
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