Acaia Pyxis User Manual

Acaia Pyxis

In the Box

Introduction

The instructions in this user manual apply to the Acaia Pyxis. You have purchased a quality precision weighing scale that requires handling with care. Make sure to read through this user manual prior to using the scale. Start by checking that your Acaia Pyxis box contains all the parts listed below:

Next, follow the instructions in Getting Started to begin using your scale. To take full advantage of the Pyxis’s many features, carefully read through the manual, which contains step-by-step procedures, examples, and other information.
Warning: Incorrect handling of this product could result in personal injury or physical damage.

Scale overview

Note: For the best performance, place the weight in the center of the weighing pan.

Getting Started

Setting up your Pyxis
Select a horizontal surface that is stable and vibration free to set up the scale.

Power on/off
[Press] to turn on the scale.
[Double tap] to turn off the scale.

Tare weight
[Short press] to tare/zero the weight.

Switch mode
[Press and hold]to switch modes.
Please see the “Mode Introduction” section for more details.

Toggle units
[Press and hold] to toggle units.

Product Care Information

Charging the battery

• You can charge the battery by plugging the USB cable into any of the power supplies listed below:
• A computer
• A USB wall-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp
• A DC car-charger with an output of 5 volts and 1 amp
• It takes about 1-2 hours to fully charge the battery. Try not to let the battery completely run out before charging. Charge as needed.
• Remaining battery power percentage can be viewed via the Acaia apps.

Note: Using a non-certified charger could damage your Acaia scale’s circuit board or battery.

Calibration

Turn on scale
Turn on the Acaia Pyxis.

Tap T button
Make sure the scale is in the weighing mode and the unit is set to ‘gram’, then tap ‘T’ button rapidly.

Scale displays “CAL”
Keep tapping ‘T’ button until ‘CAL’ is shown on the display.

Place a weight
Place a 100 g weight on the scale and wait until the display shows ‘_End_’.Calibration is now complete.

Mode Introduction

Mode 1 – Weighing Mode
In the Weighing Mode, the scale will only display weight, in either grams or ounces.

• There are two different weighing units in the Weighing Mode: gram and ounce.
• The LED display shows [ 0.00 ] when the scale is measuring in grams.
• The LED display shows [ 0.0000 ] when the scale is measuring in ounces.

To change the default weighing unit to either gram or ounce, please see Default Unit Setting in the Configuration section (p. 8).

Mode 2 – Dual Display Mode
In the Dual Display Mode, the scale displays [ 0:00 with a timer (left) and weight (right).

• There are two different weighing units in the Dual Display Mode: gram and ounce.
• When the scale is measuring in grams, the LED display shows [ 0:00
• If the weight exceeds 500.00 grams, the scale will display [ _ _ _ _ ].
• When the scale is measuring in ounces, the LED display shows [ 0:00 0.000 ].
• The maximum time that can be displayed is 9 minutes and 59 seconds. When the limit is reached, the timer still goes up to until 999 minutes and 59 seconds. It can be observed through our iOS/Android App.

Mode 3 – Auto Start Mode
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. After the scale detects the espresso flow, the timer starts. The timer will stop when the espresso flow stops.

Display

• The LED display shows [ 00 0.00 ] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in grams.
• The LED display shows [ 00 0.0000 ] with the timer on the left and the weight on the right in ounces.
• The timer displays from [ 00 ] to [ 99 ] and then stops.

Mode Description

• The auto tare function operates when a stable weight is placed on the scale.
• The timer will start automatically when the flow of espresso is detected.

1. This mode is designed to measure the time of the shot starting from the first few drops of espresso.
2. Place a stable weight on the scale.
3. The scale will perform the auto tare function.
4. When the scale detects the espresso flow, the timer will start.

Configuration

Enter settings

1. Press and hold Power button while the LED display shows [ :ACAIA ] and then changes to [ SEt ].
2. Tap T button to enter Settings. The first setting is [ SLEEP ].
3. Please refer to the following table for key operations.

Settings menu

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.

