MSI MSI-3460 Operator's Manual

MSI-3460

Challenger 3

Operator’s Manual

152161 Rev A

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Contents

1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................1

1.1 Safety ................................................................................... 2

1.2 General Information ............................................................ 4

1.2.1 User Guide & MSI-3460 Conventions .................................4

1.3 MSI3460 Annunciators ........................................................ 5

1.4 Specifications ...................................................................... 6

1.5 Features ............................................................................... 8

1.6 Options ................................................................................ 8

1.7 Unpacking ........................................................................... 8

1.8 Assembly ............................................................................. 9

1.9 Battery Pack ...................................................................... 10

1.10Battery Charger ................................................................ 11

2.0 Operation .............................................................................12

2.1 Power ................................................................................. 12

2.2 Zero ................................................................................... 12

2.3 Tare .................................................................................... 13

3.0 User Defined Function Keys .................................................14

4.0 Configuration .......................................................................16

4.1 Menu Map ......................................................................... 16

4.2 Function Keys ................................................................... 17

4.3 Auto- Off ............................................................................ 18

4.4 Sleep .................................................................................. 19

4.5 Display Brightness ............................................................ 20

4.6 Set Points .......................................................................... 21

4.7 Total Mode ........................................................................ 23

4.8 Units ................................................................................... 24

4.9 Filter Setup ........................................................................ 25

5.0 Calibration ...........................................................................26

5.1 Initial Calibration ............................................................... 29

5.2 Guidelines for Capacity and Resolution .......................... 30

5.3 C-Cal Calibration ............................................................... 31

5.4 Calibration Setup Menu .................................................... 34

5.5 Standard ............................................................................ 34

5.6 Auto Zero Maintenance .................................................... 35

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6.0 RF Remote Control Option ...................................................37

6.1 Description ........................................................................ 37

6.2 Functions ........................................................................... 37

6.3 Setting the Transmitter Address ...................................... 37

6.4 Setting the Receiver Address ........................................... 38

6.4.1 Resetting the MSI-3460 RF Remote Receiver ..................38

6.5 Contention and Jamming Considerations ....................... 38

6.6 Battery Replacement ........................................................ 39

6.7 RF Remote Control FCC Statement ................................. 39

7.0 RF Remote Display Option ...................................................40

7.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 40

7.2 Printer/Serial Output Setup .............................................. 41

7.2.1 Control Modes .................................................................41

7.3 Standard Print Strings ...................................................... 42

7.4 802.15.4 RF Network Setup .............................................. 44

7.5 FCC Statement (for 802.15.4 Option) ............................... 45

7.6 RF Setup Procedure ......................................................... 45

7.7 International RF CERTS (For 802.15.4 OPTION) .............. 47

8.0 Appendix ..............................................................................48

8.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 48

8.1.1 Service Counters ..............................................................50

8.2 MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Dimensions ................................. 51

The MSI Limited Warranty ............................................................52

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Introduction 1

1.0 Introduction

The MSI-3460 Challenger 3 is a combination of the sound and proven mechanical
design of the industry standard Challenger with today’s most advanced electronics. It
provide a superb feature set unmatched by any scale in its class or price range. The
multi-purpose hanging scale is ideal for situations in which headroom is at a
minimum. The MSI-3460 is versatile, reliable, accurate and easy to operate. The MSI-
3460 is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of all regulatory agencies. RF
remote control and remote display options are available to further enhance the safety
and usability of the MSI-3460.

Please take the time to read this manual completely through before attempting to use
the MSI-3460. A

lthough designed for easy set up and use, a thorough understanding

of this manual will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from the system.

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

Safety Symbol Definitions:

Important

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed,
could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of
data.

General Safety

WARNING

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read
and understand the instructions and warnings in the Installation,
Operators Manual. Contact any Measurement Systems
International dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is
your responsibility.

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 fal

ling 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, o

r show signs of fatigue.

DO NOT exceed the rated load limit of the scale, rigging elements, or t

he 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 th

e 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 l

oading of overhead scal

es 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 m

oving parts.

There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-3460. Any repairs are to be
performed by qualified service personnel only.

5 Digit 1.5/3.8mm
high brightness LED
weight display

Wire sealable
calibration port

Light Sensor for auto
brightness Control

User programmable
function key

Introduction 3

Figure 1-1. MSI-3460 Front Panel

Key Descriptions

POWER

Power Key - Turns the MSI-3460on and off.

ZERO

Zero Key - Used to zero out residual weight on the scale.

TARE

Tar e K ey - 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, you must
program th

e USER key as NET/GROSS.

USER

F

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 User Guide & MSI-3460 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 7­segment 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-3460 is not setup
to support the key. For example, if the User key is set for TOTAL, you must also
set up the TOTAL mode in the Setup Menu.

4. When in Setup menus, the ZERO key drops back one m

enu level. At the root

menu level, the ZERO key stores the changes and returns to the weight mode.

5. When in Setup menus, the POWE

R 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.

Introduction 5

1.3 MSI3460 Annunciators

The MSI-3460 uses blue and red LEDs to indicate weight mode and other
information.

MOTION

Blue LED - Indicates that the weight has not settled within the motion
window (usually ±1d). 
While this symbol is illuminated, the scale will not zero, tare or totalize.

0

Center-of-Zero – Blue LED - Indicates the weight is within 1/4d of zero.

PEAK

Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in peak hold mode.

NET

Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in Net weight mode. 
A tare weight is subtracted from the gross weight.

GROSS

Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in the Gross weight mode. 
All hook weight is displayed minus any zero offset.

TOTAL

Blue LED - Indicates the scale is displaying the Total weight. 
This is a temporary display lasting less than five seconds.

X1000

Blue LED - Usually used in conjunction with the TOTAL LED allows
accumulation of weight beyond the five digit display capacity.

LO BATT

Appears when approximately 10% of battery life remains and blinks
when automatic shutdown is imminent.

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 and 2
Red LED - Setpoint 3

ACK

Acknowledge LEDs are used to provide feedback to the operator 
Blue LED - Incoming remote commands have bee

n received

Red LED - Light briefly once executed. Also used for acknowl

edging

successful Auto-Total operations.

