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Acaia Lunar Operation Manual
Using Your Acaia Coffee Scale
Identification
The instructions in this operation manual apply to the Acaia Lunar. You have purchased a quality
precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation
manual prior to using the scale.


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  • Page 1 Using Your Acaia Coffee Scale Identification The instructions in this operation manual apply to the Acaia Lunar. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this operation manual prior to using the scale.
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  • Page 2 Disclaimer Calibrate your scale using a calibration weight of the appropriate tolerance (class F or F ). A scale can only be as accurate as the standard masses or weights used for calibration. For more details, please read Calibration Mode section in the operation manual. CAUTION: 1.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Mode 4 - Auto-Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode Mode 6 - Auto-Tare Mode Chapter 4: Configuration Accessing the Lunar’s Settings Diagram of the Settings Menu Sleep Timer Setting Zero Tracking Setting Key Sound Setting...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Scale At A Glance

    Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance Introduction Thank you for choosing one of our scales. The Acaia Lunar is designed and manufactured to the most rigorous standard to give you the best coffee brewing experience. Start by checking that your Acaia Lunar box contains all the parts listed below: "...

  • Page 5: Scale Overview

    Scale Overview Weighing Pan Scale Front Power Key LED Display Tare Key Scale Back Micro-B USB Port 
 Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...

  • Page 6: Accessories

    Accessories 
 Micro USB Acaia Scale Weight Charging Cable 100 g Buttons Function Example Power Turn on Press and hold for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Button Turn off Double tap to turn the scale off. While the scale is turned on, press and hold for 1 second to switch...

  • Page 7: Led Indicators

    It is not recommended to let the battery run out completely before charging. • *Please note: Using a “fast-charging” charging block or charging hub (a charging block/hub delivering over 5v at 1A) could damage your Acaia scale’s circuit board.
 Chapter 1: Scale at a Glance...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Getting Started

    Chapter 2: Getting Started Preparation • The scale is intended for indoor use. • Select a workplace that is stable, vibration-free, and level. • Do not operate the scale near any equipment which contains magnets. • Avoid places where room temperatures are unstable. Room temperature above 40℃ or below 15℃...

  • Page 9: Charging And Setup

    Charging and Setup • To charge the scale, plug the USB cable into the Micro-B USB port located on the back panel of the scale. • Press power button for 0.5 seconds to turn on the scale. Chapter 2: Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Basics

    flow stops. *Please note: The flow detection mode is designed to detect the flow of espresso. The timer may not trigger when attempting to pour from a kettle. 2. Triangle : The scale performs auto-tare operation when placing a stable weight on the Lunar, and simultaneously starts the timer. 3. Square : When placing a stable weight on the scale, the scale will perform the auto-tare operation.

  • Page 11: Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode

    Mode 1 - Weighing Only Mode In the Weighing Only Mode, the scale will only display weight in either grams or ounces. Ounce indication Display • There are two different weighing units in Weighing Only Mode: grams and ounces. A dot will appear in the upper right of the LED display and the scale will read 0.000 when weighing in ounces, see the right image above.

  • Page 12: Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode

    Mode 2 - Dual Display Mode In Dual Display Mode, the scale displays [0:00 0.0] with a timer (left) and weight (right). Display • There are two different weighing units in Dual Display Mode: grams and ounces. • The display range for grams is from [0.0] to [2000.0 g] (+/- 3%). •...

  • Page 13: Mode 3 - Timer Starts With Flow Mode

    Mode 3 - Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet When the scale detects the flow of espresso, the timer starts. The timer will stop when the flow stops. This mode is designed to detect the slow trickle of a shot of espresso.*please note: The flow detection mode is designed to detect the flow of espresso.
  • Page 14 Mode Description • The timer starts when the flow of espresso is detected. • When the espresso flow stops, the timer stops. Chapter 3: Basics...

  • Page 15: Mode 4 - Auto-Tare Timer Starts With Flow Mode

    Mode 4 - Auto Tare Timer Starts with Flow Mode ( ) - Droplet and Square This mode is designed for baristas who would like to measure the time of the shot starting from the first few drops of espresso. When a stable weight is detected, the scale will perform the auto-tare operation.
  • Page 16 Mode Description • The auto-tare function operates when a stable weight placed on the scale. • The timer will start automatically when the flow of espresso is detected. Chapter 3: Basics...

