ISHIDA IP-EMZ User manual

IP-EMZ
Operation Manual
COUNTRY: CAN. USA. EU. 2008.09.10
IMPORTANT
•Read this manual thoroughly, and do not perform
installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection
unless you fully understand all of the contents.
•Keep this manual in a safe place where you can refer
to it easily while installing, operating, and carrying out
maintenance or inspections.
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Contents
1.1 SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................2
1.2 NAME OF EACH PART.......................................................4
1.3 OUTER DIMENSIONS........................................................5
1.4 PREPARATION FOR INSATALLATION...............................6
1.5 PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION................................7
1.6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION..............................................8
1.7 FINALIZING INSTALLATION.............................................10
BEFORE USING
MACHINE
1

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1.1 SPECIFICATIONS
No. Item Specifications
1 Operating environment
1.1 Temperature range -5°C - 40°C
1.2 Operating humidity 20% - 85% (Non condensing)
2 Outer dimensions
2.1 Main body W285 × D368 × H645mm
2.2 Scale unit W300 × D270 × H88mm
3 Mass
3.1 Main body 19kg
3.2 Scale unit 6kg
4 Power supply CAN, USA:
EU: AC110-120V 50/60Hz 4A AC230V 50/60Hz 4A
5 Weighing capacity CAN: 6kg/15kg
Graduation: 0.002kg (0 –6kg),0.00 5kg (6- 15kg)
15lb/30lb
Graduation: 0.005lb (0 – 15lb),0.01lb (15 – 30lb)
USA: 15lb/30lb
Graduation: 0.005lb (0 – 15lb),0.01lb (15 – 30lb)
EU: 3kg/6kg
Graduation: 0.001kg (0 –3kg),0.00 2kg (3- 6kg)
6 Weighing accuracy 1/3000
7 Display unit 10.4-inch TFT color liquid crystal VGAwith backlight
(640 × 480 dots)
8 Printing method Direct thermal method
9 Thermal head LH4114K (TDK) 3-inch (640 dots), 8 dots/mm
10 Print speed 100mm/sec
11 Effective print size 78mm
12 Label size
12-1 Label width 30 - 80mm
12-2 Label length 30 - 150mm
12-3 Backing paper width 32 - 82mm
13 Label diameter
13-1 Core inner diameter
φ
76mm
13-2 Max. outer diameter
φ
2240mm
14 Keys
14-1 Touch panel 212mm × 159mm
14-2 Stroke key 24 keys
15 I/O Ethernet:1ch
RS-232C:2ch
PCMCIA:2ch
I2NET:2ch(ISHIDA Original Protocol)
16 Program storage medium
16-1 Flash ROM (1MB) Boot program
16-2 Compact Flash (32MB) OS + Application program
17 Memory capacity *The registration number varies depending on the total memory
capacity.
17-1 PLU master 511 characters, 4,000 PLUs, 5 prices
17-2 Additive master 511 characters, 9,999 additives
17-3 POP master 39 characters, 999 POPs
17-4 Comment master 511 characters, 99 comments
17-5 Origin master 39 characters, 9,999 origins
17-6 Storage temperature master 119 characters, 99 temperatures
17-7 Storage method master 119 characters, 99 methods
17-8 Free master 1 511 characters, 99 messages
17-9 Free master 2 511 characters, 99 messages
17-10 Free master 3 511 characters, 99 messages

