Measurement Systems International MSI 4260B crane scale Operator’s Manual

MSI-4260B
Port-A-Weigh Crane Scales
Operator’s Manual
152159 Rev A
Contents
1.0
Introduction ...........................................................................1
1.1 Safety Section .................................................................... 2
1.2 General Information ........................................................... 4
1.2.1
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
Operator’s Manual & MSI-4260 Conventions .....................4
MSI-4260 Annunciators ..................................................... 5
Specifications .................................................................... 6
Features ............................................................................. 8
Options ............................................................................... 8
Unpacking .......................................................................... 8
Installation .......................................................................... 9
Battery Pack .................................................................... 10
1.9.1
1.9.2
1.9.3
1.9.4
Battery Life .......................................................................10
Battery Use Guidelines .....................................................10
Battery Charger ................................................................11
Battery Removal & Replacement ......................................12
1.10 Comm Port ....................................................................... 13
1.10.1
Comm Port Cables ..........................................................13
1.11 Servicing the MSI-4260 ................................................... 14
1.12 RF Connectivity ............................................................... 15
1.12.1
1.12.2
2.0
FCC Statement (for 802.15.4 Option) ...............................15
International RF Certs (for 802.15.4 Option) .....................15
Operation .............................................................................16
2.1 Power ............................................................................... 16
2.2 Zero .................................................................................. 16
2.3 Tare .................................................................................. 17
3.0
4.0
User Defined Function Keys .................................................18
Set Up ...................................................................................21
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
4.9
Menu Map ........................................................................ 21
Function Keys .................................................................. 22
Auto- Off ........................................................................... 23
Sleep ................................................................................ 24
Display Brightness ........................................................... 25
Set Points ......................................................................... 26
Total Mode ....................................................................... 28
Units ................................................................................. 29
Filter Setup ....................................................................... 30
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.
© Rice Lake Weighing Systems. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company.
February 2013
5.0
Calibration ...........................................................................31
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
Initial Calibration .............................................................. 34
Guidelines for Capacity and Resolution ......................... 35
C-Cal Calibration ............................................................. 36
Calibration Setup Menu ................................................... 38
5.4.1
Standard ..........................................................................39
5.5 Auto Zero Maintenance ................................................... 40
6.0
RF Remote Control Option ...................................................42
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
Description ....................................................................... 42
Functions ......................................................................... 42
Setting the Transmitter Address ..................................... 43
Setting the Receiver Address ......................................... 43
6.4.1
Resetting the 4260 RF Remote Receiver ..........................43
6.5 Contention and Jamming Considerations ...................... 44
6.6 Battery Replacement ....................................................... 44
6.7 RF Remote Control FCC Statement ............................... 45
7.0
RF Remote Display Option ...................................................46
7.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 46
7.2 COMM SEtup Menu ......................................................... 46
7.3 Printer / Serial Output Setup ........................................... 47
7.3.1
Control Modes .................................................................47
7.4 Standard Print Strings ..................................................... 47
7.5 802.15.4 RF Network Setup ........................................... 50
8.0
Appendix ..............................................................................53
8.1 Troubleshooting ............................................................... 53
8.1.1
Service Counters ..............................................................55
8.2 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Dimensions .............................. 56
The MSI Limited Warranty 57
Rice Lake continually offers web-based video training on a growing selection
of product-related topics at no cost. Visit www.ricelake.com/webinars.
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1.0 Introduction
The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh is a combination of the sound and proven mechanical
design of the industry standard MSI-4260 with today’s most advanced electronics to
provide a superb feature set unmatched by any crane scale in its class or price range.
The MSI-4260 is versatile, reliable, accurate and user friendly to operate. 
The MSI-4260 is designed to meet or exceed requirements of applicable ASME, ANSI,
OSHA safety standards. Multiple options and accessories, including RF Remote Control
and RF Remote Display (using the MSI-8000 Remote Display) are available to further
enhance the performance and application versatility of the MSI-4260.
If you have any questions or comments please contact
Measurement Systems International
Phone (toll free): 1-800-874-4320
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this
manual from the Measurement Systems International site at:
www.msiscales.com.
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1.1 Safety Section
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
WARNING could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided may
CAUTION result in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed,
Important could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of
data.
General Safety
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read and
understand the instructions and warnings in this manual. Contact
any Measurement Systems International dealer for replacement
manuals. Proper care is your responsibility.
WARNING
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of death.
DO NOT allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
DO NOT stand near the load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazard. Keep a
safe distance.
DO NOT use for purposes other then weight taking or dynamic load monitoring.
DO NOT use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original
dimension.
DO NOT use the Scale if any of the components of the load train are cracked,
deformed, or show signs of fatigue.
DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the Scale, rigging elements, or the lifting
structure.
DO NOT allow multi-point contact with the hook, shackle, or lifting eye of the
Scale.
DO NOT allow high torque on the Scale unless it is specifically designed for high
torque.
DO NOT make alterations or modifications to the Scale or associated load bearing
devices.
DO NOT use improperly rated or sized shackles. Use only MSI recommended
shackles.
DO NOT remove or obscure warning labels.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and
dynamometers, read the "MSI Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance
Manual" (available at www.msiscales.com).
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.
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5 digit 1.2/30.5 mm
high brightness LED
weight display
Acknowledge
annunciator
Sealed calibration
switch
RS-232 Serial Port
LED annunciators
POWER
es
ZERO
st
TARE
USER
T
F
Push button legend
User Programmable
Function Key
IP-68 rated push buttons
Figure 1-1 MSI-4260 Front Panel
Key Descriptions
POWER
Power Key - Turns the MSI-4260 On and Off.
es
ZERO
Zero Key - Used to zero out residual weight on the scale.
st
TARE
T
USER
F
Tare Key - removes weight of containers, trucks or carriers and places
the scale in the Net weight mode. 
TARE key functions Tare In, Tare Out. 
To see the gross weight without resetting the Tare value, program the
USER key as NET/GROSS.
User Key- Programmable to user selectable functions. These are
described in the USER key Setup section. This key is defaulted to the
TEST function.
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1.2 General Information
1.2.1
Operator’s Manual & MSI-4260 Conventions
1. Keys used in operations are printed in BLUE and capitalized.
2. Screen shots that are used in menus are displayed in RED and shown in a 
7-segment font. Not all characters can be displayed with this font, but a close
approximation is shown.
3. If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-4260 is not setup
to support the key. For example, if the Function Key is set for TOTAL, you must
also setup the TOTAL mode in the Setup Menu.
4. When in Setup Menus, the ZERO key drops back one menu level. At the root
menu level, the ZERO key stores the changes and returns to the weight mode.
5. When in Setup Menus, the POWER key returns you directly to the Weight
Display without storing the changes.
6. When in Setup Menus, the USER key functions as the scroll key.
7. When in Setup Menus, the TARE key functions as the ENTER/SELECT key.
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1.3 MSI-4260 Annunciators
The MSI-4260 uses blue and red LEDs to indicate weight mode and other
information.
0
PK
NET
TTL
x1K
BT
kg
lb
The STABLE annunciator indicates that the weight has settled within
the motion window (usually ±1d). When this symbol is off the scale
will not zero, tare, or totalize.
Center-of-Zero – Indicates the weight is within 1/4d of zero.
PEAK - Indicates the scale is in peak hold mode.
NET - Indicates the scale is in Net weight mode. 
A Tare weight is subtracted from the gross weight.
TOTAL - (Blue LED) Indicates the scale is displaying the Total weight. 
This is a temporary display lasting less than 5 seconds.
X1000 - (Blue LED) Usually used in conjunction with the TOTAL LED
to allow accumulation of weight beyond the 5-digit display capacity.
LO BATT - Appears when approximately 10% of battery life remains,
LED blinks when automatic shutdown is eminent.
kg - (Red LED) Indicates weight display is in kilograms.
lb - (Red LED) Indicates weight display is in pounds.
SET POINTS - User programmable set points for early overload
warnings.
Blue LED - Setpoint 1
Green LED = Setpoint 2
Red LED - Setpoint 3
ACK - Acknowledge LED is used to provide feedback to the
operator that incoming remote commands have been received
(Green LED). 
Also used for acknowledging successful Auto-Total operations.
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1.4 Specifications
Accuracy
Resolution
Standard
Capacities
Power
Display
Operating
Temp
Operating Time
Enclosure
Load Cell
USER
CAL
Auto Zero
Maintenance
Auto-Off Mode
Auto-Sleep
Mode
Units
Filtering
Totalization
Peak
Set Points
±(0.1% +1d). ‘d’ equals one displayable increment.
Standard displayed resolution: 2500-3750’d’.
Resolutions to 10000’d’ (non LFT units only) are possible.
Internal A/D resolution 24 bits
lb 500 2000 5000 10000 20000 30000 50000 70000 100000
kg 250 1000 2500 5000 10000 15000 25000 35000 50000
Battery operated, 12V rechargeable sealed lead acid battery pack
(standard Port-A-Weigh Charger).
Up to 100 hours of battery life with Automatic Sleep Mode and
Automatic Power Off
5 digit, large 1.2 in (30.5 mm) numeric red GaAIAs Light Emitting
Diode (LED)
-40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C), LFT range -10°C to +40°C
100 hours typical/150 hours max. (depends on operating mode)
NEMA 4/1P65 powder coated alodined cast aluminum
Standard 350 Ω Bridge, MSI Trinocular (>10k lb.)
Programmable multifunction button for use as
TEST, TOTAL, UNIT, PEAK, NET/GROSS, VIEW TOTAL, LEARN
(for RF Remote Control)
Wire sealed calibration switch (located on the left side of the front
casting).
Initiates full digital calibration procedure.
Standard, can be disabled internally
Prolongs battery life by turning POWER off after 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes (operator determined) of no scale activity
Prolongs battery life by dimming LED display after 5, 15, or 30
minutes of no activity
kg, lb (other units available with custom calibrations)
Selectable:
• OFF, Low (LO)
• Medium (HI-1)
• High (HI-2)
Standard: Press button or Automatic; TOTAL weight up to 99999 X
1000 kg or lb
Uses unfiltered faster reading of A/D (>400 readings per second)
Three internal standard Set Points and three ultra bright LEDs on
indicator panel.
Set Point relay options are available, contact factory.
Table 1-1. Specifications
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Service
Counter
Two independent 32 bit registers;
• Register 1 updated each time weight exceeds 25% of capacity;
• Register 2 updated each time weight exceeds overload;
When register 1 exceeds 16383 or register 2 exceeds 1023, display
reads “LCnt” for load cell counter; 
Test function shows the two readings in order
All features are housed in heavy duty, cast aluminum housing
consisting of three sections:
• The front of the scale houses the display, controls and all 
electronics
• The center section contains the load cell, lifting eye and hook
• The rear of the scale features a quick access battery 
compartment
Construction
Table 1-1. Specifications
OPTIONS
Wireless
Remote
Controler
Wireless
Remote Display
50 (15m) typical range Line-of-Sight. Uses 418 MHz (USA)
handheld transmitter. 315MHz and 433MHz options are available
for international applications
100 (30m) typical range Line-of-Sight. Uses 802.15.4, 2.4GHz
handheld transceiver.
Table 1-2. Options
The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh scale has a safe mechanical
WARNING overload of 200%, and an ultimate overload of 500%. Overloads
greater than 500% may result in structural failure and dropped
loads. Dropped loads may cause serious personal injury or death.
