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- Page 1 MSI4300/5 PORTA-WEIGH PLUS CRANE SCALES 5 KEY VERSION User Guide Quality Industrial Weighing and Force Measurement Equipment Measurement Systems International...
- Page 2 M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L Page 2 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
To Initialize the Scale ........... 21 Infrared Remote Control Option ......22 Remote Control Battery Replacement ....23 Infrared Remote Comments ......... 24 Proper Loading Procedures ........26 The MSI Limited Warranty ........27 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 3 •... -
Page 4: Introduction
50,000 (25,000) 70,000 (35,000) 100,000 (50,000) Other capacities available by special order or as dictated by standards compli- ance. MSI has designed and manufactured crane scales up to 500 ton capacity. Page 4 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 5: Features
• Anti-EMI shielding is standard. Low emissions and susceptibility. • Easily customized for special applications. • IR Remote control is available as an option. Adds keyboard tare and other features. MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 5 •... -
Page 6: Unpacking
6) Install a fully charged battery by plugging it in to the exposed battery jacks. The MSI-4300 will turn on briefly then turn itself off. 7) Reseat the access panel. 8) Turn the cam lock knobs clockwise until the access door is secured. Make sure the door is firmly in place now, and before each use. -
Page 7: Battery Life
4) The low battery warning will indicate about 2-4 hours of additional use before the MSI-4300 turns itself off. 5) If the MSI-4300 is not going to used again soon, remove the SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while the unit is in storage. -
Page 8: Batteries
The charger keeps a maintenance float charge on the battery to ensure the best possible operation times. For scales that are in high usage, MSI recommends obtaining a spare battery so one can always be on the charger. - Page 9 M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L This page intentionally left blank. MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 9 •...
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Page 10: Keyboard Operations
Far more rugged than mechanical switches that can withstand excessive impact without affecting operation. • Rubber membrane provides watertight and salt spray-proof seal. Addi- tional poly shield on underlay provides second layer of integrity and prevents humidity contamination. Page 10 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 11: Power Switch
2) Message displays “MSI PAW+”, numerics give the software version number for 1 second. 3) During display test and MSI message, all internal operations are checked and any nonconformance causes an error message to be displayed. 4) UK LFT units only: ZERO - User is prompted to push the zero key (-1% +20% zero range). -
Page 12: Net/Gross Switch
1000 lb container was tared and the scale capacity is 5000 lb, the scale will overload at a net weight of 4000 lb plus any additional allowed overload (usually ~4%) (5000-1000). Page 12 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 13: To Remove The Tare Value
Cal number shifts of up to 10 counts are insignificant. 4) Internal tests are performed to further ensure scale integrity. Final: Either the reading returns to the last condition, or an error message is displayed. MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 13 •... -
Page 14: Calibration And Setup
ENTER (TEST) to store the choice in the scale memory. ENABLING CALIBRATION AND SETUP 1) Remove the Seal Port on the right side of the Porta-Weigh Plus front casting. 2) Push the small button located inside the seal port. Page 14 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 15: Calibrate Setup Menu
2) Use the SELECT (NET/GROSS) key to scroll to the “STD CAL” message. Push ENTER (TEST). 3) The message reads “Ø SCALE”. Remove all weight from the scale. When motion ceases push ZERO. Assuming the detected zero weight is MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 15 •... -
Page 16: Fine Calibration
RCAL value. Make a note of the value and reinsert the battery tube. Turn the scale power on and push the Calibrate enable switch behind the seal port. 2) Use the SELECT (NET/GROSS) key to scroll to the “CAL RCAL” Page 16 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 17: To Enable/Disable Azm (Auto Zero Maintenance)
2) Use the SELECT (NET/GROSS) key to scroll to the “STANDARD” message. Push ENTER (TEST). 3) Use the SELECT (NET/GROSS) key to scroll through the “STAN- DARD” options. When the desired standard is displayed push ENTER (TEST). MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 17 •... -
Page 18: Filter
Setpoint value, the scale may respond in a variety of ways. The normal re- sponse is to turn on an open Drain MOSFET which can be used to drive relays, lights, sirens etc. (Contact the factory or your MSI distributor for more details). Other responses include blanking the display (BLANKLCD) or flashing the weight reading on and off (BLINKLCD). - Page 19 The “NORMAL” response turns on the internal MOSFET which is connected to a user- supplied alert device such as a siren or strobe light. Use the SELECT key to change the response to MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 19 •...
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Page 20: Disable Setpoint
Setpoint and Setup menus, or using the SE- LECT key, scroll to the next desired operation. To re-enable the Setpoint, follow steps 1-3 above. On step 4 select the “GROSS” mode or the “NETGROSS” mode. Page 20 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 21: Contrast
8) Next the count-by is entered. Divide the capacity by the count-by to determine total counts. 9) Go to the Calibration Procedure section for the rest of the initial calibra- tion. MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 21 •... -
Page 22: Infrared Remote Control Option
Power-off is instantaneous. Holding down the button on power-off might cause the unit to turn back on. ID Number: Up to 9 separate ID codes are available. Each ID code has a total Page 22 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 23: Remote Control Battery Replacement
When the range is insufficient for your normal mode of operation, replace the battery (even if the LED is still visible). Installing/Changing: 1) Turn the remote unit over. Remove the three phillips screws with a MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 23 •... -
Page 24: Infrared Remote Comments
SHIFT. This could mean, for example, that the scale will turn off rather than go into the test function (Shift, Power). Page 24 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... - Page 25 Porta-Weigh Plus. It is possible, by special order, to encode the infrared transmissions so that a separate remote is required for each different Porta-Weigh Plus. Up to eight channels are possible. Contact the factory for more details. MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide Page 25 •...
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Page 26: Proper Loading Procedures
USE HARDWARE THAT CREATES SINGLE 1. DO NOT PUSH OR PULL ON LOADED POINT ATTACHMENTS AND ALLOWS THE SCALE. 2. DO NOT PULL LATERALLY ON SCALE FREEDOM OF ALIGNMENT. HOOK WITH SCALE LOADED. PUB.PLP-01-95 Page 26 MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key User Guide •... -
Page 27: The Msi Limited Warranty
S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L THE MSI LIMITED WARRANTY MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., WARRANTS load sensing elements and meters against defects in workmanship and materials for...
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