MSI-4300 Port-A-Weigh Plus
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4.3 Other Setup Functions
FILTER
– The filter must be set to
LO
to pass most LFT (Legal for Trade) jurisdictions. In industrial applications, setting the filter
to medium or high can provide a more stable reading.
AUTO OFF
– When enabled, the auto off feature prolongs the battery life of the scale by turning the power off after 1 hour of
inactivity. When a key is depressed or the detected weight is in motion the 1 hour limit is reset. The scale remains powered on
indefinitely if the weight is changing or when a key is pressed at least once within an hour. This feature defaults to the enabled
mode when initially calibrated. When disabled, the scale remains powered on and only the
POWER
key turns it off.
LIGHTING
– The electroluminescent backlight is normally controlled by a photocell which detects ambient light and determines
if the backlight is to be on or off (
automatic
mode). The backlight can be permanently enabled (
on
mode) or for increased
battery life, permanently disabled (
off
mode).
REMOTE
– This option enables or disables the optional IR Remote control. This option must be installed to function.
CONTRAST
– Contrast is
used to optimize the contrast of the liquid crystal display at various viewing angles. This is a factory
preset for optimal viewing from below the scale. By going through the 8 steps, the viewing angle can be changed slightly to
improve contrast for other applications.
SETPOINT
– A function used to enter low and high setpoint values, mode (disabled, gross, net/gross) and response
(normal, blank display, blink display) of setpoints. When the weight exceeds a Hi Setpoint value, or falls below a Low Setpoint
value, the scale may respond in a variety of ways. The normal response is to turn on an open Drain MOSFET which can be
used to drive relays, lights, sirens and others (contact the factory or MSI distributor for more details). Other responses include
blanking the display (
BLANKLCD
) or flashing the weight reading on and off (
BLINKLCD
).
Follow the Setpoints Setup procedure for entering setpoints:
4.3.1 Setpoints Setup
1. Select the key behind the seal port to enable calibration.
2. Press the
SELECT
(
NET/GROSS
) key to scroll to the
HI SETPT
or
LO SETPT
message.
3. Select the
TEST
key.
4.
HI VALUE
displays.
5. Push the
TEST
key.
6. The most significant digit flashes.
INPUT WT
displays.
7. Push the
SELECT
key until the first digit of the desired weight value is displayed.
8. Push the
TEST
key. The
CLEAR
(
ZERO
) key can be used to change an entry if necessary.
To enter 100 kg on a 10,000 kg scale, the first two digits must be entered as zeros (00100).
9. The next most significant digit flashes. Press the
SELECT
key and the
TEST
key to finish out the entry.
With the IR remote, the value can be entered directly.
10. After the entire Hi Setpoint is entered,
MODE
displays. Select the
TEST
key.
The first selection is
DISABLED
. This mode allows the user to program a setpoint without the setpoint actually operating.
1. To enable the setpoint, push the
SELECT
key until either gross mode or net/gross mode is selected.
2. In gross mode the setpoint operates at the value based on gross weight regardless of tare values being subtracted.
If this is the desired setpoint operation mode select the
TEST
key.
3. If the setpoint operates relative to a tared weight the net/gross mode is used. Press the
SELECT
key to change from
GROSS
to
NETGROSS
then select the
TEST
key. In this mode the setpoint operates at the value which represents
either a gross weight or a net weight.
Note
Note