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1.5 Features
• Designed to meet or exceed applicable US and international safety 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 off power.
• Automatic sleep Mode preserves battery life by dimming the LED display after
5, 15, or 30 minutes of no activity.
• Rugged construction throughout. Buttons are sealed and rated for over 1 million
operations.
• Precise high resolution (2500 division standard and up to 10,000 possible) 24 bit
A/D conversion coupled with advanced RISC micro controller provides world
class features and accuracy.
• Five large, 1.2 inch (30.5 mm) LED digits for clear weight readings from a
distance. Display tilted down for easier viewing from below.
• Easy to maintain: Full digital calibration assures reliable, repeatable
measurements. Can be calibrated without test weights using MSI C-Cal
technology.
• Selectable for kg/lb unless prohibited by LFT regulations.
• Automatic or manual weight totalization for loading operations.
• Easily customized for special applications.
• Hi speed PEAK Mode for wire and rope stress analysis.
• Three Set Points can be set for any in-range weight for operator alerts or process
control.
• ScaleCore Technology providing quick and easy software updates and
calibration/setup backup.
• Two Service counters ensure Load Train safety by warning the user to perform a
Load Train safety check when the lift count gets high or the scale has been
overloaded repeatedly.
1.6 Options
Options which you may have ordered with your Port-A-Weigh may include the
following:
• RF Remote Controller
• RF Remote Display
• 802.11 WiFi Connectivity
• 85-265 VAC input power.
• Audible Alarm (triggered by Set Point 1)
1.7 Unpacking
When unpacking the scale from the shipping container, ensure that all assembly parts
are accounted for. 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 transporting the MSI-4260.
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1.8 Installation
The MSI-4260 features a heavy duty, cast aluminum enclosure rated at NEMA 4 IP
66. It installs easily by hanging it on the crane, using properly sized shackles.
Please refer to MSI’s brochure, “Crane Safety” when installing 
Note
model MSI-4260.
One of the most common installation problems is using an oversize shackle or too
large a hook to interface with the MSI-4260. This can cause off center loading and
stress points that will reduce the life of the lifting eye or hook.
Use the appropriate interface hardware for the capacity of the scale.
• If your interface hardware does not fit properly, MSI can supply the MSI-4260
with oversize lifting eyes or shackle interfaces.
• If the crane hook is too large to fit in the lifting eye with single point interface,
then install the scale using adaptive rigging.
• If multiple attachments are needed, use a shackle or ring to attach the multiple
lines to thus keeping a single point attachment to the scale.
Single point attachments are necessary to ensure the safety and
Important accuracy of the scale system.
Regular maintenance inspections of the lifting system should be
WARNING performed to ensure safety. Pay particular attention for signs of
stress on any element in the load train.
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1.9 Battery Pack
The MSI-4260 is powered by a 12 volt Sealed Lead Acid rechargeable battery.
The battery will operate for up to 100 hours (depending on LED brightness setting)
before requiring recharging.
In order to conserve battery life, the scale includes an Automatic Power Off Mode
which senses operational status for no activity after 15, 30, 45, or 60 minutes, and
turns the scale off.
An additional battery saving feature is the Automatic Sleep Mode. This feature
preserves battery life by dimming the display after 5, 15, or 30 minutes of no scale
activity.
Charging time for a completely discharged battery is up to 8 hours. A spare battery
pack is recommended to keep the MSI-4260 in continuous operation.
Note
1.9.1
To obtain maximum service life from your batteries they should be stored
between -4°F and 122°F (-20°C and +50°C). Stored batteries should be
recharged every three months. Battery is fully charged when the status
indicator is flashing.
Battery Life
The MSI-4260 battery life depends on a number of factors:
• Brightness of the LED Display and number of segments lit.
• Amount of RF activity, and the age.
• Condition of the SLA (sealed lead acid) battery.
The MSI-4260 will automatically turn the scale off when the SLA battery drops to
approximately 10.5V. You must recharge the battery when this happens.
Note
Leaving a discharged battery in the scale, which has a maintenance
battery drain, can result in a deep discharged battery which will shorten
its service life.
SLA batteries do not suffer from memory effects and actually benefit from frequent
recharging. Recharge the battery whenever it is convenient even when it still has
available life.
Due to the maintenance discharge imposed on the battery by the MSI-4260
electronics, do not store the MSI-4260 with the battery inside. Remove the battery
if it will not be used for more than 2 weeks.
1.9.2
Battery Use Guidelines
• Recharge whenever convenient. Do not wait for the scale to shut itself off if your
work situation permits.
• If you need the scale continuously, keep a fully charged spare battery. Replace
the drained battery as close as possible to the low battery warning, or earlier.
• SLA Batteries that have not been deep discharged should withstand 500 to 1500
charging cycles.
• The low battery warning will indicate about 2-4 hours of additional use before
the MSI-4260 turns itself off.
• If the MSI-4260 is not going to used again soon, remove the SLA battery to
prevent deep discharge while the unit is in storage.
• Recycle the battery to an authorized recycling center when average life drops to
20 hours or less.
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1.9.3
Battery Charger
Each MSI-4260 is shipped with a battery charger designed to charge and maintain the
battery. Exact charging time will depend on the degree of discharge of the battery. A
battery removed when the low battery warning first appears should take about 4 hours
to fully charge.
Note
When the battery is new, it might take significantly longer for the initial
charge. MSI recommends charging a new battery for 24 hours. It might
take several charge/discharge cycles before full capacity is reached.
Deep discharged batteries will also take significantly longer to charge.
Charge Indicator Light
Amber = Charging
Green = Float
Figure 1-2 Battery Charger
The charger is a universal input type and is rated for 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz. AC
power cords suitable for any world location are available from MSI.
Using the Charger
1. Remove the battery from the MSI-4260. See Figure 1-3.
2. Connect the charger assembly to the AC supply (86-260VAC). The charge
indicator light should be green.
Note
If the power status light fails to illuminate, check your AC power
connection and make sure the Vin jack is fully seated. AC power cords
suitable for any world location are available from MSI.
3. Plug in the polarized connector to the jacks on the battery.
4. The Charge Status light should turn AMBER indicating fast charge.
5. Charge until the status light turns GREEN.
Note
The charger is a 3 stage float charger that can be left on the battery
indefinitely. It has a dual color LED to indicate the charging state:
RED – Fast Charge Mode.
GREEN – Charged or Float Charge.
If the status light remains Green when the battery is first plugged in, the
battery may be defective.
When the charge cycle is complete you can (and should) leave the battery on the
charger until it is needed. 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.
Note
To obtain maximum service life from your batteries, the manufacturer
suggests recharging after each 20 hours of use. Continuous deep
discharging will reduce maximum battery life cycle estimated at 2000
cycles.
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1.9.4
Battery Removal & Replacement
1. Turn the MSI-4260 Off.
2. With one hand, hold the battery access cover.
3. Release the two latches holding the battery access cover. Remove the latch by
pressing in on the spring catch, and pull on the latch lever.
4. Carefully lower the cover and when possible, hold the battery in place. The
battery might be loose and subject to falling.
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.
7. Reseat the access panel.
8. Reset the latches. Make sure the latches are completely latched and the plate is
firmly in place.
Figure 1-3 Remove Battery
Periodically, inspect the battery latches for fit. Adjust the screw
Important latch by rotating the catch on its threads to maintain a tight seat
on the battery O-ring.
The 12V Sealed Lead Acid Battery can be a dangerous falling
CAUTION 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 it has reached its end of life.
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1.10 Comm Port
The MSI-4260 has a single Comm Port allowing access to the embedded ScaleCore
through the Terminal Access Mode or MSI Software. The Terminal Access Mode is
used for updating scale firmware while MSI Software can be used for calibration and
configuration, backup and adjusting scale settings. This Comm Port is not intended
for output use as it is usually impractical to use a cable connected port on a Crane
Scale.
1.10.1 Comm Port Cables
The MSI-4260 comes standard with one Comm Port Cable wired for RS-232 (MSI P/
N 501705-0001) following the AT standard for 9 pin serial cables (DCE). An unterminated cable is available (MSI P/N 12023) if you wish to wire your own serial
cable for RS-232.
Comm Port Cable Color Code RS-232
• Brown – Transmit output from CellScale, connect to receive of DTE.
• Black – Receive input to CellScale, connect to transmit of DTE.
• Grey – CTS Input to CellScale. Connect to RTS or RTR output of DTE.
• White – RTS/RTR output from CellScale. Connect to CTS input of DTE.
• Blue – Signal Ground
• Drain Wire – Connect to metal shell.
RS-232 DCE
Standard wiring for direct
4260 to Computer connection
Jumper 1-6-4
1
6
7
2
Grey (CTS)
3
8
White (RTS)
Brown (TD)
Black (RD)
4
(NC) 9
5
Blue (GND)
9-Pin Female ‘D’
Solder Cup View
RS-232 DTE
Wiring for direct 4260 to
Printer/Scoreboard connection
Jumper 1-6-4
1
Black (RD)
Brown (TD)
6
2
7
White (RTS)
3
8
Grey (CTS)
4
Blue (GND)
5
9 (NC)
9-Pin Male ‘D’
Solder Cup View
Figure 1-4 Comm Port Cable Assignments
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1.11 Servicing the MSI-4260
MSI’s Dealer Network provides both on-site and depot servicing of MSI-4260 Crane
Scales. Please contact your local dealer. MSI also operates a service center for all our
products.
Contact MSI Service at 1-206-433-0199 to obtain an RMA (returned material
authorization). Due to the weight and size of many of our products, it is not always
necessary to return the whole scale. If the electronics are at fault, you can often return
just the front casting section. See Figure 1-5.
There are no user serviceable parts inside the MSI-4260. Depot repair is performed
with module and harness swaps.
Figure 1-5 Remove Front Casting
To remove front casting electronics package:
1. Remove 4 Cap Screws.
2. Unplug connectors.
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1.12 RF Connectivity
The MSI-4260 has several options for RF Connectivity:
1. 802.15.4 – Standards based DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
connection at 2.4 GHz This is used for connectivity to MSI’s Model 8000 hand
held remote display. It can also be used with a 802.15.4 modem to connect to
scoreboards or computers.
2. 802.11b,g,n – Standards based DSSS WiFi connection at 2.4 GHz. For operation
on an 802.11 Access Point to Ethernet networks.
This Operator’s Manual will cover option 1 as it is the most common.
Options 2 and 3 are detailed in option manuals.
1.12.1 FCC Statement (for 802.15.4 Option)
Contains FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (i.) this device may not cause harmful interference and
(ii.) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
1.12.2 International RF Certs (for 802.15.4 Option)
Canada Radio Cert. No.: IC: 4214A-XBEEPRO
Australia & New Zealand: AS4268:3000
Japan: Certificate of Radio Equipment in Japan No.: 08215111/AA/02
Europe and much of Asia:
The product is compliant with the following standards and/or other normative
documents:
Safety (article 3.1A) EN60950-1:2001
EMC (article 3.1b) ETSI EN 301 489-1 v1.7.1 (2007-04) In accordance with the
specific requirements of ETSI EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 (2002-08)
Spectrum (article 3.2) ETSI EN 300 328 v1.7.1 (2006-10)
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2.0 Operation
2.1 Power
To turn on the power.
