M E A S U R E M E N T S Y S T E M S I N T E R N A T I O N A L
MSI-4300 Porta-Weigh Plus/5 Key
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User Guide
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Ultimate Overload:
500% of rated capacity except:
25,000 kg unit is 490% of rated capacity
35,000 kg unit is 430% of rated capacity
70,000 lb unit is 475% of rated capacity
50,000 kg unit is 450% of rated capacity
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 inch (40 mm) high digits for clear weight readings from a distance.
• Easy to read annunciation of measurement modes such as NET or GROSS
are provided on eight 0.8 inch (20 mm) alphanumeric characters. Also
used for menu prompts.
• Display illumination uses rugged, long life, light emmitting diode (LED)
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 300 hours of continuous use between
charges provided by the 12V SLA battery and 2000 hours of continuous use
is provided by the optional 8 alkaline “D” cell batteries. Maximum battery
life is reduced by use of the backlighting. The Porta-Weigh Plus will
automatically power down when not in use (this feature can be disabled). A
low battery indication appears when approximately 10% of battery life
remains.
• Easy to maintain: Full digital calibration assures reliable, repeatable measure-
ments.
• Complete marine sealing ensures reliable operations under harsh weather
conditions.
• Anti-EMI shielding is standard. Low emissions and susceptibility.
• Easily customized for special applications.
• IR Remote control is available as an option. Adds keyboard tare and other
features.
