MSI MSI-3460 User manual

MSI-3460
Challenger 3
Operator’s Manual
152161 Rev A

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ...........................................................................1
1.1 Safety ................................................................................... 2
1.2 General Information ............................................................ 4
1.2.1 User Guide & MSI-3460 Conventions .................................4
1.3 MSI3460 Annunciators ........................................................ 5
1.4 Specifications ...................................................................... 6
1.5 Features ............................................................................... 8
1.6 Options ................................................................................ 8
1.7 Unpacking ........................................................................... 8
1.8 Assembly ............................................................................. 9
1.9 Battery Pack ...................................................................... 10
1.10Battery Charger ................................................................ 11
2.0 Operation .............................................................................12
2.1 Power ................................................................................. 12
2.2 Zero ................................................................................... 12
2.3 Tare .................................................................................... 13
3.0 User Defined Function Keys .................................................14
4.0 Configuration .......................................................................16
4.1 Menu Map ......................................................................... 16
4.2 Function Keys ................................................................... 17
4.3 Auto- Off ............................................................................ 18
4.4 Sleep .................................................................................. 19
4.5 Display Brightness ............................................................ 20
4.6 Set Points .......................................................................... 21
4.7 Total Mode ........................................................................ 23
4.8 Units ................................................................................... 24
4.9 Filter Setup ........................................................................ 25
5.0 Calibration ...........................................................................26
5.1 Initial Calibration ............................................................... 29
5.2 Guidelines for Capacity and Resolution .......................... 30
5.3 C-Cal Calibration ............................................................... 31
5.4 Calibration Setup Menu .................................................... 34
5.5 Standard ............................................................................ 34
5.6 Auto Zero Maintenance .................................................... 35
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6.0 RF Remote Control Option ...................................................37
6.1 Description ........................................................................ 37
6.2 Functions ........................................................................... 37
6.3 Setting the Transmitter Address ...................................... 37
6.4 Setting the Receiver Address ........................................... 38
6.4.1 Resetting the MSI-3460 RF Remote Receiver ..................38
6.5 Contention and Jamming Considerations ....................... 38
6.6 Battery Replacement ........................................................ 39
6.7 RF Remote Control FCC Statement ................................. 39
7.0 RF Remote Display Option ...................................................40
7.1 Introduction ....................................................................... 40
7.2 Printer/Serial Output Setup .............................................. 41
7.2.1 Control Modes .................................................................41
7.3 Standard Print Strings ...................................................... 42
7.4 802.15.4 RF Network Setup .............................................. 44
7.5 FCC Statement (for 802.15.4 Option) ............................... 45
7.6 RF Setup Procedure ......................................................... 45
7.7 International RF CERTS (For 802.15.4 OPTION) .............. 47
8.0 Appendix ..............................................................................48
8.1 Troubleshooting ................................................................ 48
8.1.1 Service Counters ..............................................................50
8.2 MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Dimensions ................................. 51
The MSI Limited Warranty ............................................................52
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Introduction 1
1.0 Introduction
The MSI-3460 Challenger 3 is a combination of the sound and proven mechanical
design of the industry standard Challenger with today’s most advanced electronics. It
provide a superb feature set unmatched by any scale in its class or price range. The
multi-purpose hanging scale is ideal for situations in which headroom is at a
minimum. The MSI-3460 is versatile, reliable, accurate and easy to operate. The MSI-
3460 is designed to meet or exceed the requirements of all regulatory agencies. RF
remote control and remote display options are available to further enhance the safety
and usability of the MSI-3460.
Please take the time to read this manual completely through before attempting to use
the MSI-3460. Although designed for easy set up and use, a thorough understanding
of this manual will ensure that you receive the maximum benefit from the system.
If you have any questions or comments, please contact
Measurement Systems International
Phone (toll free): 1-800-874-4320
Authorized distributors and their employees can view or download this
manual from the Measurement Systems International site at:
www.msiscales.com.

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1.1 Safet y
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Important
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that
are exposed when guards are removed.
Indicates information about procedures that, if not observed,
could result in damage to equipment or corruption to and loss of
data.
General Safety
WARNING
Do not operate or work on this equipment unless you have read
and understand the instructions and warnings in the Installation,
Operators Manual. Contact any Measurement Systems
International dealer for replacement manuals. Proper care is
your responsibility.
Failure to heed may result in serious injury of 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 then 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.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and
dynamometers, read the "MSI Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance
Manual" (available at www.msiscales.com).
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-3460. Any repairs are to be
performed by qualified service personnel only.

5 Digit 1.5/3.8mm
high brightness LED
weight display
Wire sealable
calibration port
Light Sensor for auto
brightness Control User programmable
function key
Introduction 3
Figure 1-1. MSI-3460 Front Panel
Key Descriptions
POWER
Power Key - Turns the MSI-3460on and off.
ZERO
Zero Key - Used to zero out residual weight on the scale.
TARE
Tare Key - removes weight of containers, trucks or carriers and places
the scale in the Net weight mode. 
TARE key functions tare in, tare out. 
To see the gross weight without resetting the tare value, you must
program the USER key as NET/GROSS.
USER
F
User Key- Programmable to user selectable functions. These are
described in the USER key Setup section. This key is defaulted to the
TEST function.