RF

Blue LED - Indicates carrier detect for RF remote display equipped

MSI-3460. If the LED is illuminated, MSI-3460 and remote display are

linked. 
On units equipped with the RF remote

co

ntrol, the LED is illuminated

when a remote command is received and for the next half second.

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1.4 Specifications

Accuracy ±(0.1% +1d). ‘d’ equals one displayable increment.
Resolution Standard displayed resolution: 2500-3750’d’. Resolutions to

10000’d’ (n

on LFT units only) are possible. Internal A/D resolution

24 bits.

Standard
Capaci

ties

lb 250 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000 15,000
kg 125 250 500 1000 2500 5000 7500

Power Battery operated, 6V rechargeable sea

led lead acid battery pack
(standard Challenger Charger) Typically 50 hours of battery life with
automatic sleep mode and automatic power off.

Display Five digit, large 1.5 in (38 mm) numeric red GaAIAs Light Emitting

Diode (LED)

Operating Temp -40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C), LFT range -10°C to +40°C
Operating Time 50 hours typical/100 hours max. (depends on operating mode)
Enclosure NEMA 4/IP65 powder coated alodined cast aluminum
Load Cell Standard 350 Ω Bridge, S-Beam
USER Programmable multifunction button for use as 

TES

T

, TOTAL, UNIT, PEAK, NET/GROSS, VIEW TOTAL, LEARN

(for RF Remote Control), HI-RES

CAL Front panel calibration switch (located behind wire sealable screw)

Initiates full digital calibration procedure

Auto Zero
Maint

enance

Standard, can be disabled internally

Auto-Off Mode Prolongs battery life by turning POWER off

after 15, 30, 45 or 60

minutes (operator determined) of no scale activity

Auto-Sleep Mode Prolongs battery life by dimming LED display after 5, 15, or 30

minu

tes of no activity

Units kg, lb (other units available with custom calibrations)
Filtering Selectable: OFF, Low (LO), Medium

(HI-1), High (HI-2)

Totalization Standard: Press button or automatic; TOTAL weight up to 99999 X

1000 kg

or lb

Peak Uses unfiltered faster reading of A/D, (>220 readings per second)
Setpoints Three internal standard setpoints and three ultra bright

LEDs on

front panel

Service Counter Two independent 32 bit registers; r

egister 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 “Cnt” for load cell counter;
Test function shows the two readings in order

Construction All of these features are housed in a single, low-profile, 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

Table 1-1. Specifications

Introduction 7

The MSI-3460 scale has a safe mechanical 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.

OPTIONS
Wireless Remote

Controler

50 (15 m) typical range Light-of-Sight. Uses 418 MHz (USA)
handheld transmitter.

802.15.4 RF
Mode

m for
connectivity with
MSI-8000 RF
Remote Display

In

tegral 802.15.4 RF Modem for connectivity to Optional MSI-8000

RF Remote Display.

MSI-8000 RF
Remote Display

100 (30 m) typical range line of sight. Uses 802

.15.4, 2.4 GHz

transciever

WARNING

Table 1-1. Specifications

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1.5 Features

• Designed to meet or exceed all U.S. and international standards.

• Typically 50 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, 1

5, or 30 minutes of no activity.

• Rugged construction throughout. Buttons are sealed an

d rated for over one

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, 1.5 inch (38 mm) LED digits for clear weight readings from a
distance.

• Easy to maintain: full digital calibration assures reliable, repeatable
measurements. Can be cali

brated without test weights using MSI R-Cal

technology.

• Selectable for kg/lb unless prohibited by LFT regulations.

• Automatic or manual weight totalization for loading operations.

• Easily customized for specia

l

applications.

• Hi speed PEAK mode for wire and rope stress analysis.

• Three setpoints can be set for any i

n-range weight for operator alerts or process

control.

• ScaleCore technology provides 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 Challenger 3 may include the
following:

• RF remote controller

• RF modem for connectivity to MSI-8000 RF Remote Display

• MSI-8000 RF Display

• 85-265 VAC input power.

• Audible alarm (triggered by setpoint 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 Challenger 3.

Introduction 9

1.8 Assembly

Battery

Cotter

Load

Hook Clevis

Clevis

Figure 1-2. MSI-3460 Assembly

1. Slide hook clevis over load cell with open end of hook toward front of scale.

2. Align holes of clevis and load cell.

3. Slide the clevis pin through the clevis

and load cell holes.

4.

Lock clevis pin in place with cotter pin. Bend cotter pin.

WARNING

Scale will be unsafe for use if clevis pin is not properly secured with
the cotter pin.

5. Slide battery pack into battery compartment. The battery will automatically
engage with its connectors.

6. Secure battery pack by turning the two locking fasteners on access door
clock

wise 1/4 turn.

7. The scale is now ready for use.

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1.9 B a ttery Pa c k

The MSI-3460 is powered by a six volt rechargeable battery. The battery door is part
of the battery pack.

Access Door Fastener

Handle

Figure 1-3. Battery Pack Removal

To Remove the Battery Pack

1. Turn the two fasteners on the access door counter

clockwise 1/4 turn,

2. Grasp handle and pull the battery pack straight out. The battery will
automati

cally disengage from its connectors.

The battery will operate for up to 100 hours (depending on LED brightness setting)
before requi

ring 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 eight hours. A spare battery pack is recommended to keep the
Challenger 3 in continuous operation.

Note

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.

Introduction 11

1.10 Battery Charger

1. Remove the battery from the scale.

2. Plug battery charger into an AC power receptacle. The input voltage is universal
from 11

5/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz. If the power input plug doesn’t match, contact

MSI for information on international plugs.

3. Slide the battery charger connector plate over the top of the battery

until the
battery terminals mate with the charger connectors, as seen through the two
observation holes.

4. Approximately six to eight hours is required to recharge a fully discharged
battery. If a

battery was deep discharged, more time might be required, but the
MSI-3460 prevents deep discharging. Partially discharged batteries will finish
the charge faster.

The charger is a three stage float charger that can be left o

n the battery indefinitely. It
has a dual color LED to indicate the charging state: RED- fast charge mode. GREEN­charged or float charge.

Inside of charger

Observation
holes

Charger Connectors

Figure 1-4. Battery 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.

A second battery is recommended to enable you to use your scale
contin

uously. Keep one on the charger while the other is in service.

