MSI-3460
Challenger 3
Technical Manual
PN 152161 Rev F
June 24, 2021
Page 1: ...MSI 3460 Challenger 3 Technical Manual PN 152161 Rev F June 24 2021...
Page 2: ...marks of their respective companies All information contained within this publication is to the best of our knowledge complete and accurate at the time of publication Rice Lake Weighing Systems reserv...
Page 3: ...3 0 Installation 6 3 1 Unpacking 6 3 2 Assembly 6 3 3 Battery Pack 7 3 4 Battery Charger 8 4 0 Setup 9 4 1 Setup Menu 9 4 2 Set Function Key 10 4 2 1 Test 10 4 2 2 Total 11 4 2 3 View Total 11 4 2 4...
Page 4: ...o Compliance 29 6 3 1 802 15 4 XBee 3 and XBee 3 PRO 29 6 3 2 802 15 4 XBee 2SC 29 6 3 3 Wi Fi 29 6 3 4 Bluetooth 30 6 3 5 FHSS Frequency Hopper Spread Spectrum 30 7 0 Optional Rugged Remote 31 7 1 Op...
Page 5: ...table measurements Calibration can be performed without test weights using C Cal technology Selectable for lb kg unless prohibited by Legal for Trade regulations Automatic or manual weight totalizatio...
Page 6: ...s injury or death Do not allow minors children or inexperienced persons to operate this unit Do not stand near the load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazard Keep a safe distance Do not use...
Page 7: ...cknowledge Auto Total operation 9 RF Indicates carrier detect for RF remote display equipped unit An illuminated LED indicates the MSI 3460 and remote display are linked On units equipped with the RF...
Page 8: ...is unloaded For zeroing taring package or pallet weights see Section 2 3 on page 5 The zero key can be used in GROSS or NET mode The backup memory in the unit stores the zero reading and retains it e...
Page 9: ...Program to the NET GROSS function Section 4 2 on page 10 2 Press to toggle between net and gross values This will only work if a tare value has been established The backup memory in the MSI 3460 store...
Page 10: ...rface with the MSI 3460 can cause off center loading and stress points that will reduce the life of the lifting eye or hook Single point attachments are necessary to ensure the safety and accuracy of...
Page 11: ...e 13 Battery Life When set to long the system is placed into a sleep state for several seconds at a time if there is no change in weight Section 4 10 on page 16 Charging time for a completely discharg...
Page 12: ...nternational plugs 3 Slide the battery charger connector plate over the top of the battery until the battery terminals mate with the charger connectors as viewed through the two observation holes 4 Si...
Page 13: ...Net Gross Function always available on the RF Remote Section 4 2 4 on page 11 Peak Hold Section 4 2 5 on page 11 Function not available or non functional in OIML R76 or NTEP HB44 modes Units See Sect...
Page 14: ...he software version number Displays followed by the battery voltage Displays followed by the display counting from 00000 99999 Displays followed by the C CAL value Other internal tests are performed a...
Page 15: ...ange the tare value held before switching into Gross mode OIML Legal for Trade units only The NET GROSS key is a temporary action only The gross weight is displayed for two seconds and then the displa...
Page 16: ...desired time is displayed displays 6 Press to exit setup and store the settings 4 4 Sleep The Sleep parameter reduces power consumption by automatically turning off the display during periods of inac...
Page 17: ...irst three setpoints Setpoints 4 through 8 do not trigger an indication on the MSI 3460 but can be set to control relays or trigger indications that are sent to other peripheral devices either through...
Page 18: ...O 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 Manual Total adds a current weight to a p...
Page 19: ...ht changes while still controlling vibration even with high filter settings Use the following steps to set up filtering 1 Press and simultaneously displays 2 Press to scroll to 3 Press The currently s...
Page 20: ...play in order to reduce power consumption and increase battery life After several seconds the MSI 3460 will wake up to check for any changes in weight If there is a change in weight the unit will stay...
Page 21: ...number label There are three kinds of calibration Standard Calibration Used for maintenance and routine calibration Initial Calibration Used to set up both the capacity and resolution d of the scale...
Page 22: ...scroll through the numbers and to enter each digit 8 Press to save the weight entry If the cal value is within limits displays briefly then 9 Press if more cal points are desired or if a single point...
