Rice Lake MSI-4260 Technical Manual
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- Page 1 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Crane Scales Technical Manual February 27, 2023 PN 216250 Rev A...
- 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 Description February 27, 2023 Initial manual release with product launch 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.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
4.11 Battery Life ..................26 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost. - Page 5 9.0 Specifications ............... . . 47 Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
- Page 6 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh 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...
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Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Introduction This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing the MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh. Configurations and calibration of the scale can be accomplished using ScaleCore Connect software, RF remote control, RF remote displays, or the front panel keys. See Section 4.0 on page 20... -
Page 8: Safety
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts. There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-4260. Any repairs are to be performed by qualified service personnel only. The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh scale has a safe mechanical overload of 200% and an ultimate overload of 500%. Overloads greater than 500% could result in structural failure and dropped loads. -
Page 9: Display
IP-68 rated push buttons Figure 1-1. MSI-4260 Front Panel 1.4.1 Keypad Functions The functions of the push buttons vary based on the current MSI-4260 mode. Weigh Mode Setup Menu Navigation Numeric Entry Power Key Turns the MSI-4260 On and Off Exits setup without saving changes;... -
Page 10: Annunciators And Leds
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh 1.4.2 Annunciators and LEDs Figure 1-2. Front Panel Annunciator Name 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);... -
Page 11: Installation
Installation The MSI-4260 cast aluminum enclosure is rated at NEMA Type 4 IP 66. It hangs from a crane using properly sized shackles. WARNING: Refer to the Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance Manual (PN 153105) for safe loading and rigging guidelines when installing the model MSI-4260. -
Page 12: Battery Charger
Low battery warning annunciator indicates about two to four hours of use before MSI-4260 powers off. If the MSI-4260 is not going to be used again soon, remove SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while unit is in storage. Recycle the battery at an authorized recycling center when the average life drops to 20 hours or less. -
Page 13: Battery Replacement
CAUTION: The 12V Sealed Lead Acid battery can be a dangerous falling hazard. When opening the battery hatch, be sure to hold the battery to prevent it from falling. The batteries contain lead and should be recycled when it has reached its end of life. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 14: Communications Port
This communications port is not intended for output use. The MSI-4260 comes standard with one communications port cable wired for RS-232 following the AT standard for 9-pin serial cables (DCE). An un-terminated cable is also available for wiring the serial cable for RS-232. -
Page 15: Servicing
Rice Lake Weighing System’s dealer network provides both on-site and depot servicing of MSI-4260 crane scales. Please contact a local dealer or Rice Lake Weighing Systems to obtain a return material authorization (RMA). Due to the weight and size of many products, it is not always necessary to return the whole scale. Lower swivel hook assemblies and upper lifting shackles on 50k capacity models and above do not need to be returned for service or recalibration. -
Page 16: Operation
GROSS weight. displays and the Weigh mode changes to NET. 3. Add the product to the packing container. The NET weight displays. NOTE: To set a new tare, the existing tare must first be cleared. The MSI-4260 will not set a new tare over an old tare. www.RiceLake.com... -
Page 17: View Tare
2. Press to toggle between NET and GROSS values. This will only work if a tare value has been established. NOTE: The backup memory in the MSI-4260 stores the Tare reading and can restore it even if power fails. GROSS Only positive weight readings can be tared. -
Page 18: Total
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Single Step Test Mode USER To stop the automatic scroll of the test procedure, begin the automatic scroll test and press again within two seconds to enable a single step test mode. USER 1. Press to scroll through the available test functions. -
Page 19: Peak Hold
NOTE: The print option must be installed and the print function must be set up in order for the print button to work. See Section 6.2 on page 36 for print setup information. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 20: Setup
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Setup The Setup menu enables configuration of the MSI-4260. This section details settings and parameters that are configured in the Setup menu. For navigation and numeric entry information, see Section 1.4.1 on page Setup Menu USER POWER To enter into the MSI-4260 setup menu, press simultaneously. -
Page 21: Set Function Key
RF remote control being used. NOTE: If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-4260 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. -
Page 22: Sleep
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Sleep The sleep parameter reduces power consumption by automatically turning off the display during periods of inactivity. While in the sleep mode, the green acknowledge annunciator will blink at a one second rate to indicate the unit is in sleep mode. To wake up the unit, either a button must be pushed (front panel or RF remote) or the weight must change by 5 d or more. -
Page 23: Display Color
Setpoint 1 is Red Setpoint 2 is Yellow Setpoint 3 is Green Figure 4-1. Setpoint LED’s The MSI-4260 has an audible output option that is triggered by Setpoint 1. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for other setpoint output options. Setpoint Description... -
Page 24: Total
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh USER 8. Press . The first digit will blink. USER 9. Press to scroll to the desired number. TARE 10. Press . The second digit blinks. 11. Repeat Step 8 – Step 10 until the desired value displays. -
Page 25: Filter Setup
Settling time will be longer as the filter setting is increased. However, the MSI-4260 employs algorithms that speed up large weight changes while still controlling vibration even with high filter settings. -
Page 26: Unit
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh 4.10 Unit USER POWER 1. Press and hold . displays. USER POWER If the unit is on, press simultaneously. displays USER 2. Press to scroll to . TARE 3. Press to enter . USER 4. Press to toggle between lb and kg. -
