ISHIDA INS-100 User manual

BATTERY DRIVEN SCALE
INS-100
Operator’s Manual
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.
INS-100 Operator’s Manual No. IW05XINS-100A

Copyright ©2005 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.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
To ensure safe operation of this machine, the general safety considerations below
must be followed:
Grounding (when using AC power)
This instrument 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.
Disconnect power supply before servicing (when using AC power)
To ensure your personal safety, disconnect the power supply before servicing.
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 own personal safety, do not perform any maintenance procedures which are not
specified in the manual.
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CAUTIONS FOR USE
fDo not disassemble the machine. fDo not allow any liquids to come into
contact with the machine.
fDo not drop or apply a strong shock to
the machine.
fWhen 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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CAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
Avoid the following areas when installing the machine
•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
•Areas subject to excessive 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
•Areas where the scale is not level
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ALERT SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used to alert service personnel of potential danger or special
circumstances related to the safe and proper servicing of this machine.
Precautions which must be followed to prevent the possibility of death or
serious injury.
Precautions which must be followed to prevent the possibility of light or
moderately severe injury to personnel or damage to the machine.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................... 1
1.1 MAIN COMPONENTS & DISPLAY ....................................................... 2
1.1.1 MAIN COMPONENTS................................................................ 2
1.1.2 DISPLAY .................................................................................... 2
1.2 KEYBOARD .......................................................................................... 3
1.2.1 KEY LAYOUT ............................................................................. 3
1.2.1 KEY FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 3
1.3 POWER SUPPLY.................................................................................. 4
1.3.1 DC POWER SUPPLY................................................................. 4
1.3.2 AC POWER SUPPLY ................................................................. 4
1.4 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 WEIGHING OPERATIONS............................................................... 7
2.1 LEVEL ADJUSTMENT ........................................................................ 8
2.2 POWER ON/OFF ................................................................................ 9
2.2.1 POWER ON ............................................................................... 9
2.2.2 POWER OFF.............................................................................. 9
2.3 TARE SUBTRACTION ...................................................................... 10
2.3.1 WEIGHING TARE..................................................................... 10
2.3.2 KEYBOARD TARE ....................................................................11
2.4 WEIGHING SINGLE COMMODITY .................................................. 12
2.5 WEIGHING SINGLE COMMODITY WITH TARE .............................. 14
2.6 RANDOM WEIGHING ADDITIONS .................................................. 16
2.7 RANDOM WEIGHING ADDITIONS WITH TARE .............................. 19
2.8 TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................... 23
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PRODUCT
OVERVIE
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1.1 MAIN COMPONENTS & DISPLAY
1.1.1 MAIN COMPONENTS
1.1.2 DISPLAY
Indicators
TARE Lights when tare weight is memorized.
ZERO Lights when weight value is zero.
AC Lights when AC power is supplied.
LOW. BATT Lights when the battery level becomes low.
TOTAL Lights when totals are added.
STABLE Lights when scale is in stable condition.
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1.2 KEYBOARD
1.2.1 KEY LAYOUT
TYPE A TYPE B
1.2.1 KEY FUNCTIONS
NUMERIC ENTRY
Used to key in numeric data. CLEAR
Used to clear numeric entries.
ON/OFF
Used to turn scale ON/OFF
(not electrical power switch).
ZERO
Used to adjust scale to zero.
TARE
Used to engage/disengage tare
subtraction operation.
ADD
Used to add totals.
EURO
Used to change currency.
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1.3 POWER SUPPLY
1.3.1 DC POWER SUPPLY
This machine can be operated by the built-in rechargeable lead storage battery.
1.3.2 AC POWER SUPPLY
This machine can also be operated by AC power supply. Use the specified AC voltage after
referring to the specification plate located on the machine. Insert the electrical plug into the same
rated AC outlet.
To disconnect the power supply, remove the electrical plug from the
electrical outlet.
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1.4 SPECIFICATIONS
Product Model INS-100
Weighing Capacity 15kg / 6kg
Accuracy 1/3000
Display Weight: 5 digits, Price: 5 digits, Total price: 6 digits
Max. Tare Weight -9.995kg (for weighing capacity 15kg)
-3.998kg (for weighing capacity 6kg)
Power Supply
Rechargeable Sealed Lead-Acid Battery
or
AC220V (+10%, -15%), 50Hz
Operating Temperature -10°C ~ 40°C
Size 335 (L) x 310 (W) x 120 (H) mm
372 (L) x 310 (W) x 402 (H) mm with pole display
Weight Approx. 3.5kg (excluding Battery)
Approx. 4.7kg (excluding Battery) with pole display
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WEIGHING
OPERATIONS
2
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2.1 LEVEL ADJUSTMENT
Place the scale on a stable counter top or other flat surface. Rotate the four adjustment feet until the
level’s bubble is aligned in the center of the circle. This indicates that the machine is level.
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2.2 POWER ON/OFF
2.2.1 POWER ON
Press the [ON/OFF] key to turn ON the machine.
Ensure that the initial display appears and the “ZERO” indicator is lit after all digits flashes on the
display for a while.
Note 1: If the “ZERO” indicator is not lit, press the [ZERO] key to turn on the indicator.
Note 2: The “AC” indicator is lit when an AC power is used.
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When using AC power
When using DC power
2.2.2 POWER OFF
To turn OFF the machine, press the [ON/OFF] key.
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2.3 TARE SUBTRACTION
Tare weight can be registered in a specific PLU. When not registered, either place the tare on the
weigh platter or key in the tare weight if the tare weight is fixed.
2.3.1 WEIGHING TARE
1
Initial Display
Confirm that the initial display appears, and the “ZERO” and “STABLE” indicators light up.
Note: The scale should display “ZERO" with nothing on the weigh platter. Should the scale does not
display “ZERO", press the [ZERO] key to perform zero adjustment.
2
Loading Actual Tare
Place a tare on the weigh platter and press the [TARE] key to save tare setting.
The “TARE” indicator will light up.
Note: Items weighing less than previous tare setting cannot be calculated. In that case, it is
necessary to reset tare value by pressing the [TARE] key with nothing on the weigh platter.
Example: Tare weight “75g”
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2.3.2 KEYBOARD TARE
1
Initial Display
Confirm that the initial display appears, and the “ZERO” and “STABLE” indicators light up.
Note: The scale should display “ZERO" with nothing on the weigh platter. Should the scale does not
display “ZERO", press the [ZERO] key to perform zero adjustment.
2
Keyboard Tare
With nothing loaded on the weigh platter, use numeric keys to enter data, and press the
[TARE] key to save tare setting. The “TARE” indicator will light up.
Note: Keyboard tare operation may be prohibited in some countries due to Weights and Measures
Regulations.
Example: Tare weight “75g”
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2.4 WEIGHING SINGLE COMMODITY
1
Initial Display
Confirm that the initial display appears, and the “ZERO” and “STABLE” indicators light up.
Note: The scale should display “ZERO" with nothing on the weigh platter. Should the scale does not
display “ZERO", press the [ZERO] key to perform zero adjustment.
2
Unit Price
Key in the unit price using the numeric keys.
Example: Unit price “$4.50”
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Placing Commodity
Place a commodity on the weigh platter. The weight and price will appear on the display.
Example: Commodity weight “275g”
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