POWER
1. Press
, the following will display in order:
• LED will light all segments at full brightness as a display test.
• Display brightness will change to the setting determined in the Display
Menu.
• Software version number will display.
• The MSI-4260 is ready for use.
es
2.2 Zero
Sets the Zero reading of the Scale. Use the ZERO key to take out small deviations in
zero when the scale is unloaded. (See Section 2.3 for zeroing (Taring) package or
pallet weights)
1. Press
Note
ZERO
st
The weight reading must be stable within the motion window for the zero
function to work.
The scale digits display 0 (or 0.0 or 0.00, etc).
The backup memory in the MSI-4260 stores the zero reading, and can
restore it even if the power fails.
Rules for Use:
• Works in GROSS mode or NET mode. Zeroing while in Net mode will zero
the gross weight causing the display to show the negative Tare value.
• The scale must be stable within the Motion window. The scale will not zero
if the stabilizer annunciator is off. The Scale will “remember” that it has a
zero request for 2 seconds. If motion ceases within the motion window in
that time, the scale will zero.
• The scale will accept a zero setting over the full Range of the scale (NTEP
and other Legal-for-trade models may have a limited zero range). Zero
settings above 4% of full scale will subtract from the overall capacity of the
scale. 
For example if you zero out 100 lb on a 1000 lb scale the overall capacity of
the scale will reduce to 900 lb, plus the allowed over-range amount.
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2.3 Tare
Tare is typically used to zero out a known weight such as a packing container or pallet
and display the load in NET weight. A Tare value is entered by pressing the TARE
key. The TARE function in the MSI-4260 is defined as a Tare-In, Tare-Out operation.
The first press of the TARE key stores the current weight as a tare value and then the
scale subtracts the tare value from the gross weight and changes the display to NET
mode. The next press of the TARE key will clear the Tare value and revert the display
to GROSS mode.
To view the Gross weight without clearing the Tare Value, program the USER key to
the function “NET/GROSS.” The RF Remote Control has a Net/Gross permanently
available.
To Tare and Display the Net Weight
1. Press
TARE
T
.
The weight reading must be stable within the motion window for the tare
Note
function to work.
The scale digits display 0 (or 0.0 or 0.00, etc) and the weight mode
changes to NET.
The backup memory in the MSI-4260 stores the Tare reading and can
restore it even if power fails.
To Clear the Tare and revert to Gross Weight
TARE
1. Press T . The Net annunciator will turn off and the Gross annunciator will
turn on.
Tare - Rules for Use:
• Only positive gross weight readings can be tared.
) must be off. The weight reading must be
• The stable annunciator (
stable.
• Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the Gross zero setting.
• Taring will reduce the apparent over range of the scale. 
For example, taring a 100 lb container on a 1000 lb scale, the scale will
overload at a net weight of 900 lb (1000-100) plus any additional allowed
overload (usually ~4% or 9d).
• The scale stores the Tare value in non-volatile memory and is restored when
power is cycled.
Operation
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3.0 User Defined Function Keys
The following function descriptions are for optional user defined functions that are
programmed on the front panel USER key or the two function keys (F1 & F2) on the
RF Remote Control. The functions TOTAL, VIEW TOTAL, and NET/GROSS are
available full time on the RF Remote Control. To enable any of the USER key
functions, you must set up the USER keys following the procedures in Section 4.0.
TEST
The TEST function provides an LED test that lights all LEDs at once, next the SW
Model number followed by the Software Version number, the battery voltage and then
performs a display test that counts from 00000 to 99999. Other internal tests are
performed and if any test fails, an Error Code will display. See Section 8.1 for a
troubleshooting guide. Press the USER key again within two seconds to enable a
single step through all the test functions. In the single step mode, use the USER key
to scroll through the available test functions and the TARE key to start or display the
individual tests. Use the ZERO key to exit individual tests. Use the ZERO key to exit
entirely from the TEST function.
 – MSI-4260 Software Version Number: Press TARE to see the Software
Version.
– Battery Voltage: Press TARE to see the battery voltage.
 – Display Test: Press TARE to have the display count up from 00000 to
99999.
 – Cal Constant Display: Press TARE to view the C-CAL value.
TOTAL
Note
The Total Mode must be programmed from the Setup Menus before the
USER key will function.
For accumulation of multiple weighments. The accumulator always uses the
displayed weight, so GROSS and NET readings can be added into the same TOTAL.
There are four Modes of totalizing: Manual and three Auto Modes. The Manual Mode
requires the TOTAL button be pressed with the weight on the scale. The weight will
be added to the previously accumulated value. This assures that a weight on the scale
is only added to the total once. Both the manual and three auto total modes require
that the weight on the scale return below 0.5% (relative to full scale) of GROSS
ZERO or NET ZERO before the next weighment can be added. Applied weight must
be ≥1% of full scale above GROSS ZERO or NET ZERO before it can be totaled.
MANUAL TOTAL
The USER key under the MANUAL TOTAL mode functions in this manner:
Weight is > 1% of Capacity and has not been totaled – Pushing the USER key will
add the current weight to the TOTAL weight. The ACK LED’s blink to indicate the
weight was accepted. The TOTAL annunciator lights and the Total weight is
displayed for five seconds and then the number of samples is displayed for two
seconds.
Current Weight has been Totaled – Pushing the USER key will display the Total
weight for five seconds (View Total) without changing the Total value. The TOTAL
annunciator will light during the TOTAL weight display. After five seconds of Total
Weight display, the number of samples is displayed for two seconds.
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Weight is <1% of Capacity – The USER key functions as “View Total” only and
functions as View Total until the 1% threshold is exceeded to allow the next addition
to the total value.
AUTO TOTAL
The USER key under the AUTO TOTAL mode functions as Auto Total On / Auto
Total Off.
The Auto Mode has three variations which are programmed in the SETUP menu:
• AutoLoad – Any settled weight above the ‘Rise above’ threshold will be
automatically totaled. Then the scale must fall below the ‘Drop below’ threshold
before another total is allowed.
• AutoNorm – This mode takes the last settled weight to auto total with. The total
occurs only once the scale goes below the threshold. This allows the load to be
adjusted without a total occurring. Once the load is removed, the scale uses the
last settled reading for total.
• AutoHigh – Similar to the AutoNorm mode except the scale uses the highest
settled reading. Useful for loads that can’t be removed all at once.
Note
Any Total Mode will not function while the scale is in motion. Make sure
the
is on. If the system fails to achieve stable readings, increase
the filter setting or increase the size of the scale division (d) in the Init Cal
procedure.
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.
Note
RF Remote Control, and the MSI-8000 have this function as a standard
feature. On the MSI-8000, you must configure a Function Key to Net/
Gross Mode to enable this feature.
To Switch Between Net Mode and Gross Mode:
1. Press the USER key (Setup to the Net/Gross function).
2. The NET/GROSS key will only function if a Tare value has been established.
3. Switching back to Gross mode from Net mode will not clear the Tare value. This
allows the operator to use the Gross Mode temporarily without having to
reestablish the Tare value. Only clearing the Tare or setting a new Tare will
change the tare value held before switching into Gross Mode.
OIML LFT units only: The NET/GROSS key is temporary action only. The Gross
weight is displayed for two seconds and then the display returns to the Net Mode. The
only way to return to permanent Gross readings is to clear the Tare (See Section 2.3).
PRINT
If print option is installed this menu choice will appear. The setup of the print function
is covered in the Option manual.
User Defined Function Keys
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LEARN
Used for programming the RF Remote Control. This function is detailed in Section
6.0.
PEAK HOLD
Peak Hold will only update the display when a higher peak weight reading is
established.
The Peak Hold function uses a high speed mode of the A/D converter allowing it to
capture transient weights at a far higher rate than typical scales. Peak hold is cleared
and re-enabled with the USER key.
PEAK HOLD is not available on NTEP or OIML LFT certified scales.
UNIT
The Function key will switch the weight units between pounds and kilograms.
UNIT switching is not available on OIML certified LFT scales.
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4.0 Set Up
4.1 Menu Map
USER KEY AUTO OFF TIME
FUNCTIONS
2II Disabled (default)
With the Power off, hold
down the USER key, then
turn the Power on
F
USER
POWER
Off
Test Display (default)
*Total
*View Total
*Net/Gross
**Units
***Peak Hold
SETUP MENU
)YQF
IYQF
Auto Off Time DII
LED Display Intensity GLVSO
Set Point 1 6W3W
Set Point 2 6W3W
Set Point 3 6W3W
Total Mode WRWDO
RF Remote Learn /($51
Weight Units**
81L7
Weight Filter*** ILOWU
Function User Key 1
2))
15 minutes
WHVW
30 minutes
WRWDO
45 minutes
YWWO 1 hour
1(W U
LED DISPLAY INTENSITY
8QLW
DYWR Auto by Light Sensor (default)
3+OG
/R Dim (longest battery life)
/R Medium Dim
+L Medium Bright
+L Maximum Bright
Function User Key 2
SP WEIGHT MODE
URVV
QHW U
WRWDO
W&QW
Point Off
2)) Set
(default)
UHDW Greater Than
/(66 Less Than TOTAL MODE
2II Total Off (default)
Total On Manual
WWO2Q
See RF Remote
Totals by pressing the USER key
Setup Procedure
on Load
$/R$' Autototal
Totals on first stable load
kg
lb
Normal
$QRU Autototal
Totals the last stable load
on High Load
$+L Autototal
Totals the highest stable load
F
USER
*
**
***
Function always available on the RF Remote
Autototal Normal and Autototal High
do not total until the scale is unloaded.
Function not available or non-functional in OIML R76 & 1Unit modes
Function not available or non-functional in OIML R76 or NTEP HB44 modes
EXIT and Cancel Changes
POWER
Gross (default)
Net or Gross
Total
Total Count (n)
Number Entry
EXIT and SAVE
ZERO
ENTER / SELECT
TARE
F
SOFTWARE FILTER
II
/R
+L
+L
OFF (disabled)
Low (default)
High Filter
Very High Filter
SCROLLs through Menu Choices
USER
Figure 4-1. Setup Menu Map
Set Up
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4.2 Function Keys
The MSI-4260 has 1 user definable function key on the Front Panel, and an additional
user definable function Function key on the RF Remote Control that can be
programmed to any of several functions.
Function Key Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
Hold
POWER
USER
F
esc
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”.
USER
3) To setup the User key press
TARE. The current User key
function is displayed.
TARE
4) Select the User key function by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key. See the list of
available functions on the Setup
Menu Map.
USER
F
)YQF
2II
USER
WRWD/
USER
QHW U
USER
3+/G
USER
2II
USER
T
blinking
F
blinking
USER
F
This procedure scrolls through all
available choices for illustration
purposes only.
blinking
USER
In this example, we’ll set F1 to the TEST
function.
F
blinking
USER
F
5) When the desired User Key
function is displayed, press
TARE. The next item in the Setup
Menu appears.
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
blinking
TARE
T
F
F
F
blinking
YWWO
blinking
/($U1
blinking
XQLW
blinking
WHVW
blinking
)YQF
sto
6WRUH
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-2. Function Keys
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F
7HVW
Next Setup Menu Item
ZERO
O
F
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POWER Cancel all setup
changes
esc
4.3 Auto- Off
The Auto-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.