Page 23: ...nstants displays 5 Press to reset displays 6 Press displays 7 Press will begin flashing 8 Press to select lb or kg when the LED is lit by the correct unit press displays 9 Press A capacity of 10000 is...
Page 24: ...capacity is usually acceptable but the scale may be less stable if the d is decreased Due to kg to lb conversions the capacity of all MSI 3460 systems is rated approximately 20 higher than the rated...
Page 25: ...cess to units switching filters and peak hold Handbook 44 Enables only approved features per the NTEP HB 44 rules and regulations Access is denied to Peak Hold and the zero range may be limited The Fi...
Page 26: ...The settings of AZM are dictated in Legal for Trade standards and cannot be adjusted Use the following steps to set up a Legal for Trade standard settings 1 Enter Configuration mode Section 5 1 on pag...
Page 27: ...tting is increased However the MSI 3460 employs algorithms that speed up large weight changes while still controlling vibration even with high filter settings Selections are and 1 Enter Configuration...
Page 28: ...ications and is pre configured before shipping 6 1 Printer Serial Output Setup All RF linked device weight modes are available in user formatted form Communications port settings are independent of pr...
Page 29: ...T CNT SP CRLF 7 Current Weight Mode Net Gross Peak etc SP MMMMM CRLF 8 9 Carriage Return Line Feed Used to add a space between print records CRLF Command Description T Load data U Units M Load mode lb...
Page 30: ...Press to enter 10 Enter the number using to scroll through numbers and to set the string number desired 11 When set press again displays 12 Press to enter Current setting flashes 13 Press to scroll t...
Page 31: ...croll through numbers and to set number Choices Parameters Range Description Enable RF Affects continuous mode only ScaleCore ID Used to identify each ScaleCore device in a piconet must not be duplica...
Page 32: ...is set press again displays 16 Press twice to save and exit to Weigh mode When entering numbers pressing will step back a digit for corrections 6 2 2 Hold Feature The hold feature is used to keep the...
Page 33: ...0 South Korea XBee 3 only R C DIG XBEE3 6 3 2 802 15 4 XBee 2SC FCC Statement Contains FCC ID MCQ S2CTH International Certifications Canada Radio Certificate Number IC 1846A S2CTH Australia RCM Brazil...
Page 34: ...nada Radio Certificate Number IC 6514A RN411 Europe This product is compliant with the following standards and or other normative documents EN 300 328 1 EN 300 328 2 2 4GHz 6 3 5 FHSS Frequency Hopper...
Page 35: ...is paired to an individual device and cannot be reprogrammed in the field Figure 7 1 Rugged Remote 7 1 Operation The Rugged Remote is paired to a single ScaleCore RF device and replicates the front pa...
Page 36: ...3 Programmable Function Keys and are programmable in the MSI 3460 is defaulted to Peak hold and is defaulted to Test in the MSI 3460 See Section 4 2 on page 10 to configure the MSI 3460 function keys...
Page 37: ...les between Error and Load Weight exceeds capacity Reduce weight immediately Faulty load cell or wiring Check LC and LC wiring Display toggles between Error and A2DLo A D is saturated negative Check L...
Page 38: ...rloaded The second counter counts lifts above 25 of capacity These counters serve to warn the user to inspect the load train after a number of overloads also when there is a chance of fatigue failure...
Page 39: ...nt Requirements PC with terminal program Interface Cable PN 503230 0001 10 or 0002 5 Updating Process 1 Connect interface cable to P2 Figure 8 1 Connecting Interface Cable 2 Power on the scale 3 Open...
Page 40: ...ot Loader menu appears on the terminal screen Figure 8 3 Access Bootloader From ScaleCore 6 Type u to download and program the application code The boot loader program prompts to send the file 7 Selec...
Page 41: ...Code Version type q to query app code info App Code Version 03b03 Contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for the current version Figure 8 6 Query App Code Info 9 Type g to execute the application code th...
Page 42: ...3 mm 51 mm 62 mm 41 mm 29 mm 29 mm 10 kg 1 000 lb 0 5 lb 11 94 2 0 2 45 1 63 1 14 1 16 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 2 0 2 45 1 63 1 14 1 16 22 l...
Page 43: ...ram selectable Annunciators COZ Net Gross Total Peak Low Battery lb kg Motion Setpoints ACK IN ACK OUT RF Power 6 V rechargeable battery 115 230 VAC battery charger is included Operating Time Up to 80...
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