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- Page 1 MSI3460 Challenger 3 Crane Scales User Guide Measurement Systems International...
- Page 2 MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale Go to Index Page 2 MSI-3460 Challenger 3• User Guide...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 – I & O .............4 ECTION NTRODUCTION RIENTATION Introduction .......................4 MSI-3460 Front Panel ..................4 Key Descriptions ....................4 General Information ..................5 3460 Annunciator Display Symbols ..............6 Specifications ....................7 Features ......................8 Options ......................9 Unpacking and Unit Assembly .................9 Battery ......................10 2 –... -
Page 4: Section Introduction
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & ORIENTATION INTRODUCTION The MSI-3460 Challenger 3 is a combination of the sound and proven mechanical design of the industry standard Challenger with today’s most advanced electronics to provide a superb feature set unmatched by any scale in its class or price range. -
Page 5: General Information
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL GENERAL INFORMATION USER GUIDE & MSI-3460 CONVENTIONS 1) Keys used in operations are printed in and capitalized. BLUE 2) Screen shots that are used in menus are displayed in and shown in a 7-segment font. Not all characters are displayable with this font, but a close approximation is shown. -
Page 6: 3460 Annunciator Display Symbols
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale 3460 ANNUNCIATORS The MSI-3460 uses blue and red LEDs to indicate weight mode and other information The motion annunciator (Blue LED) indicates that the weight has not settled within the motion window (usually MOTION ±1d). -
Page 7: Specifications
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Accuracy: ±(0.1% +1d). ‘d’ equals one displayable increment. Resolution: Standard displayed resolution: 2500-3750 ‘d’ . Resolutions to 10000 ‘d’ (non LFT units only) are possible. Internal A/D resolution: 24 bits Standard Capacities: lb 250 1000 2000 5000 10,000 15,000 kg 125... -
Page 8: Features
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale FEATURES • Designed to meet or exceed all US and international standards. • Up to 100 hours of weighing time utilizing Automatic Sleep Mode. • Automatic Power Off conserves battery life by sensing no activity after 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes, determined by operator, and turns Power off. -
Page 9: Options
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL OPTIONS Options which you may have ordered with your Challenger 3 may include the following: • RF Remote Controller. • RF Remote Display • 85-265 VAC input power. • Audible Alarm (triggered by Set Point 1) UNPACKING When unpacking the scale from the shipping container, ensure that all assembly parts are accounted for. -
Page 10: Battery
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale BATTERY PACK The Challenger 3 is powered by a 6 volt rechargeable battery. The battery is permanently attached to the battery door. To remove the battery pack, turn the two fasteners on the access door counterclockwise 1/4 turn, then pull the battery pack straight out. -
Page 11: Section Power
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SECTION 2 – SCALE OPERATION POWER To Turn On the Power 1) Press the key. POWER 2) The LED will light all segments for a display test. 3) The Software Version number will display. 4) The scale is ready for use. ZERO Sets the zero reading of the scale. -
Page 12: Section Test
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale Tare – Rules for Use: 1) Only positive gross weight readings can be tared. 2) The motion annunciator must be off. The weight reading must be stable. 3) Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the Gross zero setting. 4) Taring will reduce the apparent over range of the scale. -
Page 13: View Total
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL VIEW TOTAL The Function key activates the Total weight display followed by the number of samples. While the display is showing the Total, Total is cleared by pressing ZERO. NET / GROSS Switches the display between Net and Gross modes. Net Weight is defined as Gross Weight minus a Tare Weight. -
Page 14: Section 4 -Scale Setup
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale SECTION 4 – SCALE SETUP AUTO OFF TIME USER KEY MENU MAP FUNCTIONS Disabled (default) 15 minutes Test Display 30 minutes With the Power off, hold down the USER key, then (default) ... -
Page 15: Functions Key Setup
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL FUNCTION KEYS The MSI-3460 has 1 user definable function key on the Front Panel, and an additional user definable function Function key on the RF Remote Control that can be programmed to any of several functions: Function Key Setup 1) With the 3460 off, press and hold Hold USER... -
Page 16: Auto-Off
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale AUTO-OFF The A-OFF feature, when enabled, prolongs the battery life of the scale by turning POWER off when the scale is not in use. Any time a button is depressed (any button), or the detected weight is in Motion exceeding 5 or 10d, the time limit is reset. -
Page 17: Sleep
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SLEEP The SLEEP feature reduces power consumption by automatically dimming the display during periods of inactiv- ity. To wake up either a button must be pushed (front panel or RF remote), or the weight must change by 5 d or more. -
Page 18: Display Brightness
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale 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. The Auto setting will automatically detect the ambient light and adjust the brightness of the display accordingly. -
Page 19: Set Points
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SET POINTS The 3460 supports three set points. Common uses of set points are for warnings or process control. The 3460 comes standard with LED outputs for a triggered set point. Set Point 1 and 2 are Blue LEDs and Set Point 3 is Red. -
Page 20: Total Mode
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale TOTAL MODE The 3460 can keep track of all weighments using the Total feature. Either manual total, which totals by pushing a configured USER key on the front panel or the RF Remote, or Auto-Total. which can be used to automatically add up each weighment. -
Page 21: Filter
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Units Setup 1) With the 3460 off, press and hold Hold USER key, then press the POWER key..or while the 3460 is on, press USER POWER USER POWER simultaneously. 2) The first item of the Setup Menu is “Func1”. -
Page 22: Section Standard Calibration
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale SECTION 5 – CALIBRATION The 3460 is calibrated using standard weights. It is required that the weight used is at least 20% of full capacity in order to achieve rated accuracy. For example, use at least a 1000kg test weight to calibrate a 5000kg capacity scale. - Page 23 MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL USER 9) Press the key to scroll the number and TARE key to enter blinking blinking USER USER each digit of the calibration weight. fixed blinking In this example, we’ll TARE USER enter 2500 kg on a 5000 ...