Therefore, the scale will stay on indefinitely if the weight is changing or any button is
pressed at least once. With Auto-Off disabled, the scale will remain on; only pressing
POWER will turn it off (or if the battery is depleted).
Auto-Off Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
Hold
USER
F
POWER
esc
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “A-OFF” with
the USER key.
3) To setup the A-Off timing, press
TARE. The current Auto-Off time
is displayed.
4) Select the Auto Off time by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key.
In this example, we’ll set 60 minutes as
the Auto-Off time.
USER
F
TARE
T
USER
F
$2))
2II
blinking
USER
F
USER
USER
blinking
USER
F
blinking
5) When the desired time is
displayed, press TARE. The next
item in the Setup Menu appears.
TARE
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
ZERO
T
O
)YQF
F
blinking
F
blinking
6/((3
Next Setup Menu Item
sto
6WRUH
POWER Cancel all setup
esc
changes
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-3. Auto-Off
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4.4 Sleep
The SLEEP feature 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 1s rate to indicate the MSI-4260 is in sleep
mode. To wake up either a button must be pushed (front panel or RF remote), or the
weight must change by 5 d or more.
Note
SLEEP must be set to less time than the Auto-Off timer.
For example, set SLEEP to five minutes and Auto-Off to 30 minutes.
Sleep Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “Sleep” with
the USER key.
3) To setup the Sleep timing, press
TARE. The current Auto-Off time
is displayed.
4) Select the Sleep start time by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key.
In this example, we’ll set 30 minutes as
the Sleep start time.
Hold
POWER
USER
F
esc
USER
F
)YQF
TARE
6/((3
blinking
USER
F
blinking
USER
F
blinking
5) When the desired time is
displayed, press TARE. The next
item in the Setup Menu appears.
TARE
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
ZERO
T
GLVS/
Next Setup Menu Item
sto
6WRUH
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-4. Sleep Setup
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F
2II
T
O
USER
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USER
F
blinking
4.5 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.
Auto setting will automatically detect the ambient light and adjust the brightness of
the display accordingly.
Bright light will cause the display to be at the brightest setting. The display brightness
will reduce as ambient light reduces. The four fixed brightness settings, LO-1, LO-2,
HI-1, and HI-2 change the average current in the display. Lower settings increase
battery life.
Display Brightness Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “diSPL” with
the USER key.
Hold
USER
F
esc
USER
F
3) To setup the Display brightness,
press TARE. The current
brightness setting is displayed.
TARE
4) Select the display brightness by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key. The menu
brightness changes as you scroll
through the choices.
USER
In this example, we’ll set the brightness
to the AUTO, light sensing brightness
control.
5) When the desired display
brightness setting is displayed,
pressTARE. The next item in
the Setup Menu appears.
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
T
)YQF
USER
/R
USER
+L
USER
dimmest setting
F
medium high setting
USER
F
F
GLVS/
/R
F
medium low setting
+L
F
brightest setting
$YWR
light sensing auto setting
TARE
T
6W3W
Next Setup Menu Item
ZERO
O
POWER
sto
6WRUH
POWER Cancel all setup
esc
changes
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-5. Display Brightness
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4.6 Set Points
The MSI-4260 supports three set points. Common uses of set points are for warnings
or process control. The MSI-4260 comes standard with LED outputs for a triggered
set point. Set Point 1 is Blue, Set Point 2 is Green and Set Point 3 is Red. The MSI4260 has an audible output option that is triggered by Set Point 1. Contact MSI for
other Set Point Output Options.
Set Point Setup
1) With the 4260 Off, press and
hold the USER key, then press
the POWERkey.
...or while the 4260 is on, pressUSER
and POWER simultaneously.
Hold
POWER
USER
F
esc
2) Scroll through the Setup Menu
choices by pressing the USER
key. Stop when the LED displays
“StPt1”, “StPt2”, or “StPt3”.
USER
VWSW
3) When the desired Set Point is
displayed, press TARE. The
display blinks “OFF”, or if
previously programmed, the last
set mode.
TARE
2II
4) Select the Set Point mode by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key. “GrEAt” (greater
than) indicates the Set Point will
trigger when the weight exceeds
the value. “LESS” (less than) will
trigger the set point when the
weight is less than the value.
This example scrolled through all available
choices for illustration purposes only.
5) When the desired Set Point
Mode is displayed, press TARE.
6) Next select the type of weight
value the set point is assigned
to. Use the USER key to scroll
through the choices.
This example scrolled through all
available choices for illustration
purposes only.In this example, we’ll
enter Gross as a weight mode because
we are going to use the set point as a
safety warning.
F
T
blinking
USER
UHDW
USER
/(66
USER
UHDW
F
F
F
TARE
T
QHW U
blinking
Set Point responds to Net or Gross Weight.
USER
F
URV6
blinking
Set Point responds to Gross Weight regardless of the display.
USER
F
WRWDO
blinking
Set Point responds to the Totaled Weight.
USER
F
WFQW
blinking
Set Point responds to the Total Count (number of samples).
TARE
T
QHW U
blinking
Set Point responds to Net or Gross Weight.
7) When the desired weight mode
is shown, push TARE. Next the
current Set Point value is
displayed.If there was a previous
value, it is displayed. If no value has
been entered, a zero will appear. To
keep the displayed value, press ZERO .
8) Press the USER key. The first
digit blinks at zero. Use the
USER key to scroll through the
numbers. When the desired
number is shown, push TARE.
In this example, we’ll enter 240 as a
Set Point value.
USER
F
URV6
blinking
Set Point responds to Gross Weight regardless of the display.
TARE
T
USER
F
USER
F
blinking
blinking
Figure 4-6. Set Point Setup
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USER
F
blinking
Set Point Setup (continued)
To enter a decimal point, push
POWER while the digit is blinking.
Error Correction: If you input a
wrong value, press ZERO to step
back one digit and change the digit
with the USER key.
Number value entry continued
9) When the desired number is
shown, push TARE a second
time to set the value. The next
Setup Menu item is displayed.
10)Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
TARE
T
USER
F
USER
USER
USER
USER
TARE
F
F
TARE
T
TARE
T
T
fixed
ZERO
sto
6WRUH
blinking
F
fixed
blinking
F
blinking
blinking
F
blinking
USER
O
fixed
blinking
6W3W
next setup menu item
POWER Cancel all setup
esc
changes
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-7. Set Point Setup (continued)
Set Up
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4.7 Total Mode
The MSI-4260 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. See the Total mode descriptions for details on the various Total modes.
To use Manual Total, you must also program a User Key. Auto Total modes do not
need a user key, but if a User key is setup for Total, then it will function as a total on /
total off.
Total Mode Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “totaL” with
the USER key.
3) To setup the Total Mode, press
TARE. The current Total Mode
setting is displayed.
4) Select the Total Mode by scrolling
through the choices with the
USER key.
In this example, we’ll set the Total Mode
to the Auto-High mode. The Auto High
mode uses the highest stable reading
as the total value, and totals when the
load is removed.
Hold
USER
F
esc
USER
F
T
USER
WRWD/
2))
USER
WWO2Q
$/RDG
USER
blinking, Total Off
USER
F
Total on stable load
F
setting is displayed, press TARE.
The next item in the Setup Menu
appears.
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
)YQF
TARE
USER
5) When the desired Total Mode
POWER
F
Total with pushbutton
$/$67
Total last stable load
$+L +
T
)LOWU
Next Setup Menu Item
ZERO
sto
6WRUH
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-8. Total Mode Setup
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F
Total highest stable Load
TARE
O
F
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esc
changes
4.8 Units
Units can be changed in two ways:
• Program a User Function Key to Units
• Change the units with the setup menu with the following procedure
Note
The OIML LFT scales do not allow units to be changed.
Units Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
Hold
USER
F
POWER
esc
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
USER
)YQF
3) To setup the weight units, press
TARE. The display will blink
“Unit”.
TARE
8QLW
4) Change the weight units by
pressing the USER key. The unit
is indicated by the annunciators.
USER
5) When the desired unit setting is
annunciated, press TARE. The
next item in the Setup Menu
appears.
TARE
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
ZERO
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “Unit” with
the USER key.
F
T
8QLW
F
blinking
F
8QLW
blinking
T
O
USER
lb
USER
F
8QLW
blinking
kg
)YQF
Next Setup Menu Item
sto
6WRUH
POWER Cancel all setup
esc
changes
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-9. Units Setup
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4.9 Filter Setup
Changing the filter settings allows the scale to adjust to situations where there is a lot a
movement in the structure. If the reading is not stable, it can often be improved by
increasing the filter setting. 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.
Filter Setup
1) With the 4260 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the
POWER key.
...or while the 4260 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.
Hold
F
esc
2) The first item of the Setup Menu
is “Func1”. Scroll to “Filtr” with
the USER key.
USER
3) To setup the filter, press TARE .
The display will blink the current
filter setting.
TARE
4) Change the filter setting by
pressing the USER key.
USER
There are four available filter settings.
Not all choices are shown in this
example.
5) When the desired filter setting is
annunciated, press TARE. The
next item in the Setup Menu
appears.
6) Either press ZERO to exit Setup
and store all changes, or
continue to another Setup Menu
item using the USER Key.
POWER
USER
F
)YQF
)LOWU
Blinking
2))
F
Blinking
USER
USER
/2
F
Low Filter, Blinking
+L
F
High Filter 1
TARE
T
8QLW
Next Setup Menu Item
ZERO
sto
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 4-10. Filter Setup Menu Map
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F
2))
T
O
USER
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esc
changes
5.0 Calibration
The MSI-4260 is calibrated using standard weights. It is required that the weight used
is at least 10% of full capacity in order to achieve rated accuracy. For example, use at
least a 500kg test weight to calibrate a 5000kg capacity scale. Although a single span
point is usually adequate for rated accuracy, the MSI-4260 supports Multi-Point
calibration with up to 4 span points + Zero.
When adequate test weights are not available, the MSI-4260 can be calibrated using a
calculated constant calibration which is referred to as C-Cal. To use C-Cal, a
previously generated C-Cal number must be known. MSI supplies replacement load
cells for the MSI-4260 with the C-Cal value stamped on the serial number label.
There are three aspects of calibration:
• Standard Calibration – is used for maintenance and routine calibration.
• Initial Calibration – is used to setup both the capacity and resolution (d) of the
scale. It differs from Standard Calibration only in the initial steps. Initial
Calibration is performed after a Calibration Reset which completely erases the
calibration and setup memory.
• C-Cal – If the last calculated C-Cal values is known, the scale can be calibrated
without weights.
Cal Switch
Standard Calibration
Access
Procedure
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
1) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
Cal Switch behind the seal
screw.
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
The CAL Setup Menu
appears.
2) Press TARE (functioning as
ENTER) to Start the
Calibration Procedure.
3) The display reads “UnLd”
(unload) indicating you
should remove all weight
from the hook.
4) Ensure the 4260 is
motionless, then press
TARE. The 4260 sets the
zero calibration point. Wait
while the display is blinking.
5) If the zero is in range, the
scale will display “PASS”.
Then “LoAd1” is displayed.
6) Load the scale with a
precision test weight. For single
span point calibrations a test weight
of 20% of capacity or more is
recommended.
7) PressTARE. The 4260
flashes the capacity. If you
are loading the scale with
the capacity weight, skip to
step 10.