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1.2 General Information
1.2.1 User Guide & MSI-3460 Conventions
1. Keys used in operations are printed in BLUE and capitalized.
2. Screen shots that are used in menus are displayed in RED and shown in a 7-
segment font. Not all characters can be displayed with this font, but a close
approximation is shown.
3. If a function key does not work, it is probably because the MSI-3460 is not setup
to support the key. For example, if the User key is set for TOTAL, you must also
set up the TOTAL mode in the Setup Menu.
4. When in Setup menus, the ZERO key drops back one menu level. At the root
menu level, the ZERO key stores the changes and returns to the weight mode.
5. When in Setup menus, the POWERkey returns you directly to the weight
display without storing the changes.
6. When in Setup menus, the USER key functions as the scroll key.
7. When in Setup menus, the TARE key functions as the ENTER/SELECT key.

Introduction 5
1.3 MSI3460 Annunciators
The MSI-3460 uses blue and red LEDs to indicate weight mode and other
information.
MOTION
Blue LED - Indicates that the weight has not settled within the motion
window (usually ±1d). 
While this symbol is illuminated, the scale will not zero, tare or totalize.
0Center-of-Zero – Blue LED - Indicates the weight is within 1/4d of zero.
PEAK Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in peak hold mode.
NET Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in Net weight mode. 
A tare weight is subtracted from the gross weight.
GROSS Blue LED - Indicates the scale is in the Gross weight mode. 
All hook weight is displayed minus any zero offset.
TOTAL Blue LED - Indicates the scale is displaying the Total weight. 
This is a temporary display lasting less than five seconds.
X1000 Blue LED - Usually used in conjunction with the TOTAL LED allows
accumulation of weight beyond the five digit display capacity.
LO BATT Appears when approximately 10% of battery life remains and blinks
when automatic shutdown is imminent.
kg Red LED - Indicates weight display is in kilograms.
lb Red LED - Indicates weight display is in pounds.
SET POINTS
User programmable set points for early overload warnings.
Blue LED - Setpoint 1 and 2
Red LED - Setpoint 3
ACK
Acknowledge LEDs are used to provide feedback to the operator 
Blue LED - Incoming remote commands have been received
Red LED - Light briefly once executed. Also used for acknowledging
successful Auto-Total operations.
RF
Blue LED - Indicates carrier detect for RF remote display equipped
MSI-3460. If the LED is illuminated, MSI-3460 and remote display are
linked. 
On units equipped with the RF remote control, the LED is illuminated
when a remote command is received and for the next half second.

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1.4 Specifications
Accuracy ±(0.1% +1d). ‘d’ equals one displayable increment.
Resolution Standard displayed resolution: 2500-3750’d’. Resolutions to
10000’d’ (non LFT units only) are possible. Internal A/D resolution
24 bits.
Standard
Capacities
lb 250 500 1000 2000 5000 10,000 15,000
kg 125 250 500 1000 2500 5000 7500
Power Battery operated, 6V rechargeable sealed lead acid battery pack
(standard Challenger Charger) Typically 50 hours of battery life with
automatic sleep mode and automatic power off.
Display Five digit, large 1.5 in (38 mm) numeric red GaAIAs Light Emitting
Diode (LED)
Operating Temp -40°F to +122°F (-40°C to +50°C), LFT range -10°C to +40°C
Operating Time 50 hours typical/100 hours max. (depends on operating mode)
Enclosure NEMA 4/IP65 powder coated alodined cast aluminum
Load Cell Standard 350 Ω Bridge, S-Beam
USER Programmable multifunction button for use as 
TEST, TOTAL, UNIT, PEAK, NET/GROSS, VIEW TOTAL, LEARN
(for RF Remote Control), HI-RES
CAL Front panel calibration switch (located behind wire sealable screw)
Initiates full digital calibration procedure
Auto Zero
Maintenance
Standard, can be disabled internally
Auto-Off Mode Prolongs battery life by turning POWER off after 15, 30, 45 or 60
minutes (operator determined) of no scale activity
Auto-Sleep Mode Prolongs battery life by dimming LED display after 5, 15, or 30
minutes of no activity
Units kg, lb (other units available with custom calibrations)
Filtering Selectable: OFF, Low (LO), Medium (HI-1), High (HI-2)
Totalization Standard: Press button or automatic; TOTAL weight up to 99999 X
1000 kg or lb
Peak Uses unfiltered faster reading of A/D, (>220 readings per second)
Setpoints Three internal standard setpoints and three ultra bright LEDs on
front panel
Service Counter Two independent 32 bit registers; register 1 updated each time
weight exceeds 25% of capacity; register 2 updated each time
weight exceeds overload; when register 1 exceeds 16383 or
register 2 exceeds 1023, display reads “Cnt” for load cell counter;
Test function shows the two readings in order
Construction All of these features are housed in a single, low-profile, cast
aluminum housing consisting of three sections:
The front of the scale houses the display, controls and all
electronics
The center section contains the load cell, lifting eye and hook
The rear of the scale features a quick access battery compartment
Table 1-1. Specifications