In Depth
The Ishida Astra exhibits a combination of performance and price unmatched by any scale in its class. It allows operators to create a variety of eye-catching point-of-purchase labels up to 64 mm wide and 85 mm long at an industry-leading 80 mm per second. In addition, its ergonomic design successfully delivers customer convenience. The Astra’s simple side label loading feature, easy-to-read display and welcoming keyboard design allow operators to deliver fast, friendly customer service.The Astra’s performance is enhanced by innovative features. Setup time is reduced with the help of unique, easy-to-use software tools called AstraLink and AstraLabel. AstraLink allows PLUs, messages and presets to be programmed from a PC. It conveniently allows operators to generate preset key sheets from their own printer. AstraLabel allows simple label formatting.
The Astra also offers a proportional tare feature that can be programmed per PLU or entered through the keyboard. What’s more, operators can use the cloning feature to transfer some or all of the scale memory from one Astra directly to another.
Standard Features
- Programmable function keys
- Store up to 2,000 PLUs
- Print speed of 3.15″ (80 mm) per second
- Convenient side-loading label feature
- RS-232 communications for AstraLink
- Proportional tare
- 44 keys store up to 88 presets