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TARE
T
XQ/G
TARE
T
No weight
on hook
blinking
Flashes
Zero
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/R$'
TARE
T
Lift Test
Weight
example capacity
Blinks
Capacity
Figure 5-1. Standard Calibration Procedure
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8) To enter a calibration
weight other than
capacity, press USER. The
display far left digit will
flash zero indicating that
a number should be
entered.
9) Press the USER key to
scroll the number and
the TARE key to enter
each digit of the
calibration weight.
In this example, we’ll enter 2500
kg on a 5000 kg capacity scale.
Do not push theTARE key two
times in a row until the entire
number is showing..
To add a decimal point, push the
POWER key while the number is
blinking.
10) When the entire value of
the test weight is displayed
and the weight and scale
are stable, pressTARE to
finish off the weight entry.
If the resultant cal value is
within limits, the display will
read “PASS” briefly.
11) The display now reads
“Load2”. The 4260
allows multipoint
calibration. If more Cal
Points are desired (up to
3 additional) press
TARE . If a single point
cal is all that’s needed,
press ZERO and jump to
step 15.
12) Load the scale with the next
test weight. The display
offers the reading that will
occur without adjusting the
value. If the weight value
shown is acceptable push
TARE and skip to step 14.
If the calibrated value needs
adjusting, go to step 13.
USER
F
blinking
Error Correction: If you input a wrong
value, press ZERO to step back one
digit and reenter.
USER
F
TARE
T
USER
F
TARE
T
TARE
T
TARE
T
USER
USER
F
fixed
blinking
TARE
T
blinking
USER
USER
TARE
F
fixed
F
fixed
/RDG
To skip additional
Span Points
Example Value only.
To scroll the digit
To complete the cal
weigh value entry
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blinking
T
fixed
blinking
3DVV
TARE
To set Next
Span Point
T
ZERO
O
sto
You can cancel calibration by
pressing Power and the scale
will reset to the previous
calibration constants.
USER
F
To Enter the digit
into the cal weight
value
TARE
T
Figure 5-2. Standard Calibration Procedure (continued)
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blinking
5 times
Test weights can be any in-capacity
weight, the order is not important.
The 4260 supports 5-Point Cal, Zero
and up to 4 span points.
13) Press the USER key to
scroll the number and
the TARE key to enter
each digit of the
calibration weight value.
When the entire calibration
weight is displayed, push
TARE a second time to
finalize the calibration span
point. If the resultant cal
value is within limits, the
display will read “PASS”
briefly.
F
blinking
TARE
T
3DVV
14) The display now reads
“LoAd3” or “LoAd4”.
Repeat steps 12 and 13
for additional span points
press TARE or press
ZERO if you are finished.
/RDG
or
To enter another
span point
TARE
T
/RDG
After LoAD4 has passed, the 4260
will automatically advance to the next
step.
15) The display shows “CAL’d”
to indicate that the
calibration was successful.
16) Press TARE. The display
flashes “C-CAL” followed
by the C-CAL number.
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TARE
T
Flashing
Make a note of this number.
If the X1000 annunciator is lit,
also make a note of that.
This number is used to calibrate when
test weights are unavailable. C-CAL
does not replicate multipoint
calibrations.
17) Press ZERO to store the
calibration constants, or
after 8 seconds,the
calibration constants will
automatically stored. After
the Store message is
displayed, the scale goes
to the next item on the Cal
Menu, “SEtuP”.
18) Press ZERO to exit the Cal
menus and start up the
standard weight display.
The 4260 is ready for use.
19) After ensuring the
calibration is acceptable,
replace the Hex Seal Screw.
&&D/
Example Value only.
To skip the
C-CAL step
ZERO
ZERO
VWRUH
O
sto
ZERO
O
sto
O
sto
6HWYS
ZERO
O
sto
If the scale is being used as a LegalFor-Trade device, place a LeadWire Seal through the Cal Side
Bored Hex Head Screw over to the
adjacent Side Bored Cap Screw.
Figure 5-3. Standard Calibration Procedure (continued)
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5.1 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 setups as well as any
previous calibration.
Cal Switch
Access
Initial Calibration
Resetting Capacity and Countby (d)
1) Turn the 4260 off.
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
2) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press and
hold the CAL Switch behind
the seal screw.
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
3) While holding down the CAL
switch, press the POWER
switch.
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4) The display blinks “rESEt”.
blinking
5) To reset all calibration
constants and setup
parameters, press TARE.
TARE
T
6) The 4260 requests a
confirmation by displaying
“Sure?”. To cancel the Reset press
6YUH"
the POWER key.
7) To complete the reset, press
TARE. The Calibrate menu
appears. You must now
recalibrate the system.
TARE
&$/
8) Press TARE to start the initial
calibration procedure. The
display shows "Unit". You
select the units you wish to
calibrate in.
TARE
8QLW
TARE
8QLW
9) Press TARE to select the
calibration unit.
T
T
T
blinking
lb
10) Use the USER key to choose
between lb and kg. When the
desired unit is shown, press
TARE.
USER
11) Next, set the capacity in the
selected units. Capacity must
be set no higher than the load
cell rated capacity.
TARE
&$3
12) Press TARE to enter the
capacity setting screen. A
capacity of 10000 is the initial
value. If 10000 units is the desired
TARE
capacity press TARE and skip to
step 16.
13) To change the capacity, press
USER.
F
8QLW
blinking
T
T
USER
F
kg
blinking
blinking
Error Correction: If you input a
wrong value, press ZERO to step
back one digit and reenter.
To enter a decimal point, push
POWER while the digit is blinking
Figure 5-4. Initial Calibration
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14) The first digit blinks. Use the
USER key to scroll through
the numbers. When the
desired number is shown,
push TARE.
In this example, we’ll enter
2500 as a capacity.
Continue inputing the desired
capacity using the USER key
for scrolling the number and
the TARE key to store the
number.
15) Finalize the capacity value
by pressing the TARE key on
an unblinking display. In our
example, once the number
2500 is fixed on the display,
press TARE to store the
capacity value.
16) Next the scale division size
‘d’ is set. Press TARE to
begin. In this example we’ll set
the ‘d’ to 2 units.
USER
F
TARE
T
USER
F
TARE
T
TARE
T
TARE
T
the standard division for the given
capacity. Setting a ‘d’ size that
results in total resolution higher than
1:5000 is not recommended for
stability reasons.
18) When the desired scale ‘d’
is displayed, press TARE.
The “UnLd” display
appears and the scale is
ready for calibration.
Follow the Standard
Calibration procedure
starting at step 3.
USER
USER
blinking
T
blinking
USER
USER
F
TARE
Capacity is set.
F
fixed
fixed
T
fixed
T
blinking
TARE
5 times
USER
TARE
F
fixed
G
F
F
blinking
TARE
T
17) Use the USER key to
scroll through the
recommended scale
divisions. The first ‘d’ offered is
USER
blinking
‘d’ is set.
XQ/G
F
blinking
blinking
blinking
Proceed to Standard
Calibration starting at Step 3.
Figure 5-5. Initial Calibration (continued)
5.2 Guidelines for Capacity and Resolution
Crane Scales are subject to forces that regular floor scales do not see. Many bridge
cranes, hoist cranes, and mobile cranes lack rigidity and tend to bounce or swing
when loads are lifted. For this reason, MSI recommends that resolution is kept in the
1:2000 to 1:3000 range. Some improvement in stability can be achieved by increasing
the filtering. However, you should never program resolution that is far greater than
you need. If the MSI-4260 display is never stable, it is recommended that the
resolution is reduced and/or filtering increased.
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Due to LFT requirements and general scale design criteria, the weight must be stable
for certain features to work: ZERO – Weight must be stable to be Zeroed. TARE –
Weight must be stable to be Tared. TOTAL – Weight must be stable to be added to the
total registers. One way to improve the stability is to increase the filtering, at the risk
of increasing settling time. The other is to increase the ‘d’ (reduce resolution). The
third way is to increase the “Motion Window”. The MSI-4260 defaults to ±1d as a
motion window. It can be changed at MSI to a higher value if desired. Often ±3d is
chosen for bridge cranes as these tend to have a lot of bounce to them. This of course
carries an accuracy penalty adding ±3 d to the total accuracy of the scale if the zero or
tare operation happens to capture the weight in a valley or peak.
Setting capacity is dictated primarily by the capability of the load cell. MSI supplies
the MSI-4260 in many capacities.
Note Never set the capacity of the scale higher than the rating of the load cell.
Due to excellent linearity of the MSI S-Beam 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, you can use an MSI 10000 lb MSI 4260 and reset the capacity to
9000 lb so that the Scale will indicate overload at 9000 lb instead of 10000 lb.
Derating as much as 50% of the capacity is usually acceptable, but the scale may be
less stable if the ‘d’ is decreased.
Due to kg to lb conversions, the capacity of all MSI-4260 systems is rated
approximately 20% higher than the rated capacity in pounds. This is to allow the kg
capacity to be exactly 1/2 the number of the pounds capacity.
5.3 C-Cal Calibration
When adequate test weights are not available, the MSI-4260 can be calibrated using a
programmed constant calibration which is referred to as C-Cal. To use 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. C-Cal
can be used when the electronics are replaced to get an approximate calibration that
may be suitable for non L-F-T applications.
The C-Cal number must be known prior to starting this
Important procedure. For a MSI-4260 with its original Load Cell, MSI prints
this number on the Calibration Record, the Serial number tag,
and on the calibration log found inside the battery compartment.
C-Calibration reduces slightly the absolute accuracy of the system if the electronics
are replaced or a new load cell is installed, and is intended for non-critical use only.
Legal-for-Trade installations require that the MSI-4260 is calibrated using test
weights. If a system was originally multi-point calibrated, the C-CAL calibration will
erase the additional span points, as C-Cal is only a two point calibration (Zero and
Span at 10% of capacity).
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Cal Switch
Access
C-Cal Calibration
Procedure
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
1) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
Cal Switch behind the seal
screw.
The CAL Setup Menu
appears.
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2) Press the USER key to
scroll to the C-Cal menu
selection.
USER
3) Press TARE to Start the CCal Procedure.
TARE
If this calibration is using a cleared
4260, the INITIAL CALIBRATION
procedure will start here. You must
set the cal unit, capacity, and countbefore proceding to step 4,
4) The display reads “UnLd”
(unload) indicating you should
remove all weight from the
hook.
5) Press TARE. The 4260 sets
the zero calibration point.
6) if the zero is in range, the scale
will display “PASS”.
7) Next the display reads
“CCAL?” to ask that you look
up the C-Cal value to be used.
8) Press TARE. The 4260 is
ready for numeric entry of the
C-CAL value.
9) To enter an C-Cal value
press USER. The display
far left digit will flash zero
indicating that a number
should be entered.
F
&&D/
T
XQ/G
TARE
T
TARE
Input C-Cal value
T
F
Flashes
Zero
blinking
3$66
&&$/
USER
No weight
on hook
blinking
blinking
Figure 5-6. C-Cal Calibration Procedure
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10) Press the USER key to
scroll the number and the
TARE key to enter each
digit of the C-Cal value.
In this example, we’ll enter the CCal value of 2503. However, it
should be noted that most C-CAL
values are 5 digits.
Do not push the TARE key two
times in a row until the entire
number is entered. C-Cal’s less
than 4 digits will not be accepted.
If the number is too small the
display will read “LittL” and go
back to the “C-CAL” message.
