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MSI TranSend 7000 Series

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www.RiceLake.com

1.2 Standard Features

• Works with any basic digital weight indicator
• Excitation to load cell(s) provided by the transmitter, not the indicator
• Each transmitter/receiver set is individually paired for communication
• Auto-sleep mode - power down during non-use, power up with weight change
• Serial communication cable included

Additional HD Features

• IP68 milled aluminum enclosure
• 2nd radio modem available (MSI-7000HD only)

1.3 Safety

Safety Signal Definitions:

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Includes 

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

hazards that are exposed when guards are removed.

  Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed, could result in damage to equipment or corruption 

to and loss of data.

General Safety

Do not operate or work on this equipment unless this manual has been read and all instructions are understood. 

Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death. Contact any Rice Lake 

Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals. 

Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death.

Do not allow minors (children) or inexperienced persons to operate this unit.
Do not stand near a load being lifted as it is a potential falling 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 five percent of the original dimension.
Do not use any associated lifting product if any of the load bearing components are cracked, deformed or show signs of fatigue.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the associated scale/dynamometer unit, rigging element or the lifting structure.
Do not allow multi-point contact with the hook, shackle or lifting eye of the associated scale/Dynamometer unit.
Do not allow high torque on the scale/dynamometer unless it is specifically designed for high torque.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the unit or associated load bearing devices; any alterations void the warranty. 
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
There are no user serviceable parts. Any repairs are to be performed by qualified service personnel only. 

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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Summary of Contents for MSI-8000

Page 1: ...MSI TranSend 7000 Series Single and Multiple Channel Transmitters and Receivers Technical Manual PN 167375 Rev D November 21 2018 ...

Page 2: ...emarks 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 reserves the right to make changes to the technology features specifications and design of the equipment without notice The most current version of this publication software firmware and all other product ...

Page 3: ...anel 9 2 0 Installation 10 2 1 Unpacking and Assembly 10 2 2 Connect Load Cell Cables 10 2 2 1 MSI 7001 TranSend 10 2 2 2 MSI 7000 TranSend and MSI 7000HD 11 2 2 3 MSI 7001HD 11 2 3 Connect Power 12 2 3 1 MSI 7001 TranSend 12 2 4 Network Connections 12 2 5 Analog Output Connection 12 2 5 1 MSI 7001 TranSend Connector 12 2 5 2 MSI 7000 TranSend Wiring 12 2 5 3 PLC Wiring Diagrams 13 2 6 Relays 14 2...

Page 4: ...product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake com webinars 3 3 Advanced Setup 31 3 3 1 File Menu 31 3 3 2 Administration Menu 32 3 3 3 Communications 32 3 3 4 Program 34 3 3 5 Device Profiles 36 3 3 6 Maintenance 36 3 3 7 Stream Print String 37 4 0 MSI mV Scale Calibration 39 5 0 Appendix 42 5 1 Antenna Options 42 5 2 Specifications 44 ...

Page 5: ...dicator A paired transmitter and receiver can be used to wirelessly send weigh data to virtually any indicator or remote display 1 1 1 Transmitters An MSI TranSend 7000 Series transmitter can be used to send weigh data wirelessly to an MSI TranSend 7000 Series receiver or a ScaleCore based remote display ScaleCore based indicators can also be used as transmitters to send weigh data to either an MS...

Page 6: ...ad and all instructions are understood Failure to follow the instructions or heed the warnings could result in injury or death Contact any Rice Lake Weighing Systems dealer for replacement manuals Failure to heed could result in serious injury or death Do not allow minors children or inexperienced persons to operate this unit Do not stand near a load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazar...

Page 7: ...Includes three coil relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 5 6 VDC power input 159476 Receiver to provide an analog output signal 4 20mA 0 20mA 0 5VDC 0 10VDC 5VDC 10VDC Includes three coil relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 7 36 VDC power input 159475 Receiver to provide an analog output signal 4 20mA 0 20mA 0 5VDC 0 10VDC 5VDC 10VDC Includes three coil relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 85 256 VAC power input MSI 7001 Tran...

