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Page 1: ...Austin Ft Worth NicolScales com 800 225 8181 Contact Us Nicol Scales Measurement is an ISO Accredited Calibration Company that has provided calibration repair and sales of all types of weighing and measurement products since 1931 ...

Page 2: ...MSI4300 PortaWeigh Plus 7 Key Version Operator s Manual ...

Page 3: ...PORTA WEIGH PLUS CRANE SCALES 7 KEY VERSION Measurement Systems International User Guide Quality Industrial Weighing and Force Measurement Equipment MSI4300 7 ...

Page 4: ...ET GROSS 10 TARE 11 TOTAL 12 VIEW total 15 TEST 16 SETUP 16 FILTER 18 UNITS 18 AUTO OFF 19 Infrared Remote Control 20 Lighting 20 Contrast 21 HI SETPT Setpoint 21 LO SETPT Setpoint 22 Set Point Entry 22 To Disable a Set Point 24 PEAK HOLD 25 Tare Memory 26 CLEAR 29 SELECT 30 ENTER 30 System Initialize 30 Calibration front panel 31 EIA 232 D Serial Output Option 34 Operation 36 Computer Operation o...

Page 5: ...u meric display provides precise unambiguous indication of operating modes such as net gross and total Digital calibration makes main taining the scale a snap and the single printed circuit board fully shock mounted marine proof construction makes for a rugged and reliable scale To further enhance the versatility of the Porta Weigh Plus a ruggedized marine proof infrared remote control system can ...

Page 6: ...le If the backlight is left off the Porta Weigh Plus will achieve greater than 2000 hours of operation 6 Digit Weight Indication 8 Character Message Display Units lb kg t METRIC t International Motion Icon Motion Indicator Center of Zero Icon Low Battery Indicator METRIC AUTO REMOTE 0 MOTION Infrared Remote On Indicator Auto Total On Indicator Minus Sign Liquid Crystal Display Detail BATTERIES Typ...

Page 7: ...ed all US and international stan dards Rugged construction throughout Single PCB is shock mounted and can withstand shocks in excess of 50G s Switches are totally sealed and rated for over 10 million operations Precise high resolution 16 bit A D conversion coupled with advanced 16 bit Microcontroller provides world class features and accuracy Six large 1 65 inch high digits for clear weight readin...

Page 8: ...for special applications Up to 10 recallable Tare memories stored manually or automatically Peak Hold mode for stress analysis 2 set points can be set for any in range weight for operator alerts or process control External setpoint outputs available Contact factory for information Silicon elastomeric rubber switches which are more rugged than mechanical switches provide 10 million operations They ...

Page 9: ...lue and switches the unit to the NET mode When in NET mode pushing this switch provides a brief display of the Tare value 5 TOTAL Pressing this will add the current weight to the Total Register The scale must return to zero before this button can be used again When in Auto Total mode this key is an Auto Total On Auto Total Off toggle 6 VIEW Displays the total weight accumulated and the number of w...

Page 10: ...IFT TOTAL CLEAR Used to Erase Clear Peak Hold values and numeric values The Clear function is also a useful shortcut out of various setup menus 6 SHIFT VIEW SELECT The select key is used to scroll through various menu choices in Setup Tare and Calibration menus It is also used to input numbers for Setpoints Tares and Calibration 7 SHIFT Used in conjunction with the Select key to enter selected val...

Page 11: ... scale will not zero if the motion detect annunciator is on 2 The scale must be in the Gross mode The scale will not zero in the Net or Total modes 3 The scale will accept a zero setting over the full Range of the scale Legal for trade models might have a limited zero range Zero settings will subtract from the overall capacity of the scale For example if you zero out 1000 lbs on a 5000 lb scale th...

Page 12: ...GROSS will work even when the scale is in motion Action Push NET GROSS No current tare is stored Tare Ø No Action display continues to read the Gross weight only A tare value is stored Toggles between Net and Gross display modes Display reads GROSS or NET Note The NET GROSS key also functions while in the PEAK HOLD mode There is not a separate maximum value for PEAK NET and PEAK GROSS PEAK NET is ...

Page 13: ...of the scale For example if a 1000lb container was tared and the scale capacity is 5000lb the scale will overload at a net weight of 4000lb 5000 1000 plus any additional allowed overload usually 4 6 The tare value is stored in the backup memory which will restore it the next time the system is turned on Action Push TARE The scale must be in the GROSS mode The entire range of the scale can be Tared...

