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
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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
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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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1.5.5 Set IP Address of the Scale
Use the following steps to set IP address of the scale.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 6000 then press Mode. < B00 SETUP > displays.
3. Press 1then press Enter twice. B01-02 < IP ADDR > displays.
4. Press Enter. B01-02-01 displays along with current set IP address.
5. Enter the 12 digit IP address, then press Enter. B01-02-01 displays along with newly set IP address.
Example: enter 192168004025 for 192.168.4.25
Use leading zeros and omit the decimals.
6. Press the Down Arrow. B01-02-02 displays.
7. Enter the 12 digit Subnet Mask then press Enter. B01-02-02 displays.
Example: enter 255255255000 for 255.255.255.0
8. Press Mode. 14034-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
9. Press Enter. 15029-0001 displays.
10. Power off the scale. Wait 10 seconds before proceeding.
11. Power on the scale. After rebooting, the current set date and time displays.
12. Press Enter. Scale is ready to resume operation.
1.5.6 Set the IP Address of the PC
Use the following steps to set the IP address of the PC. This is the target address for a ping test.
1. Remove the Speed Key Insert page if in use over the keys.
2. Enter 6000 then press Mode. < B00 SETUP > displays.
3. Press Enter twice. B01-02 < IP ADDR > displays.
4. Press the Right Arrow. B01-03 < PC COM > displays.
5. Press the Down Arrow. B01-03-01 displays along with current set PC IP address.
6. Enter the 12 digit PC IP address then press Enter. B01-03-01 and newly entered IP Address displays.
7. Press the Down Arrow twice. B01-03-03 COM CHK displays.
8. Enter a number between 30 and 9999. Press Enter. B01-03-03 COM CHK and entered number displays.
A value of 600 is recommended.
9. Press 8then press Down Arrow. B01-03-08 PING TO PC displays.
10. Press Zero to execute PING to test connection to PC. If ping is successful, there will be one long beep. If ping is
unsuccessful, there will be five short beeps.
11. Press Mode. 14034-0000 ENT OR CLR displays.
12. Press Enter. 15029-0001 displays.
13. Power off the scale. Wait 10 seconds before proceeding.
14. Power on the scale. After rebooting, the current set date and time displays.
15. Press Enter. Scale is ready to resume operation.
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2.0 Setup Mode
Enter 6000 and press the Mode key to enter the Setup mode menu. To exit the Setup mode, press the Mode key.
The Setup Mode for this device includes the following parameters:
Usethe Up and Down arrow keys toselecta parameter withintheSetup menu. PresstheEnter keyto enterthe parameter. Use
theUp and Down arrow keystomove through the menuoptions. UsetheLeft andRight arrow keys(or key inthe corresponding
number) to select the appropriate choice.
Example:
1. Enter 6000 and press the Mode key to enter the main menu in the Setup mode.
2. Press the Down Arrow three times to scroll to B03 PASSWORD.
3. Press Enter. B03-01 PSWD displays.
4. Key in a 6-digit password and then press the Zero key to save the password.
Example: Key in 001234 and then press the Zero key.
To change the password key in a new 6-digit number and press the Zero key to save.
5. Press the Down Arrow to scroll through menu steps that can be password protected. See Section 2.3 on page 10.
6. Press the Mode key three times to resume operation.
• B01 - Machine No. (Comms)
•B02-SalesMode • B03 - Password • B05 - Data Storage •B07-PLUOverwrite • B08 - PLU Initial Data
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2.1 B01-Machine Number
Configure Ethernet communicationsettings.
2.2 B02-Sales Mode
Parameter Display Description Choices
B01-02
IP ADDR B01-02-01 Enter the IP address of the scale. Enter the full 12-digit number including leading zeros. Do not enter decimal points. ***.***.***.***
B01-02-02 Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the scale. Enter the full 12-digit number
including leading zeros. Do not enter decimal points. ***.***.***.***
B01-03-08 PING TO PC Press the Zero key to execute the PING in order to test the
connection to the PC.
A long beep = success.
Five short beeps = failure.
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B01-03
PC COM B01-03-01 Enter the target address when executing a PING. Enter the full 12-digit number including leading zeros. Do not enter decimal
points.
***.***.***.***
B01-03-02 PORT NO PC port number used for communication. Do not change. 8071
B01-03-03 COM CHK COM check time (seconds). 600 Recommended. 30-9999 (0)
B01-03-04 TIME OUT COM check time out (seconds). Do not change. 2
B01-03-05 FTP USER Enter user name for FTP transmission. Press Edit and enter
character string edit. --
B01-03-06 FTP PASS Enter password (more than 8 characters) for FTP transmission.