Page 8: ...power input 177998 Four channel transmitter includes three coil relays Wi Fi 9 36 VDC isolated power input MSI 7001HD Transmitters 178021 Two channel transmitter no relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 85 265 VAC power input 178010 Two channel transmitter no relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 5 6 VDC power input 178011 Two channel transmitter no relays RF 802 15 4 2 4 GHz 7 36 VDC power input 178012 Two channel tra...

Page 9: ...n male 6 8mm right angle for use with single channel transmitters and all receivers 143531 Power cord 6 V SLA battery charger EU Not compatible with HD models 143533 Power cord 6 V SLA battery charger Australia Not compatible with HD models 143534 Power cord 6 V SLA battery charger UK Not compatible with HD models 160109 AC adapter TranSend 6V Not compatible with HD models 160110 AC adapter TranSe...

Page 10: ...ort Located on the top of unit Pre set at 9600 baud and 8 N 1 8 Wireless Options Type is checked 9 Channel LEDs Indicates which channel is being controlled by the unit Off Sensor is disabled Blinking Orange RF is disconnected Steady Orange Sensor fault overload underload uncal error etc Blinking Blue Sensor is in CoZ and working properly Steady Blue Sensor is loaded and working properly Steady Pur...

Page 11: ...teady long red blinks RF disconnected and good battery or AC power Long red blink short red blink then a pause RF disconnected and low battery Long red blink three short red blinks RF disconnected and very low battery NOTE Older units have a single color red LED and newer units have a dual color red and green LED Blinking patterns are consistent for all units 4 Power Button Press release Turns uni...

Page 12: ... currently selected channel 7 Arrow Buttons Use to scroll through channels 8 Calibration Screw Used when unit is in NTEP mode 9 Channel LEDs Indicates which channel is being controlled by the unit Off Sensor is disabled Blinking Orange RF is disconnected Steady Orange Sensor fault overload underload uncal error etc Blinking Blue Sensor is in CoZ and working properly Steady Blue Sensor is loaded an...

Page 13: ...er Power LED Indicates state of unit power Steady short green blinks RF connected good battery or AC power Two short red blinks then a pause RF connected low battery Four short red blinks then a pause RF connected very low battery Steady long red blinks RF disconnected and good battery or AC power Long red blink short red blink then a pause RF disconnected and low battery Long red blink three shor...

Page 14: ...eld wire able connector refer to Figure 2 1 and Table 2 1 to connect an MSI 7001 TranSend transmitter to a load cell or j box See Section 1 5 on page 5 for available cable and connector options Figure 2 1 Field Wire able Male Connector The metal braid shield is connected to the metal shell of the cordset s connector head If the MSI 7001 TranSend is grounded through its mounting screws this is usua...

Page 15: ...may make noise pickup worse Test performance before cutting off the shield at the cable end 2 2 3 MSI 7001HD For MSI 7001HD transmitters feed standard load cell cables through the cord grips and wire to the terminal strip Load Cells 1 and 2 share a common excitation connection in two load cell configurations Figure 2 3 MSI 7001HD Load Cell to Terminal Block Connection Load Cell 1 Load Cell 2 Load ...

Page 16: ... Device ID must be unique to each unit See Section 3 2 3 on page 21 2 5 Analog Output Connection 2 5 1 MSI 7001 TranSend Connector 2 5 2 MSI 7000 TranSend Wiring 7001 Power Input Wiring 7 36VDC Version VIN GND Power Input Cable 6VDC Battery Connector or 120VAC Power Adapter Connector 7001 Power Input Wiring 5 6VDC Version Power Input Cable Note 50 0 mm 1 97 Blue Isolated Ground Brown Loop Voltage ...

