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MSI-7300 Dyna-Link 2 Technical Manual
2.0
Operation
This section includes the basic operation of the
Dyna-Link 2
.
2.1 Power
Turn on the
Dyna-Link 2
by pressing
POWER
.
The LCD displays all segments for a display test and the software
version number will briefly display. When
is displayed, the unit is ready for use.
2.2 Zero
Press
ZERO
to remove small deviations in zero when the
Dyna-Link 2
is unloaded. See Section 2.3 on page 6 for
zeroing (taring) package or pallet weights.
Note
• Zero works in
GROSS
or
NET
modes.
• Zeroing while in
NET
mode will zero the gross tension causing the display to show the negative tare value.
• The
Dyna-Link 2
must be stable within the motion window. The unit will not zero until
is displayed.
The unit holds a zero request for two seconds. If the motion clears in that time, the unit will zero.
• The unit will accept a zero setting over the full range of the
Dyna-Link 2
. Zero settings above 4% of full
capacity will be subtracted from the overall capacity.
Example:
If 100 lb is zeroed on a 1000 lb Dyna-Link 2, the overall capacity will reduce to 900 lb plus the allowed
over-range amount.
The tension reading must be stable within the motion window for the zero function to work.
The backup memory stores the zero reading in the event of power failure.
2.3 Tare
2.3.1
Tare and Display the Net Tension
1. Program an
F-key
to
TARE
. See Section 4.2.5 on page 10.
2. Press the
Tare F-key
.
is displayed and the tension mode changes to
NET
.
The tension reading must be stable within the motion window for the tare function to work. The backup memory
stores the tare reading in the event of a power failure.
2.3.2
Clear the Tare and Revert to Gross Tension
Press the
Tare F-key
. The
NET
annunciator turns off. The absence of the
NET
annunciator is the only indication the
Dyna-Link 2
is in the
GROSS
tension mode.
Note
To view the GROSS tension without clearing the tare value, program the remaining
F-Key
to the function
NET/GROSS.
• Only positive gross tension readings can be tared.
• The tension/force reading must be stable and
must be on.
• Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the gross zero setting.
• The
Dyna-Link 2
stores the tare value in non-volatile memory and is restored when power is cycled.
• Taring will reduce the apparent over range of the
Dyna-Link 2
.
Example:
When taring 100 pounds of rigging on a 1000 lb Dyna-Link 2, the unit will overload at a net tension of 900
lb (1000-100) plus any additional allowed overload (usually about 4% or 9d).