USER
F
USER
USER
TARE
T
F
5 times
blinking
blinking
TARE
T
blinking
TARE
T
USER
USER
F
fixed
fixed
TARE
For the rare C-CAL number that
includes a decimal point and the
X1000 annunciator, press the
POWER key to enter the decimal
point followed by an additional
press of the POWER key to input
the X1000 factor.
USER
T
F
fixed
F
blinking
USER
F
USER
F
blinking
blinking
blinking
blinking
TARE
T
fixed
12) If the Calibration was
successful, the display
will read “PASS” followed
by “CAL’D”.
TARE
3$66
13) C-Cal is complete. Push
ZERO. The next Cal
Setup menu item
appears.
ZERO
6HWYS
14) Push ZERO to store the
calibration and return to
scale operation.
ZERO
T
O
F
fixed
USER
O
F
blinking
Error Correction during number
entry: If you input a wrong value,
press ZERO to step back one
digit and reenter.
11) Once the entire number
is entered (not blinking)
press theTARE key to
complete the entry of the
C-Cal value.
sto
sto
&$/·'
next Menu item
6WRUH
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 5-7. C-Cal Calibration Procedure (continued)
5.4 Calibration Setup Menu
The Calibration Setup Menu contains two items beyond Calibration: Standard and
Auto Zero Maintenance “Auto0”. In addition, more menus will appear that are
transferred from the Main Setup Menu when Legal-for-Trade settings are used.
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Cal Switch
Access
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
USER
F
&$/ Calibrate with Weights
&&D/ Calibrate with Constant
6HWYS
Cal Standard
Auto Zero
Maintenance
6WDQG
$YWR
LQGYV
+E
U
XQLW
2Q
2II
Industrial Setting (default)
Handbook 44, NTEP
R-76, OIML
Industrial, restricted to
1 Weight Unit
AZM On
AZM Off
Figure 5-8. Calibration Setup Menu Map
5.4.1 Standard
There are 4 selections in the standards menu.
1. Industrial (indu5) – This is the most common setting for the 4260. With the
Industrial standard, you have full range zero, access to units switching, filters,
and peak hold.
2. Handbook 44 (Hb-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. The Filter menu is moved to the Cal Setup Menu, so
filters are only accessible through the Cal Seal.
3. R-76 (r-76) – Sets the scale to enable only approved features per OIML R-76.
Only kg weight units are available. The zero range is limited to 5% (-2 +3%
relative to Calibrate zero). Net/Gross function is temporary. once Net weight is
established, pushing an F key set for Net/Gross will cause a maximum 5 second
display of the Gross weight. You must clear the Tare to display Gross weight
constantly. Other metrological aspects are changed to meet R-76 requirements.
4. One Unit (1unit) – The one unit Standard is exactly the same as Industrial,
except units switching is inhibited. This is useful for Metric only countries.
Another use of the One Unit standard is to allow the scale to be calibrated in
units other than lb or kg, since conversions are eliminated.
Contact MSI for more information on the Standards settings.
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Cal Switch
Access
LFT Standard Setup
If you are already in the Cal menu
skip to step 2
1)
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
Remove the seal screw (cut
lead wire seal if present). With
a small screwdriver press the
Cal Switch behind the seal
screw.
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
The CAL Setup Menu
appears.
2)
Press the USER key to
scroll to ”Setup” .
3)
Press TARE to enter the Cal
Setup Menu.
4)
Press TARE to enter the
Standard Menu. The current
standard setting is displayed.
5)
Scroll to the desired standard
using the USER key. .
6)
Press TARE to set the
standard. The display goes to
the next item in the CAL Setup
Menu.
7)
Either press ZERO twice to
exit Setup and store all
changes, or continue to
another Setup Menu item
using the USER Key.
USER
F
&$/
VHWYS
TARE
6WDQG
TARE
LQGXV
USER
XQLW
T
T
F
TARE
T
ZERO
O
sto
ZERO
O
$YWR
Next Cal Setup Menu Item
sto
&D/
Calibrate Menu
6WRUH
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 5-9. LFT Standard Setup
5.5 Auto Zero Maintenance
The MSI-4260 employs an autozeroing maintenance mechanism to adjust the zero
reading to the Center-of-Zero (COZ) COZ is defined as the weight reading is within
1/4 ‘d’ of zero. AZM continuously adjusts zero to maintain COZ. It is recommended
that AZM is on to maintain the highest accuracy. However, there are circumstances
when it should be turned off. This can happen when minor variations of weight occur
while picking up scale attachments and the variations fall within the AZM capture
window. The AZM capture window (usually 1 ‘d’) and capture time (usually 8
seconds) can be adjusted by MSI to meet custom requirements. The settings of AZM
are dictated in Legal-for-Trade Standards and cannot be adjusted.
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Cal Switch
Access
Auto Zero
Maintenance Setup
Remove
Hex Seal
Screw
If you are already in the Cal menu
skip to step 2
1)
2)
Press the USER key to
scroll to ”Setup” .
3)
Press TARE to enter the Cal
Setup Menu.
4)
Press USER to scroll to the
“Auto0” menu.
5)
Press TARE to enter the AutoZero Menu. The current setting
is displayed (blinking)
6)
7)
8)
Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver
Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
Cal Switch behind the seal
screw. The CAL Setup Menu
appears.
Change the setting between
On or OFF using the USER
key.
Press TARE to set the
Autozero. The display goes to
the next item in the CAL Setup
Menu.
Either press ZERO twice to
exit Setup and store all
changes, or continue to
another Setup Menu item
using the USER Key.
USER
F
TARE
T
&$/
VHWYS
6WDQG
USER
$YWR
TARE
2II
F
T
Blinking
USER
F
Blinking
TARE
T
sto
ZERO
O
6WDQG
Next Cal Setup Menu Item
ZERO
O
2Q
sto
&D/
6WRUH
Calibrate Menu
Store and return to
weight display
Figure 5-10. Auto Zero Maintenance
Calibration
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6.0 RF Remote Control Option
6.1 Description
6.2 Functions
Scale Remote Controller
ZERO
F1
F2
TARE
NET
GROSS
TOTAL
F3
F4
Measurement Systems International
MSI-4260 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. The default switch functions can be changed in
the Function Key menus and used for any MSI-4260
programmable functions. Range will vary from 25' to
100' (50' typical) depending on room conditions and line
of sight to the display. The remote receiving antenna is
behind the red lens of the meter and best range will occur
when the display is visible to the operator using the
RFRC.
The RFRC provides the ability to turn the MSI-4260 on
remotely. The RFRC is available in three versions
differing only in transmit frequency. The standard USA
version operates at 418MHz. Available alternative
frequencies are 315MHz and 433MHz primarily for use
in countries other than the USA.
The default functions of the RF Remote control
duplicates the functions of the front panel keys on MSI4260 RF Indicator. The POWER, ZERO, NET/GROSS,
TARE, TOTAL, and VIEW TOTAL keys function
identically. The TOTAL still must be enabled and
configured in the MSI-4260 before the Total features will
function properly.
The F1 key corresponds to the USER key on the 4260 front panel. The F2 key is
unique to the remote and the function is set using the Func2 setup menu.
When a successful transmission is achieved, the ACK green light will illuminate on
the MSI-4260 front panel.
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6.3 Setting the Transmitter Address
The MSI RF Remote Control Transmitter
allows the selection of one of 16,777,216
(2 24) unique addresses. All transmitters
are supplied set to the same address. To
MODE_IN
avoid contention with other units or to
create unique relationships, the address
window
should be changed. This is accomplished
by using a paper clip or probe to press the
CREATE button on the board through the
hole in the back of the case.
1. Press the button and a LED will light
up in the MODE_IND window,
indicating that the address is being
created. The address will be
randomized for as long as the button
CREATE
is held down.
button
2. Release the button and the
randomized address will be saved
and the LED will begin flashing to
indicate that the Control Permissions may now be set.
3. Press all the buttons one by one that the transmitter will have the authority to
access. Press the CREATE button with the paper clip again or wait 17 seconds
for it to time out. The address and Control Permissions are now set.
6.4 Setting the Receiver Address
Once the transmitter is setup, you must now program the corresponding MSI-4260 to
match. The steps are:
1. Program the USER key to “LEARN” (See Section 4.2). You can also remove
the battery from the MSI-4260. Then the “LEARN” mode will start when the
battery is plugged back in.
2. Start LEARN by pressing the USER key on the 4260 front panel (or plug in the
MSI-4260 battery).
3. Press each key on the Transmitter that you plan to use. During the “LEARN”
process the ACK annunciator will blink. You must complete all button pushes
before it times out in 17 seconds.
Any MSI-4260 can learn up to 7 different remotes. However, never program multiple
MSI-4260s to the same remote since they will all respond at the same time if they are
in range.
6.4.1 Resetting the 4260 RF Remote Receiver
1.
1.
1.
1.
Program the Func1 USER key to be Learn.
Press USER.
Press ZERO.
Reprogram the MSI-4260 using the “Setting the Receiver Address” procedure.
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6.5 Contention and Jamming Considerations
It is important to understand that only one transmitter at a time can be activated within
a reception area. While the transmitted signal consists of encoded digital data, only
one carrier of any frequency can occupy airspace without contention at any given
time. This is not to say that you cannot have multiple remote controls for the MSI4260, but rather that you can’t use two simultaneously.
The RF Remote Control is a narrow band low power device and does not have the
jamming immunity of the Spread Spectrum Modem used by the MSI-4260 to
communicate to the Remote Display. Powerful sources of RF energy in the 418MHz
region can jam the remote and prevent it from operating. In this circumstance, trying
either of the two other available RF Remote frequencies (433MHz and 315MHz)
might solve the problem. Before ordering the RF Remote Control option, some effort
to research RF devices used in the immediate area would be useful in avoiding
jamming the control signals.
It is the end users responsibility to confirm that the chosen operating frequency is
legal for use in your location. 418MHz is legal throughout the USA and Canada.
433MHz is legal in Europe. 315MHz is commonly used for Garage Door Openers
and is legal in the USA, but other location legalities have to be investigated.
In spite of the potential for jamming the Remote Control, the receiver is very immune
from false reception due to the 24 bit encoding. Therefore no functions will be
inadvertently executed.
6.6 Battery Replacement
The remote unit utilizes a CR-2032 Button Lithium Cell.
In normal use it will provide 1-2 years of operation.
Access for replacement is accomplished by removing the
battery access cover by pressing down firmly on the label
area and sliding it off. Once the unit is open, remove the
battery by sliding it from beneath the holder. Replace the
cell with the same type while observing the polarity
shown. Once the new battery is installed, both the Battery
transmitter and MSI-4260 will have to learn new
access
addresses. Follow both procedures for setting addresses.
The MSI RF Remote has been pre-certified for FCC Part
15 and Industry Canada RSP-100 compliance. The
433.92MHz version has also been tested for CE compliance for use in the European
Union. The 315MHz and 418MHz versions are not legal for use in Europe.
