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- Page 1 MSI-8000 RF Remote Display Technical Manual PN 133063 Rev E...
- Page 2 All information contained within this publication is, to the best of our knowledge, complete and accurate at the time of publication. Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserves the right to make changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Specifications subject to change without notice. - Page 4 7.6 Reset the Remote Control ............38 Specifications ..........................39 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars...
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Page 5: Introduction
RF compatible MSI-3460 Challenger 3, MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh or MSI-7300 Dyna-Link 2. It is fully sealed for outdoor use in most ambient conditions and enhances the safety and usability of Rice Lake’s Dyna-Link and crane scale systems. The MSI-8000 uses a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery, providing up to 24 hours (typical) of continuous use between charges. -
Page 6: Safety
Periodic Maintenance Manual" (available at www.msiscales.com). Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts. There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-8000. Any repairs are to be performed by qualified service personnel only. MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 7: Front Panel Description
Front Panel Description The MSI-8000 front panel, keys and annunciators, are described in Table 1-1. Figure 1-1. MSI-8000 Front Panel 1.3.1 Key/Annunciator Functions Item Description Function 1 Key – programmable to user selectable functions, see Section 4.2 on page 9. Default is Off. -
Page 8: Options
Computers USB ports RF Remote Gateway for direct connection to an Ethernet LAN, use with MSI’s SCCMP program RF or Hardwired Scoreboard Display Various digit sizes from 1.2” to 8”, Contact MSI for models available Table 1-2. Options MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 9: Operation
Operation Power Power the indicator On/Off by pressing POWER Zero Sets the zero reading of the scale/Dyna-Link to remove small deviations in zero when the unit is unloaded. See Section 2.3 for zeroing (taring) a package, rigging or pallet weights. Press . -
Page 10: Installation
Getting Started The MSI-8000 is often shipped pre-configured with a compatible sensor unit such as an Dyna-Link 2 or one of the MSI crane scales. If the MSI-8000 is purchased separately, or is to be used with a different system, the RF transceivers will have to be paired. -
Page 11: Battery Longevity
3.3.2 Battery Longevity The Lithium Polymer Single Cell Battery used in the MSI-8000 has a rated number of charges of ≥ 300 before capacity starts to degrade. The charging life can be greatly increased by charging the battery more often, and not let it reach the battery cutoff voltage of 3.0 V. -
Page 12: Setup
Greater Than – setpoint will trigger when the tension exceeds the value. Less Than – setpoint will trigger when the tension is less than the value. Off - the setpoint parameter is disabled. Table 4-1. Setup Menu Parameter Descriptions MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 13: Function Keys
Parameters Choices Description Relay Output – dependant on the application being used Latch – if power is lost, the relay retains it’s settings Coil – needs power to remain position Battery Life – sets the options for standard or extended battery life. ... -
Page 14: Total
Hi-1 Hi-2 This will have a small effect on settling time. When set to off, the filter setting resets to the previous filter setting. Program an . See Section 4.2 on page 9. F-key HiRes MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 15: Print
Pressing places the display into a temporary high resolution mode. This mode continues until Fx-HiRes Fx-HiRes pressed again, or power is cycled. In the Hi-Res mode the appropriate LED blinks continuously at a slow rate. Hi-Res mode does not increase the accuracy, but allows for smaller weight incrementation to display. to zero out any initial error. -
Page 16: Output
The MSI-8000HD has an audible output option that is triggered by Setpoint 1. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for other setpoint output options. Setpoint Description Setpoint Mode Setpoint is not activated Indicates the setpoint will trigger when the weight exceeds a set value ... -
Page 17: Battery Life
• Latch relays retain position even if the power fails, • Coil relays reset when power fails. In the event of a power failure, the Latch relay uses continuous battery power and will deplete the battery Important more quickly than the coil relay. ... -
Page 18: Remote Display Scale Setup
ZERO Remote Display Scale Setup The MSI-8000 RF Remote Display can be used to operate several MSI crane scales (MSI-4260, MSI-3460 and MSI-7300). Some functions can also be set using the MSI-8000HD. The information in this section pertains to the setup of the scale being used with the remote. -
Page 19: Total Mode
1. Press simultaneously. displays. POWER 2. Press to scroll to 3. Press . The currently saved total mode displays. 4. Press to scroll through the choices. 5. With choice displayed, press to select. displays. to save and exit to weighing mode. 6. - Page 20 6. Press to exit setup and store the settings. ZERO Reset Total Load again and while the total load is being displayed, To reset the total load to zero, press Fx-Total quickly press ZERO MSI-8000 RF Remote Display...
