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Rice Lake MSI-4260M Technical Manual

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MSI-4260M
Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale
Technical Manual
April 4, 2025
PN 196858 Rev B

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  • Page 1 MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Technical Manual April 4, 2025 PN 196858 Rev B...
  • 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

    • ScaleCore Software • Rugged Remote 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

    Print ..................21 Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection of product-related topics at no cost.
  • Page 5 MSI-4260M 802.15.4 RF Network Setup ........
  • Page 6 MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Industrial Scale ........

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing the MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Industrial Scale and the MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Marine Scale. Configurations and calibration of the scale can be accomplished using ScaleCore Connect software, RF remote control, RF remote displays, or the front panel keys.

  • Page 8: General Safety

    Do not use improperly rated or sized shackles. Use only Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommended shackles. Do not remove or obscure warning labels. For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales, read the Rice Lake Weighing Systems Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance Manual (available at www.ricelake.com).

  • Page 9: Display

    Introduction Display The keys and display of the MSI-4260M front panel are shown and described below: Sealed Calibration Switch Section 5.1 on page 27 RS-232 Serial Port Section 6.0 on page 36 Figure 1-1. Front Panel 1.4.1 Keypad Functions The functions of the push buttons vary based on the current MSI-4260M mode.

  • Page 10: Annunciators And Leds

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale 1.4.2 Annunciators and LEDs Setpoint LED Standby LED Figure 1-2. Front Panel Annunciator Name Description Battery Level Displays representation of the battery level: 100%, 75%, 50%, 25% and 0% Center of Zero Indicates that the scale is zeroed and the weight is within 1/4d of zero...

  • Page 11: Installation

    • Automatic Sleep Mode – Dims the display after a set amount of minutes of no scale activity Do not store the MSI-4260M with the batteries inside. Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for more than two weeks.

  • Page 12: Battery Replacement

    2.2.1 Battery Replacement 1. Turn the MSI-4260M off. 2. Unscrew battery caps. 3. Slide battery tubes from the MSI-4260M. 4. Remove batteries from tubes. 5. Install new batteries with plus side up. 6. Reinstall battery tubes. Figure 2-1. Battery Replacement IMPORTANT: Periodically, inspect o-rings and threads to maintain a tight seat of the battery tubes.

  • Page 13: Sealed Lead Acid Battery Pack Option

    *The low battery warning annunciator indicates about two to four hours of additional use before MSI-4260M powers off. *Remove the SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while the unit is in storage if the MSI-4260M will not be used again soon.

  • Page 14: Battery Charger

    Battery Charger The MSI-4260M SLA battery pack is shipped with a charger to charge and maintain the battery. The exact charging time will depend on the degree of discharge of the battery. It should take about four hours to fully charge a battery if it is removed when the low battery warning first appears.

  • Page 15: 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. These batteries contain lead and should be recycled when they have reached the end of their life. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 16: Communications Port

    Transmission is good through most kinds of glass, so mounting next to a window works fine. Radio signals travel primarily by line of sight (LOS), obstructions between stations may degrade the system performance. NOTE: The antenna is optional to a non-RF MSI-4260M unit. The antenna is standard to all RF MSI-4260M devices. www.RiceLake.com...

  • Page 17: Servicing

    Servicing The Rice Lake dealer network provides both on-site and depot servicing of the MSI-4260M. 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 entire unit.

  • Page 18: Operation

    GROSS weight.  displays and the weight mode changes to NET. 3. Add the product to the packing container. The NET weight is displayed. NOTE: To set a new tare, the existing tare must first be cleared. The MSI-4260M will not set a new tare over an old tare. www.RiceLake.com...

  • Page 19: 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-4260M stores the Tare reading and can restore it even if power fails. GROSS Only positive weight readings can be tared.

  • Page 20: Total

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Single Step Test Mode 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. 1. Press to scroll through the available test functions.

  • Page 21: 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 6.1 on page 36 for print setup information. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 22: Setup

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Setup The Setup menu enables configuration of the MSI-4260M. 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 To enter into the MSI-4260M setup menu, press simultaneously.

  • Page 23: Set Function Key

    The additional function key is available on the RF remote control being used. NOTE: If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-4260M 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 24: Display Brightness

    Setpoint 2 is Green Setpoint 3 is Red Figure 4-1. Setpoint LEDs The MSI-4260M has an audible output option that is triggered by Setpoint 1. Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for other setpoint output options. To set the setpoint: Setpoint...