Page 14: ...uto mode will automatically add the last settled stable value to the total Both modes require that the weight on the scale returns within 1 relative to full scale of Gross Zero or Net Zero before the next weighing can be added Applied weight must be 2 of full scale or Min e whichever is greater above Gross Zero or Net Zero before it can be totaled Manual Total Use 1 The motion annunciator must be ...

Page 15: ...lue is added the display gives an indication of the new total and how many weighments have been totaled i e 1 TOTAL 2 TOTAL 3 TOTAL x TOTAL The Total accepted LED center right of display will also light for 4 seconds providing additional indication that the Total command was accepted To Clear the total Press VIEW SHIFT CLEAR Press VIEW to exit View Total Auto Total Setup Option Allows for auto acc...

Page 16: ...has been totaled and the total value will be shown briefly Note MSI can modify or supply the Porta Weigh Plus with a maxi mum settled weight mode AutoTotal Contact factory for details Action AUTO Push TOTAL 1 The message TOTAL ON appears briefly then AUTO annunciator 2 Pick up the weight to be totalized The LED will flash three or more times when the weight is settled 3 Set down the weight The scr...

Page 17: ...et or Gross 1 of FS Totalization of the last settled weight is indicated by a 4 second flash of the Total LED VIEW TOTAL Function Displays the current Total value and allows the total to be cleared Action To display the current Total Value Press VIEW The message display will read TOTAL and the total value is displayed on the numeric digits The Total Value will stay displayed until VIEW is pushed a...

Page 18: ... and the Total LED 2 Battery condition is displayed next in the form of Battery life with a figure from 1 to 100 on the digits The battery life will vary depending on whether the backlight is on or off 3 The CAL number is displayed next To ensure that the CAL number is accurate the scale must be unloaded and in the same units that it was calibrated in The original CAL number is printed on the righ...

Page 19: ... issues require certain menu items to be under the Calibrate menu under seal see calibration section and certain items to be disabled Any or all menu items can be eliminated under software control contact factory for details Top Menu Sub Menu Selections highlighted selections are defaults FILTER LOW MEDIUM HIGH UNITS POUNDS KILOGRAM TONS METRIC Tons AUTO OFF ENABLED DISABLED REMOTE ENABLED DISABLE...

Page 20: ...al reading has settled motion indicator off Not available in some legal for trade systems To change the filter settings 1 Push SHIFT SETUP Unless you are already in the Setup menu 2 The message should read FILTER If it does not push SELECT until it does 3 Push ENTER You are now in the Filter menu 4 Push SELECT to change from LOW MEDIUM or HIGH settings When the desired filter setting is displayed ...

Page 21: ...o return to normal operation or push SELECT to scroll to a different setup operation AUTO OFF The AUTO OFF feature when enabled prolongs the battery life of the scale by turning the power off after 1 hour of non use Any time a key is depressed any key or the detected weight is in motion the 1 hour limit is reset Therefore the scale will stay on indefinitely if the weight is changing or any key is ...

Page 22: ... in some legal for trade systems To enable disable the Infrared Remote 1 Push SHIFT VIEW unless you are already in the Setup Menu 2 Push SELECT until the message display reads REMOTE 3 Push ENTER You are now in the Remote menu 4 Push SELECT to change between ENABLED and DIS ABLED When the desired mode is displayed on the message display push ENTER 5 Now you are back in the Setup Menu Push CLEAR to...

Page 23: ...push SELECT to scroll to a different setup operation CONTRAST Used to optimize the contrast of the liquid crystal display at various viewing angles This is factory preset for optimal viewing from below the scale By accomplishing eight steps the viewing angle can be changed slightly to improve the contrast for other visual applications To change the Display Contrast 1 Push SHIFT SETUP unless you ar...

Page 24: ...r than a value response This is typically used in overload warning systems and is standard in audible alarm option equipped units S E T POINT ENTRY A Set point is entered by the following procedure 1 Press SHIFT ZERO to get into the Setup Menu 2 From the Setup function push the SELECT key until the message reads HI SETPT or LO SETPT 2 Push ENTER This accepts that the HI SETPT can be entered 3 The ...

Page 25: ...re are now three selections The NORMAL response turns on the internal MOSFET which is connected to a user supplied alert device such as a siren or strobe light Use the SELECT key to change the response to BLANKLCD In this mode the liquid crystal display weight reading blanks out and the message displays HI SETPT The MOSFET functions as before Use the SELECT key again to change to the BLINKLCD resp...

