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Page 1: User Guide
MSI4260 PORT-A-WEIGH CRANE SCALES User Guide Quality Industrial Weighing and Force Measurement Equipment Measurement Systems International... - Page 2 IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using the MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Program Number Capacity and Resolution Serial Number Cal Number Page 2 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
To Clear the Total Value ............14 Troubleshooting Guide ............29 Viewing Total ..............15 Service Counter Warning ............ 31 Unit (lb/kg) ................15 MSI Limited Warranty ............31 Peak (Phold) ................ 15 Proper Loading Procedures ..........32 Net/Gross (nEtGr) ............... 16 Port-A-Weigh... -
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh is an electronic, self-contained, battery-operated crane scale. The scale is made up of three separate sections which house the electronics, load cell and battery respectively. The sections are bolted together and sealed agaist moisture by the use of O-Rings. -
Page 5: Features
• Automatic or manual weight totalization for loading operations • Easily customized for special applications • PEAK Mode for stress analysis • Two Set Points can be set for any in-range weight for operator alearts or process control Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 5 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 6: Options
Check the scale for any visible damage and immediately report any damage to your shipper. It is advisable to use the original shipping container when shipping or trans- porting the Port-A-Weigh. Page 6 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 7: Battery Pack
Note: More frequent charging of the battery prolongs its life. BATTERY LIFE The MSI-4260 battery life depends on a number of factors: Brightness of the LED display, the number of segments lit, and the age and condition of the SLA (sealed lead acid) battery. -
Page 8: Battery Charger
4) The low battery warning will indicate about 2-4 hours of additional use before the MSI- 4260 turns itself off. 5) If the MSI-4260 is not going to be used again soon, remove the SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while the unit is in storage. -
Page 9: Battery Removal And Replacement
5) Remove the battery by pulling straight back. 6) Install a fully charged battery by plugging it in to the exposed battery jacks. The MSI- 4260 may or may not turn on once the new battery is installed. -
Page 10: Zero
± 1 division). 4) If the Motion condition is met, the NET indicator lights and the weight registers "0". All subsequent readings are deviations from the set TARE value. Page 10 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 11: Test (Test)
2) Battery condition is displayed in Percent of battery life remaining with b = xxx fi gure from 0 to 100 on the digits (in 5% increments). 3) All segments and indicators are dis- Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 11 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 12: Accessing The Service Counters
fl ashing numeric value. This value signifi es the number of retries needed to successfully read from or write to the long term memory module. [TEST] 6) Press again to complete the TEST sequence. Final TEST sequence continues. Page 12 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 13: Reset The Service Counter Warning
6) The TOTAL indicator (center right of display) will also illuminate for 4 seconds provid- ing reinforcement that the TOTAL command was accepted. Final After totaling, normal weighing resumes. AUTO TOTAL Function Allows for Auto accumulate. Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 13 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 14: To Clear The Last Totalled Weight
To clear the TOTAL register in order to start a new series of totals. Action [F1] [CLEAR/ZERO] 1) Press , then . (This procedure assumes that you have not modifi ed the F1 function.) Page 14 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 15: Viewing Total
(Function button must be programmed as PEAK(Phold); see Function Setup). [F1] 2) To enable PEAK(Phold), the PEAK indicator must be off. Press [F1] 3) To disable PEAK(Phold) the PEAK indicator must be on. Press Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 15 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 16: Net/Gross (Netgr)
F1 functions as SELECT: Used to scroll through menu selections. If held down, SELECT will automatically repeat. Final [CLEAR/ZERO] Pressing will skip all remaining parameters and return the scale to normal op- [POWER] eration. Pressing will also exit the Setup Mode (and turn Power off). Page 16 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 17: Quick User Setup Guide
"Func". [ENTER/TARE] 3) Press and currently selected function will fl ash. [SELECT/F1] 4) Press until desired function is displayed. [ENTER/TARE] [CLEAR/ZERO] 5) Press to store or press to exit without changing. Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 17 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 18: Automatic Power Off (A-Off)
