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 ASTRA • 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

ASTRA • Operation Manual • Rev. 0124C Contents
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 ASTRA • 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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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.
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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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Chapter 1. Precautions

CHAPTER 2
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
2.1 Apprearance ..........................................6
2.2 Display ...................................................... 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 Rolls ............. 9
2.5.1 Loading..................................................9
2.5.2 Unloading ............................................10
2.6 Astra Hardware Specifications............ 11

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Chapter 2.Product Overview
2.2 Display(lb)
ZERO
Capacity 30 ×0.01 lb
NET SAVE AUTO PLU
WEIGHT lbTARE lb UNIT PRICE $/lb TOTAL PRICE $
Display
Key sheet
Level
Level adjuster
Label printer
Weigh platter
Side view Power switch
AC power
2.1 Appearance

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Chapter 2.Product Overview
2.3.1 Basic Function Keys
NUMERIC ENTRY
Keys 0 through 9 are used to enter numeric
data.
CLEAR
Used to cancel incorrectly entered numeric
data.
TARE
Used to set the tare weight to be subtracted
from the total weight on the weigh platter.
PLU SELECT
Used to access PLU data.
AUTO/MANUALSELECT
Used to select automatic label issue or
manual label issue.
FEED
Usedto advancelabelstothe 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.
2.3 OperationKeySheet
RESET
FEEDZEROMODE
DATE
AUTO
MANU
PRINT
PLUTARE
CLR
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Handling tab
Preset keys
Sheet stopper
0
9
CLR
TARE
PLU
AUTO
MANU
FEED
ZERO
MODE
DATE
PRINT
RESET
TEMPORARYDATE
Usedtotemporarilychangethe current date
of the machine. After recalling a PLU, enter
the temporary date (MMDDYY) and press
the DATE key. Enter the number 0 to turn
all date printing off. The date is reset when
another PLU is selected.

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Chapter 2.Product Overview
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.
Cover film
Key sheet
Note: Refer to Section 5.2 of this manual for an explaination of the key functions.
RESET
FEEDZEROMODE
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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 in the down position.
If the lever is in an up position, push down until it lies
flat.
4. Remove approximately 12 inches of labels from the
endof theroll.Loadthe labelrollaroundthe rollholder
(B).
5. Insert the label paper from (1) through (4).
6. Pull up the stopper lever (A), then slide it in or out
depending on the width of the roll, making sure not
to move it too far in and bind the labels.
7. Turnthewinding bobbin (E)counter-clockwisesothat
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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2.5 Loading/Unloading Label Roll
2.5.1 Loading

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8. Replace the printer head by pushing down the lock
lever (C).
9. Press the FEED key on the key sheet once or twice
inorderto securely turn the paper around the winding
bobbin (E).
Note: Check that the label printing position is
properly set.
Ifnotproperlyset,presstheFEEDkeyuntilit
reachestheproperprintingposition.
FEED
2.5.2 Unloading
1. Open the side cover.
2. Release the printer head by pushing down the
release lever (D).
3. Pullthe lever (F) outwards to loosen the paper wound
around the winding bobbin (E), then remove the
paper from the winding bobbin.
4. Push down the stopper lever (A) of the roll holder
(B)tomakeitstraight, then remove the label rollfrom
the path ((1) through (4)) and the roll holder (B).
PresstheClearkeytoremoveanyerror
messages.
CLR

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Chapter 2.Product Overview
2.6 ASTRA Hardware Specifications
ASTRA
Accuracy 1/3000 Single Range
Capacity 30 lb (15 kg)
Min. Graduation 0.01 lb (0.005 kg)
Main Body Dimension 15.75" (W) ×16.34" (D) ×6.50" (H)
400 (W) ×415 (D) ×165 (H) mm
Platter Size 14.02"
(W) ×9.21" (D)
356 (W) ×234 (D) mm
Weight Approx. 20.9 lb (9.5 kg)
Printer Unit Side-Load
Label backing paper width Max. 2.64" (67
mm)
Label width 1.50" to 2.52" (38 to 64
mm)
Label printing width Max. 2.36" (60 mm)
Label length 1.18" to 3.35" (30 to 85
mm)
Printing speed 3.15"/sec. (80 mm/sec.)
Label Roll Dimension Inside diameter 1.57" (40 mm)
Outside diameter 3.94" (100 mm)
Sensor Label (Gap) sensor
Display Unit Number of digits Weight 5, U/P 5, Amount 6, Tare 4
Character height 0.42" (10.6 mm)
Keyboard 64 keys in total. 44 preset keys store up to 88 preset items.
System Stand alone
Input/Output RS232C (for PLU/Label editor)
Item Memory 256KB
Approx. 2000 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) without total
Approx. 1500 PLUs (Avg. 30 char. per PLU) with total
Safety Regulations UL, C-UL, CE, C-Tick

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Chapter 2.Product Overview

CHAPTER 3
SETUP MODE
3.1 Setup Mode Entry ................................. 14
3.2 Label Print .............................................. 15
3.3 Label Format ......................................... 17
3.4 POS Code .............................................. 20
3.5 Bar Code................................................ 22
3.6 Default Setup......................................... 23
3.7 Total ........................................................ 24
3.8 Forced Tare............................................ 25
3.9 Open Price Setup.................................. 26

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Chapter 3.Setup Mode
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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.
MODE
RESET
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PRINT
PLUTARE
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3.1 Setup Mode Entry
SetupMode operations (b00) are requiredwhen initially settingup the basicfunctions of theAstra. 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
•b06 : Forced Tare
•b07 : Open Price
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