Page 17: ...Analog Output Wiring External Loop Voltage Input 20mA Output Max Rwiring Rshunt 24mA Output Max Rwiring Rshunt None 625Ω 520Ω 18V 750Ω 625Ω 24V 1 05kΩ 875Ω 30V 1 35kΩ 1 125kΩ 36V 1 65kΩ 1 375kΩ Table 2 3 Current Compliance Table 16 36 Vdc NC NC NC Standard Current Output Wiring P4 Isolated Gnd P2 Current Out P1 Loop Volt In P3 Voltage Out PLC A D PLC A D NC NC Voltage Output Wiring PLC A D Shunt S...

Page 18: ...zed when the setpoint is inactive When the setpoint is tripped the contact will close and the relay will energize With normally closed wiring the contact is closed and energized when the setpoint is inactive When the setpoint is tripped the contact will open and the relay will de energize See Section 3 2 6 on page 30 for programming setpoints Relay 1 Common ACN or B ACL or B Relay 1 Normally Open ...

Page 19: ...sistance is needed to select an antenna or reference the antenna selection guide in the appendix Antennas must be placed within line of sight for reliable communications A standard antenna and coax connector are resistant to water but not water proof Seal the TNC base with an adhesive heat shrink boot if antenna is exposed to water Figure 2 6 Mounting Dimensions MSI 7001 TranSend Note IMPORTANT 8 ...

Page 20: ...ur website www RiceLake com Figure 2 7 Mounting Dimensions MSI 7000 TranSend 5 89 149 50 mm 5 34 135 64 mm Center Distance 1 79 45 49 mm 2 579 65 51 mm 1 58 39 88 mm 0 276 7 01 mm Bottom Ø 0 177 4 50 mm Top Ø 0 382 9 70 mm 1 24 31 50 mm ...

Page 21: ...hing Systems All Rights Reserved 17 Figure 2 8 Mounting Dimensions MSI 7000HD 1 50 38 10 mm 8 10 205 74 mm 7 529 191 24 mm Center Distance 5 60 142 24 mm 5 029 127 74 mm Center Distance Bottom Ø 0 266 6 76 mm Top Ø 0 438 11 13 mm ...

Page 22: ... Visit our website www RiceLake com Figure 2 9 Mounting Dimensions MSI 7001HD 1 688 42 88 mm 6 763 171 78 mm 6 248 158 70 mm Center Distance 2 85 72 39 mm 2 335 59 31 mm Center Distance Bottom Ø 0 201 5 11 mm Top Ø 0 375 9 53 mm ...

Page 23: ...A JRE 1 7 or Newer To download and install JAVA JRE https java com en download manual jsp 3 1 2 Install Program To install 1 Open the Rice Lake website and navigate to the MSI software page and scroll to the ScaleCore Connect file 2 Download the ScaleCore Connect software to the computer 3 Extract the zip file to generate the ScaleCore Connect folder 4 Open the folder and double click on ScaleCore...

Page 24: ...n is a guide for setting up the product being read by the ScaleCore Connect program Prior to making changes to a product profile it is recommended to save a backup See Acquire Profile from Device on page 35 At anytime during set up press to return to previous page without saving 3 2 1 Connected Devices Displays currently connected devices they must be connected and powered on Figure 3 2 Connected ...

Page 25: ...oduct Info 2 Enter the information for the product as follows Device ID number given to the current product Selections 1 255 User Defined Model power source of current product Only 6V Battery and 110V AC AC and 7 36V are valid option for the MSI TranSend 7000 series products Figure 3 6 User Defined Model Selections User Model Name enter a name for the product PCB Serial Number serial number for th...

Page 26: ...control Figure 3 7 DAC Configuration 1 Select Configuration then DAC 2 Enter the information for the current product as follows DAC Channel select the channel to be used Status select Disabled default or Enabled Operation Mode select Normal default or Manual Source Sensor ID select a number 1 16 Unit select unit to be used Figure 3 8 DAC Unit Selection Value Type select value type to be used Figur...

Page 27: ...allows the setup of RF cards available in the products connected Figure 3 11 RF Configuration 1 Select Configuration then RF 2 Enter the following parameters Status select Enabled default or Disabled Channel select a channel from 12 23 Network ID enter a number from 0 65534 for an ID Device Type select XBee or Other for all other cards installed Power Level select a level from 0 4 only on transmit...

