ISHIDA IGB Series User manual

Manual No. 0202A PN 86545
Platform Scale
IGX/IGB Series
Kg/Lb Specification
Operation Manual
IGX Series IGB Series
IMPORTANT
•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 installation,
operation, service, and maintenance.

IGX/IGB Series Operation Manual No. 0202A
PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing an Ishida IGX/IGB Series.
The IGX/IGB Series is a high-performance Platform Scale that weighs items precisely.
This manual explains the operation procedures, cautions for use, etc. of the IGX/IGB Series.
Please read this manual fully so that you can use the IGX/IGB Series safely and effectively.
Failure to follow the instructions in this manual may result in loss or serious injury, damage to the
machine or faulty operation.
NOTE This product cannot be used for certifying weight transactions.
yNo part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means,
without written permission of the publisher.
yDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.
yThere may be cases where the contents of this manual may not conform to the actual operations
due to modifications to the machine or other reasons.
yPlease convey your comments to your nearest Ishida dealer should you notice any errors or
discrepancies in the contents of this manual.
Copyright ©2003 by Ishida Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form, by mimeograph or any other means, without
written permission of the publisher.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE ................................................... 1
1.1 Caution for Handling............................................................................ 2
1.2 Name and Function of Each Part ........................................................ 4
1.3 Installation ........................................................................................... 5
1.4 Start and Stop of Operation ................................................................. 7
1.5 Daily Care............................................................................................ 8
Chapter 2 PRESET FUNCTION ........................................................................ 9
2.1 Presetting the Values......................................................................... 10
2.2 Calling Up the Preset Values............................................................. 14
Chapter 3 WEIGHING ..................................................................................... 15
3.1 Weighing Non-PLUs.......................................................................... 16
3.2 Weighing PLUs.................................................................................. 18
Chapter 4 SETTING MODE............................................................................. 21
4.1 Setting Method .................................................................................. 22
4.2 Set Values List................................................................................... 24
Chapter 5 BATTERY CHECK.......................................................................... 27
5.1 Checking Battery Voltage .................................................................. 28
Chapter 6 APPENDIX ..................................................................................... 31
6.1 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 32
6.2 Specifications .................................................................................... 33

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BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
BEFORE
OPERATING
MACHINE
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1.1 Caution for Handling
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1.1 CAUTION FOR HANDLING
Safety Considerations
To ensure the safe operation of this machine, the general safety considerations below must be
followed:
Grounding
To avoid potential shock hazards, a protective grounding conductor for the machine must be
securely connected.
Do not disassemble or modify the machine
Doing so may result in physical injury or damage to the machine.
Do not remove covers or housing
To avoid personal injury and shock, do not open or remove any covers or casing of the machine
unless specified in this manual.
Do not perform unspecified maintenance
For your own personal safety, do not perform any maintenance procedures which are not specified
in this manual.
Disconnect the power supply before servicing
To ensure your safety, disconnect the power supply before servicing.
Symbols Used in This Manual
This manual uses the following symbols to emphasize important information. Fully understanding
the meaning of the symbols will facilitate the use of this manual.
Symbol Meaning
Indicates information that, if not heeded, could result in faulty operation, damage to
the machine, or relatively serious injury.
Symbol Meaning
NOTE
Indicates additional information of particular importance.
Indicates information to help your understanding of the related text.
Indicates a page to refer to.

1.1 Caution for Handling
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BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
Avoid Locating the Machine in the Following Places
A place subject to high temperature or high
humidity.
A place exposed to direct sunlight or direct
cold air.
A place where water or other liquids may be
spilled on the machine.
A place subject to a lot of dust or dirt.
A place subject to strong wind. A place where the floor or ground is not level
or unstable.
Power Supply
Always operate the machine with the specified AC
voltage.

1.2 Name and Function of Each Part
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1.2 NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART
Appearance
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Display Unit
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Used to turn the power on or off.
Used to set the scale weight to zero, or increase the value on the display.
Used to set the tare weight, or decrease the value on the display.
Used to move the digit position or finish a setting procedure.
Used to determine or call-up the setting.

1.3 Installation
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BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
1.3 INSTALLATION
Assembling the Scale
1
Remove the two hex-headed bolts from the
bottom of the display pole.
2
Carefully insert the bottom of the display pole
into the base bracket while pulling out the slack
in the cables.
CAUTION
If the cable insulation is damaged, water may penetrate into the cable and cause
inaccurate weighing, or the core material may corrode, causing the scale to fail.
3
Tighten the two hex-headed bolts with an Allen
wrench.
4
Bundle the excessive cables with a clamp so as
to prevent cable damage.

1.3 Installation
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Carefully carry and place the Weigh Platter over
the Platter Support.
Leveling the Scale
Use the level adjuster until the air bubble inside the level is positioned in the center of the circle.
Adjusting the Display Unit Angle
After loosening the display unit tightening knob, adjust the unit to an easy-to see angle. Then
re-tighten the knob.

