.
4. Enter the PLU number to be changed, then press PLU.
5. Enter the new price and press Enter. The new price and the old price are displayed.
6. Repeat steps 4 - 5 until all price changes have been made.
7. Press Mode three times to exit Program Mode. Scale is ready to resume operation.
1.5.4 Set Preset Speed Keys
Use the following steps to set up preset speed keys and function keys.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 9000 then press Mode. < P00 PROGRAM > displays.
3. Press 4then press the Down Arrow. P04 PRESET KEY displays.
4. Press Enter. P04-01 000 0 displays.
5. Enter the appropriate Key Flag No. from Table 1-3, then press the PLU key.
6. If the key type requires a specific value such as PLU No. or Tare, enter the number. Otherwise, enter 0.
To add a new PLU, see Section 4.1, P01-PLU Data, on page 17.
7. Press desired speed key. The Key Flag No., key position number and key data value display.
8. Repeat steps 5-7 for all preset speed keys.
9. Press Mode three times to exit Program Mode. Scale is ready to resumeoperation.
For a complete list of preset keys, see Section 4.3, P04-Preset Key Registration, on page 20.
Several preset keys are set by default. See Section 4.3.1, Default Preset Keys, on page 21.
Key Flag No. Parameter Key Flag No. Parameter Key Flag No. Parameter
1 PLU 18 EXTRA MSG 3 34 SELL BY DATE
2 TARE 22 LABEL FORMAT 75 AUTO/MANUAL MODE
3 FIXED PRICE 23 IMAGE 1 137 PRINT QTY
4 X MULTIPLY 24 IMAGE 2 156 LOWER PRESET
8 SAVE 26 PEEL MODE 162 ENTER FIXED WEIGHT
11 COUPON MSG 32 UNIT PRICE
16 EXTRA MSG 1 33 PACK DATE
17 EXTRA MSG 2
Table 1-3. Common Key Flag Parameters
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