Page 28: ...to add loads Figure 3 13 Summing Mode Selections Selected Summing Mode select an option if further definition is needed for summing Figure 3 14 Selected Summing Mode Selections 3 Press to save Scan Lists Scan Lists will automatically scan all available serial ports for any attached ScaleCore devices Figure 3 15 Scan Lists 1 Select Configuration then Scan Lists 2 Enter the following parameters Scan...

Page 29: ...oad Cell Enabled select Enabled default or Disabled Filter set filtering to Off Low Medium or High Load Cell Name enter a name to identify the load cell Motion Enabled select Enabled or Disabled default Motion Detect Period in 50 mSec Tick select a number from 1 255 Motion Band In D 0 0 5D 1 1D etc select a number from 1 255 Pending Time in 50 mSec Tick select a number from 1 255 Viewing Capacity ...

Page 30: ...Hi Band select the power up zero hi band number from 1 25 in percentage of capacity Power Up Zero Low Band select the power up zero low band number from 1 20 in percentage of capacity 3 Press to save Total Figure 3 18 Load Cell Total Settings 1 Select Load Cells then Total 2 Enter the following parameters Load Cell Number select the load cell number from 1 5 Total Mode select the type of total mod...

Page 31: ...ssion 3 Press to save Maintenance See Section 3 3 6 on page 36 for the advanced setup of the maintenance settings Do not change these settings without consulting Rice Lake Weighing Systems or a local dealer Figure 3 21 Maintenance Settings Calibration Records 1 Select Load Cells then Cal Records 2 Select Load Cell Number and the recorded calibration settings for selected load cell displays Figure ...

Page 32: ...on each load cell to be calibrated Full Calibration 1 Select Calibration then Full Cal Load Cell Figure 3 23 Select Load Cell ID 2 Select the Load Cell ID number from 1 4 3 Press 4 Set the Unit and Capacity parameters 5 Press Press to end current calibration and restore the previous calibration 6 Select the desired Countby parameter then press 7 Ensure there is no weight on the load cell then pres...

Page 33: ... Capacity parameters 4 Press 5 Select the desired Countby parameter then press 6 Ensure there is no weight on the load cell then press 7 Enter the constant calibration number then press Constant Re Calibration 1 Select Calibration then Re C Cal Load Cell 2 Press 3 Ensure there is no weight on the load cell then press 4 Enter the constant calibration number then press ...

Page 34: ...rison Logic select Undefined Greater Than or Less Than Comparison Value enter the comparison value Value Type select the value type parameter Figure 3 25 Value Type Selections Hysteresis in D select the hysteresis in D number from 0 99 3 Press to save Stream Print String See Section 3 3 7 on page 37 for the advanced setup of the stream print string settings Do not change these settings without con...

Page 35: ...to previous page without saving 3 3 1 File Menu The File Menu is used to open an existing profile or exit the program Figure 3 26 File Menu Selections Open Profile Profiles can be exported and saved then imported into a different product To open a previously saved profile 1 Select File then Open Profile 2 Navigate to where the profile is stored 3 Select the file and press A valid profile file then...

Page 36: ...dministration then User Privileges User Privileges window displays Figure 3 28 User Privileges 2 Select either Normal User Mode or Administrator Mode 3 Enter the password and press 3 3 3 Communications Communications allows the selection and configuration of the stream ports Figure 3 29 Communications Menu Selections To select the stream port 1 Select Communications then Select Stream Port 2 Selec...

Page 37: ...order to establish a valid connection between two stations Example A hardware handshake uses dedicated wires like request to send RTS and clear to send CTS lines in an RS 232 serial transmission Selections None RTS CTS XON XOFF default Parity error detection technique that tests the integrity of digital data in the computer Selections None default ODD EVEN Data Bits number of bits used to represen...

Page 38: ... bootloader menu If the terminal mode screen displays strange characters change the baud rate to 38400 See Stream Port Setup on page 33 to change the baud rate Once the baud rate has been changed make sure cursor is in the terminal screen and press the R key to refresh the terminal screen The bootloader menu will display If the unit shuts off after pressing the Go To Bootloader button press the po...

