Rice Lake MSI-6360 User manual

MSI-6360
Trans-Weigh Crane Scales
Technical Manual
PN 216128 Rev A
June 13, 2023

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Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
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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 reserves the right to make
changes to the technology, features, specifications and design of the equipment without notice.
The most current version of this publication, software, firmware and all other product
updates can be found on our website:
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Revision History
© Rice Lake Weighing Systems ● All Rights Reserved 3
Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
Revision History
This section tracks and describes manual revisions for awareness of major updates.
Revision Date Description
A June 13, 2023 Initial manual release with product launch
Table i. Revision Letter History

Contents
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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 FCC Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.0 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2 Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.1 Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.2.2 Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2.3 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.3 Communications Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3.1 Communications Port Cables. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.4 RF Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.5 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.1 Remove Front Casting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.5.2 Reinstall Front Casting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.6 Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6.1 MSI-6360 Front Casting Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6.2 MSI-6360 Bulkhead Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.6.3 MSI-6360 Mid-Section Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.6.4 MSI-6360 Back Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.0 ScaleCore Connect Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
3.1 Install Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
4.0 Configuration/Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.1 Connect a Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.2 Connected Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.3 Device Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
4.4 Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.1 Auto Connect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.2 Product Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.4.3 RF Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.5 Load Cells . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.5.2 Zero, Standard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.5.3 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.5.4 Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5.5 Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.5.6 Calibration Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.6 Inputs / Outputs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6.1 Setpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
4.6.2 Stream Print String. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.7 Monitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.8 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.8.1 Open Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.8.2 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Contents
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Technical training seminars are available through Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
Course descriptions and dates can be viewed at www.ricelake.com/training
or obtained by calling 715-234-9171 and asking for the training department.
4.9 Administration Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
4.10 Communications Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.10.1 Select Stream Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.10.2 Configure Stream Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4.11 Program Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.11.1 Program App Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
4.11.2 Acquire Profile from Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
4.11.3 Clone Profile to Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.0 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.1 Calibration Switch Access. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.2.1 Full Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.2 Re-Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
5.2.3 Full Constant Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5.2.4 Constant Re-Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.0 Troubleshooting and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.1 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6.2 Radio Compliance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2.1 802.15.4 (XBee 3 and XBee 3-PRO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2.2 802.15.4 (XBee 2SC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2.3 Wi-Fi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.2.4 FHSS (Frequency Hopper Spread Spectrum) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.3 MSI-6360 Trans-Weigh Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Introduction
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1.0 Introduction
This manual is intended for use by service technicians responsible for installing and servicing the MSI-6360 Trans-Weigh crane
scale.
Configurations and calibrations of the scale can be accomplished using ScaleCore Connect software or RF remote displays.
See Section 4.0 on page 26 and Section 5.0 on page 44 for information about setup and configuration of the MSI-6360.
Manuals and additional resources are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems at www.ricelake.com/manuals
Warranty information can be found at www.ricelake.com/warranties
Safety Definitions:
DANGER: 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.
WARNING: 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.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT: 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.
WARNING
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 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 Rice Lake Weighing Systems recommended shackles.
Do not remove or obscure warning labels.
Do not submerge to clean.
For guidelines on the safe rigging and loading of overhead scales and dynameters, read the MSI Crane Scale Safety and Periodic
Maintenance Manual (available at www.ricelake.com).
Keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from moving parts.
There are no user serviceable parts within the MSI-6360. Any repairs are to be performed by qualified service personnel only.
The MSI-6360 Trans-Weigh scale has a safe mechanical overload of 200% and an ultimate overload of 500%. Overloads greater
than 500% could result in structural failure and dropped loads. Dropped loads could cause serious personal injury or death.