Page 26: ...nction push the SELECT key until the message reads HI SETPT or LO SETPT 2 Push ENTER This accepts that the HI SETPT is to be modified 3 Push SELECT until the MODE message appears Push ENTER 4 Push the SELECT key until the message DISABLE appears Push ENTER This disables the Set Point and returns you to the Set Point Menu 5 Push CLEAR two more times to get out of the SetPoint and Setup menus or usi...

Page 27: ...ansient events The Medium and High filters are best for maximum capacity or peak load tests because these filters will tend to eliminate peak values due to crane or boom bounce See Filters in the SETUP section for more information 2 Push SHIFT PEAK HOLD Display reads PK GROSS or PEAK NET To Clear Peak Weight While the display reads PK GROSS or PEAK NET press SHIFT CLEAR Note The last peak value is...

Page 28: ...reater than zero and at least 1 display increment 2 When storing an Auto Tare the motion annunciator must be off The manual keyboard total function is independent of motion and can be applied at any time 3 Will not work in the Peak Gross or Peak Net modes 4 Values can only be entered or applied when gross weight is the current weighing mode However the values associated with each Tare memory can b...

Page 29: ...roll to the Tare Memory number that you wish to store the value in Infrared Remote users can key in the Tare Memory number directly 2 Push ENTER This enables the store function The message display indicates AUTO x where x equals the tare memory number from 1 to 9 or is left blank for the base tare memory The numerics show the current gross weight reading 3 Push TARE or ENTER If Tare is pushed the ...

Page 30: ...n the last digit is entered the ENTER key is pushed again to return to the Tare Memory menu or the CLEAR key can be used to delete the entire value and start over 7 At this point the TARE key can be pushed to immediately apply the new tare or the SELECT key can be used to select another Tare Memory for entry or modification To manually enter a stored tare value keyboard tare 1 Push SHIFT TARE MEMO...

Page 31: ...red value can just be ignored Some situations using the ID Number function See Infrared Remote section may require that a tare value be deleted Also to disable the NET GROSS operation the selected Tare must be deleted 1 Push SHIFT TARE MEMORY The message provides the value of the first Tare Memory in the form of TARE x Use the SELECT key to scroll to the Tare Memory number value that you wish to d...

Page 32: ...per function See Setup Set Points Tare Memory and Total SYSTEM INITIALIZE This function should only be used when the operator is prepared for a complete setup and Calibration procedure Under no circumstances should this procedure be initiated by the end user Function Clears the internal calibration settings Starts the scale from the beginning Usually used for board replacement troubleshooting or l...

Page 33: ... button in the hole The Calibrate Setup Menu appears Push the SELECT key to scroll through the various Calibrate Setup menu choices Once the desired operation is displayed push ENTER To return to normal operation either scroll with the SELECT key to exit and push ENTER or push CLEAR Calibration setup menu Note Some legal for trade Porta Weigh Plus units have more menu selections The operation of t...

Page 34: ...ayed reading to match the value of the test weight Note If the Select key is not pressed the calibration weight will default to the scale full capacity When a match is made push ENTER Repeat for the remaining digits When the last digit is entered the scale should be steady as this can affect calibration accuracy Infrared Remote users can input the number directly and must enter leading zero s For ...

Page 35: ...n the calibration label is a printed RCal value Make a note of the value and reinsert the battery tube Turn the scale power on and push the calibrate enable switch behind the seal port 2 Use the SELECT key to scroll to the CAL RCAL message Push ENTER 3 The message reads Ø SCALE Remove all weight from the scale Push ZERO The scale will internally zero when motion ceases and assuming the detected ze...

Page 36: ...technician with certified calibration standards EIA 232 D SERIAL OUTPUT OPTION Function The EIA 232 output is used in conjunction with the Infrared Remote Control to output weight and total data to a printer or can be used for two way communications with a computer Electrical Conformance The electrical characteristics of the serial output is configured to conform to the EIA Standard EIA 232 D Cabl...

Page 37: ... is turned on These three character strings are custom programmed to customer specifications into the Porta Weigh Plus at the factory The standard configuration is optimized for a 24 column printer available from several manufactur ers Contact the factory for a list of plug compatible printers The transmitted data is grouped in fields A through F defined as follows A Preamble field up to 5 charact...

Page 38: ...be used in two modes Infrared Remote Control Option This is a print on command mode which works when the print button on the remote control is activated Computer Control The computer can control and receive data from the Porta Weigh Plus through the use of simple ASCII commands These commands can be sent through the use of a data communications program or a custom Basic program The following table...

