MSI9300 PortaWeigh Plus Crane Scales PortaWeigh Plus Hi-Torque Crane Scales Operator’s Manual
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & INSTALLATION .........................................................................................3 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................3 Installation .....................................................................................................................................................
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION & INSTALLATION INTRODUCTION The Measurement Systems International MSI-9300 Series Porta-Weigh Plus Crane Scales are designed to provide a rugged weight indicator and data system for any type and size of crane used in industry. Two basic styles are available: MSI-9300 and MSI-9300HT. This guide is used for both versions as they have identical electronics. The standard MSI-9300 is supplied with rotating hooks or shackle interfaces.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale shackle or too large a hook to interface with the MSI-9300. This can cause off center loading and stress points that will reduce the life of the MSI-9300 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-9300 with oversize lifting eyes or shackle interfaces.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL 6) Remove the battery by pulling straight back. 7) Install a fully charged battery by plugging it in to the exposed battery jacks. The crane scale will turn on briefly then turn itself off. 8) Reattach the battery retaining strap. 9) Reseat the access panel. 10) Put pressure on the plate to partly compress the gasket. While applying pressure, turn the cam-latch knobs clockwise until the plate is reseated. Make sure the plate is firmly in place.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale Charge Indicator Light Amber = Charging Green = Float 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. FCC STATEMENT FCC ID: HSW-2450M Note: This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL MSI-9300 PORTA-WEIGH PLUS DISPLAY The MSI-9300 has six 1.2” (30.5mm) ultrabright LED Digits along with annunciators. The brightness of the display is automatically adjusted to the lighting conditions. When the ambient light is dim, the LEDs are lower in intensity. When ambient light is bright, the LED intensity level is increased to allow sunlight readability. Light Sensor 6 Digit Weight and Data Display 8. 8 . 8 . 8 . 8 .
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale SECTION 2 – SCALE OPERATION POWER To Turn On the Power 1) Push POWER. The system performs a display check: All segments and annuciators illuminate for 3 seconds. 2) The LED displays the firmware Rev number. 3) Next, the display shows the Network address followed by the ID address. This is the operating network address for any slave device to log onto. The network and ID Address are usually but not always the same.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL 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 in one of three ways: 1) AUTO TARE – When the TARE key is pushed twice, the current weight is zeroed and Net Weight is displayed. This is the only Tare function available from the MSI-9300 keypad. 2) KEYBOARD TARE – Available from a 3750CS or 9750A Indicator only.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale Tare - Rules for Use: 1) Only positive gross weight readings can be tared. Weight can be tared in both the NET and GROSS modes. When in the NET mode, the TARE is not cumulative, all the weight is zeroed. 2) The motion annunciator must be off. The weight reading must be stable. 3) Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the Gross zero setting. 4) Taring will reduce the apparent over range of the scale. For example, taring a 10 lb. container on a 60 lb.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL TEST Provides a functional system test, and an on-demand display check without disturbing the current weighment. The Test function can be interrupted by pushing any key during the test. To start the Test Push the TEST/USER key (programmed as TEST). The display will do the following steps: 1) All LEDs are illuminated for 1 second. 2) The battery condition in approximate per cent of remaining life is displayed. 3) The Network Address is displayed.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale SECTION 3 – MSI-9300 SETUP MENU KEY FUNCTIONS DURING SETUP POWER ZERO NET/GROSS TARE 0 3 TEST T 2 1 1) The Test key is used to scroll through menu selections. 2) The Tare key is used to select the displayed menu choice. 3) The Zero key is used to exit out of the current menu. At the root level the Zero key turns off the Setup mode and returns the MSI-9300 to weight display. To Start the Setup Menu 1) If the MSI-9300 is on, turn it off with the POWER key.