Rice Lake Challenger 3 MSI-3460, Technical Manual

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Communications
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6.2 RF Network Setup
The MSI-3460 uses 802.15.4 transceivers to communicate with an MSI-8000 or MSI-8004HD Remote Display or another
supported device with an 802.15.4 Modem..
The MSI-3460 uses three numbers to establish a piconet. A piconet is a network that is created using a wireless connection.
Table 6-5 lists out the elements used in setting up a piconet.
Ensure a relatively clear transmission path exists between the devices to be connected. Radio signals travel
primarily by line of sight (LOS), obstructions between stations may degrade the system performance.
6.2.1 802.15.4 RF Network Setup
When equipped with the 802.15.4 option, the MSI-3460 can connect with an MSI-8000 or MSI-8004HD Remote Display or
another supported device with an 802.15.4 Modem.
To configure RF Network:
1. Press the and keys at the same time.

displays.

may flash momentarily before entering the communications menu.
2. Press .

displays.
3. Press .

displays.
4. Press to enter parameter. The current value flashes.
5. Press until

displays.
6. Press .

displays.
7. Press . The current ID flashes. If SCID is correct, continue to Step 9 on page 28 .
8. Enter the ID using to scroll 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 duplicated within the same RF Channel
Note: For use with a MSI-8000/8000HD or MSI-8004HD remote display, The ScaleCore ID needs to be set to 0-3.
ScaleCore ID corresponds to scale channels 1-4 on the paired remote display. SCID 0 = Channel 1, SCID 1=
Channel 2, SCID 2 = Channel 3, and SCID 3 = Channel 4.
 
RF Channel – Establishes the base network that all interconnected devices must match, range 12-23
 
Network ID – A 64 bit number that all interconnected devices must match; The MSI-3460 limits this number to a max of 5
digits in a range of 0-99999
Note: Do not use a small number here to help avoid other 802.15.4 networks that default to a Network ID of 0
Range 0-99999
 

Connection Type – Type of card being used
Note:

refers to XBee 802.15.4 RF card; Both XBEE 2SC, XBee 3 and XBee 3-Pro use the

parameter
 

Setting Hold to On keep power to the radio even when the scale is turned off; This is required if the Rugged Remote or a
remote display will be used to turn the MSI-3460 on; This causes some battery to drain when the scale is off; Hold should
be set to off unless this is require in order to maximize battery life
Table 6-5. RF Menu Parameters
Note
TARE USER
F
Note
USER
F
TARE
TARE
USER
F
TARE
TARE
USER
F
TARE