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No. Item Specifications
17-11 Free master 4 511 characters, 99 messages
17-12 Free master 5 511 characters, 99 messages
17-13 Format master 99 characters, 2,048 bytes/format
17-14 Label master 99 labels
17-15 Department name master 13 characters, 9,999 names
17-16 Group name master 13 characters, 9,999 names
17-17 Class name master 13 characters, 9,999 names
17-18 Sales promotion master 99 images, 99 comments, 999 origins
17-19 Store master 9,999 stores,
48 characters/store name, 48 characters/store address
17-20 Tray master 9,999 trays, 10 characters/tray
17-21 Memo preset keys 56 items (28 items x 2 pages)
17-22 Classification preset keys 36 types (5 ranges/type)
18 Barcode print
19 POS code system NON-PLU 13 digits, NON-PLU 8 digits
PLU 13 digits, PLU 8 digits
20 POS types 5-digit standard code, 6-digit code including check price,
6-digit code including flag, 5-digit code including check price,
6-digit code + 5-digit price
21 Durability
21-1 Number of label issues 16.2 million labels.(label length 42mm, 9,000 labels,
360 operation days, 5 years, 721km)
21-2 Printer frame drawer 7,300 times (4 times/day, 360 days × 5 years)
21-3 Display angle adjustment
frequency 3,650 times (2 times/day, 360 days × 5 years)
21-4 Volume adjustment
frequency 7,300 times (4 times/day, 360 days × 5 years)
21-5 LCD backlight 40,000 hours (10.9 years on the assumption of 10 hours/day)
21-6 Power switch 10,000 times, 6.8 years on the assumption of 4 times/day

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1.2 NAME OF EACH PART
1.2.1 FRONT VIEW
Touch panel
Stroke keys
Level gauge
Scale unit
Power switch
Level adjuste
r
Label outlet
Label cassette
Brightness
adjustment dial
Lighter
Darker
1.2.2 REAR VIEW
Rear Connectors
(Located in the rear cover)

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1.3 OUTER DIMENSIONS
(Unit: mm)

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1.4 PREPARATION FOR INSATALLATION
1.4.1 UNPACKING
Confirm that the following things are packed.
•Main body
•Scale unit
•Grounding cable
•Tool Screw driver(+)
•User’s manual
•Weight (500g)
•Cleaning pen
NOTE: Parts are fixed with adhesive tapes so as not to move when transported.
Remove these tapes when unpacking.
1.4.2 THINGS TO BE PREPARED
•Weight (6kg,15kg,30lb)
•IF-21FD
•3.5-inch 2DD floppy disk in which the user's data is recorded
•I2NET cable (D-sub 9 pin -modular)
•Labels

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1.5 PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
1.5.1 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
zDO NOT PUT HANDS IN THE MACHINE
When you need to put your hand inside the machine, always push the Emergency Stop Button first.
Never put your hand inside the machine.
zALWAYS KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM THE MOVING PARTS
When the power is turned ON, some parts may still move after a commodity or tray has been called,
and your hand may get caught in the machine.
zDO NOT PUT YOUR HAND INSIDE THE POWER SUPPLY UNIT
There is danger of electric shock if you touch the inside of the Power Supply Unit. Never touch
directly or spill water into the unit. Also, never touch the Main Power Switch with wet hands.
zDO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR MAKE ANY ALTERATIONS TO THE MACHINE
The machine can be damaged if disassembled incorrectly. Making any alterations without
permission, or removing any parts other than those specified, may cause a serious accident or
injury.
zHANDLE WITH CARE AS THIS IS A PRECISION MACHINE
Bumps or shocks to the machine can cause damage.
1.5.2 MAINTENANCE PRECAUTIONS
•Keep the area around the machine clear of any dust and debris.
•Do not leave screws or other foreign objects in the machine after performing routine maintenance
since this can cause major damage to the machine when the electrical switch is turned on.
•Always remove wires by holding the connector and pulling to disconnect.
Do not disconnect by pulling on the wires themselves since this may cause a wire to snap or
damage the connection.
•Before disassembling or adjusting this machine, make sure you thoroughly understand and follow
each step in the order indicated in this manual.
1.5.3 PROHIBITED LOCATIONS
Do not install the machine in the following types of places:
•Places subject to high temperatures or high humidity
•Places exposed to direct sunlight
•Places where water or other liquids are easily spilled on the machine
•Places subject to excessive vibration or unstable foundations
•Places exposed to direct cold air from air conditioners or refrigerators
•Places where the floor or foundation is unstable
•Places subject to a lot of dust or dirt
•Places with large voltage fluctuations
1.5.4 PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY
Do not use an unspecified power supply.
•Use a power supply with rated voltage ground.
•Prepare a dedicated power source.
A power supply that generates voltage variation may cause a malfunction.
•To avoid any potential electrical shock, securely attach the ground wire to the grounding provision.