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Page 21: Calibrating A Scale/Dyna-Link 2
() See Section 5.1.2. If the linked scale/Dyna-Link is sealed for NTEP approval, the seal will need to be broken and the calibration switch on the linked scale/Dyna-Link will need to be pressed for the MSI-8000 to perform the calibration. Initial Calibration Initial calibration is used to setup units, capacity and resolution (d) required for the load cell. -
Page 22: C-Cal Calibration
C-Cal is generated. The C-Cal number must be known prior to starting this procedure. Rice Lake prints this number on the serial number label. C-Cal reduces slightly the accuracy of the system and is intended for non-critical use only. For highest accuracy, calibrate with precision test weights. -
Page 23: Setup
1. Press the configuration switch, see Section . is displayed. to scroll to . 2. Press , is displayed. 3. Press 4. Remove all weight from the scale. , flashes and will display momentarily. Then is displayed. 5. -
Page 24: Standard Settings
Below are the four selections in the standards menu. Standard Type Description Industrial The common setting for the MSI-8000 RF Remote Display. With the Industrial standard, you have full range zero, access to units switching, filters, and peak hold. Handbook 44 Sets the scale to enable only approved features per the NTEP HB-44 rules and regulations. -
Page 25: Communications Setup
Communications Setup The MSI-8000HD uses 802.15.4 transceivers to communicate. 802.15.4 operates in the 2.4GHz systems if: • Antennas are isolated at least 10' (3 m) from the equipment. • MSI-8000HD based RF systems are peer to peer. For multiple scale connections, the MSI-8000HD acts as the network coordinator. -
Page 26: Printer Setup
Commands that can be used to format gross, net and print strings are shown below. Command Description <T> Load data <U> Units <M> Load mode (lb/kg) <CRLF> Carriage return line feed <SP> Space Table 6-7. Standard Print Strings MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 27: Printer Output Setup
Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the least significant digit (LSD). Current load <TTTTTTT><SP><UU><SP><MMMMM><CRLF> Net load Fixed output length:16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the LSD. <TTTTTTT><SP><UU><SP>NET><SP><SP><CRLF> Gross load Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the LSD. <TTTTTTT><SP><UU><SP>GROSS><CRLF>... -
Page 28: Rf Setup
is only used when the 8000 is hardwired to a Dyna-Link. displays. 7. Press . The current ScaleCore ID displays. 8. Press to scroll through numbers and to save the selected numbers. MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... - Page 29 Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommends at least a four digit for the Network ID, to ensure there are no conflicts with any other 802.15.4 networks. to store the number. displays.
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Page 30: Setup Multiple Sensor Network
Setup Multiple Sensor Network The MSI-8000 can monitor up to four load sensors. The sensors can be read individually, in pairs or summed. Dyna-Link 2 is shown for illustration purposes only. The Challenger 3 or Port-A-Weigh can also be used. -
Page 31: Load Totaling Settings
Load Totaling Settings 6.4.3 There are four different types of load totaling modes and are explained below. All channels are added together, press to view the sum of all sensors connected. Pressing Add.Ld Add.Ld again confirms that the summed channels are being displayed, by briefly displaying (total remote sensor devices). -
Page 32: Zero And Tare In Multiple Load Cell Systems
RS-232 device. Connector: M12 industrial IP67 rated. An adapter cable (PN 150964) is required to connect the MSI-8000 RF Remote Display to a computer. This adapter cable converts the 8000 connector to a standard D9 serial connector. - Page 33 RS-232 DCE RS-232 DTE Standard wiring for direct Wiring for direct 8000HD to 8000HD to Computer connection Printer/Scoreboard connection Brown (TD1) Black (RD1) Black (RD1) Brown (TD1) Blue (GND) Blue (GND) Cut and Insulate Cut and Insulate White (TD2) White (TD2) 9-Pin Female ‘D’...
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Page 34: Relays
Relays The MSI-8000 can be equipped with up to two relays for process control or safety systems. Two independent relays are factory installed and are wired out to 4 pins on a M12 connector. The connecting cables are shown in the table below. -
Page 35: Fcc Statement
FCC Statement Contains FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO The MSI-8000 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference. • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. -
Page 36: Antenna Options
6.11 Antenna Options To meet FCC licensing rules, use only antennas supplied or recommended by Rice Lake Weighing Systems. Antenna placement is critical to problem-free use of the system. • Ensure a relatively clear transmission path exists between the devices to be connected. Radio signals travel primarily by line of sight (LOS), obstructions between stations may degrade the system performance. - Page 37 Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details. Corner Reflector Antenna Corner reflector antennas are often the best choice for a wall mounted antenna. Rice Lake Weighing Systems offers a 14 dBi and a 9 dBi corner reflector. 14 dBi Corner Reflector...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting And Maintenance
It is also possible to increase the motion window. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems if there is a problem getting the MSI-8000HD to zero, tare or total due to stability issues... -
Page 39: Error Codes
Weight must drop below 0.5% of capacity for additional weighments to register Table 7-1. Troubleshooting (Continued) Error Codes The ScaleCore Processor that is the heart of the MSI-8000 RF Remote Display detects errors and generates error codes to aid in troubleshooting. Error Code Definition Comment ... -
Page 40: Mechanical Dimensions
The latest firmware code is available from the MSI Service Department and can be emailed on request. Your firmware version is displayed when the MSI-8000 RF Remote Display is turned on in form “01-04” (your version will vary). MSI-8000 RF Remote Display firmware updates do not require a recalibration of the connected scale. - Page 41 MSI-8000 RF Remote Display SCALECORE2 BOOT LOADER Ver. 00-05 (c) 2012-05-02 10:55 (u) Download and program application code (your bootloader version may vary) (q) query app code info (g) execute app code refresh Your bootloader version may vary 8.
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Page 42: Reset The Remote Control
3. An initial calibration will need to be performed on the current load cell. See Section 5.1 on page 17. Important Pressing will reset only the current load cell calibration settings. See Section 5.3 on page 20. Press the to cancel reset and return to the previous menu. POWER MSI-8000 RF Remote Display... -
Page 43: Specifications
NEMA Type 4/IP65 with charger port plug installed. Calibration No Calibration parameters are stored in the MSI-8000 RF Remote Display. However, it can be used to calibrate an RF connected scale Prolongs battery life by turning the power off after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes (operator determined) of no ... - Page 44 MSI-8000 RF Remote Display...
- Page 46 Specifications subject to change without notice. Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA U.S. 800-472-6703 • Canada/Mexico 800-321-6703 • International 715-234-9171 • Europe +31 (0)26 472 1319 www.ricelake.com...
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