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2.0 Operation

2.1 Power

To turn on the 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-3460 is

ready for use.

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 “TARE” for zeroing (Taring) package or pallet
weights.

1. Press

Note

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-3460 stores the zero

readin

g, 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 moti

on window. The scale will not zero
if the motion detect annunciator is on. The scale will “remember” that it has
a zero request for two seconds. If motion clears 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.

Operation 13

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-3460 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

Note

The weight reading must be stable within the motion window for the
tare function to work.

The scale digits display 0 (or 0.0 or 0.00, etc) and the weight mode
changes t

o NET.

The backup memory in the

MSI-3460

stores the tare reading and can

restore it even if power fails.

To Clear the Tare and revert to Gross Weight

1. Press

. 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.

• The motion annunciator must be off. The weight reading must be 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 cont

ainer 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.

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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 8.0 for a
description of all error codes. Press the USER key ag

ain 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 TA RE 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.

CH3.5n – Challe

nger 3 software version number: Press TARE to see the software

version.

bAtt – Battery voltage: Press TA

RE to see the battery voltage.

d.tESt – Display test: Press TARE

to have the display count up from 00000 to 99999.

C-CAL – Cal constant display: Press TAR

E 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 US

ER key under the MANUAL TOTAL mode functions in this manner:

W

eight is > 1% of Capacity and has not been totaled – Pressing the USE

R key

will add the current weight to the TOTAL weight. The ACK LEDs 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 – Pressing the USER k

ey 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.

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.

User Defined Function Keys 15

AUTO TOTAL

The USER ke

y 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.

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 mi

nus a tare weight.

To switch between net mode and gross mode:

1. Press the USER k

ey (Setup to the Net/Gross function).

2. The NET/GROS

S 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 clear tare
procedure).

PRINT

If print option is installed this menu choice will app

ear. The setup of the print function

is covered in the option manual.

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
establis

hed. 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 certified Legal for T

rade scales.

UNIT

The function key will switch the weight units between pounds and kilograms.
UNIT switching is not available on OIML certified Legal for

Trade scales.

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4.0 Configuration

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*Net/Gross

Remote Learn

**Units

***Peak Hold

USER KEY

FUNCTIONS

TOTAL MODE

Total Off (default)

Total On Manual

Autototal on Load

Autototal Last

Autototal on High Load

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USER

F

Function User Key 1

Function User Key 2

Auto Off Time

Sleep Mode

Display Intensity

Set Point 1

Set Point 2

Set Point 3

Total Mode

**Weight Filter

***Weight Units

SETUP MENU

Disabled (default)
15 minutes
30 minutes
45 minutes
1 hour

AUTO OFF TIME

OFF (disabled)
Low

(default)

High Filter
Very High Filter

SOFTWARE FILTER

LED DISPLAY INTENSITY

Auto by Light Sensor (default)
Dim (longest battery life)
Medium Dim
Medium Bright
Maximum Bright

POWER

*

Function always available on the RF Remote

**

Function not available or non-functional in OIML R76 & 1Unit modes

***

Function not available or non-functional in OIML R76 or NTEP HB44 modes

With the Power off, hold
down the USER key, then
turn the Power on.

Or press POWER and USER
simultaneously

USER

F

TARE

ENTER / SELECT

POWER

EXIT and Cancel Changes

ZERO

EXIT and SAVE

USER

F

SCROLLs through
Menu Choices

Set Point Off

(default)

Greater Than
Less Than

Totals on first stable load

Totals the last stable load before zero return

Totals the highest stable load

Totals by pressing the USER key

Autototal Last and Autototal High total when the scale is unloaded.

F2 is only on the RF Remote

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



SLEEP DELAY

Off, Sleep disabled
5 Minutes

(default)

15 Minutes
30 Minutes

(default)

Figure 4-1. Setup Menu Map

Configuration 17

4.2 Function Keys

The MSI-3460 has one user definable function key on the front panel, and an
additional user definable function key on the RF remote control that can be
programmed to any of several functions.

1) With the 3460 off, press and hold

the USER key, then press the

POWER key.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2) The first item of the Setup Menu

is Func1.

3) To set up the User key press

TARE . The current User key

function is displayed.

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.

This procedure scrolls through all
available choices for illustration
purposes only.

In this example, we’ll set F1 to the TEST
function.

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.

Function Key Setup

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Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2II

blinking

USER

F

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USER

F

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes

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USER

F

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USER

F

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

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USER

F

2II

USER

F

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USER

F

WHVW

USER

F

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

7HVW

blinking

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH

POWER

Figure 4-2. Function Keys

18 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

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).

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold

the

USER

key, then press the

POWER

key.

...or while the 3460 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 set up 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.

5)

When the desired time 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.

Auto-Off Setup

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Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2II

blinking

USER

F



USER

F

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes



USER

F



USER

F

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

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USER

F

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH

POWER

Figure 4-3. Auto-Off

Configuration 19

4.4 Sleep

The SLEEP feature reduces power consumption by automatically turning off the
display during periods of inactivity. When in the sleep mode, the red acknowledge
annunciator blinks at a one second rate. To wake up either a button must be pushed
(front panel or RF remote), or the weight must change by 5d or more.

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the

POWER key.

...or while the 3460 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 set up 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.

5)

When the desired time 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.

Sleep Setup

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6W3W

Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2II

blinking

USER

F



USER

F

ZERO

Store and return to

weight display



USER

F

blinking

blinking

blinking

6/((3

USER

F

6WRUH

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.

Figure 4-4. Sleep Setup

20 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

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. The 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.

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the

POWER key.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2)

The first item of the Setup Menu
is Func1. Scroll to diSPL with
the USER key.

3)

To set up the display brightness,
press TARE . The current
brightness setting is displayed.

4)

Select the display brightness by
scrolling through the choices with
the USER key. The menu
brightness changes as you scroll
through the choices.

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.

