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Introduction

The MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus is the ideal crane scale for heavy-duty applications in industrial environments.

The MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus 7-key model is no longer supported. 

For information regarding the MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus 7-key model, see 

www.ricelake.com

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1.1 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 the load being lifted as it is a potential falling hazard. Keep a safe distance.
Do not use for purposes other than weight taking or dynamic load monitoring.
Do not use any load bearing component that is worn beyond 5% of the original dimension.
Do not use the scale if any of the components of the load train are cracked, deformed, or show signs of fatigue.
Do not exceed the rated load limit of the scale, rigging elements, or the lifting structure.
Do not allow multi-point contact with the hook, shackle, or lifting eye of the scale.
Do not allow high torque on the scale unless it is specifically designed for high torque.
Do not make alterations or modifications to the scale or associated load bearing devices.
Do not use improperly rated or sized shackles. Use only MSI recommended shackles.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and dynamometers, see the (MSI Crane Scale Safety and 

Periodic Maintenance Manual PN 153105).
There are no user-serviceable parts within the MSI-4300. Any repairs are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.

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Summary of Contents for Port-A-Weigh Plus MSI-4300

Page 1: ...MSI 4300 Port A Weigh Plus Technical Manual PN 196976 October 28 2019...

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: ...ies 4 2 2 1 Installing and Changing 4 3 0 Operation 5 3 1 Power 5 3 2 Zero Switch 5 3 3 Net Gross Switch 6 3 4 Tare In Tare Out Switch 6 3 5 Test Switch 7 3 6 Optional Infrared Remote Control 8 3 6 1...

Page 4: ...300 Port A Weigh Plus ii Visit our website www RiceLake com Rice Lake continually offers web based video training on a growing selection of product related topics at no cost Visit www ricelake com web...

Page 5: ...ealer 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 the load being lifted...

Page 6: ...ive liquid crystal display providing optimum display contrast under all ambient conditions from full sunlight to total darkness Operation is light sensing automatic or manually set Exceptional battery...

Page 7: ...Negative Symbol Indicates a negative value 4 Center Of Zero Icon Indicates the center of zero 5 Low Battery Icon Indicates if the battery has low power 6 Infrared Remote On Indicates the function is o...

Page 8: ...ries reduce the available battery life significantly 2 2 1 Installing and Changing The batteries must have enough charge to ensure accurate operation If the batteries are too low the scale automatical...

Page 9: ...rrent weight displays in GROSS mode Figure 3 1 Scale Power On Display In normal operation on lb or kg is visible Figure 3 2 3 2 Zero Switch Press ZERO to zero the scale If the scale does not zero chec...

Page 10: ...ff and the weight reading must be stable 4 Setting or changing the tare has no effect on the zero setting 5 Taring reduces the apparent over range of the scale Example If a 1000 lb container was tared...

Page 11: ...ayed next in the form percent of battery life with a figure from 1 100 on the digits Additional warnings display if the battery is below 5 The battery life varies depending on whether the backlight is...

Page 12: ...S or VIEW to place the desired mode on the display 2 Select PRINT To print tare 1 While in net mode select TARE 2 Select PRINT Do not select TARE while in gross mode as this clears the old tare and es...

Page 13: ...es possible to bounce the infrared signal off the ground and up into the sensor SHIFT key functions require the keys are entered in rapid fashion While entering values if more than five seconds pass b...

Page 14: ...etups 3 Net Gross Scroll through menu items Used in FINE CAL as UP 4 Tare In Out Used only in FINE CAL as DOWN 5 Test Used as ENTER When desired menu item displayed press to store item Table 4 1 Navig...

Page 15: ...NTER TEST key 4 Pick up a test weight of at least 50 of capacity The weight is indicated on the numeric digits This function does not work unless the scale is loaded at 45 of capacity or more 5 Press...

Page 16: ...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 fac...

Page 17: ...LO SETPT displays 2 Select the TEST key This allows the HI SETPT to be modified 3 Press the SELECT key until MODE displays 4 Select the TEST key 5 Press the SELECT key until DISABLE displays 6 Select...

Page 18: ...tions Power zero net gross tare and programmable test user Display 6 digit 1 6 40 mm LCD upper 8 digit 0 8 20 mm LCD lower with adjustable display contrast Displayable Units Pounds kilograms tons and...

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Page 20: ...Canada 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 w...

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