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Page 24: Initial Calibration (System Reset)
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale INITIAL CALIBRATION Use this procedure only if the capacity and count-by (d) needs to be modified. The initial steps of the initial cali- bration will totally erase user setups as well as any previous calibration. Initial Calibration Resetting Capacity and Countby (d) Cal Switch... -
Page 25: Guidelines For Capacity And Resolution
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Continue inputing the desired USER capacity using the 5 times for scrolling the number and TARE key to store the blinking USER TARE number. 15) Finalize the capacity value fixed TARE blinking by pressing the key on TARE USER... -
Page 26: R-Cal Calibration
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale R-CAL CALIBRATION When adequate test weights are not available, the 3460 can be calibrated using offset resistor calibration which is referred to as R-Cal. To use R-Cal, a factory generated R-Cal number must be known. MSI supplies replacement load cells for the 3460 with the R-Cal value stamped on the serial number label. -
Page 27: Calibration Setup Menu Map
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL USER 10) Press the key to scroll the number and the TARE key to enter each blinking blinking USER USER digit of the R-Cal value. fixed blinking TARE USER In this example, we’ll enter 250.3 kg on a 1000 ... -
Page 28: Calibration Setup Menu
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale CALIBRATION SETUP MENU The Calibration Setup Menu contains two items: Standard and Auto Zero Maintenance “Auto0”. In addition, more menus will appear that are transfered from the Main Setup Menu when Legal-for-Trade settings are used. STANDARD There are 4 selections in the standards menu. -
Page 29: Autozero Maintenance
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL AUTOZERO MAINTENANCE The 3460 employs an autozeroing maintenance mechanism to adjust the zero reading to the Center-of-Zero (COZ) COZ is defined as the weight reading is within 1/4 ‘d’ of zero. AZM continuously adjusts zero to maintain COZ. It is recommended that AZM is on to maintain the highest accuracy. -
Page 30: Section Description
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale SECTION 6 – RF REMOTE CONTROL OPTION DESCRIPTION MSI-3460 Series RF Indicators can be equipped with an RF Remote Control (RFRC). The RFRC is a transmit only device that can be used to perform basic scale functions. -
Page 31: Contention And Jamming Considerations
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL Any 3460 can learn up to 7 different remotes. However, never program multiple 3460s to the same remote since they will all respond at the same time if they are in range. Reseting the 3460 RF Remote Receiver 1) Program the Func1 USER key to be Learn. -
Page 32: Fcc Statement
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale RF REMOTE CONTROL FCC STATEMENT INSTRUCTION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 33: A - Troubleshooting
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX A –TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Solution Display is blank when POWER button is A) Discharged battery Recharge, allow at least 4 hours charge depressed. B) Defective battery Replace C) Corroded battery or battery contacts Clean contacts D) Defective Switch or circuit board Requires Authorized Service Display does not function properly or front... -
Page 34: Appendix Service Counters
MSI-3460 ScaleCore Based Advanced Crane Scale Problem Possible Cause Solution Weight will not Tare or Total A) System is not Stable Wait for motion light to turn off, or if in a mechanically noisy crane, increase the fil- tering or reduce the size of the scale incre- ment ‘‘d’. - Page 35 MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX B MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Dimensions 12.7 in (322mm) 12.7 in (322mm) EYENUT OPENING Note: 15,000 lb. (7,500 kg) Measurement Systems International �������� ������������������ ��� � � � ��� �� ������ unit comes standard with ������ �������...
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