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1.6 HARDWARE INSTALLATION
1. Install the main body to be able to see
the display clearly and perform the key
operation easily.
2. Connect the cable of the scale unit with
the main body.
Connection or separation in the
power-on state may cause damage.
3. Turn the level adjuster so that the unit
is horizontally installed. To install the
scale unit horizontally, turn the level
adjuster until the bubble locates at the
center of circle of the level gauge.
If this adjustment is not performed
accurately, a weighing error may occur.
Scale unit Bubble
Circle
Level adjuste
r
Level gauge
4. Make sure that the machine is
grounded at the power supply outlet.
5. Insert the power plug into the outlet.
(CAN,USA)
(EU)

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7. When connecting other devices, connect them according to the following.
Other machine of the master/satellite system I2NET (INLINE) (Dsub 9 pin)
Optional printer······················································I2NET (OPTION1) (Modular jack)
IF-21FD·································································I2NET (INLINE) (Dsub 9 pin)
Journal printer·······················································RS-232C
8. Fix the harnesses.
NOTE:
Nylon clamps to fix harnesses are not
attached. Prepare the nylon clamps
beforehand with their sizes according to
the number of the connected harnesses.
Fig.1 Rear Connectors
(Located in the rear cover)
9. Load labels to be used by the user. Refer to “Label Replacement” in the User’s Manual.

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1.7 FINALIZING INSTALLATION
Span check
6kg:
Place the 6kg weight on the weighing platter and confirm that the displayed weight is within ±1d (2g).
15kg:
Place the 15kg weight on the weighing platter and confirm that the displayed weight is within ±1d (5g).
30lb:
Place the 30lb weight on the weighing platter and confirm that the displayed weight is within ±1d
(0.01lb).
Four corner check
6kg:
Place weighs (Approximately 3kg but not heavier) on the center and four corners of the weighing
platter, and confirms that the difference between the center and four corners is within ±1d (1g).
15kg:
Place weighs (Approximately 6kg but not heavier) on the center and four corners of the weighing
platter, and confirms that the difference between the center and four corners is within ±1d (2g).
30lb:
Place weighs (Approximately 15lb but not heavier) on the center and four corners of the weighing
platter, and confirms that the difference between the center and four corners is within ±1d (0.005lb).
Call up a product, place a load on the weighing platter, and issue a label.
After issuing the label, clear the result.
Connect the IF-21FD and save the settings.
Explain the operation method and precautions to the user.
Weighing check
Operation check
Set content save
Operation explanation