  • Page 17: Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode

    Mode 5 - Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode ( ) - Triangle and Square This mode is for baristas to measure the total time of a shot including the pre-infusion time. After placing a stable weight such as a cup on the scale, it performs the auto-tare operation and starts the timer.
  • Page 18 Mode Description • The auto-tare function performs once a stable weight is detected, then the timer starts. • The timer stops when the espresso flow stops. Chapter 3: Basics...

  • Page 19: Mode 6 - Auto-Tare Mode

    Mode 6 - Auto-Tare Mode ( ) - Square In this mode, the scale will only perform auto-tare without automatically starting the timer. Put the cup on the scale and auto-tare will be performed. Pull the shot of espresso as usual. When the cup is removed from the scale, the display flashes the final beverage weight and also shows the tare weight of the cup.
  • Page 20 Note: 1. In all three Auto Start Modes (Timer Starts With Flow Mode, Auto-Tare Timer Starts With Flow Mode and Auto-Tare Auto-Start Timer Mode), the timer will stop when the espresso flow stops. 2. In all Auto Start Modes, if you do not operate the scale for 30 seconds, it will reset timer and perform tare operation.

  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Configuration

    Accessing the Lunar’s Settings Steps to enter the Settings Menu 1. With the Lunar powered off, press and hold the power button. When the LED display shows [ :ACAIA ]and then [ SEt ] ,release the power button and tap the tare button.

  • Page 22: Diagram Of The Settings Menu

    Diagram of the Settings Menu Setting Display Sub-Menu Options Default SLEEP Sleep Timer 5, 10 ,20, 30, 60, Off trAcE Zero Tracking 0.5d, 1d, 2d, 3d, Off bEEP Key Sound On, Off Zero Range O.ra n GE 2, 100 Fi lt Weighing Filter 2, 4, 6, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 Unit...

  • Page 23: Sleep Timer Setting

    Sleep Timer Setting [ SLEEP ] 1. Sleep Timer Settings can also be configured in the Acaia Apps. 2. The number indicates the amount of time before the scale automatically powers off. For example, when 10 is selected, the scale powers off after 10 minutes of being idle, if the scale is disconnected from all mobile devices.

  • Page 24: Zero Range Setting

    2. When Zero Range is set to 2, the range for zero-setting will be 2% of the capacity, i.e., +/- 40 g for Acaia Lunar. By pressing the tare button, any weight within +/- 40 g is zeroed out by zero operation while any weight lays outside the range is tared out by tare operation.

  • Page 25: Weighing Resolution Setting

    Weighing Resolution Setting [ rESoL ] 1. The default Weighing Resolution is set to [ dEFAUL ]: the division is 0.1 g /0.002 oz. 2. Tap tare button to switch the weighing resolution between [ dEFAUL ] and [ hiGh ]. 3.

  • Page 26: Auto-Tare Timer Starts With Flow Mode Setting

    2. ON: The Bluetooth is enabled. The scale allows Bluetooth connection. User may connect the scale with Acaia Apps. 3. Press and hold tare button for 1 second until [ bAttSa v E ] is shown to confirm the modification.

  • Page 27: Battery Saving

    Battery Saving [ bAttSAvE ] 1. Save ~20% of your battery by dimming the display after some time. It’ll return to its original brightness when the scale senses objects on it. 2. The number indicates the amount of time before the scale enters battery saving mode. 3.

  • Page 28: Auto-Reset

    Auto-Reset [ Auto_rES ] 1. After a cup is removed, the timer will automatically reset. This gives you options on how long to wait for the reset. This setting enables the user to pull successive shots of espresso quickly in the three auto-start modes.

  • Page 29: Appendix A. Smart Calibration

    LED display shows [ CAL ] and then [ 100.00 ]. 2. Place the 100 g Acaia calibration weight that came with your Lunar in the middle of the weighing platform and wait for the scale to execute calibration procedure.

  • Page 30: Appendix B. Display Codes

    Appendix B. Display Codes Error Code List Error Code Description 100 Code error 101 EEPROM error 102 AD read error Over load: the weight is over the maximum capacity. Under load: the weight is under the minimum capacity. 303 Unable to make zero point, for the initial weight exceeds the limit (50% of capacity). 304 Weight calibration error.
  • Page 31 All rights reserved. No part of the operation manual may be reproduced, processed, duplicated or published in any form by photocopying, microfilming, reprinting or any other method, in particular electronic means, without the written agreement of Acaia. © Acaia, Cupertino, CA, 2018.

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