Display Brightness Setup

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Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

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dimmest setting

USER

F

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USER

F

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes

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USER

F

medium high setting

light sensing auto setting

brightest setting

GLVS/

USER

F

/R

USER

F

medium low setting

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH

POWER

Figure 4-5. Display Brightness

Configuration 21

4.6 Set Points

The MSI-3460 supports three setpoints. Common uses of setpoints are for warnings or
process control. The MSI-3460 comes standard with LED outputs for a triggered set
point. Setpoint 1 and 2 are Blue LEDs and Setpoint 3 is Red. The MSI-3460 has an
audible output option that is triggered by Setpoint 1. Contact MSI for other setpoint
output options.

1)

With the 3460 Off, press and
hold the USER key, then press
the POWER key.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2)

Scroll through the setup menu
choices by pressing the USER
key. Stop when the LED displays

StPt1, StPt2, or StPt3.

3)

When the desired setpoint is
displayed, press TARE. The
display blinks OFF, or if
previously programmed, the last
set mode.

4)

Select the setpoint mode by
scrolling through the choices with
theUSER key. GrEAt (greater
than) indicates the setpoint will
trigger when the weight exceeds
the value. LESS (less than) will
trigger the setpoint when the
weight is less than the value.

This
example scrolled through all available
choices for illustration purposes only.

5)

When the desired setpoint
mode is displayed, press TARE

6)

Next select the type of weight
value the setpoint 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 setpoint as a
safety warning.

7)

When the desired weight mode
is shown, push TARE. Next the

current setpoint 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

Setpoint Setup

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TARE

TARE

USER

F

QHW U

USER

F

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USER

F

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TARE

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USER

F

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2II

blinking

USER

F

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USER

F

USER

F

UHDW

URV6

blinking



blinking

Set Point responds to Gross Weight regardless of the display.

Set Point responds to Net or Gross Weight.

Set Point responds to the Totaled Weight.

Set Point responds to the Total Count (number of samples).

Set Point responds to Gross Weight regardless of the display.

Figure 4-6. Set Point Setup

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
setpoint value.

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.

USER

F

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USER

F



TARE

 

USER

F

fixed

blinking blinking

blinking

USER

F



USER

F



blinking blinking



blinking

USER

F

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

 

USER

F

fixed blinking

USER

F



USER

F



blinking blinking

TARE

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fixed next setup menu item

TARE

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH

POWER

22 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 4-7. Set Point Setup Continued

Configuration 23

4.7 Total Mode

The MSI-3460 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.

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the

POWERkey.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2)

The first item of the Setup Menu
is Func1. Scroll to totaL with
theUSER 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.

5)

When the desired Total Mode
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.

Total Mode Setup

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Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2))

blinking, Total Off

USER

F

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USER

F

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes

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USER

F

Total on stable load

Total highest stable Load

Total last stable load

WRWD/

USER

F

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USER

F

Total with pushbutton

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH

POWER

24 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

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

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold
the USER key, then press the

POWER key.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2)

The first item of the setup menu
is Func1. Scroll to Unit with
the

USER key.

3)

To setup the weight units, press

TARE. The display will blink

Unit.

4)

Change the weight units by
pressing the USER key. The unit
is indicated by the annunciators.

5)

When the desired unit 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.

Units Setup

Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

Blinking

USER

F

ZERO

Cancel all setup
changes

USER

F

kg lb

Store and return to

weight display

Func 1 Unit

Unit

Func 1

StorE

POWER

Note

OIML LFT scales do not allow units to be changed.

Figure 4-8. Units Setup

Configuration 25

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-3460 employs algorithms that speed up large weight changes while

still controlling vibration even with high filter settings.

1)

With the 3460 off, press and hold
the

USER key, then press the

POWER key.

...or while the 3460 is on, press USER
and POWER simultaneously.

2)

The first item of the Setup Menu
is Func1. Scroll to Filtr with
the USER key.

3)

To setup the filter, press TARE

.

The display will blink the current
filter setting.

4)

Change the filter setting by
pressing the USER key.

There are four available filter settings.
Not all choices are shown in this
example.

5)

When the desired filter 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.

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High Filter 1

TARE

USER

F

POWER

Hold

USER

F

2))

Blinking

USER

F

ZERO

Store and return to

weight display

Cancel all setup
changes

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USER

F

2))

Blinking

USER

F

/2

Low Filter, Blinking

USER

F

8QLW

Next Setup Menu Item

TARE

Filter Setup

POWER

Figure 4-9. Filter Setup Menu Map

26 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

5.0 Calibration

The MSI-3460 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 500 kg test weight to calibrate a 5000 kg capacity scale. Although a single span
point is usually adequate for rated accuracy, the MSI-3460 supports Multi-Point
calibration with up to 4 span points + Zero.

When adequate test weights are not available,

the MSI-3460 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-3460 with the C-Cal value stamped on the serial number label.

There are three types of calibration:

• Standard Calibration –

is

used for maintenance and routine calibration.

• Initial Calibration – is

used to set up 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 s

cale can be calibrated

without weights.

TARE

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Blinks
Capacity

1) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
Cal Switch behind the seal
screw.

The CAL Setup Menu
appears.

2) Press TARE to Start the
Calibration Procedure.

3) The display reads UnLd
(unload) indicating you
should remove all weight
from the hook.

4) Ensure the 3460 is
motionless, then press

TARE . The 3460 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) Press TARE . The 3460
flashes the capacity. If you
are loading the scale with
the capacity weight, skip to
step 10.

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No weight
on hook

Flashes
Zero

Lift Test
Weight

example capacity

blinking

TARE

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

CAL

Figure 5-1. Standard Calibration Procedure

USER

F

8) To enter a calibration
weight other than
capacity, press USER. Th e
display far left digit will
flash zero indicating that
a number should be
entered.

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blinking

Error Correction: If you input a wrong
value, press ZERO to step back one
digit and reenter.

USER

F



USER

F



TARE

 



USER

F

TARE





TARE



USER

F



TARE



USER

F

5 times

USER

F

TARE

fixed

blinking blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

fixed

fixed

fixed

3DVV

TARE

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 the TARE 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, press TARE 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 3460
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.

Test weights can be any in-capacity
weight, the order is not important.
The 3460 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.



Example Value only.

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TARE

To set Next
Span Point

To skip additional
Span Points

USER

F

ZERO

To scroll the digit

TARE

To Enter the digit
into the cal weight
value

TARE

To complete the cal
weigh value entry

3DVV

You can cancel calibration by
pressing Power and the scale
will reset to the previous
calibration constants.