Page 27: Calibration
Calibration The MSI-4260 is calibrated using standard weights. The weight used to calibrate, must be at least 15% of full capacity in order to achieve rated accuracy. For example, use at least a 750 kg test weight to calibrate a 5000 kg capacity scale. Although a single span point is usually adequate for rated accuracy, the MSI-4260 supports Multi-Point calibration with up to four span points plus zero. -
Page 28: Standard Calibration
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Standard Calibration Use the following steps to calibrate the MSI-4260 using the standard calibration procedure. 1. Press Cal switch to initiate Calibration. (Section 5.1 on page TARE 2. Press , displays. TARE 3. Press when the scale becomes motionless, a blinking displays. If the scale is in range displays, then ... -
Page 29: Initial Calibration
Use this procedure only if the capacity and count-by (d) needs to be modified. The initial steps of the initial calibration will totally erase user setup as well as any previous calibration. Use the following steps to calibrate the MSI-4260 using the initial calibration procedure. 1. Turn the MSI-4260 off. -
Page 30: Guidelines For Capacity And Resolution
NOTE: Never set the capacity of the scale higher than the rating of the load cell. It is acceptable to set lower capacities to better match the crane the MSI-4260 is used on. For example, if the hoist is rated for 9000 lb, use an MSI-4260 with 10,000 lb capacity and reset the capacity to 9000 lb so that the scale will indicate overload at 9000 lb instead of 10000 lb. -
Page 31: C-Cal Calibration
C-Cal. To perform C-Cal, a C-Cal number must be known from a previous calibration. MSI supplies replacement load cells for the MSI-4260 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. -
Page 32: Calibration Setup Menu
Description Industrial () This is the most common setting for the MSI-4260; 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; Access is denied to Peak Hold, and the zero range may be limited;... -
Page 33: Auto Zero Maintenance
Calibration Auto Zero Maintenance The MSI-4260 employs an auto-zeroing 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. -
Page 34: Gravity Compensation
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Gravity Compensation Gravity Compensation allows for calibrating in one geographic location for use in a different geographic location. Gravity can be set to OFF, ON, or Factor. Parameter Choices Description Gravity compensation disabled Calculates Gravity compensation using the origin and destination latitudes and elevations ... -
Page 35: Compensation By Gravity Factor
. displays. USER 10. Press to enter destination gravity factor. TARE 11. When desired value is displayed, press ZERO 12. Press twice to save settings. displays briefly and exits setup. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... -
Page 36: Communications
The MSI-4260 has a single communications port allowing access to the embedded ScaleCore through the terminal access mode or Rice Lake software. The terminal access mode is used for updating scale firmware while Rice Lake software can be used for calibration and configuration, backup and adjusting scale settings. This communications port is not intended for output use. -
Page 37: Standard Print Strings
Note: Other configurations of loads are available using the ScaleCore Connect software. It can be downloaded from www.ricelake.com The MSI-4260 will continuously output the data at a rate specified in the rate parameter (up to 65,535 seconds); Setting the interval to 0 will set an interval as fast as the system can go Printing is disabled. -
Page 38: Printer Output Setup
The ScaleCore Connect application is used to create custom output formatters. Download the ScaleCore Connect software from the Rice Lake website. For more information see the ScaleCore Connect software manual (PN 185725). Custom formatters are also configured in the ScaleCore Webserver. For more information, see the ScaleCore Webserver technical manual (PN 208738). -
Page 39: Rf Network Setup
RF Channel – Establishes the base network that all interconnected devices must match, range 12-23 Network ID – A 64 bit number that all interconnected devices must match; The MSI-4260 limits this number to a max of 5 ... - Page 40 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh TARE 12. When channel is set, press again. displays. TARE 13. Press . The current net ID flashes. If the net ID is correct, continue to 15. USER TARE 14. Enter the network ID using to scroll through numbers and to set number.
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Page 41: Hold Feature
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. 6.4.1 802.15.4 (XBee 3 and XBee 3-PRO) -
Page 42: 802.15.4 (Xbee 2Sc)
MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh 6.4.2 802.15.4 (XBee 2SC) FCC Statement Contains FCC ID: MCQ-S2CTH International Certifications Canada: Radio Certificate Number: IC 1846A-S2CTH Australia: RCM Brazil: ANATEL 0616-15-1209 EU: Yes, when used with CE approved products Japan: R210-105563 Mexico: IFETEL (IFT) RCPDIS219-1821-A1 South Korea: MSIP-CRM-DIG-XBee-S2C-TH 6.4.3... -
Page 43: Optional Rugged Remote
Optional Rugged Remote The MSI-4260 with an installed RF modem can be controlled with an optional Rugged Remote. The Rugged Remote is a transmit only device that can be used to perform basic scale functions. The range may vary up to 100' or more depending on room conditions and line of sight. -
Page 44: Power
(Section 3.3 on page 16). 7.1.4 Programmable Function Keys are programmable in the MSI-4260. Function is defaulted to Test in the MSI-4260. See Section 4.2 on page 21 to configure the MSI-4260 function key for Rugged Remote operation. Conflict and Jamming Considerations It is important to understand that only one transmitter at a time can be activated within a reception area. -
Page 45: Troubleshooting/Maintenance
‘‘d’. It is also possible to increase the motion window; Contact MSI if you have a problem getting the MSI-4260 to zero, tare, or total due to stability issues Setpoint lights blink Setpoint enabled and trigger point reached Disable set points if they are not needed Manual total does not work A Function key is not set to “Total”... -
Page 46: Service Counters
IMPORTANT: Only a Rice Lake Weighing Systems factory representative can reset the service counters, as these are an 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. -
Page 47: Specifications
AM-6198: 500 to 5,000 lb Power 12 volt rechargeable battery (115/230 VAC battery charger is included) Operating Time Up to 200 hours between charging with typical use, less with RF modem © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved... - Page 48 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh www.RiceLake.com Visit our website...
- Page 50 © 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 February 27, 2023 PN 216250 Rev A...