Chapter 2 NORMAL MODE
NORMAL MODE
2
CONTENTS
2.1 SCREENS IN NORMAL MODE..................................... 2-2
2.2 PLU CALL UP............................................................... 2-4
2.3 TENTATIVE UNIT PRICE CHANGE.............................. 2-8
2.4 TENTATIVE CHANGE TO FIXED PRICE...................... 2-9
2.5 MARKDOWN PRICE................................................... 2-10
2.6 MANUAL LABELING.................................................. 2-12
2.7 DATE AND TIME CHANGE........................................ 2-13
2.8 CHECKING PRINT ITEMS FOR LABELING .............. 2-16
2.9 MEMO PRESET BUTTON .......................................... 2-17
2.10 FUNCTION KEYS ....................................................... 2-21
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Chapter 2 NORMAL MODE
2.1 SCREENS IN NORMAL MODE
2.1.1 INITIAL SCREEN
Changes between
In-line and Off-line
Displays the PLU detail
information when pressed.
Displays the PLU list when pressed after a PLU number entry.
Displays the store number when multiple stores are
used for production.
Displays Main Menu
screen when
pressed.
Displays the
Memo Preset PLU
screen when
pressed.
Category Preset Keys
Main function keys
Changes the data when pressed after numeric entry.
Also displays the print selection screen when
touched without numeric entry.
Displays the markdown
price print selection
screen.
Changes the data when pressed after numeric entry.
A
lso displays the pack date setting screen when
touched without numeric entry.
Performs the scale
zero calibration.
Numeric function
ke
y
s
Changes the wrapping
mode (Wrap &
Label/Label/Wrap).
Changes the data when pressed after
numeric entry.
Also displays the tray list screen when
touched without numeric entry.
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2.1.2 EXAMPLE OF WEIGHING PLU SCREEN
2.1.3 EXAMPLE OF FIXED PRICE PLU SCREEN
Displays the
upper/lower weight
limit setting screen
when
p
ressed.
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Chapter 2 NORMAL MODE
2.2 PLU CALL UP
2.2.1 PLU CALL USING KEYPAD
1.Make sure that the initial screen is
displayed.
Lightly press the touch
panel with your finger.
Pressing the panel
using pointed objects
such as fingernails or
mechanical pencils
may damage the touch
panel.
2. Enter a PLU number and press the
[PLU] stroke key or [PLU No.] field
on the screen.
EXAMPLE
Call up PLU No.131.
3.The designated PLU screen is
displayed.
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2.2.2 PLU CALL USING CATEGORY PRESET BUTTONS
1.Make sure that the initial screen is
displayed.
Lightly press the touch
panel with your finger.
Pressing the panel
using pointed objects
such as fingernails or
mechanical pencils
may damage the touch
panel.
2.Press the desired category button
to make a selection.
EXAMPLE
Call the PLU No.131 “Select Beef
BNLS Shoulder Steak” under the
category “BEEF”.
3. The Category Preset List screen is
displayed.
Press the [Select Beef BNLS
Shoulder Steak] field to make a
selection.
4.The designated PLU screen is
displayed.
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Chapter 2 NORMAL MODE
2.2.3 PLU CALL USING THE CATEGORY PRESET LIST
1.Make sure that the initial screen is
displayed.
Lightly press the touch
panel with your finger.
Pressing the panel
using pointed objects
such as fingernails or
mechanical pencils
may damage the touch
panel.
2.Press the [PLU No.] field on the
screen.
3.The Category Preset List screen is
displayed.
Use the [V] and [U] buttons to
turn over the screen until you find
the desired PLU and press the
desired field to make a selection..
EXAMPLE
Call the “Select Beef BNLS
Shoulder Steak”.
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2.2.4 PLU CALL USING MEMO PRESET BUTTONS
1.Make sure that the initial screen is
displayed.
Lightly press the touch
panel with your finger.
Pressing the panel
using pointed objects
such as fingernails or
mechanical pencils
may damage the touch
panel.
2.Press the [PRESET] button.
3.The Memo Preset screen is
displayed.
4.Press the desired Memo Preset
button to make a selection.
EXAMPLE
Call the “SLICED BEEF” using
Memo Preset button.
000004
OREGON
GROUND
BEEF
000005
CALIFORNIA
GROUND
BEEF
000006
UTAH
GROUND
BEEF
000007
SLICED
BEEF
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Chapter 2 NORMAL MODE
2.3 TENTATIVE UNIT PRICE CHANGE
This section explains about how to change the unit price for the selected PLU tentatively.
EXAMPLE
Change the unit price from $6.50 to $4.80 tentatively.
1.Make sure that the desired PLU
screen is displayed.
2. Enter a new unit price using
numeric keys and press the [U/P]
stroke key.
Î
The unit price has been changed
to the new unit price tentatively.
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