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6.7 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class B computing
device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC
regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with nonapproved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio
and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the
equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment
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7.0 RF Remote Display Option
7.1 Introduction
The MSI-4260 can communicate with peripheral devices using RS-232, 802.15.4, or
802.11/b,g,n WiFi. Only one communications type can exist at a time. Due to the
difficulty of dangling RS-232 cables from a hanging crane scale, the RF options are
more commonly used for gathering weight data. The RS-232 port located on the right
side of the MSI-4260 is useful for setup and calibration using a computer and MSI’s
SCCMP Software. (SCCMP operation is detailed in the SCCMP User Guide). For RF
operation, the MSI-4260 uses an 802.15.4 transceivers to communicate between
MSI’s Model 8000 RF Remote Display. 802.15.4 operates in the 2.4GHz ISM band
and does not require the end user to obtain a license. 802.15.4 can coexist with other
2.4GHz systems if caution is taken to isolate antennas at least 10 feet or 3 meters from
the Crane Scales and MSI-8000 equipment. MSI-8000 based RF systems are Peer to
peer. However, for multiple scale connections, the MSI-8000 acts as the network
coordinator. Also available is The 802.11 WiFi option for communicating directly to a
standard RF access point. This option is covered by the WiFi for ScaleCore User
Guide.
7.2 COMM SETUP MENU
SERIAL STRINGS
1= Current Wt (Wt-Unit-Mode )
2= Net Wt (Wt-Unit-Net )
3= Gross Wt (Wt-Unit-Grs )
4= Tare Wt (Wt-Unit-Tare )
5= Total Wt (Wt-Unit-Total )
Press Simultaneously 6= Total Count (#Samples-TCNT
7= Current Wt (no units or mode
8= (Reserved)
TARE
USER
9= CR-LF ( )
F
T
PRINT CONTROL
)
)
PRINT SETUP
Serial String
Control
Continuous
Output Rate
Print using F-Key
Print on stable Load
Output Continuously
RF SETUP
RF On/Off
ScaleCore ID
RF Channel
3ULQW
U)
Ethernet (WKQW
Serial Out Setup
Print Disabled
Number entry output rate
in seconds (0-65535)
0 is as fast as possible
6WUQ
&QWUO
5DWH
COMM MENU
2II
86(U
/R$G
&RQW
Network ID
2Q2II
6&LG
&KQO
QHWLG
rF Modem
ETHERNET SETUP
Eth On/Off
ScaleCore ID
2Q2II
6&LG
Figure 7-1. Comm Menu Setup
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2Q
2II
RF On
RF Off
Range 0-254
Range 12-23
Range 1 to 99999
2Q
2II
Range 0-254
E-On
E-Off
7.3 Printer / Serial Output Setup
The RS-232 Comm Port is capable of outputting tension data. All the weight modes
the RF linked weight device can measure are available in user formatted form. The
Control Mode programs what causes the MSI-4260 to print. The modes are: 1) When
an assigned F-Key is pressed, one transmission of the selected string type is output. 2)
On Load – When the tension on the link is stable, one transmission will output. Then
the tension must return to zero to enable another print output. 3) Continuous Program the interval in seconds up to 65,535 seconds. Setting the interval to 0 will
set an interval as fast as the system can go. To disable printing set the control mode to
“OFF”.
The MSI-4260 Comm Port settings are independent of the print settings in the
connected MSI-8000. They reside only in the MSI-4260.
Far more complex print / serial strings can be introduced using MSI’s SCCMP setup
program. See SCCMP User Guide for more details.
7.3.1
Control Modes
The user can select four control modes:
1. User – Printing is controlled by the operator pushing the PRINT key (usually
F3).
2. Load – One print output when a stable load is reached. The scale must return to
near zero before another print will occur. Other configurations of “On Load” are
available using the SCCMP program.
3. Continuous – The MSI-8000 will continuously output the data at a rate
controlled by the “rAtE” (RATE) menu.
4. OFF – Printing is disabled. Power consumption is lower with print off.
7.4 Standard Print Strings
1- Current tension. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for
the LSD.
TTTTTTTspUUspMMMMMcrlf
where TTTTTTT is tension data with -sign if necessary. UU is the units, MMMMM is
the tension mode which for “1” is either NET or GROSS.
2 - Net tension. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.
TTTTTTTspUUspNETspspcrlf
3 - Gross Tension. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for
the LSD.
TTTTTTTspUUspGROSScrlf
4
- Tare Weight. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.
TTTTTTTspUUspTAREcrlf
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5 - Total Weight. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.
TTTTTTTTTspUUspTTLcrlf
6 - Number of Samples Totaled. Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros
suppressed except for the LSD.
spspspspspsp
SSSSSSSspT-CNTspcrlf
7 - Current Weight Mode (Net, Gross, Peak, etc.)
MMMMMcrlf
sp
8 or 9 - Carriage Return, Line Feed. Used to add a space between print records.
crlf
Printer / Output Setup
1) With the MSI-8000 on, press the
TARE key and the USER keys
simultaneously.
Press Simultaneously
USER
TARE
F
T
2) The LCD shows “Print”. Press
TARE.
3ULQW
TARE
3) The sub-menu item “StrnG”
(String) appears. Press TARE .
6WUQ
TARE
4) The current Print Mode format
number is displayed.
5) Setup a print format with one or
more digits representing the data
tyoe required for the print output.
In this example, we’ll set the Print format
for a Net, Gross, Tare output with a
carriage return/line feed between each
print output. The number entry required
will be 2349. The 2 is for Net weight,
the 3 for Gross weight, the 4 for Tare
weight, and the 9 inserts a space before
the next print output.
6) Using the USER Key, scroll
through the digits until the desired
digit is shown, then press TARE
to enter the digit value. Repeat
for the remaining digits.
7) When the entire number is
displayed press TARE. The next
item in the Print menu appears,
“Cntrl”.
8) Press TARE to enter the Print
Control Menu. The last set control
mode will appear.
9) To change the print control mode,
press USER.
In this example, we’ll set the Print Control
Mode to Continuous.
T
T
blinking
Example Value
USER
F
TARE
T
TARE
T
TARE
T
TARE
T
USER
USER
USER
USER
TARE
F
blinking
F
fixed
F
fixed
fixed
fixed
F
T
blinking
blinking
blinking
blinking
&QWUO
Next Print Menu Item
TARE
2))
USER
2))
T
F
Print is disabled
Figure 7-2. Printer Output Menu
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1= Current Wt (Wt-Unit-Mode )
2= Net Wt (Wt-Unit-Net )
3= Gross Wt (Wt-Unit-Grs )
4= Tare Wt (Wt-Unit-Tare )
5= Total Wt (Wt-Unit-Total )
6= Total Count (#Samples-TCNT
7= Current Wt (no units or mode
8= (Reserved)
9= CR-LF ( )
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USER
F
8V(U
Function Key Prints
)
)
10) Press USER key until the desired
print control mode is shown.
11) When the desired print mode is
shown, pushTARE to save. The
next Print setup item, “rAte”
appears. If you have set
Continuous (Cont) as your print
control, proceed to step 12). For
any other Control mode jump to
step 15.
12)Press TARE to enter the Print
rate number entry screen. The
current print rate appears on the
LCD.
USER
TARE
15) Exit the Print Setup Menu by
pressing ZERO twice. The
message “Store” appears briefly
then normal system operation
starts.
F
&RQW
Function Key Prints
UDWH
T
Next Print Menu Item
TARE
T
The number represents the print
interval rate in seconds. Use 0 for the
fastest the MSI-8000 can go (~5 times
per second). To set a once a minute
Example Value
transmission, set the rate to 60. To
set once per hour, set the rate to 3600, etc. Largest possible
entry is 65535 which is >18 hours.
blinking
USER
F
USER
F
blinking
TARE
T
14) When the entire number is
displayed, press TARE again to
finalize the seconds entry. The
next Print Menu Item appears,
“String”.
USER
Print is disabled
In this example, we’ll set the Print Rate
to an output rate of once every 2
seconds.
13) Press USER to change the Print
rate. Scroll the number with the
USER key. Enter each number
with theTARE key.
/R$G
F
fixed
TARE
6WUQ
ZERO
3ULQW
T
O
blinking
sto
ZERO
O
sto
6WRUH
Figure 7-3. Printer Output Menu (continued)
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7.5 802.15.4 RF Network Setup
(MSI-8000 Connection)
When equipped with the 802.15.4 Option, the MSI-4260 can connect with an MSI8000 Remote Display or an 802.15.4 Modem. The MSI-4260 uses three numbers to
connect to an 802.15.4 piconet:
1. ScaleCore ID – This number is used to uniquely identify each ScaleCore device
in a Piconet. It has a range of 0-254 and must not be duplicated within the same
RF Channel. For the MSI-8000 as network coordinator, MSI recommends a
number for the MSI-4260 from 0-3 if multiple units will be connected to the
MSI-8000. If a single MSI-4260 is all that’s needed, then any number up to 254
is acceptable.
2. RF Channel – Establishes the base network that all interconnected devices must
match. This number must be in the range of 12-23.
3. Network ID – This is a 64 bit number that all interconnected devices must
match. The MSI-4260 limits this number to a max of 5 digits for a range of 099999. Do not use a small number here to help avoid other 802.15.4 networks
that default to a Network ID of 0.
For all devices that must interconnect, the RF Channel and Network ID must match.
The ScaleCore ID must be unique. The MSI-4260 or other MSI RF equipment that is
a weight data source should be set to a ScaleCore ID of 0. Then if other slave devices
are added, they can be added in sequence.
RF MENU
Press Simultaneously
TARE
T
USER
RF SETUP
F
RF On/Off
ScaleCore ID
RF Channel
Serial Out Setup
rF Modem
Ethernet
3ULQW
U)
(WKQW
Network ID
2Q2II
6&LG
&KQO
QHWLG
Figure 7-4. RF Menu
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2Q
2II
RF On
RF Off
Range 0-254
Range 12-23
Range 1 to 99999
RF Setup Procedure
Press Simultaneously
1) With the power on, open the
Comm Setup Menu by
pressing the TARE and
USER keys simultaneously.
The COMM Setup Menu
appears. The first menu
choice is “Print”.
TARE
T
USER
F
3ULQW
2) Press USER to scroll to the
RF Setup menus.
USER
3) Press TARE to enter the RF
setup menu.
TARE
4) The display reads “OnOff”
Confirm the 8000 RF is on
by pressing TARE . If it is off,
use the USER key to change
it to on. Then push TARE .
Off is only used when the 8000 is
hardwired to a Dyna-Link.
5) Press TARE . Next the “Scid”
(ScaleCore ID) screen is
shown
U)
F
T
2Q2II
TARE
2Q
TARE
VFLG
T
T
TARE
6) Press TARE . The current
Scid number is shown.
T
example ScID Value
If the offered Scid value is correct,
push TARE and jump to step 10.
In this example we’ll enter 3 as an SCID
number. Any value from 1-254 is
acceptable. However, MSI
recommends a value from 20 – 30.
7) To input the SCID value,
press USER to start the
number entry process..
USER
8) Use USER to change the
number, and TARE to
enter the number. Add the
next digit by pushing
USER and scrolling as
required. Repeat this
sequence until the entire
SCID number is entered.
TARE
9) Once the entire SCID
value is entered, press
TARE to finalize the
number.
TARE
10) The next RF Setup
parameter is “ChnL”
(Channel). Press TARE to
start the number entry
process.
TARE
F
T
USER
F
blinking
blinking
fixed
Error Correction: If you input a wrong value, press ZERO to step
back one digit and reenter.
T
&KQ/
T
Figure 7-5. RF Setup Menu
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51
11) The current RF Channel
number is displayed.
blinking
If the offered RF Channel value is
correct, push TARE and jump to
step 14.