Press Edit and enter character string - number and letters, no
special characters.
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B01-03-08 PING TO PC Press the Zero key to execute the PING in order to test the
connection to the PC.
A long beep = success.
Five short beeps = failure.
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Table 2-1. B01 Machine Number Parameters
Parameter Display Description Choices
B02-01
SALES MODE B02-01 SALES MODE Fixed at 1. 1: NO OPERATOR
Issue labels using the Print key.
Table 2-2. B02 Sales Mode Parameters

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2.3 B03-Password
Set a password and specify which open menusteps are protected. It is strongly recommended all setup menu items (40xx) be
protected.
Use the arrow keys to select a menu in which the password setin B03-01 is used. Press 1to require a password or 2when a
password is not required and then press the Enter key.
Some menus are not displayed depending on the setting.
Table 2-4. B03 Password Menu Options
Parameter Display Description Choices
B03-01 PSWD B03-01 PSWD 000000 Specify the password that will be used for all the items listed in Table 2-4. Enter a
password then press the Zero key. If it is less than 6-digits, enter leading zeros.
Example: 001234.
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Table 2-3. B03 Password Parameters
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3001 PLU (P01)
3002 CAMPAIGN (P02)
3004 PRST KEY (P04)
3005 AD MSG. (P05)
3003 STORE (P06)
3012 DEPT. (P07)
3013 GROUP (P08)
3019 COOK TIME (P09)
3007 NUTRITION (P10)
3008 XTRA MSG1 (P11)
3009 XTRA MSG2 (P12)
3010 XTRA MSG3 (P13)
3018 LukUP TBL (P19)
3035 F/P SYM (P21)
3015 CHK LBL (P37)
3041 PRICE CHNG (P40)
4002 M/C No. (B01)
4001 SLS MODE (B02)
4003 PASSWORD (B03)
4005 DATA STOR. (B05)
4006 PLU OVR (B07)
4007 PLU IDATA (B08)
5001 DATE TIME (C01)
5003 DISP.CHK (C03)
5005 FIRM DETL (C05)
1002 TTL ADJ (S06)
2001 SLS D TTL
2002 SLS W TTL
2003 SLS C TTL
2005 P D TTL (F05)
2006 P W TTL (F06)
2007 P C TTL (F07)
2010 TTL CLR (F12)

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2.4 B05-Data Storage
Configure settings to store total data for standard operation.
2.5 B07-PLU Overwrite
Specify how temporary changes made by the operator are processed. A selection of “Yes” will overwrite the original setting in
the PLU.
Parameter Display Description Choices
B05-01
TOTAL ADD. B05-01-01 DAILY TOTAL Select if the Daily Total accumulator is enabled. 1: NON ADD 2: ADD
B05-01-02 WEEKLY TOTAL Select if the Weekly Total accumulator is enabled.
B05-01-03 CUM. TOTAL Select if the Cumulative Total accumulator is enabled.
B05-01-04 TIME TOTAL Select if the Hourly Total accumulator is enabled.
B05-01-05 OPER. TOTAL Not supported.
B05-01-09 CR PRO. TOTAL Not supported.
B05-01-10 REWRAP TOTAL Select if the Rewrap Total accumulator is enabled.
B05-01-11 POS Fn TOTAL Not supported.
Table 2-5. B05 Data Storage Parameters
Parameter Display Description Choices
B07
PLU OVERWRITE B07-01 UNIT PRICE:F/P Select if a price change is saved. 1: YES 2: NO
B07-02 MD MODE:AMT Select if a markdown is saved.
B07-03 UNIT TYPE:QTY Select if a change of the number of pieces is saved.
B07-04 FIXED WEIGHT Select if a change of fixed bakery weight is saved.
B07-05 PACK DATE/TIME Select if a pack date or pack time change is saved.
B07-06 SELL BY D/T Select if a sell by date or sell by time change is saved.
B07-08 TARE Select if a tare weight change is saved.
B07-09 — B07-11 EXTRA MSG. 1-3 Select if a different extra message is linked to the PLU.
B07-13 COUPON MSG. Not supported.
B07-14 POP MSG. Not supported.
B07-15 — B07-29 FREE MSG. 1-15 Not supported.
B07-30 — B07-32 IMAGE 1-3 Select if a different logo image is linked to the PLU.
B07-34 SH. IMAGE FLAG Select if a change to the safe handling image print status
is saved.
B07-35 1st LBL FMT No. Not supported.
B07-36 2nd LBL FMT No. Not supported.
B07-38 TARGET Select if a different target value is assigned to the PLU.
B07-43 USE BY DATE Select if a use by date change is saved.