1.4 Start and Stop of Operation
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BEFORE OPERATING MACHINE
1.4 START AND STOP OF OPERATION
This section explains how to start and stop the machine operation.
Starting Machine Operation
1 Make sure that nothing is placed on the weigh platter.
2 Press the ON/OFF key to turn on the power. Then, the self-diagnostic display appears and
all display segments are lit.
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Make sure that the initial display appears and the “ZERO” indicator lights.
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NOTE If the “ZERO” indicator is not lit, press the ZERO key.
Stopping Machine Operation
1 Press the ON/OFF key to stop the machine operation.
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NOTE When the scale has not been used for a long time, the scale will be automatically turned off.

1.5 Daily Care
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1.5 DAILY CARE
Daily care will ensure the long life of this machine, and can prevent potential trouble or failure. Also,
cleaning the machine after operation is recommended.
CAUTION
To ensure your personal safety, disconnect the power plug from the outlet before
any servicing or cleaning.
Clean the outer surface of the machine with a soft cloth soaked with a water-diluted neutral
detergent. Then, wipe it with a soft and dry cloth.
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CAUTION
Do not use thinner or chemicals other than a water-diluted neutral detergent.

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PRESET FUNCTION
PRESET
FUNCTION
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2.1 Presetting the Values
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2.1 PRESETTING THE VALUES
Selecting the PLU No.
When the power is turned OFF,
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press the ON/OFF key, then the self-diagnosis display appears.
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Immediately press the SET key while all display segments are lit.
PLU 1 will be displayed.
2
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3
Repeat to press either the ZERO (+) or TARE (-) key until the desired PLU No. appears on
the display.
[Example] Selecting PLU 2
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2.1 Presetting the Values
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PRESET FUNCTION
Setting the Tare Weight
4
Press the SET key to display the tare weight for the selected PLU.
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5
Move the flashing digit to the desired position by pressing the COLUMN key.
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6
Increase or decrease the numeric value by pressing the ZERO (+) or TARE (-) key. Then,
press the COLUMN key to determine the value. Repeat this step until completing the entry.
[Example] Tare weight 250g
or
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Setting the Upper Limit Value
7
Press the SET key to determine the tare weight and move to the display for setting the uppe
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limit value.
Move the flashing digit to the desired position by pressing the COLUMN key.
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2.1 Presetting the Values
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Increase or decrease the numeric value by pressing the ZERO (+) or TARE (-) key. Then,
press the COLUMN key to determine the value. Repeat this step until completing the entry.
[Example] Upper limit value 1000g
or
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Setting the Lower Limit Value
9
Press the SET key to determine the upper limit value and move to the display for setting the
lower limit value.
Move the flashing digit to the desired position by pressing the COLUMN key.
NOTE If the lower limit value has already been preset, only a value equal to or larger than
this limit value can be set.
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2.1 Presetting the Values
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PRESET FUNCTION
10
Increase or decrease the numeric value by pressing the ZERO (+) or TARE (-) key. Then,
press the COLUMN key to determine the value. Repeat this step until completing the entry.
[Example] Lower limit value 500g
or
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Setting Values for Other PLUs
11
Press the SET key to determine the lower limit value.
Repeat steps 3 through 10 above for setting the values for other PLUs.
NOTE If the upper limit value has already been preset, only a value equal to or less than this
limit value can be set.
Finishing the Setting Procedures
Press the COLUMN key to finish the setting procedure.
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2.2 Calling Up the Preset Values
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2.2 CALLING UP THE PRESET VALUES
1
Press and hold the SET key for two seconds.
“PLU 1” will be displayed.
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(2 sec.)
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2
Press the ZERO (+) or TARE (-) key to select the desired PLU No.
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or
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3
Press the SET key to display the tare weight, the upper limit value, and the lower limit value.
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b
b
b
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NOTE If no tare weight has been set, or if neither the upper limit value nor the lower limit
value has been set, the values set before pressing the SET key will remain active.

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WEIGHING
WEIGHING
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3.1 Weighing Non-PLUs
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3.1 WEIGHING NON-PLUs
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When the power is turned OFF,
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press the ON/OFF key to turn on the power, the self-diagnosis display will start, then stop
at the initial display with “ZERO” indicator lit.
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NOTE If “ZERO” indicator is not lit, press the ZERO key to initialize the display.
2
Place a tare on the weigh platter, and press the TARE key to subtract the weight.
The “NET” indicator will be lit.
[Example] Tare weight: 180g
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3
Place an item on the weigh platter.
The display will show the net weight.
[Example] Net weight: 2,280g
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3.1 Weighing Non-PLUs
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WEIGHING
4
When setting “kg” or “lb” select the desired weight unit by pressing the ZERO key and
TARE key at the same time.
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At the same time
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NOTE 1. Either “kg” or “lb” indicator will be lit.
2. This function is available only when nothing is placed on the platter.