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MSI-4300 Port-A-Weigh Plus

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1.2 Overview

The MSI-4300 Port-A-Weigh Plus is world renowned for safe and reliable use in heavy-duty industrial crane scale applications. 

No other crane scale compares with the advanced features and benefits provided by the MSI-4300.
The MSI-4300 includes an extra large 1.6'' (41 mm) alphanumeric LCD display with adjustable backlighting providing 

user-friendly visibility from a distance.

1.2.1 Standard Features

• Designed to meet or exceed all USA, Canadian, United Kingdom and International standards
• Rugged construction throughout. Single printed circuit board is shock mounted to withstand shocks in excess of 50 G’s; 

Switches are totally sealed and rated for over 10 million operations

• Precise high resolution 20-bit A/D conversion coupled with advanced 16-bit microcontroller provides world class features 

and  accuracy

• Six 1.6'' high (41 mm) digits for clear weight readings from a distance
• Easy to read annunciators of measurement modes such as NET or GROSS are provided on eight 0.825'' (21 mm) 

alphanumeric characters; Also used for menu  prompts

• Display illumination uses rugged, long life, electroluminescent backlighting coupled with a transflective 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 life: Typically 2000 hours of continuous use provided by eight alkaline D cell batteries; 

Maximum battery life is reduced by use of the backlighting; full time low light operation provides up to 300 hours of 

operation; A typical operating cycle of 8 hours daylight use and 2 hours night use provides 10 months of operation on a 

single battery change; The MSI-4300 automatically powers down when not in use (this feature can be disabled); A low 

battery indication displays when approximately 10% of battery life remains

• Easy to maintain: Full digital calibration assures reliable, repeatable measurements
• Complete marine sealing ensures reliable operations under harsh weather conditions
• Anti-EMI shielding is standard; Low emissions and susceptibility

1.2.2 Optional Features

• D-cell battery option, provides up to 2,000 hours of operation
• Substitute bottom swivel hook with shackle
• Oversized top-lifting eye or shackle
• Oversized bottom hook
• Universal direct power supply; 85–265 VAC, 47–440 Hz / 130–330 VDC
• Low headroom top adapter
• Audible setpoint alarm
• NTEP Certified configuration
• Custom top and bottom interfaces
• Crane scale cart
• IR Remote control is available as an option; Adds keyboard tare and other features

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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