Table 2-6. B07 PLU Overwrite Parameters

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2.6 B08-PLU Initial Data
Specify the default values for any new PLU. When a new PLU is programmed the initial data automatically populates the fields.
ThisspeedsupPLUprogrammingbysettingthecustomer’sstandardvalues.Theinitialdatavaluescanbechangedasneeded
during PLU programming.
Parameter Display Description Choices
P01-01
SALE1 P01-01-01 SALES Enter the mode number. Press Enterto select a desired sales
mode. 0: WEIGHT
1: FIX PRICE
2: WGT+F.P.
P01-01-02 MD MODE Enter the mode number. Press Enterto select a desired
markdown mode. 0: NORMAL
1: SPECIAL
2: -$
3: -%
4: SPEC. U/P
5: U/P -$
6: U/P -%
P01-01-03 OPEN PRICE Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
allow an open price system. 0: YES
1: NO
P01-01-04 PRICE Enter the unit or fixed price. Press Enter. 0.00 - 999.99
P01-01-05 Markdown Amount Not available when B08-01-02 Markdown Mode is set to
0:NORMAL. 0.0 - 99.9 (%) 0.00 - 999.99 ($)
P01-01-06 Quantity Only available when B08-01-01 Sales Mode is set to 1: Fix Price
or 2: WGT F/PRI. 0- 999
P01-01-07 Unit Type Only available when B08-01-01 Sales Mode is set to 1: Fix Price
or 2: WGT F/PRI. 0- 16
P01-01-09 Fixed Weight Only available when B08-01-01 Sales Mode is set to 1: Fix Price. 0- 999
P01-01-10 TARE Enter tare weight. Press Enter. 0.00 - 9.99 (lb)
P01-01-12 P TARE Enter apercenttare. Onlyavailable when B08-01-01Sales Mode
is set to 0: NORMAL or 2: WGT F/PRI. 0.0 - 50.0
P01-01-13 FORCED TARE Enter the mode number. Press Enterto select whether or not a
tare weight is required to print a label. 1: YES
2: NO
P01-01-14 LO WGT Enter the lower weight limit. Press Enter. 0.00 - 30.00 (lb)
P01-01-15 UP WGT Enter the upper weight limit. Press Enter. 0.00 - 30.00 (lb)
P01-02
SALE2 P01-02-06 POINT FLAG Not supported. --
P01-02-07 POINT TYPE Not supported. --
P01-02-08 POINTS Not supported. --
P01-03
MSG. P01-03-01 NUT. Enter the nutrition message number. Nutrition facts programmed through the ScaleLink Pro 5 Lite Maintenance Utility software. 0- 999999
P01-03-02 — P01-03-04
MSSG1-3 Enter the extra message number. Extra messages programmed in the P11 Extra Message Program Menu. 0- 999999
P01-03-07 COOK Enter the cooking time message. Cooking time programmed in
the P09 Cook Time Program Menu. 0- 9999
P01-04
IMAGE P01-04-01 — P01-04-03 IMAGE 1-3 Enter the number of the logo image that will print on the label.
Press Enter. The label format must be configured to support
variable images.
0- 999
P01-04-05 S H IMG Leave at 0. The SH image is specified in the label format. 0- 999
P01-04-06 S H IMG PRN Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
print the Safe Handling Image. 1: NO PRINT
2: PRINT
Table 2-7. B08 PLU Initial Data Parameters

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P01-06
DATE P01-06-01 P/D PRN Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
print the pack date. 1: YES
2: NO
P01-06-02 PK TIME PRN Enter the mode number. Press Enterto select the desired pack
time printing method. 0: NO PRINT
1: DESIGNATE
2: CLOCK
P01-06-04 SB DATE PRN Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
print the sell by date. 1: YES
2: NO
P01-06-05 SB TIME PRN Enterthemodenumber.Press Entertoselectthedesiredsellby
time printing method. 0: NO PRINT
1: DESIGNATE
2: RELATIVE
P01-06-06 SB TIME Enter the designated time or number of minutes and press
Enter. Data format is based on B08-06-05 Sell By Time Print
setting.