Calibration 27

Figure 5-2. Standard Calibration Procedure, Continued.

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.

After LoAD4 has passed, the 3460
will automatically advance to the next
step.

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/RDG

or

TARE

To enter another
span point

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.
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 eight 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 3460 is ready for use.

19) After ensuring the
calibration is acceptable,
replace the hex seal screw.

If the scale is being used as a Legal­for-Trade device, place a lead-wire
seal through the cal screw over to
the adjacent screw.

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Example Value only.

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ZERO

ZERO

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TARE

Flashing

ZERO

LO BATT

CAL

X1000

MSI-3460

Model No.

To skip the C-CAL step

28 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 5-3. Standard Calibration Procedure, Continued.

Calibration 29

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.

1) Turn the 3460 off.

2) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press and
hold the CAL switch behind
the seal screw.

3) Still holding down the CAL
switch, press the POWER
switch.

4) The display blinks rESEt.

5) To reset all calibration
constants and setup
parameters, press TARE.

6) The 3460 requests a
confirmation by displaying
Sure?.

To cancel the Reset press

the POWER key.

7) To complete the reset, press

TARE. The Calibrate menu

appears. You must now
recalibrate the system.

8) PressTARE to start the initial
calibration procedure. The
display shows Unit. You
select the units you wish to
calibrate in.

9) Press TARE to select the
calibration unit.

10) Select the USER

key to choose

between lb and kg. When the
desired unit is shown, press

TARE.

11) Next, set the capacity in the
selected units. Capacity must
be set no higher than the load
cell rated capacity.

12) Press TARE to enter the
capacity setting screen. A
capacity of 10000 is the initial
value.

If 10000 units is the desired

capacity press TARE and skip to
step 16.

13) To change the capacity, press

USER.

Initial Calibration

Resetting Capacity and Countby (d)

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

CAL

UHVHW

blinking

6YUH"

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8QLW

8QLW

blinking

kg lb

USER

F

&$3

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE



blinking

USER

F



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

30 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 5-5.

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.

USER

F



USER

F



TARE

 

USER

F

fixed

blinking blinking

blinking



TARE





TARE



USER

F



TARE



USER

F

5 times

USER

F

TARE

blinking

blinking

blinking

fixed

fixed

fixed

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.

17) Select the

USER key to

scroll through the
recommended scale
divisions.

The first ‘d’ offered is
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.

TARE

G

TARE



blinking



USER

F

blinking

USER

F

XQ/G

TARE

Capacity is set.

‘d’ is set.

Proceed to Standard
Calibration starting at Step 3.

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-3460 display is never stable, it is recommended that the
resolution is reduced and/or filtering increased.

Calibration 31

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-3460 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 capa

bility of the load cell. MSI supplies

the MSI-3460 in many capacities.

Never set the capacity of the scale higher than the rating of the load cell.

Du

e to excellent linearity of the MSI S-beam load cell, it is acceptable to set lower

capacities to better match the crane the MSI-

3460 is used on. For example, if the hoist
is rated for 9000 lb. you can use an MSI 10000 lb. MSI 3460 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.

The capacity of all MSI-3460 systems is rated approximatel

y 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-3460 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-3460 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 Legal-for-Trade applications.

Important

The C-Cal number must be known prior to starting this
procedure. For a

MSI-3460

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-3460 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).

TARE

XQ/G



&&$/

TARE



USER

F

1)

Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
cal switch behind the seal
screw.

The CAL setup menu
appears.

2)

Press the USER key to
scroll to the C-Cal menu
selection.

3)

Press TARE to start the C­Cal procedure.

If this calibration is using a cleared
3460, 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 3460 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 3460 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.

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

C-Cal Calibration Procedure

blinking

3$66

No weight
on hook

Flashes
Zero

Input C-Cal value

blinking

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

&&D/

USER

F

TARE

blinking

CAL

32 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 5-6. C-Cal Calibration Procedure

TARE

TARE

TARE

USER

F

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.

Error Correction during number
entry: If you input a wrong value,
press ZERO to step back one
digit and reenter.

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.

11) Once the entire number
is entered (not blinking)
press the TARE key to
complete the entry of the
C-Cal value.

12) If the Calibration was
successful, the display
will read PASS followed
by CAL’D.

13) C-Cal is complete. Press

ZERO. The next cal

setup menu item
appears.

14) Press ZERO to store the
calibration and return to
scale operation.

USER

F



USER

F



TARE

 



USER

F



USER

F



5 times

USER

F

TARE

fixed

blinking blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

blinking

USER

F

USER

F



blinking

3$66

TARE

ZERO

Store and return to

weight display

6WRUH



xed





blinking



blinking



fixed



fixed

fixed

USER

F

blinking

6HWYS

&$/·'

ZERO

next Menu item

Calibration 33

Figure 5-7. C-Cal Calibration Procedure, Continued.

34 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

5.4 Calibration Setup Menu

The calibration setup menu contains two items: 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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6HWYS

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2II

Cal Standard

Auto Zero

Maintenance

Calibrate with Weights

Calibrate with Constant

Industrial Setting

(default)

Handbook 44, NTEP

R-76, OIML

Industrial, restricted to
1 Weight Unit

AZM On

AZM Off

USER

F

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

CAL

Figure 5-8. Calibration Setup

5.5 Standard

There are four selections in the standard menu.

1. Industrial (Indu5) - This is the most common setting for the MSI-346

0. 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 onl

y 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 five
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 swit

ching 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.

TARE

If you are already in the Cal menu
skip to step 2

1) Remove the seal screw. With
a small screwdriver press the
cal switch behind the seal
screw. 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
pressing 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.

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Weight Standard Setup

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

VHWYS

6WDQG

LQGXV

TARE

XQLW

$YWR

TARE

Next Cal Setup Menu Item

ZERO

Store and return to

weight display

&D/

ZERO

6WRUH

Calibrate Menu

CAL

USER

F

USER

F

Calibration 35

Figure 5-9. Weight Standard Setup

5.6 Auto Zero Maintenance

The MSI-3460 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.

TARE

If you are already in the Cal menu
skip to step 2

1) Remove the seal screw. With

a small screwdriver press the
cal switch behind the seal
screw. 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 USER to scroll to the

Auto0 menu.

