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MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh Intrinsically Safe Crane Scale Technical Manual July 15, 2021 PN 173845 Rev C...
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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.
C-Cal Calibration..................21 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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7.0 Specifications ............... . . 27 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
The MSI-4260 IS is designed to meet or exceed requirements of applicable ASME, ANSI, OSHA safety standards. Multiple options and accessories are available to further enhance the performance and application versatility of the MSI-4260 IS.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts. There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-4260 IS. Any repairs must be performed by qualified service personnel only. Removing the Warranty and Liability label compromises the FM Intrinsic Safety certification.
Introduction Display The buttons and display of the MSI-4260 IS front panel are described below. Sealed calibration switch (Section 5.0 on page POWER ZERO TARE USER IP-68 rated push buttons Figure 1-1. MSI-4260 IS Front Panel 1.4.1 Keypad Functions Description Power Key —...
MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh 1.4.2 Annunciators and LEDs Figure 1-2. MSI-4260 IS Display Annunciator Description Center of Zero — Indicates that the scale is zeroed and the weight is within 1/4d of zero Stable — Indicates that the weight has settled within the motion window (usually ±1d);...
** The low battery warning annunciator indicates about two to four hours of additional use before the MSI-4260 IS turns itself off. ** If the MSI-4260 IS is not going to used again soon, remove the SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while the unit is in storage.
Battery Charger The MSI-4260 IS is shipped with a battery charger, PN 170606, designed to charge and maintain the battery. Exact charging time will depend on the degree of discharge of the battery. A battery removed when the low battery warning first appears should take about eight hours to fully charge.
Servicing The entire scale must be shipped back to Rice Lake Weighing Systems for repair. Please contact a local dealer or Rice Lake Weighing Systems to obtain a return material authorization (RMA). There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-4260 IS.
Navigation of Menus • If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-4260 IS is not set up to support the key. For example, if the function key is set for TOTAL, the TOTAL mode must also be set up in the Setup menu.
Note The scale digits display 0 (or 0.0 or 0.00, etc) and the weight mode changes to NET. The backup memory in the MSI-4260 IS stores the tare reading and can restore it even if power fails. TARE To clear the tare and revert to gross weight, press displays.
MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh Setup The following keys can be used when navigating through the menus while setting up the MSI-4260 IS. POWER • Press to exit setup without saving changes; displays momentarily and unit enters Weigh mode POWER • Press...
Setup 4.1.1 Set Function Key USER The MSI-4260 IS has one user definable key ( ) on the front panel, that can be programmed to one of several functions. To set the function key use the following steps: USER POWER 1.
High resolution test mode is for scale service and diagnostic use only. Note Increasing the scale display resolution beyond the calibrated value does not increase scale accuracy. High resolution test mode is not available in HB-44 and R-76 standards. 4.1.9 Print Not available in the MSI-4260 IS. www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh Display Brightness The Display Setup menu is used to set the display brightness. There are four fixed brightness settings and one automatic light sensing brightness setting. Auto setting will automatically detect the ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display accordingly. Bright light will cause the display to be at the brightest setting.
Setup Setpoints The MSI-4260 IS supports three setpoints. Common uses of set points are for warnings or process control. It comes standard with LED outputs for a triggered set point. Setpoint 1 is Blue Setpoint 2 is Green Setpoint 3 is Red Figure 4-1.
MSI-4260 IS Port-A-Weigh Total For the accumulation of multiple weighments, the total function uses the displayed load, so gross and net readings can be added into the same total. There are four modes of totalizing: manual and three auto modes. The manual mode requires the TOTAL key be pressed with the weight on the scale.
Settling time will be longer as the filter setting is increased. However, the MSI-4260 IS employs algorithms that speed up large weight changes while still controlling vibration even with high filter settings.
Calibration The MSI-4260 IS is calibrated using standard weights. It is required that the weight used is at least 10% of full capacity in order to achieve rated accuracy. For example, use at least a 500 kg test weight to calibrate a 5000 kg capacity scale.
Calibration Standard Calibration Use the following steps to calibrate the MSI-4260 IS using the standard calibration procedure. TARE 1. Press , displays. TARE 2. Press when the scale becomes motionless. A blinking displays. • If the scale is in range displays, then displays 3.
Due to excellent linearity of the MSI S-Beam load cell, it is acceptable to set lower capacities to better match the crane that the MSI-4260 IS is used on. For example, if the hoist is rated for 9000 lb, then use a 10000 lb. weight and reset the capacity to 9000 lb.
C-Cal. To use C-Cal, a C-Cal number must be known from a previous calibration. MSI supplies replacement load cells for the MSI-4260 IS with the C-Cal value stamped on the serial number label. When a calibration is performed with test weights, a new C-Cal is generated.
Table 5-1. Standard Menu Selections Use the following steps to set up a Legal for Trade standard settings. 1. Remove the hex seal screw from the MSI-4260 IS using the steps from Section 5.1 on page 18. and displays.
Auto Zero Maintenance The MSI-4260 IS employs an Auto Zero Maintenance (AZM) mechanism to adjust the zero reading to the center-of-zero, which is defined as the weight reading within 1/4 d of zero. AZM continuously adjusts zero to maintain the center-of-zero. It is recommended that AZM is on to maintain the highest accuracy.
It is also possible to increase the motion window; Contact MSI if there is a problem getting the MSI-4260 IS to zero, tare, or total due to stability issues Setpoint lights blink Setpoint is enabled and the trigger point has...
Maintenance Service Counters Only a Rice Lake Weighing Systems factory representative can reset the service counters, as these are an WARNING important safety warning feature. A thorough load train inspection is necessary to ensure product safety. Service Counters are important safety warning features and can only be reset at the factory by certified Rice Lake personnel.
* These dimensions also apply to 50/70/100000 lb. units with hook and shackle. for 100,000 lb 75 ton alloy CR 55 ton alloy 630 lb ** Resolution subject to change for NIST and OIML approved units. swivel shackle # 2140 286 kg Figure 6-1. MSI-4260 IS Product Dimensions www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
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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...