12) Press USER and using
the previous process,
enter the RF Channel
number.
Recommended RF Channel numbers
range from 12 to 23. In this example
we’ll use 21 as the RF Channel.
13) When the desired RF
Channel number is
shown and fixed, press
TARE .
14) The next RF Setup Menu
item is the “nEtid”
(Network ID). Press
TARE to see the current
Net ID number.
If the offered Network ID value is
correct, push TARE and jump to
step 17.
15) Using the numeric entry
process as before, input
a network ID number.
Press F2 to start a new
number.
Allowed Network ID numbers range
from 0 to 99999.MSI recommends
a random number of at least four
digits to ensure that the 8000
system won’t conflict with any
other 802.11.4 networks (Zigbee).
16) When the final number is
shown and fixed, press
TARE to store the
Network ID.
17) The RF Setup Menu goes
to the first menu, “OnOff”.
Press the ZERO key to
exit out of the RF Setup
Menus.
18) Press ZERO again to exit
the COMM Setup Menu
and store the new RF
Network numbers.
USER
F
USER
USER
F
blinking
TARE
T
F
fixed
USER
F
TARE
T
blinking
TARE
QHWLG
TARE
T
T
current Net ID blinking
USER
F
blinking
Repeat number
entry procedure
example value only
TARE
2Q2II
ZERO
3ULQW
T
O
sto
ZERO
O
sto
6WRUH
Figure 7-6. RF Setup Menu (continued)
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blinking
blinking
fixed
8.0 Appendix
8.1 Troubleshooting
Problem
Display is blank when
POWER button is
depressed
Display does not
function properly, front
panel button does not
function normally or
scale will not turn off
Scale does not
respond to weight
changes
Display over ranges
below 100% capacity
Display Drifts
Displayed weight
shows large error
Display reading not
stable
Display toggles
between “Error” and
“Load”
Possible Cause
Discharged battery
Defective battery
Corroded battery or
battery contacts
Defective switch or circuit
board
Improperly updated
software
Faulty Circuit Board
Loose connectors
Out of calibration
Faulty Load Cell
Load Cell Connector
Tared weight is added to
load to determine
overload point
Zero requires adjustment
Too much weight has
been zeroed
AZM (Auto0) is turned off
Rapid temperature
changes such as moving
the scale from indoors to
outdoors
Scale not zeroed before
load is lifted
lb/kg units causing
confusion
Requires recalibration
Excessive vibration in
crane system
Excessive side loading
Load cell faulty
Weight exceeds capacity
Faulty load cell or wiring
Solution
Recharge, allow at least 4 hours
charge
Replace
Clean contacts
Requires Authorized Service
Reinstall Software
Requires Authorized Service
Requires Authorized Service
Calibrate
Replace
Check connector and wires
Return to Gross weight mode
Rezero the scale
Rezero the scale
Turn AZM on
Wait until the scale temperature
has stabalized
Zero the scale with no load
attached
Select proper units
Recalibrate
Increase filtering or increase ‘d’ in
Cal
Improve load train symmetry
Check load cell connections
Reduce weight immediately
Check load cell and load cell
wiring
Table 8-1. Troubleshooting
Appendix
53
Problem
Possible Cause
Solution
Display toggle between
“Error” and “UnLd”
Weight in below the zero
range.
Calibration faulty
Faulty Load Cell or wiring
A/D is saturated negative
If scale is in compression, remove
the source.
Recalibrate
Check load cell connections
Check load cell and load cell
wiring
A key is stuck or is being
held down
Check switches for damage
Ensure that a remote is not
transmitting continuously
See Section 6.3 and Section 6.4.
Display toggles
between “Error” and
“A2DLo”
Display toggles
between “Error” and
“buttn”
RF Remote does not
work
Some RF Remote keys
do not work but the
ACK light blinks
Lo Batt is blinking
Unit turns on, then
immediately off
Weight will not zero
Units not mated
Keys were not enabled
during the setup process
Battery is low
Battery is low
System not stable
Zero out of range
Weight will not Zero,
Tare or Total
System is not stable
Set Point Lights Blink
Set point is enabled and
the trigger point has been
reached
A Function key is not set
to “Total”
Weight must be stable
Manual Total does not
work
Enable keys by running the
transmitter and receiver address
procedures
Recharge Battery
Recharge Battery
Stable annunciator must turn on
for Zero to function. Increase
filtering for more stability.
Increase filtering for more stability
LFT units have limited zero range.
Reduce the weight or use Tare
instead
Wait for Stable annunciator to
turn on, or if in a mechanically
noisy crane, increase the filtering
or increase the size of the scale
increment ‘‘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.
Disable set points if they are not
needed
Set up Func1 or Func2 for “Total”
Increase filtering for more stability
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Problem
Possible Cause
Auto Total does not
work
Weight must be stable
Weight thresholds not
reached
Solution
Wait for the stable annunciator to
turn on, or Increase filtering for
more stability.
You must exceed 1% of capacity
for autototal to work. Then you
must drop below 0.5% of
capacity for additional
weighments to register.
Table 8-1. Troubleshooting
8.1.1
Service Counters
The MSI-4260 maintains two service counters for safety.
• The first counter counts the number of times the scale has been overloaded.
• The second counter counts lifts above 25% of capacity.
These counters serve to warn the user to inspect the load train after a number of
overloads, also when there is a chance of fatigue failure. The power up routine will be
interrupted when the lift counter exceeds 16383 lifts or the overload counter exceeds
1023 overloads. If the screen displays LFCnt when unit is powered on :
1. Push TARE to display the 25% lift counter.
2. Push TARE again to see the overload lift counter.
3. Push the ZERO key to acknowledge the warning and return to standard scale
operation.
Note
The power up warning message won't appear again for another 16383
lifts ( or 1023 overloads).
To access the service counters:
4. Program a user function key to be TEST (see function key setup).
5. Press TEST (USER).
6. Within two seconds of pressing the TEST (USER) key, press TARE.
7. The display flashes “LFCnt” (for Lift Counter) followed by the number of times
the weight has exceeded 25% of capacity.
8. Press TEST (USER). The display flashes “OLCnt” (for Overload Counter)
followed by the number of times the weight has exceeded capacity.
9. Press TEST (USER). The display flashes the C-Cal value.
10.Press TEST (USER). Returns to standard weighing mode.
Only a MSI factory representative can reset the service counters,
WARNING as these are important safety warning features. Depending on
the circumstances, a thorough load train inspection might be
necessary to ensure user safety.
Reference MSI’s “Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance manual” (Pub.
243-08-94D) for proper loading techniques to improve the safety and longevity of
your MSI-4260 crane scale. This publication is available at www.msiscales.com
and is included in the CD shipped with your crane scale.
After the service counters are viewed a few times, the automatic warning
Note
stops, but the counters continue to monitor lifts.
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0.2 lb
0.1 kg
1 lb
0.5 kg
1 lb
0.5 kg
2 lb
1 kg
5 lb
2 kg
10 lb
5 kg
10 lb
5 kg
20 lb
10 kg
20 lb
10 kg
18.3 in
465 mm
18.3 in
465 mm
20.5 in
521 mm
20.5 in
521 mm
28.5 in
724 mm
30.0 in
762 mm
41.0 in
1041 mm
43.2 in
1097 mm
52.1 in
1324 mm
B*
2.25 in
57.1 mm
2.25 in
57.1 mm
2.50 in
64.0 mm
2.50 in
64.0 mm
4.00 in
101.6 mm
4.00 in
101.6 mm
5.00 in
127 mm
5.00 in
127
5.75 in
146 mm
10.00”
254mm
C*
3.06 in
77.7 mm
3.06 in
77.7 mm
3.50 in
89.0 mm
3.50 in
89.0 mm
6.25 in
159 mm
6.25 in
159 mm
6.00 in
152 mm
6.00 in
152 mm
6.65 in
169 mm
9.28”
236mm
C
D*
1.44 in
37.0 mm
1.44 in
37.0 mm
1.81 in
46.0 mm
1.81 in
46.0 mm
2.62 in
66.5 mm
3.00 in
76.2 mm
3.62 in
92.0 mm
4.56 in
116 mm
5.06 in
129 mm
D
E
Hook
5 ton alloy
swivel
5 ton alloy
swivel
7 ton alloy
swivel
7 ton alloy
swivel
15 ton alloy
swivel
22 ton alloy
swivel
30 ton alloy
swivel
37 ton alloy
swivel
F
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–
15.0 in
381 mm
15.0 in
381 mm
16.25 in
413 mm
F
Eye Nut or
Shackle
CR# 7
eyenut
CR# 7
eyenut
CR#8
eyenut
CR# 8
eyenut
CR# 11
eyenut
CR# 11
eyenut
CR25 ton
shackle# 2130
CR40 ton alloy
shackle# 2140
45 ton alloy CR55 ton alloy
swivel
shackle# 2140
60 ton alloy CR55 ton alloy
Alternate Hooks swivel
shackle# 2140
for 100,000 lb
75 ton alloy CR55 ton alloy
swivel
shackle# 2140
E*
1.41 in
36.0 mm
1.41 in
36.0 mm
1.69 in
42.9 mm
1.69 in
42.9 mm
2.41 in
61.2 mm
3.19 in
81.0 mm
3.63 in
92.0 mm
3.75 in
95.0 mm
4.25 in
108 mm
13.37”
340mm
CR = Crosby or equivalent.
* These dimensions also apply to 50/70/100000 lb. units with hook and shackle.
** Resolution subject to change for NIST and OIML approved units.
500 lb
250 kg
2,000 lb
1,000 kg
5,000 lb
2,500 kg
10,000 lb
5,000 kg
20,000 lb
10,000 kg
30,000 lb
15,000 kg
50,000 lb
25,000 kg
70,000 lb
35,000 kg
100,000 lb
50,000 kg
Capacity Resolution** A*
A
B
>5
>5
>5
>5
>5
>5
>7
>6.5
>5
>5
>5
4.9
4.75
4.3
4.5
4
5
4.5
5
4.5
>5
>5
53 lb
24 kg
53 lb
24 kg
62 lb
28 kg
62 lb
28 kg
105 lb
47 kg
125 lb
55 kg
235 lb
106 kg
270 lb
121 kg
420 lb
189 kg
510 lb
231 kg
630 lb
286 kg
Safety Shipping
Factor
Wt
8.2 MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Dimensions
The MSI Limited Warranty
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL, INC., WARRANTS load sensing
elements and meters 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.
Any device which proves defective during the warranty period will be replaced or
repaired at no charge; provided that the defective device is returned to the Company
freight pre-paid.
In no event shall the Company be liable for the cost of any repairs or alterations made
by others except those repairs or alterations made with its specific written consent,
nor shall the Company be liable for any damages or delays whether caused by
defective workmanship, materials or otherwise.
The Company shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting
from the handling, possession or use of the equipment by the customer.
The warranty set forth herein is exclusive and is expressly in lieu of all other
warranties, express or implied, including without limitation any implied warranties of
merchantability or fitness, or of any other obligations or liability on the part of the
Company.
The liability of the Company under this warranty is limited solely to repairing or
replacing its products during the warranty periods; and the final judgment and
disposition of all claims will be made by MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS
INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Appendix
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Notes
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MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Operator’s Manual
Measurement Systems
International
TM
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