Rice Lake MSI-8000HD Technical Manual

Rice Lake MSI-8000HD Technical Manual

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MSI-8000HD
RF Remote Display
Technical Manual
July 6, 2022
PN 159007 Rev C

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  • Page 1 MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Technical Manual July 6, 2022 PN 159007 Rev C...
  • 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.
  • Page 3 Revision history established after Rev C Table i. Revision Letter History Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems. 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.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    5.0 Calibration ................17 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 5 8.0 Specifications ............... . . 45 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
  • Page 6 MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 7: Introduction

    (line of sight) and operates on a license-free 2.4 GHz frequency. 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. Installed optional relays optimize work-flow and process control.
  • Page 8: Safety

    Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals.
  • Page 9: Front Panel Description

    Introduction Front Panel Description The MSI-8000HD front panel, keys and annunciators, are described in Table 1-1 on page Class III/IIIL n =10000 FUNCTION SETPOINTS POWER PRINT ZERO MSI-8000 Measurement Systems TARE International Figure 1-1. MSI-8000HD Front Panel Key/Annunciator Functions Item No.
  • Page 10: Installation

    The MSI-8000HD 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-8000HD is purchased separately, or is to be used with a different system, the RF transceivers will have to be paired.
  • Page 11: Mounting The Msi-8000Hd

    Mounting with Tilt Stand A tilt stand is shipped with the MSI-8000HD for mounting. It can be mounted on a desk, counter or table. It can also be mounted to a wall or panel and the MSI-8000HD can be rotated for easy viewing.
  • Page 12: Operation

    GROSS values. This will only work if a tare value has been established. 2. Press NOTE: The backup memory in the MSI-8000HD stores the Tare reading and can restore it even if power fails. GROSS Only positive weight readings can be tared.
  • Page 13: Setup

    Setup Setup This section provides an overview of MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display setup instructions. Setup Navigation To navigate the menus during setup, follow the information below: • Press to enter or select a parameter • Press to scroll through the parameters •...
  • Page 14: Setup Menu

    POWER The MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display is capable of performing setup function remotely on the RF transmitter that it is receiving information from. To enter the setup menu of the connected scale or weight indicator, press...
  • Page 15: Function Keys

    Setup Function Keys There are two programmable function keys on the MSI-8000HD, F1 and F2. • Function key setup is independent of the connected scale/Dyna-Link function keys • are standard on the MSI-8000HD and do not need to be programmed...
  • Page 16: Net/Gross

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display 4.3.3 Net/Gross Program an F-key to NetGross (Section 4.3 on page Press Fx-NetGross to toggle between gross and net (gross minus tare). Fx-NetGross only functions if a tare has been established. The operator can switch back to gross from net without clearing the tare value. Only clearing or setting a new tare will change the tare value held before switching into Gross Mode.
  • Page 17: Total Remote Devices

    . The current auto off time displays. 4. Press to scroll through the available times. 5. Press when the desired time is displayed.  displays. 6. Press to exit setup and store the settings. ZERO © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 18: Setpoints

    LED outputs for triggered setpoints.The triggering of setpoints 1 and 2 are indicated on the two setpoint relays. All eight setpoints can be used to trigger relays if the MSI-8000HD is ordered with relays. The MSI-8000HD has an audible output option that is triggered by Setpoint 1. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for other setpoint output options.
  • Page 19: Output

    This disables the display in order to reduce power consumption and increase battery life. After several seconds, the MSI-8000HD will wake up to check for any changes in tension. If there is a change in tension, the unit will stay awake. The unit will also stay awake if it is in configuration mode.
  • Page 20: Remote Scale Setup

    The MSI-8000HD 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 21 ZERO Reset Total Load To reset the total load to zero, press Fx-Total again and while the total load is being displayed, quickly press ZERO © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 22: Standard

    The 8000HD Remote Display does not have its own standard. Selection Description This is the most common setting for the MSI-8000HD; With the Industrial standard, there is full range zero, access to units Industrial () switching, filters, and peak hold Enables only approved features per the NTEP HB-44 rules and regulations;...
  • Page 23: Calibration