Page 39: ...for current scale mode Numerics 0 9 Used with Tare Memory setpoints etc The following functions are intended for factory internal use Will not function unless the seal port Calibrate and CLEAR keys are depressed immediately after power on Calibrate Clear R WARNING This completely clears the Calibra tion Constants Manager Calibrate W Configuration manager calibrate mode Manager Upload X Upload the ...

Page 40: ...I SETPT GND TOTAL GND RXD 12V IN RTS CTS End view of interface receptacle Standard EIA 232 D interface connections Standard setpoint interface connections When the EIA 232 option or setpoint option is used the interface receptacle shown is installed in the Porta Weigh Plus front casting and the mating connector is supplied Pins 1 5 are for the EIA 232 interface and pins 6 10 are for setpoint inter...

Page 41: ...odes 140 A INPUT 1 1 A ASC A REM Input Mode Data 150 IF A AND A THEN PRINT ERROR Wrong Data Returned GOTO130 160 IF A AND 1 THEN W ON ELSE W OFF REM Auto Total Mode 170 IF A AND 2 THEN X ON ELSE X OFF REM View Total Mode 180 IF A AND 4 THEN Y ON ELSE Y OFF REM Peak Hold Mode 190 IF A AND 8 THEN Z ON ELSE Z OFF REM Net Mode 200 REM Print current selected Mode status 210 PRINT AUTO TOTAL IS W VIEW T...

Page 42: ...requires fairly accurate aiming to achieve the maximum operation range The shape of the remote is designed to help in aiming Aiming becomes less critical as the distance decreases The differences between front panel operation and remote operation are described below Remote Power On Off To turn the Porta Weigh on with the remote requires that the power key is held down until the scale turns on usua...

Page 43: ...e current displayed value to be printed requires EIA 232 option Action To print the Gross Net or Total values first use the NET GROSS key or the VIEW key to place the desired mode on the display then push PRINT To print the Tare value While in NET mode push TARE followed by PRINT Caution Do not accidently push the Tare key while in Gross mode as this will clear the old tare and establish a new tar...

Page 44: ...ld the switch assembly to the left side of the unit exposing the battery and the printed circuit board 4 Pull the battery connector off the battery Remove the battery by tilting it up sideways 5 Install the new battery by tilting it in sideways and wedging it in the small indented region between the printed circuit board and the case wall 6 Reconnect the battery connector Check for operation by pu...

Page 45: ...HIFT key functions requires that the keys are entered in rapid fashion If more than five seconds pass between the SHIFT key and subsequent key presses the scale will forget that you pushed SHIFT This could mean for example that the scale will turn off rather than go into the test function Shift Power The ID function has a five second maximum window for the number entry otherwise the ID will remain...

Page 46: ... light emitting diode indicator for Totalization Photocell activated electroluminescent backlighting Filtering Low Medium High switch selectable Power 8 standard D Cells Operating Time 2000 hours typical with occasional use of the LCD backlight 400 hours with continuous use of backlight Temperature Range 20 C to 60 C Operating 4 F to 140 F 40 C to 80 C Storage 40 F to 176 F Enclosure NEMA IV Alodi...

Page 47: ...ay EIA 232 D communications are provided for interfac ing the Porta Weigh Plus to a remote printer or computer Requires cable pinouts External Setpoints Provides 2 open drain contacts for interfacing to external devices such as warning lights process relays or sirens External Power Allows connection of a 6 15 Vdc external power source Audible overload alarm Coupled with the internal setpoints a si...

Page 48: ... or alterations made by others except those repairs or alterations made with its specific written consent nor shall the Company be liable for any damages or delays whether caused by defective workmanship materials or otherwise The Company shall not be liable for any personal injury or property damage resulting from the handling possession or use of the equip ment by the customer The warranty set f...

Page 49: ...EMORY CLEAR SELECT TEST T 0 ZERO NET GROSS TARE TOTAL POWER VIEW SHIFT DO NOT USE MULTIPLE ATTACHMENTS DO NOT ENTER SETUP PEAK HOLD TARE MEMORY CLEAR SELECT TEST T 0 ZERO NET GROSS TARE TOTAL POWER VIEW SHIFT 1 DO NOT PUSH OR PULL ON LOADED SCALE 2 DO NOT PULL LATERALLY ON HOOK WITH SCALE LOADED DO NOT ENTER SETUP PEAK HOLD TARE MEMORY CLEAR SELECT TEST T 0 ZERO NET GROSS TARE TOTAL POWER VIEW SHI...

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