  • Page 25: Total

    (d) in the Init Cal procedure. NOTE: If 1K is illuminated, read the total as the displayed value multiplied by 1000. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 26: Filter Setup

    Settling time will be longer as the filter setting is increased. However, the MSI-4260M employs algorithms that speed up large weight changes while still controlling vibration even with high filter settings.

  • Page 27: Calibration

    Calibration The MSI-4260M 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-4260M supports Multi-Point calibration with up to four span points plus zero.

  • Page 28: Standard Calibration

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Standard Calibration Use the following steps to calibrate the MSI-4260M using the standard calibration procedure. 1. Press Cal switch to initiate Calibration. (Section 5.1 on page 2. Press ,  displays. 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-4260M using the initial calibration procedure. 1. Turn the MSI-4260M 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-4260M is used on. For example, if the hoist is rated for 9000 lb, use an MSI-4260M 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-4260M 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-4260M; 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-4260M 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-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale 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

    9. Press .  displays. 10. Press to enter destination gravity factor. 11. When desired value is displayed, press 12. Press twice to save settings.  displays briefly and exits setup. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 36: Communications

    The MSI-4260M can communicate with peripheral devices using 802.15.4, or 802.11/b, g, n Wi-Fi. The 802.15.4 transceiver is used to communicate between the MSI-4260M and Scale Core Remote Display. The 802.15.4 transceiver is also capable of connecting to any supported device with an 802.15.4 Modem. 802.15.4 operates in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and does not require the end user to obtain a license.

  • Page 37: Printer Setup

    The control mode directs the MSI-4260M to print (Section 6.2.1). The communications port settings are independent of print settings in connected scales. They are only in the MSI-4260M. 1. Press at the same time to enter the Communication menu.  displays.

  • Page 38: Standard Print Strings

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale 6.2.2 Standard Print Strings Commands that can be used to format gross, net and print strings are shown below. Command Description <T> Load data <U> Units (lb/kg) <M> Load mode (gross/net) <CRLF> Carriage return line feed <SP>...

  • Page 39: 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 40: Rf Network Setup

    RF Channel – Establishes the base network that all interconnected devices must match, range 12-23 ChnL 12-23 Network ID – A 64 bit number that all interconnected devices must match; The MSI-4260M limits this number to a max of nEtid 0-99999 5 digits in a range of 0-99999 Note: Do not use a small number here to help avoid other 802.15.4 networks that default to a Network ID of 0...

  • Page 41: Standby Mode

    5. Press to select . 6. Press to scroll to . 7. Press to enter the . 8. Press to select . Press twice to store settings and return to Weigh mode. © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 42: Optional Rugged Remote

    Optional Rugged Remote The MSI-4260M with an installed RF modem can be controlled with an optional Rugged Remote (PN 173014). 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 43: Power

    This key is not programmable. 7.1.3 Programmable Function Keys Tare/F1 and FCN/F2 (pictures of buttons) are programmable in the MSI-4260M. Function 1 is defaulted to Peak hold and Function 2 is defaulted to Test in the MSI-4260M. See Section 4.2 on page 23 to configure the MSI-4260M function keys for Rugged Remote operation.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting/Maintenance

    ‘‘d’. It is also possible to increase the motion window; Contact MSI if you have a problem getting the MSI-4260M 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 45: 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 46: Dimensions

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Dimensions 8.2.1 MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Marine Scale Figure 8-1. Product Diagram 16.28'' (413.5 mm) 10.00'' (254.0 mm) 13.52'' (343.4 mm) 2.50'' (63.5 mm) 3.50'' (88.9 mm) 9.28'' (235.7 mm) 1.35'' (34.3 mm) Ø 1.03'' (26.1 mm) Table 8-2. Product Dimensions (PN 194593) www.RiceLake.com...

  • Page 47: Msi-4260M Port-A-Weigh Industrial Scale

    4.75 in 4.5*** 420 lb 10.0 kg 254 mm 146 mm 169 mm 600 mm 239 mm 1303 mm 1482 mm 121 mm 4*** 189 kg 50,000 kg Table 8-3. Product Dimensions © Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved...

  • Page 48: Specifications

    MSI-4260M Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale Specifications Accuracy Service Counters ± (0.1% +1 d) of applied load Counts number of lifts over percentage of capacity and lifts over capacity Resolution Calibration Max NTEP Approved Class III: 2,500 Divisions Digital (procedure initiated by calibration switch)
  • Page 50 © Rice Lake Weighing Systems Content subject to change without notice. 230 W. Coleman St. • Rice Lake, WI 54868 • USA USA: 800-472-6703 • International: +1-715-234-9171 April 4, 2025 PN 196858 Rev B www.ricelake.com...

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