Page 39: ... desired location Clone Profile to Device Figure 3 35 Clone Profile 1 Select Clone Profile to Device from the Program drop down menu 2 Select the Profiles to clone to the Target Devices 3 Press 4 Once profile is successfully cloned to the target device the target device is configured based on the cloned profile info For example a user can acquire a profile from Device A and saved it as Profile_A T...

Page 40: ...calibration communication settings setpoints relay print string etc 3 3 6 Maintenance Figure 3 36 Maintenance Settings 1 Select Load Cells then Maintenance 2 Enter the following parameters Sensor ID select the sensor ID from 1 4 Lift Threshold select the lift threshold number from 0 100 Drop Threshold select the drop threshold number from 0 100 3 Press to save ...

Page 41: ...ter the following parameters Listener Number select stream listener number from 0 2 Destination ID select the ID assigned to the stream listener from 0 255 255 indicates broadcast ID it is for every device that attached Sensor ID select the sensor the listener will observe from 1 5 Stream Type select the type of this stream listener Interval in 50mSec select interval value from 0 255 example 20 me...

Page 42: ...er select stream listener number from 0 2 Control Output Mode select the output mode for the print string Disabled Command Stable Load Continuous Interval in Seconds select the interval period on continuous output from 0 255 0 fastest up to 255 seconds Composite Formatters add formatters from list preview as needed clear to reset selected formatters 4 Press to save Format Editor The format editor ...

Page 43: ...ter navigate to the MSI mV Scale Calibration program 3 Double click 4 Select Calibration from the drop down menu Figure 4 1 Calibration 5 Press 6 Select the COM port the SendIt receiver is connected to from the drop down menu All other terminal windows must be closed ScaleConnect Tera Term If no Com Port selection is available ensure the serial cables are properly connected the drivers are install...

Page 44: ...alogue box to change the upper and lower range percent detected by the SendIt system if necessary Figure 4 3 Advanced Mode 8 Press 9 Enter the total scale capacity Figure 4 4 Scale Capacity 10 Press 11 Remove all weight from the scale Figure 4 5 Zero Calibration 12 When scale is stable press ...

Page 45: ...ation 13 Load test weights onto the scale 14 Enter the appropriate weight value in the weight dialogue box 15 Press Calibration Complete displays Figure 4 7 Calibration Complete 16 Press to return to the calibration start display 17 Calibrate the indicator see the indicator manual for instructions ...

Page 46: ...hesive heat shrink boot Failure to seal the antenna may result in water penetration and or device failure Rice Lake Weighing Systems does not recommend running the antenna extension cable beyond 3 meters At 2 4 GHz there will be more loss than gain If the antenna must be raised more than 3 meters use a very low loss 50 ohm coax such as RG 214 RF 195 or other low loss varieties For very short exten...

Page 47: ...y to the roof of vehicles and is weatherproof This 5 dBi gain whip mounts in a 3 4 hole on the roof of vehicles The mount includes 17 of low loss coax terminated in a TNC Connector YAGI Antenna For maximum range an optional 14dBi Gain Yagi Antenna is available Please contact Rice Lake Weighing Systems for details Corner Reflector Antenna Corner Reflector antennas are often the best choice for a wa...

Page 48: ... C to 85 C Auto Sleep Mode Power down during non use and power up with weight change Service Counters Counts number of loads applied over 25 of capacity and loads applied over capacity Event Counter Counts number of loads applied over a user defined threshold outputs to setpoints and a text string Scale Inputs One scale input One Two or Four independent scale channels Transmitter Excitation Voltag...

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Page 50: ...nada Mexico 800 321 6703 International 715 234 9171 Europe 31 0 26 472 1319 Rice Lake Weighing Systems is an ISO 9001 registered company Rice Lake Weighing Systems Specifications subject to change without notice www ricelake com November 21 2018 PN 167375 Rev D ...

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