5) Press TARE to enter the auto-

zero menu. The current setting
is displayed (blinking)

6) Change the setting between

On or OFF pressing the

USER key.

7) Press TARE to set the

autozero. The display goes to
the next item in the CAL setup
menu.

8) Either press ZERO twice to

exit setup and store all
changes, or continue to
another setup menu item
using the USER Key.

&$/

Auto Zero Maintenance Setup

Cal Switch

LO BA

CAL

Remove
Hex Seal
Screw

Press Switch
behind the hole
with a small
Screwdriver

VHWYS

6WDQG

$YWR

2II

6WDQG

TARE

Next Cal Setup Menu Item

ZERO

Store and return to

weight display

&D/

ZERO

6WRUH

Calibrate Menu

USER

F

USER

F

TARE

Blinking

2Q

Blinking

CAL

USER

F

36 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 5-10. Auto Zero Maintenance

RF Remote Control Option 37

6.0 RF Remote Control Option

6.1 Description

The MSI-3460 Series RF indicators can be equipped
with an RF remote control (RFRC).

Scale Remote Controller

Measurement Systems International

NET

GROSS

F2

ZERO

F1

TARE

TOTAL

F3

F4

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-3460 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-3460
on rem

otely. 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.

6.2 Functions

The default functions of the RF remote control
duplicates the functions of the front panel keys on
MSI-3460 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-3460 before the
total features will function properly.

The F1 key corresponds to the USER key on the
MSI-3460 front panel. The

F2 key is unique to the
remote and the function is set using the Func2 setup
menu.

When a successful transmission i

s achieved, the

ACK blue light will illuminate on the MSI-3460 front panel.

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 avoid
contention with other units or to create unique relationships, the address 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.

38 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

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 th

e button is held down.

2. Release the button and the randomized
address w

ill 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
transmi

tter 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-3460 to
match.

1. Program the F1 key to “LEARN” (See the function key set up procedure). You
can also remove the battery from the MSI-3460. Then the “LEAR

N” mode will

start when the battery is plugged back in.

2. Start LEARN by pressing the USER key on the MSI-3460 front

panel (or plug in

the MSI-3460 battery).

3. Press each key on the transmitter that you plan to use. During the “LEARN”
p

rocess the ACK annunciator will blink. You must complete all button pushes

before it times out in 17 seconds.

Any MSI-3460 can learn up to seven diff

erent remotes. However, never program
multiple MSI-3460s to the same remote since they will all respond at the same time if
they are in range.

6.4.1 Resetting the MSI-3460 RF Remote Receiver

Program the Func1 USER key to be Learn.

1. Press USER.

2. Press ZERO.

3. Reprogram the MSI-

3460 using the “Setting the Receiver

Address” procedure.

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.

RF Remote Control Option 39

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-3460 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.
In spite of the potential for jamming the remote control, the receiver is very immune

from false receptio

n 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 one to two

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 transmitter and MSI-3460 will have
to learn new addresses. Follow both procedures for
setting addresses.

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 t

o 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 non-approved
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.

40 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

7.0 RF Remote Display Option

7.1 Introduction

The MSI-3460 can communicate with peripheral devices using RS-232, 802.15.4, or

802.11/b,g,n WiFi. Only one communication 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-3460is 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-3460 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 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.

3ULQW

U)

(WKQW

Serial Out Setup

rF Modem

Ethernet

COMM MENU

Serial String

Control

Continuous

Output Rate

6WUQ
&QWUO

5DWH

2Q2II

6&LG
&KQO

QHWLG

RF On/Off

ScaleCore ID

RF Channel

Network ID

2Q2II

6&LG

Eth On/Off

ScaleCore ID

Range 0-254

2II
86(U
/R$G
&RQW

Print Disabled

Print using F-Key

Print on stable Load

Output Continuously

Number entry output rate
in seconds (0-65535)
0 is as fast as possible

PRINT CONTROL

2Q

2II

RF On

RF Off

2Q

2II

E-On

E-Off

PRINT SETUP

RF SETUP

ETHERNET SETUP

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 )
6= Total Count (#Samples-TCNT )
7= Current Wt (no units or mode )
8=

(Reserved)

9= CR-LF ( )

Range 0-254

Range 12-23

Range 1 to 99999

Press Simultaneously

TARE USER

F

Figure 7-1. COMM Setup Menu

RF Remote Display Option 41

7.2 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 are what causes the MSI-3460 to print. The modes are:

• When an assigned F-Key is pressed, one transm

ission of the selected string type

is output.

• On Load- When the tension on the link is stable, one transmission will output.
Then the tens

ion must return to zero to enable another print output.

• 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-3460comm port

settings are independent of the print settings in the

connected MSI-8000. They reside only in the MSI-3460.
Far more complex print/serial strings can be introdu

ced using MSI’s SCCMP setup

program. See SCCMP User Guide for more details.

7.2.1 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
control

led by the  (RATE) menu.

4. OFF - Printing is disabled. Power consumption is lower with print off.

42 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

7.3 Standard Print Strings

1 Current

Te ns i on

Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LS

D.

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

Te

n s

i on

Fixed output length:16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.

TTTTTTTspUUspNETspspcrlf

3 Gross

Te ns i on

Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.

TTTTTTTspUUspGROSScrlf

4 Tare

Weig

ht

Fixed output length:16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.

TTTTTTTspUUspTA RE crlf

5 Total

Weight

Fixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the
LSD.

TTTTTTTTTspUUspTTLcrlf

6 Number of

Samples
Totaled

F

ixed output length: 16. Leading zeros suppressed except for the

LSD.
spspspspspsp

SSSSSSSspT- CNTspcrlf

7 Current

Weig

ht

Mode

Net, Gross, Peak, etc
sp

MMMMMcrlf

8/9 Carriage

Return

/

Line Feed

Used to add a space between print records.
crlf

Figure 7-2. Standard Print Strings

1)

With the MSI-3460 on, press the

TARE key and theUSER keys

simultaneously.

2)

The LCD shows Print. Press

TARE.

3)

The sub-menu item StrnG
(String) appears. Press TARE.

4)

The current print pode format
number is displayed.

5)

Set up a print format with one or
more digits representing the data
type 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)

Press the USER key to 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.