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL USER KEY FUNCTION The TEST/USER key can be programmed to 1 of 6 functions: 1) TEST – Default function. Provides segment test of the display, battery level, and RF Network information. 2) UNIT – Switch between pounds (lb) and kilograms (kg). 3) S LIST – (Scan List) Change displayed channel to the next channel in the CellScale Scan List. Applicable to multichannel systems only. 4) °F °C – Displays the internal MSI-9300 temperature for 2 seconds.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale To Setup Automatic Off 1) Start the Setup Mode using the procedure on page 12. 2) Use the TEST (Scroll) key to scroll to “A-OFF”. 1 TEST 2 TARE 3) With the display reading “A-OFF” press the TARE (Select) key. The currently programmed Auto-Off setting will display flashing. The example assumes the Auto-Off function was OFF. 4) Use the TEST (Scroll) key to scroll through the choices.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL TOTAL The MSI-9300 CellScale feature set provides Total and Statistics capabilities. The MSI-9300 keypad allows the enabling and display of some of these features. More extensive total and statistics capability is provided when a 9750A or 3750CS meter is part of the network.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE DISPLAY The MSI-9300 will display its internal temperature once every 20 seconds if enabled with the following procedure. To Enable Auto Temp Display (° Auto) & Set Temperature Units 1) Start the Setup Mode using the procedure on page 12. 2) Use the TEST (Scroll) key to scroll to “° Auto”. 3) With the display reading “° Auto” press the TARE (Select) key. The currently programmed Auto-Temperature setting will display flashing.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL (Select) to select it. TARE Pushing TARE (Select) reconfigures the Modem to new network settings. 5) The display will go into test mode while the network settings are being altered. When the modem is successfully changed, the display will return to the weight mode.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale SECTION 4 – RF REMOTE CONTROL DESCRIPTION MSI-9300 Series crane scales can be equipped with an RF Remote Control (RFRC). This differs from using the MSI-9750A or MSI-3750CS Indicators to control the scale. The RFRC is a transmit only device that can be used to perform basic scale functions. It does not have the range of the Spread Spectrum modems built into the RF versions of MSI-9300 Series crane scales and is intended for local control only.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL CONTENTION 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. BATTERY REPLACEMENT The remote unit utilizes a CR-2032 Button Lithium Cell. In normal use it will provide 1-2 years of operation.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale SECTION 4 – THE EMBEDDED CELLSCALE For a complete guide to all the features of the embedded CellScale, refer to the MSI-9000 User Guide. ACCESSING THE CELLSCALE MSI-9300 Series crane scales are a shell interface to an embedded CellScale. To access the advanced features of the CellScale, a Comm Port is provided on the front casting of the crane scale. This Comm Port is only used for interfacing to the embedded CellScale and cannot be used as an output of any kind.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SET POINTS The Internal CellScale can monitor up to 32 Set Points. Set Points are used for safety warnings and process control. The MSI-9300 has LED annunciators for Set Points 1 through 3. Set Points are programmed from a 3750CS, a 9750A, or through the Terminal Access Mode. On special order MSI can supply audible alarms, sirens, or other warning devices for Set Point outputs.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale cosine theta errors. Adjust the rigging as necessary so that the pull is straight through the center of the scale. 3) Calibration always starts with the zero load. Remove all rigging that is not always present on the scale. However, it is sometimes best to calibrate zero with the rigging necessary for picking up the test weights attached to the scale. It’s effect on dead load can be zeroed out later.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL ***** Choose Channel Parameters ***** (1) (2) (3) (ESC) Continue. These settings are correct Choose the channel to calibrate: Calibration timeout: Exit 1-1 10 minutes 6) If the desired channel is already displayed, press [1] to continue to the next step. The channel number is changed by pressing [2] until the desired channel to calibrate is displayed. This is typically 1-1 on MSI9300 Series crane scales.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale ***** Select a countby ***** (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) 1. 