4) Press to change from LO (low), HI-1(medium) or HI-2 (high) settings. When [ENTER/TARE] the desired Filter setting is displayed on the message display, pressor press [CLEAR/ZERO] to exit without changing the setting. Page 18 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 19: Led Brightness (Leds)
Set Points provide warnings and indications of weighments. When the weight is above (greater than) or below (less than) a set value, the Port-A-Weigh can respond by turning on the Set Point indicator light. Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 19 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 20: Set Point Entry
TOTAL (totAL) Function Allows the TOTAL function to be set or disabled. The USER button must be programmed to TOTAL in order to view the current TOTAL value, or to use Manual TOTAL. Page 20 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 21: System Initialize
Note: If you do not manage to press the buttons in the proper sequence, turn the power off and try again. 6) Next, perform an Initial Calibration. (Left) Seal Port removed and CAL Switch Button shown (Right) Pressing CAL Switch Button with tip of fi nger Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 21 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 22: Calibration Setup
Fine Calibration CAL-r Calibration with Offset Calibration Resistor StAnd Standards IndUS Industry nISt National Institute of Standards & Technology EuroP Metric (kg only)/OIML 1 Unit One Unit Only r-Ctl Remote Control Automatic ZERO Maintenance Page 22 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 23: Calibration (Cal)
99980, assuming a 20 lb ‘d’, or 99950 with a 50 lb ‘d’. 20 lb. is the highest MSI recommended resolution for the 100k Load Cell. The scale will reach a few ‘d’ over 100,000 lb using the X1000 annunciator, however it cannot be calibrated at 100,000 lb since there are only 5 digits in the display. - Page 24 If 5 digits are entered, then the scale moves on to the next step. Again, make sure the test weight was loaded and the scale is stable before entering the last digit. Page 24 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •...
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Page 25: Subsequent Calibration
Fine Calibration (F-CAL) is for minor adjustments to calibration and is usually not neces- sary. It is useful, however, in hydraulic calibration fi xtures for fi ne adjustments. Action 1) Press Cal button. [SELECT/F1] [ENTER/TARE] 2) Press to scroll to the "F-CAL" message. Press Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 25 MSI-4260 •... -
Page 26: Calibration With Calibration Offset Resistor (Cal-R)
Note: When Calibration is fi nished, seal the Calibration Port on the front panel of the scale. STANDARDS (StAnd) Function Facilitates calibration to your required standard: IndUS Industrial nISt National Institute of Science and Technology (NTEP setting) EuroP Metric/OIML 1Unit One Unit only (for custom scales) Page 26 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... -
Page 27: Auto Zero Maintenance (Azm)
315 MHz and 433 MHz. Functions The RF Remote control (RFRC) duplicates the function of the front panel keys on MSI-4260 crane scales. The POWER, ZERO, NET/GROSS, and TARE key function identically. Note: F2, Total (F3) and View Total (F4) on the RFRC are not supported by the Port-A- Weigh. - Page 28 MSI supplies the transmitter and receiver as a matched set with the DIP switches already confi gured. A replacement RFRC will only need to have the transmitter DIP switches set. To change the DIP switch in the receiver requires disassembly of the crane scale front casting.
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Page 29: Troubleshooting Guide
Go into Cal menu and turn AZM on excessive Zero drift B) Scale electronics do not Warm up scale for 5 minutes then between weighments stabilize after turning on re-Zero (probably due to rapid temp- erature change) Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 29 MSI-4260 •... - Page 30 "Error" and "LOAd" than rated capacity B) Load cell damaged Replace load cell C) Defective electronics Contact qualifi ed service technician D) Broken wire or improper Check Load Cell connection wiring load cell wiring Page 30 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •...
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Page 31: Service Counter Warning
Note: If Service Counter Warning has not been reset, it will be displayed the next time POWER is turned on with the updated numeric values. MSI LIMITED WARRANTY MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., WARRANTS load sensing ele- ments and electronics against defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from date of purchase and warrants electrical cables and batteries against the same defects for a period of ninety (90) days from date of purchase. -
Page 32: Proper Loading Procedures
PROPER LOADING PROCEDURES Page 32 Port-A-Weigh User Guide MSI-4260 •... - Page 33 NOTES Port-A-Weigh User Guide Page 33 MSI-4260 •...
- Page 34 “We weigh quality first” Measurement Systems International MADE IN THE 14240 Interurban Avenue South STE. 200 Seattle, Washington 98168-4661 U.S.A. © 2009 by Measurement Systems International, Inc. Phone: 206-433-0199 Fax: 206-244-8470 Printed in U.S.A. • PUB.114-02-90F Web: www.msiscales.com Email: info@msiscales.com •...
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