10) Press USER key until the desired
print control mode is shown.

11) When the desired print mode is
shown, push TARE 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.

In this example, we’ll set the print rate
to an output rate of once every 2
seconds.

Printer / Output Setup











blinking

blinking

fixed

fixed

fixed

&QWUO

Next Print Menu Item

3ULQW

6WUQ



blinking



fixed



blinking

Example Value



blinking



blinking

2))

2)) 8V(U

Function Key PrintsPrint is disabled

/R$G &RQW

Function Key PrintsPrint is disabled

UDWH

Next Print Menu Item

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 ( )

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE TARE

TARE

TARE

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F



blinking

Example Value

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

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.

TARE

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F

Press Simultaneously

TARE USER

F

RF Remote Display Option 43

Figure 7-3. Printer Output Setup

13) Press USER to change the Print
rate. Scroll the number with the

USER key. Enter each number

with the TARE key.

14) When the entire number is
displayed, press TARE again to
finalize the seconds entry. The
next Print Menu Item appears,
String.

15) Exit the Print Setup Menu by
pressing ZERO twice. The
message Store appears briefly
then normal system operation
starts.

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blinking



blinking



fixed

6WUQ

3ULQW 6WRUH

USER

F

ZEROZERO

TARE

TARE

USER

F

44 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 7-4. Printer Output Setup, Continued

7.4 802.15.4 RF Network Setup

(MSI-8000 Connection)
When equipped with the 802.15.4 option, the MSI-3460 can conne

ct with an MSI-
8000 remote display or an 802.15.4 modem. The MSI-3460 uses three numbers to
connect to an 802.15.4 piconet:

1. ScaleCore ID - This number is used to uniquely identify each Sca

leCore 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-3460 from 0-3 if multiple units will be connected to the
MSI-8000. If a single MSI-3460 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-3460 limits this

number to a max of 5 digits for a range of 0 -

99999. 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 I

D must match.
The ScaleCore ID must be unique. The MSI-3460 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.

3ULQW

U)

(WKQW

Serial Out Setup

rF Modem

Ethernet

RF MENU

2Q2II

6&LG
&KQO

QHWLG

RF On/Off

ScaleCore ID

RF Channel

Network ID

2Q

2II

RF On

RF Off

RF SETUP

Range 0-254

Range 12-23

Range 1 to 99999

Press Simultaneously

TARE

USER

F

Figure 7-5. RF Menu

RF Remote Display Option 45

7.5 FCC Statement (for 802.15.4 Option)

Contains FCC ID: OUR-XBEEPRO
The enclosed device complies with Part 15 of the FCC r

ules. 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.

7.6 RF Setup Procedure

2Q2II

2Q

3ULQW

RF Setup Procedure

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U)



example ScID Value

 



fixed

blinking blinking

Error Correction: If you input a wrong value, press ZERO to step
back one digit and reenter.

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

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.

2) Press USER to scroll to the
RF setup menus.

3) Press TARE to enter the RF
setup menu.

4) The display reads OnOff.
Confirm the 8000 RF is on
by pressing TARE. If it is off,
press 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.

6) Press TARE . The current

Scid number is shown.

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.

8) Press USER to change

the number, and TARE to
enter the number. Add the
next digit by pressing

USER and scrolling as

required. Repeat this
sequence until the entire
SCID number is entered.

USER

F

USER

F

USER

F

Press Simultaneously

TARE USER

F

Figure 7-6. RF Setup Procedure

&KQ/

TARE

TARE

9) Once the entire SCID

value is entered, press

TARE to finalize the

number.

10) The next RF setup

parameter is ChnL
(Channel). Press TARE to
start the number entry
process.

11) The current RF channel

number is displayed.

If the offered RF Channel value is
correct, push TARE and jump to

step 14.



blinking

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. M SI r ecommends
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.

QHWLG



 

blinking

blinking

fixed



blinking

3ULQW



blinking



fixed



current Net ID blinking



blinking

6WRUH



example value only

2Q2II

USER

F

TARE USER

F

USER

F

TARE

TARE

TARE

TARE

ZERO

USER

F

USER

F

Repeat number
entry procedure

ZERO

46 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Figure 7-7. RF Setup Procedure, Continued

RF Remote Display Option 47

7.7 International RF CERTS (For 802.15.4 OPTION)

Canada Radio Cert. No.: IC: 4214A-XBEEPRO
Australia & New Zealand: AS

4268:3000

Japan: Certificate of Radio Equipment in Japan No.: 08215111/AA/02
Eur

ope and much of As

ia:

This product is compliant with the following standards and/or other normative

docum

ents:

Safety (article 3.1A) EN60950-1:2001

EMC (article 3.1b) ETSI EN 301 489-17 v1.2.1 (2002-08)

Spectrum (article 3.2) ETSI EN 300 328 v1.7.1 (2006-10)

48 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

8.0 Appendix

8.1 Troubleshooting

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Display is blank when
PO

WER button is

depressed.

Discharged battery Recharge, allow at least four

hours charge.
Defective battery Replace
Corroded battery or battery

contacts

Cl

ean contacts

Defective switch or circuit
board

.

Requires authorized service.

Display does not
function

properly or
front panel button does
not function normally
or scale will not turn
off.

Improperly updated softwar

e. Reinstall software
Faulty circuit board Requires authorized service.
Loose connectors Requires authorized service.

Scale does not
r

espond to weight

changes.

Out of calibration Calibrate
Faulty load cell Replace
Load cell connector Check connector and wires.

Display over ranges
below 100% capacity

.

T

ared weight is added to load

to determine overload point.

Return to gross weight mode.

Zero requires adjustment. Rezero the scale
Too much weight has been

zer

o

ed.

Rezero the scale

Display Drifts AZM (Auto0) is turned off. Tur n AZ M o n

Rapid temperature changes
such as moving the scale
from indoors to outdoors.

Wait until the scale
temperature has stabalized.

Displayed weight
shows la

rge

error.

Scale not zeroed before load
is lifted.

Zero the scale with no load

attached.
lb/kg units causing confusion Select proper units
Requires recalibration Recalibrate

Display reading not
st

ab

le.

Excessive vibration in crane
system.