2. 5. 10. 20. 50. 100. Kilograms Kilograms Kilograms Kilograms Kilograms Kilograms Kilograms 11) The first actual calibration step is zero. Unload the scale, make sure it is stable, and press Y. The scale performs its zeroing step, removing all dead load. This process takes up to 4 seconds. ***** Channel Calibration ***** Calibrating Ch # 1-1, named: Precision in Kilograms : Test2............... 10000. x 2.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL ***** Channel Calibration ***** Calibrating Ch # 1-1, named: Precision in Kilograms : Fred2............... 10000. x 2. Test weight # Test weight # 0 in Kilograms 1 in Kilograms : : Load the scale Press (Y) Press (B) Press (ESC) with test weight # 1 when scale is loaded and steady to backup to exit calibration 0. 5000. Raw A/D counts: 1675807 14) Load the scale platform with the indicated test weight (5000 kg for our example). When the scale is stable push ‘Y’.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale ***** Channel Calibration ***** Calibrating Ch # 1-1, named: Precision in Kilograms : Fred2............... 10000. x 2. Test weight # Test weight # Test weight # 0 in Kilograms 1 in Kilograms 2 in Kilograms : : : Load the scale Press (Y) Press (B) Press (ESC) with test weight # 2 when scale is loaded and steady to backup to complete and store calibration 0. 5000. 2000. Raw A/D counts: 4528050 17) Ensure the 2nd test weight is on the scale and steady.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL mode, leave the system in Industry or Metric modes. Descriptions of standard modes: [1] Industry – All functions and units are available. This is the default mode of the scale. [2] NTEP – Choosing NTEP has the following effect: 1) The sealed switch must be pressed to modify any metrologically significant setting. 2) Multiple remote RF display devices are allowed, but only one device is allowed to zero, tare, or any other control function.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale LEGAL-FOR-TRADE CONTROL DEVICE When the MSI-9300 is configured for NTEP or OIML Legal-For-Trade (LFT) only one remote device is allowed to have control over the CellScale. The control device is the only RF connected device that can zero, tare, calibrate, and any other controls that are considered metrologically significant.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL SEALING MSI-9300 CRANE SCALES The 9300 Series Crane Scales are sealed with a standard lead-wire seal. The seal is used to prevent removal of the seal screw covering the calibration enable switch. The wire is passed through the seal screw and through an adjacent casting bolt. Use seal wire with a maximum diameter of .040” (1mm). 20 Gauge or smaller wire is appropriate.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale Page 30 MSI-9300 Crane Scale™ • User Guide
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL APPENDIX – SPECIFICATIONS & DIMENSIONS HARDWARE OVERVIEW Electronics • µC Board: 6 layer SMD, AM186ESLV based w/ Flash Memory – 512kbytes of Flash Program Memory, 512kbytes of non-volatile RAM. • Power Supply / I/O Board: power regulation and I/O for MM – Input range 10-16V. Optional direct AC board 90-260VAC. • 2 Channel A/D Board: 4 layer SMD, 24bit A/D. • Highly integrated Radio Modem: 2.4GHz Spread Spectrum. Protected Antenna.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Calibration Parameters (Programmed via Terminal Access Mode) • CAL – Zero then Span, up to 10 point calibration (counting 0) • AZM – OFF, ON (.5d), 1d to 255d Programmable • Motion Detect – OFF, ON (.5d), 1d to 255d (programmable in 1d steps) • Software Filter – None, LOW, HIGH • Zero – 100% of capacity, limited by Legal-for-trade settings. • Units – lb, kg on MSI-9300 display.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS AND LOAD TRAIN SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARD MSI-9300 DIMENSIONS AND LOAD TRAIN SPECIFICATIONS, MSI-9300HT B (DIA.) 13.45/342 E A New top interface specifically designed to easily accomodate optional low headroom adapter 9.1/231 D C 11.65/296 CAPACITY RESOLUTION* Note: Standard hook orientation shown. Please specify if alternate orientation is required.
MSI-9300 Porta-Weigh+ Crane Scale OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES • Substitute Shackle for bottom swivel hook • Oversized top lifting eye or shackle • Direct wired input power, AC or DC, (specify required voltage) • Audible Alarm or Very Loud Siren • Heat Shield for Foundry Operations • Stand-alone Option – Remove CellScale RF Modem • Slave Load Cell Input – RF MSI-9300 or 6260CS units can function as slave Crane Scale inputs to a MSI9300 or other CellScale based products.
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