Zero Tracking Setting [ trAcE ]

1. Zero Tracking is a function for automatically maintaining the zero indication within certain limits.
2. Off: It is not recommended to turn off Zero Tracking because the zero indication can drift easily as the room temperature changes.
3. 0.5 d~3 d: Zero Tracking is measured in units of division, or “d”. 1d is equal to 0.01 grams. For example, if Zero Tracking is set to 3 d, any weight less than .03 grams will automatically be zeroed.
4. 1 d is recommended in general for the Acaia Pyxis.

Key Sound Setting [ bEEP ]

1. Key Sound settings can also be configured in the Acaia apps.
2. Set the Key Sound function to on/off to enable/disable the beeping sound.

Zero Range Setting [ 0. rAnGE ] 

1. The Zero Range setting determines the range for which the Tare button executes zero operation instead of tare operation.
2. When Zero Range is set to 2, the range for zero-setting will be 2% of the capacity, i.e., ± 10 g for Acaia Pyxis. By pressing the Tare button, any weight within ± 10 g is zeroed out by zero operation while any weight that lies outside the range is tared out by tare operation.
3. If Zero Range is set to 100, the range for zero-setting will be 100% of the capacity, i.e., ± 500 g for Acaia Pyxis. Therefore, instead of tare operation, zero operation would be executed in this set-ting whenever the Tare button is pressed.
   Notice: The difference between zero operation and tare operation is that zero operation would sim-ply ignore the weight and display as 0 while tare operation would deduct the weight from the weigh-ing result. However, zero operation does not increase the scale capacity.

Weighing Filter Setting [ Filt. ] 

1. The Weighing Filter Setting determines the speed at which the load receptor responds to weight and determines the weighing value. The larger the number, the more stable but slower the weighing result will be. The number shown on the LED display indicates the current filter setting.
2. Press the Tare button to change the parameter.

Default Unit Setting [ Unit ]

1. The Default Weighing Unit is set to grams if [ 9 ] is selected and ounce if [ o2 ] is selected.

Weighing Mode Setting [ NOdE_1 ]

1. The Weighing Mode is set to On by default.
   • On: The Weighing Mode is enabled.
   • Off: The Weighing Mode is disabled.

Dual Display Mode Setting [ NOdE_2 ] 

1. The Dual Display Mode is set to On by default.
   • On: The Dual Display Mode is enabled.
   • Off: The Dual Display Mode is disabled.

Auto Start Mode Setting [ NOdE_3 ]

1. The Auto Start Mode is set to On by default.
   • On: The Auto Start Mode is enabled.
   • Off: The Auto Start Mode is disabled.

Bluetooth Setup Setting [ bt_SEt ] 

1. Off: Bluetooth is disabled. The scale does not allow any Bluetooth connection.
2. On: Bluetooth is enabled. The scale allows Bluetooth connection. The user may connect the scale with Acaia apps.

Battery Saving [ bAttSA E ]

1. The Acaia Pyxis will wait for the selected number of seconds to enter Battery Saving. The LED display will dim to save power.
2. The default length of time before entering Battery Saving is 90 seconds.

Auto Start Sensitivity [ SEnSE ]

1. Minimum weight is decreased for more sensitivity. This is ideal for slower espresso shots in the droplet icon modes. Stability depends on environmental noise.
2. The number indicates the sensitivity of flow detection in the droplet icon modes. Smaller value indicates higher sensitivity, but is recommended only for stable working environments.
3. Tap the Tare button to toggle through the options.

Auto Reset [ Auto_rES ]

1. After a cup is removed, the timer will automatically reset. This setting gives you options on how long to wait before resetting. It enables the user to pull successive shots of espresso quickly in Auto Start Mode.
2. The number indicates the timeout value of timer reset after a cup is removed.
3. Tap the Tare button to toggle through the options.

Reset to Default Setting [ rESEt. d ]

1. Select [ YES ] to set all settings to default value.

Appendix

Button functions

LED indicators

Battery Charge/Charge Error
The LED indicator on the upper left turns on when the battery is charging and turns off when the battery is fully charged. The indicator starts flashing or does not light up when the USB cable malfunctions.

Tare Operation/Bluetooth Connected
The LED indicator on the lower left flashes when the Tare button is pressed or when Bluetooth is connected.

Error codes

Update mode

Specifications

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