Increase filtering or increase

‘d’ in cal.
Excessive side loadin

g Improve load train symmetry

Load cell faulty Check LC connections

Display toggles
bet

ween “Error” and

“Load”

Weight exceeds capacity Reduce weight immediately
Faulty load cell or wiring Check LC and LC wiring

Figure 8-1. Troubleshooting

Appendix 49

Display toggles
between “Error” and
“A2DLo”

A/D is saturated negative Check LC and LC wiring

Display toggles
bet

ween “Error” and

“buttn”

A key is stuck or is being held
down.

Check switches for damage

Ensure that a remote is not

transmitting continuously.

RF remote does not
work.

Units not mated See Setting the Transmitter

(Section 6.3) and Receiver

(Section 6.4) address

procedures.

Some RF remote keys
do

not work but the

ACK light blinks.

Keys were not enabled during
the setup process.

Enable keys by running the

transmitter and receiver

address procedures.

Lo Batt is blinking Battery is low Recharge battery
Unit turns on, then

imme

diately of

f.

Battery is low Recharge battery

Weight will not zero System not stable Wait for motion light to turn

off

Incr

ease filtering for more

stab

ility

Zero out of range LFT units have limited zero

range.

Reduce the weight or

use tare instead

Weight will not tare or
total

System is

not stable Wait for motion light to turn

off, or if in a mechanically

noisy crane, increase the

filtering or reduce 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-3460 to zero, tare,

or total due to stability issues.

Setpoint lights blink Setpoint is enabled and the

tr

igger point h

as been

reached.

Disable setpoints if they are

not needed.

Manual total does not
work

A function key is not set to
“Tot

al”

Set up Func1 or Func2 for

“Total”
Weight must be stable

Increase filtering for more

stability

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Figure 8-1. Troubleshooting

50 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

8.1.1 Service Counters

The MSI-3460 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, as well as when there is a chance of fatigue failure. Service
counters can only be reset by the factory. The power up routine will be interrupted
when the lift counter exceeds 16383 lifts or the overload counter exceeds 1023
overloads. Press any key to continue operation.

To access the service counters:

1. Program a user function key to be TEST (see function key setup).

2. Press TEST (USER).

3. Within two seconds of pressing t

h

e TEST (USER) key, press TARE.

4. The display flashes “LFCnt” (for Lift Counter) followed by the number of times
the weight has exceeded 25% of capacity

.

5. Press TEST (USER). The display flashes “OLCnt” (for Overload Counter)
followed by the numbe

r of times the weight has exceeded capacity.

6. Press TEST (USER). The display

flashes the C-Cal value.

7. Press TEST (USER). Returns to standard weighing mode.

Only a MSI factory representative can res

e

t the service counters, 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 S

cale Safety and Periodic Maintenance manual” (Pub. 243­08-94D) for proper loading techniques to improve the safety and longevity of your
MSI-3460 crane scale. This publication is available at www.msiscales.com and is
included in the CD shipped with your crane scale.

Auto total does not
work

Weight must be stable Wait for the motion light to go

out, or increase filtering for
more stability

Weight thresholds not
r

eached

You must exceed 1% of
capacity for autototal to work.
Then you must drop below

0.5% of capacity for
additional weighments to
register.

Problem Possible Cause Solution

Figure 8-1. Troubleshooting

Appendix 51

8.2 MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Dimensions

12.7 in (322mm)12.7 in (322mm)

Note:

15,000

lb (

7,000

kg)

unit comes standard with

12

ton top shackle.

Measurement Systems International

NE GROSS X1000TOTAL

ACK

LO

PEAK

RF

MOTIO

POWER ZERO TARE USER

F

CAL

SET

POINTS

123

kg

lb

Seattle, Washington U.S.A.

MSI-3460

Model

FRONT VIEW

B

AA

9.0 in (228mm)9.0 in (228mm)

SIDE VIEW

CC

EYENUT
OPENING

EE

6.0 in

(152mm)

6.0 in

(152mm)

F

DD

Figure 8-2. MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Dimensions

Capacity Resolution A B C D E F

Approximate

Shipping

Weight

250 lb 0.1 lb 11.94 in 2.0 in 2.45 in 1.63 in 1.14 in 1.16 in 22 lb

125 kg .05 kg 303 mm 51 mm 62 mm 41 mm 29 mm 29 mm 10 kg

500 lb 0.2 lb 11.94 in 2.0 in 2.45 in 1.63 in 1.14 in 1.16 in 22 lb

250 kg 0.1 kg 303 mm 51 mm 62 mm 41 mm 29 mm 29 mm

10 kg

1,000 lb 0.5 lb 11.94 in 2.0 in 2.45 in 1.63 in 1.14 in 1.16 in 22 lb

500 kg 0.2 kg 303 mm 51 mm 62 mm 41 mm 29 mm 29 mm 10 kg

2,000 lb 1.0 lb 11.94 in 2.0 in 2.45 in 1.63 in 1.14 in 1.16 in 22 lb

1,000 kg 0.5 kg 303 mm 51 mm 62 mm 41 mm 29 mm 29 mm

10 kg

5,000 lb 2.0 lb 16.67 in 2.45 in 3.40 in 2.5 in 1.81 in 1.61 in 39 lb

2,500 kg 1.0 kg 423 mm 62 mm 86 mm 64 mm 46 mm 41 mm 18 kg

10,000 lb 5.0 lb 16.67 in 2.45 in 3.40 in 2.5 in 1.81 in 1.61 in 39 lb

5,000 kg 2.0 kg 423 mm 62 mm 86 mm 64 mm 46 mm 41 mm

18 kg

15,000 lb 5.0 lb 16.67 in 2.45 in 3.40 in 2.5 in 1.81 in 1.61 in 39 lb

7, 500 kg 2.0 kg 423 mm 62 mm 86 mm 64 mm 46 mm 41 mm 18 kg

52 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

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 warr

anty 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 o

thers 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 53

Notes

54 MSI-3460 Operator’s Manual

Notes

A RICE LAKE WEIGHING SYSTEMS COMPANY

Measurement Systems

International

TM

14240 Interurban Avenue South Suite 200 Ɣ Seattle, WA 98168-4661 Ɣ USA

Phone: [phone] Ɣ Fax: [phone]

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