    IMPORTANT: Care should be used when pressing the configuration switch to avoid damage to the switch and other board components. NOTE: The MSI-8000HD Remote Display will need to be resealed after calibration is complete, to be in compliance with legal for trade operation.
  • Page 24: Initial Calibration

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Initial Calibration Initial calibration is used to setup units, capacity and resolution (d) required for the load cell or after a calibration reset. 1. Press simultaneously.  displays. ZERO 2. Press the programmed F-Key to scroll to the load cell to be calibrated.
  • Page 25: Routine Calibration

    18. Press to exit calibration.  displays momentarily, then the unit returns to weigh mode. ZERO Repeat this procedure to calibrate all scale/Dyna-Link 2’s that are connected to the MSI-8000HD remote display. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 26: C-Cal Calibration

    When adequate test weights are not available, the scale can be calibrated using a cal number calibration which is referred to as C-Cal. To use C-Cal, a factory generated C-Cal number must be known. Rice Lake supplies replacement load cells with the C-Cal value stamped on the serial number label.
  • Page 27: Setup

    Another use of the One Unit standard is to allow the scale to be calibrated in units other than lb or kg, since conversions are eliminated  Table 5-1. Standard Settings Parameter Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for more information on the standards settings. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 28: Reset The Load Cell Calibration

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Reset the Load Cell Calibration To completely remove current calibration, a calibration reset must be performed. 1. Press the F-Key set to scan to scroll to load cell to reset. 2. Press and hold the calibration switch then press .
  • Page 29: Auto Zero Maintenance (Azm)

    AZM capture window. The AZM capture window (usually 1 d) and capture time (usually 8 seconds) can be adjusted by Rice Lake Weighing Systems to meet custom requirements. The settings of AZM are dictated in Legal for Trade standards and cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 30: Communications

    This section provides an overview of MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display communication instructions. Communications Setup The MSI-8000HD can communicate with peripheral devices using 802.15.4, or 802.11/b, g, n Wi-Fi. Only one communication type can exist at a time. The 802.15.4 transceiver is used to communicate between the MSI-8000HD and other connected ScaleCore devices. The 802.15.4 transceiver is also capable of connecting to any supported device with an 802.15.4 Modem.
  • Page 31: Printer Setup

    The RS-232 communications port is capable of outputting load data. All of the RF linked weight device weight modes are available in user formatted form. The control mode program is what controls the MSI-8000HD to print and is described in Section 6.3.1 on page...
  • Page 32: Standard Print Strings

    Combinations of the standard print strings can be entered in the string number entry screen. Example: To get a Net, Gross, Tare printout with a space between records, enter 2349. The ScaleCore Connect application can also be used for custom output strings, it can be downloaded from the Rice Lake website.
  • Page 33: Printer Output Setup

    18. Once the desired output is displayed, press to save.  displays. 19. Press three times to exit,  displays briefly, then the unit returns to weigh mode. ZERO © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 34: Radio Setup

    When set to On, the radio continues to use power; This will use the battery power faster; Default is set to OFF; Hold must be  enabled when using a Rugged Remote to turn on the MSI-8000HD Table 6-7. RF Setup Parameters NOTE: Transmission strength should be set to the lowest setting possible to achieve the transmission required.
  • Page 35 NOTE: 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. 15. When number is correct, press to store the number.
  • Page 36: Setup Multiple Sensor Network

    Setup Multiple Sensor Network The MSI-8000HD 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 37: Set The Total Number Of Load Cells

    (Section 4.3 on page 9). The current channel is displayed. 2. Press Fx-.  is displayed briefly, then the summed total. 3. Continue pressing Fx- to view all enabled sum types. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 38: Scanlist Id

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display ScanList ID The ScanList ID specifies the load cell/sensor that scale one through four will use for summing totals. It allows up to four devices to be summed together on the remote display. 1. Press at the same time.  displays.
  • Page 39: Communications Port Hardware