00:00-23:59
(Designate)
0-1439
(Relative [min])
P01-06-07 SHELF LF Enter the number of days and press Enter. 0 - 9999 (1)
P01-06-08 DATE PRN Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
print the use by date. 1: YES
2: NO
P01-07
CODE P01-07-01 CODE Enter an item code. Press Enter. 0- 99999999
P01-07-02 REGI.CODE Enter the register code. Press Enter. 0- 9999
P01-07-04 Enter a barcode number. Press Enter. 0- 99999999999999
P01-07-08 TRACE EN Enter the mode number. Press Enter to select whether or not to
enable traceability data. 1: YES
2: NO
P01-07-10 DEPT Enter desired department number. Press Enter. 0 - 9 (0)
P01-07-11 GROUP NO Enter desired group number. Press Enter. 0 - 99 (00)
P01-07-12 FMI AI -- 0 - 19 (0)
P01-07-13 FMI NoAI -- 0 - 21 (0)
P01-08
LINK P01-08-01 PLU.NO. Not supported. --
Parameter Display Description Choices
Table 2-7. B08 PLU Initial Data Parameters (Continued)

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3.0 Adjustment Mode
Enter 4000 and press Mode to enter the Adjustment mode menu. To exit the Adjustment mode, press Mode.
The Adjustment Mode for this device includes the following parameters:
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select a parameter within the Adjustment menu. Press the Enter key to enter the
parameter. Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the menu options. Use the Left and Right arrow keys (or key in
the corresponding number) to select the appropriate choice.
Example:
1. Enter 4000 and press the Mode key to enter the main menu in the Adjustment mode.
2. Press the Down Arrow three times to scroll to C05 FIRMWARE DETAILS.
3. Press Enter. B05-01 SOFTWARE displays.
4. Press the Down Arrow to scroll through other firmware details or press the Mode key three times to resume operation.
3.1 C01-Date Time
Adjusts date and time of Astra II’s internal clock.
3.2 C03-Display Check
Displays all the digits of the vacuum fluorescent display simultaneously. Press the Mode key to exit.
Figure 3-1. Examples of Display During Lighting Check
Display Description Choices
C01-01 DATE To adjust the date, enter the date in the format MMDDYYYY (Month+Day+Year). Press Enter to
store data. MMDDYYYY
C01-02 TIME To adjust the time, enter the time in the format HHMMSS (Hour:Minute:Second). Press Enter to
store the data. Time is entered in a 24-hour format. Example: 3:47:00 pm is entered as 154700. HHMMSS
C01-04 JULIAN The Julian date is the number of days since January 1st. This step displays the Julian date - it is not
possible to change it. Display format: DDD-YYYY. --
Table 3-1. C01 Date Time Parameters
• C01 Date Time
• C03 Display Check
• C05 Firmware Details
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3.3 C05-Firmware Details
Displays the program number and version of the firmware in the following format:
Example: B0785C
B****# or C****#.
B: Standard Program Code
C: Option Program Code
****: Base Program four-digit number
#: Version Mark
To avoid confusion, some letters, such as I, O and Q, are not available for the version mark.
Press Mode to exit.
Display Description Choices
C05-01 SOFTWARE Displays the program number and version of the title software. --
C05-02 MAIN Displays the program number and version of the main software. --
C05-03 OS Displays the program number and version of the operating system. --
C05-04 BOOT ROM Displays the program number and version of the Boot ROM. --
C05-06 SCALE DRI. Displays the program number and version of the A/D Driver. --
C05-07 UPDATER Displays the program number and version of the Updater ROM. --
Table 3-2. C05 Firmware Details Parameters
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4.0 Program Mode
Enter 9000 andpress the Mode keyto enterthe main menuin theProgrammode.To exit theprogrammode,pressthe Mode key.
The Program Mode for this device includes the following parameters:
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to select a parameter within the Program menu. Press the Enter key to enter the parameter.
Use the Up and Down arrow keys to move through the menu options. Use the Left and Right arrow keys (or key in the
corresponding number) toselect the appropriate choice.
Example:
1. Enter 9000 and press the Mode key to enter the main menu in the Program mode.
2. Press the Down Arrow three times to scroll to P04 PRESET KEY.
3. Press Enter. P04-01 displays.
4. Press PLU to scroll through the list of functions. If the function number is known, key in the number and press PLU.
See Section 4.3 on page 20 for function key flag numbers.
Example: To select a PLU (flag 1), key in 1 on the numeric keyboard and press PLU.
5. If the function includes data, enter the value and then press the desired preset key.
Example: Key in 5 (for PLU number 5) and press the bottom left corner key.
If the functiondoes not include data (e.g. Save - flag 8), key in 0 and then press the desired preset key.
6. Press the Mode key three times to resume operation.
•P01PLU
• P02 Campaign
• P04 Preset Key
•P05AdMsg.
• P06 Store
• P07 Department
•P08Group
• P09 Cooking Time
• P10 Nutrition
• P11 Extra Msg. 1
• P12 Extra Msg. 2
• P13 Extra Msg. 3
• P19 Lookup Table
• P21 Fix Price Symbol
• P37 Check Label
• P40 Price Change