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Introduction 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 www.ricelake.com/manuals Warranty information can be found on the website at www.ricelake.com/warranties Safety Safety Signal Definitions:...
Ishida Astra II Overview Level gauge Weighing Platter Printer Power Switch Level adjustment leg Keyboard Figure 1-1. Astra II (Bench Model Pictured) Figure 1-2. Operation Panel Description Description Used to delete an entered numerical value. Used to call Menu Select display.
Ishida Astra II Menu Navigation To enter a mode, enter the corresponding number and press the key. To exit any mode, press the key. Mode Mode • Use the arrow keys to select a parameter within a menu. Down • Press the key to enter a parameter.
Introduction 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 then press . < C00 ADJUST > displays. 4000 Mode 3.
Ishida Astra II 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 then press . < P00 Program > displays.
Introduction 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 then press . < B00 SETUP > displays. 6000 Mode 3.
Ishida Astra II Setup Mode Enter and press the key to enter the Setup mode menu. To exit the Setup mode, press the key. 6000 Mode Mode The Setup Mode for this device includes the following parameters: • B01 - Machine No. (Comms) •...
Setup Mode B01-Machine Number Configure Ethernet communication settings. Parameter Display Description Choices B01-02 B01-02-01 Enter the IP address of the scale. Enter the full 12-digit number ***.***.***.*** IP ADDR including leading zeros. Do not enter decimal points. B01-02-02 Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the scale.
Ishida Astra II B03-Password Set a password and specify which open menu steps are protected. It is strongly recommended all setup menu items (40xx) be protected. 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...
Setup Mode B05-Data Storage Configure settings to store total data for standard operation. Parameter Display Description Choices B05-01 B05-01-01 DAILY TOTAL Select if the Daily Total accumulator is enabled. 1: NON ADD TOTAL ADD. 2: ADD B05-01-02 WEEKLY TOTAL Select if the Weekly Total accumulator is enabled. B05-01-03 CUM.
Ishida Astra II 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. This speeds up PLU programming by setting the customer’s standard values. The initial data values can be changed as needed during PLU programming.
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Setup Mode Parameter Display Description Choices P01-06 P01-06-01 P/D PRN Enter 1: YES Enter the mode number. Press to select whether or not to DATE 2: NO print the pack date. Enter P01-06-02 PK TIME PRN 0: NO PRINT Enter the mode number. Press to select the desired pack 1: DESIGNATE time printing method.
Ishida Astra II Adjustment Mode Enter and press to enter the Adjustment mode menu. To exit the Adjustment mode, press 4000 Mode Mode The Adjustment Mode for this device includes the following parameters: • C01 Date Time • C03 Display Check •...
Adjustment Mode 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. Note Press to exit.
Ishida Astra II Program Mode Enter and press the key to enter the main menu in the Program mode. To exit the program mode, press the key. 9000 Mode Mode The Program Mode for this device includes the following parameters: •...
Program Mode P01-PLU Data 1. From the program mode main menu screen, press the down arrow once to scroll to P01 PLU. 2. Press to display P01-00 PLU. Enter 3. Enter the PLU number. 4. Press . 13001-0000 ENT OR CLR displays. 5.
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Ishida Astra II Parameter Display Description Choices P01-06 P01-06-01 P/D PRN Enter 1: YES Enter the mode number. Press to select whether or not to print the DATE 2: NO packed date. Enter P01-06-02 PK TIME PRN 0: NO PRINT Enter the mode number.
Program Mode P02-Campaign Designate sales prices for selected PLUs for a specified time period. Parameter Display Description Choices P02-00 Enter Campaign number and press CAMPAIGN Message 13001-0000 New Data is displayed when a new campaign is created. Enter Press to continue or to quit.
Ishida Astra II P04-Preset Key Registration Assign presets (PLU number, tare weight, etc.) and function keys (price change, multiply, etc.) to the Astra II keyboard. Display Description Choices P04-01 XXX Enter the Key Flag No. and press to set the function. If the Key Flag No. requires a value, enter value; other- wise, enter 0.
Program Mode Key Flag No. Preset Key Description Print Nutrition Print only nutrition Nutrition PRT Y/N Print only nutrition Yes/No N/A in USA Lower Preset Use to select the second PLU assigned to a preset key. Mode Key Mode key Target QTY Key to set the target quantity Target WGT...
Ishida Astra II P06-Store Data Program and set the store name and address that prints on the label. Display Description Choices P06-00 NO. XXXX Enter the store number and press to display the desired store data. 13001-0000 ENT OR CLR Enter If a non-registered item has been requested, the confirmation screen is displayed.
Program Mode P09-Cooking Time The cooking time calculation is not used in the USA. Display Description Choices P09-00 COOKING TIME Enter the Cooking Time number and press to display desired cooking time. If a non-registered item Enter Clear has been requested, the confirmation screen is displayed. Press to set up new data or to go back.
Ishida Astra II P11-P13 Extra Message Data 1-3 Program text messages such as ingredients, cooking instructions, country of origin, etc. in Extra Messages 1, 2 and 3. Text messages are linked to a PLU. A label designed to support messages must be used to print the text. The message field(s) must be large enough to print all the text.
Program Mode 4.12 P37-Check Label Print labels to verify the PLU information and barcode scanning. Labels may be printed on the backing paper with no setting change required. Display Description Choices P37-01 START No. Enter Enter desired start number. Press P37-02 END No.
Ishida Astra II Appendix Error Codes Note In some cases pressing the Up or Down arrow keys will toggle between the error number and the description. Error No. Error Solution Take Item Off Platter Remove all objects from the platter before switching on the power...
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Appendix Error No. Error Solution 347-000 Thermal Head Is Worn Out No effect on printing 347-001 Thermal Head Is Worn Out Effects printing on one side of the format. Change thermal head 347-002 Thermal Head Is Worn Out Not printing barcode correctly. Change thermal head Label Is Remaining Call Rice Lake Weighing Systems or a local dealer for assistance No USB Memory...
Ishida Astra II Text Editing Select font size for text displayed on screen. **See Used to finalize editing a text. Table 5-3 Exit editing a text. Specify a bold character font style. Begin a new line. Specify an italic character font style.
Ishida Astra II Specifications Items Descriptions Temperature: 23 to 104°F Use Conditions -5 to 40°C Humidity: 30 to 85%, non-condensing. Power supply / power consumption AC100 – 120V / 1.0A 0 to 30 x 0.01 lb Weighing capacity scale interval 0 to 15 x 0.005 kg...
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