    This configuration plugged into standard DTE connector disables Comm Port 2. Turn Comm Port 2 off using Comm Port menu. An unterminated cable is available (PN 143348) for wiring a connector to the M12 connector found on the MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display.
  • Page 40: Relays

    Figure 6-6. DTE Configuration for Direct Connection to a DCE Printer Relays The MSI-8000HD can be equipped with up to eight relays for process control or safety systems. Two independent relays are factory installed and are wired out to 4 pins on a M12 connector.
  • Page 41: Relay Options

    • AC/DC SSR 400 VPK, 0.5 A: 14628 AQZ404. 0.5 A Fuse 144583 (use limited to 250 VRMS due to connector and cordset limitations) One 1 Form B closed SSR NOTE: Requires a minor modification on the Relay board and can only be ordered by contacting Rice Lake Weighing Systems (Figure 6.9.2 on page 36).
  • Page 42: Extended Relay Kit - Optional

    All radio options meet FCC and international radio compliance per the certification information listed in this section. These modules may have additional international certifications that are not listed in this section. Please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems if you require operation in a jurisdiction that is not listed. 6.10.1 802.15.4 (XBee 3 and XBee 3-PRO)
  • Page 43: 802.15.4 (Xbee 2Sc)

    • EN 300 328-1 • EN 300 328-2 2.4GHz 6.10.5 FHSS (Frequency Hopper Spread Spectrum) FCC Statement Contains FCC ID: HSW-DNT24 International Certifications Canada: Radio Certificate Number: IC 4492A-DNT24 ETSI Certified © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 44: 6.11 Antenna Options

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display 6.11 Antenna Options NOTE: 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 45: 6.11.1 Available Antennas

    The mount includes 17' of low loss coax terminated in a TNC connector. YAGI Antenna For maximum range, a 14 dBi gain Yagi Antenna is available by special order. Please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details. Corner Reflector Antenna Corner reflector antennas are often the best choice for a wall mounted antenna.
  • Page 46: Troubleshooting And Maintenance

    The system not stable increment d; It is also possible to increase the motion window; Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems if there is a problem getting the unit to zero, tare or total due to stability issues Set point is enabled and the trigger point has...
  • Page 47: Error Codes

    Power up will be interrupted when the lift counter exceeds 16383 lifts or the overload counter exceeds 1023 overloads. Inspect the load train, then push any key to continue operation. This feature is only available on MSI-8000HD Software release 2.00 and above. Service counters are available on the scale/ Dyna-Link 2 front panel test function.
  • Page 48: Mechanical Dimensions

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Mechanical Dimensions 8.98” 1.63” 1.35” Figure 7-1. MSI-8000HD Dimensions 9.50 8.02 6.16 9.13 3.25 11.06 Figure 7-2. MSI-8000HD Dimensions with Tilt Stand www.ricelake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 49: Firmware Update

    2. Connect to the Dyna-Link serial port using the DCE cable. Connect the D9 connector to a PC or USB adapter. 3. Optional step: Test that there is a connection by typing {00FF01?}. If the connection is good the MSI-8000HD will respond with {000001r2;0;01E02;2011-07-08;11:05} or something similar.
  • Page 50: Factory Reset

    MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display Factory Reset Resetting the unit will change all settings back to the default factory settings. 1. Press the calibration switch and simultaneously.  displays. POWER 2. Press to reset the current indicator settings to the default factory settings.  displays.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    RF Radio Link 2.4 GHz 802.15.4 RF Effective Range Typically < 100' (33 m) Data I/O Dual RS-232 comm ports Warranty One-year limited Approvals NTEP COC #15-110 Accuracy Class: III/IIIL n : 10,000 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...
  • Page 52 MSI-8000HD RF Remote Display www.ricelake.com Visit our website...
  • Page 54 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Specifications subject to change without notice. 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 July 06, 2022 PN 159007 Rev C...

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