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1.1 FCC Compliance
United States
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated
in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
Canada
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de la Class A prescites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique edicté par le ministère des
Communications du Canada.
1.2 Overview
A single MSI-6360 Trans-Weigh can be used to communicate with a ScaleCore-based remote display. A paired transmitter and
receiver can be used to wirelessly send weight data to any ScaleCore compatible remote display.
Figure 1-1. MSI Trans-Weigh 6360 Series

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1.3 Display
Figure 1-2. MSI-6360 Front Panel
Item No. Description
1 Status LED – Indicates state of unit power
Steady short green blinks – RF connected, good battery (or AC power)
Two short red blinks then a pause – RF connected, low battery
Four short red blinks then a pause – RF connected, very low battery
Steady long red blinks – RF disconnected and good battery (or AC power)
Long red blink, short red blink then a pause – RF disconnected and low battery
Long red blink, three short red blinks – RF disconnected and very low battery
Steady red – Load cell fault (overload/underload/uncal/error/etc.)
Five green blinks per second – Calibration mode
Steady Green – Standby mode
2 Power Switch
Press & release – Turns unit on/off
Table 1-1. Key Functions
Sealed calibration switch
Section 5.1 on page 44
Power Switch
Status LED
Communications Port
Section 2.3 on page 13

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2.0 Installation
This section details unpacking and installation of the MSI-6360 Trans-Weigh crane scale.
WARNING: Refer to the Crane Scale Safety and Periodic Maintenance Manual (PN 153105) for safe loading and rigging
guidelines when installing the model MSI-6360.
Regular maintenance inspections of the lifting system should be performed to ensure safety. Pay particular attention for signs of
stress on any element in the load train.
Use the appropriate interface hardware for the capacity of the scale.
• If the interface hardware does not fit properly, Rice Lake Weighing Systems can supply the MSI-6360 with oversize lifting
eyes or shackle interfaces.
• If the crane hook is too large to fit in the lifting eye with single point interface, then install the scale using adaptive rigging.
• If multiple attachments are needed, use a shackle or ring to attach the multiple lines to keep a single point attachment to
the scale.
IMPORTANT: Using an oversize shackle or hook to interface with the MSI-6360 can cause off center loading and stress
points that will reduce the life of the lifting eye or hook.
Single point attachments are necessary to ensure the safety and accuracy of the scale system.
2.1 Unpacking
When unpacking the MSI-6360, ensure that all assembly parts are accounted for. Check the MSI-6360 for any visible damage.
If any parts were damaged in shipment, notify Rice Lake Weighing Systems and the shipper immediately. If the MSI-6360 must
be returned, it must be properly packed with sufficient packing materials. Whenever possible, use the original carton when
shipping the unit back.
2.2 Battery Pack
The MSI-6360 is powered by a 12V Sealed Lead Acid (SLA) rechargeable battery. This battery will operate for up to 85 hours
before requiring recharging. Charging time for a completely discharged battery is up to eight hours. A spare battery pack is
recommended to keep the MSI-6360 in continuous operation.
IMPORTANT: To obtain maximum service life from batteries, store between -4°F and 122°F (-20°C and +50°C).
Stored batteries should be recharged every three months. The battery is fully charged when the status indicator on the
battery charger is flashing.
2.2.1 Battery Life
The battery life of the MSI-6360 depends on a number of factors:
• The age of the battery
• The condition of the SLA battery
• Ambient temperature
The MSI-6360 automatically turns off when the SLA battery drops to approximately 10.5V. Recharge the battery when this
happens, SLA batteries benefit from frequent recharging and can be recharged when it still has available life.
Due to the maintenance discharge imposed on the battery by the MSI-6360 electronics, do not store the MSI-6360 with the
battery inside. Remove the battery if it will not be used for more than two weeks.
IMPORTANT: Leaving a discharged battery in the scale, which has a maintenance battery drain, can result in a deep
discharged battery which will shorten its service life.
NOTE: If the scale is in continuous use, a fully charged spare battery is recommended. Replace the drained battery as close
as possible to the low battery warning.
SLA batteries that have not been deep discharged should withstand 500 to 1500 charging cycles.
Low battery warning annunciator indicates about two to four hours of additional use before MSI-6360 powers off.
If MSI-6360 is not going to be used again soon, remove SLA battery to prevent deep discharge while unit is in storage.
Recycle the battery at an authorized recycling center when the average life drops to 20 hours or less.

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2.2.2 Battery Charger
The MSI-6360 is shipped with a battery charger designed to charge and maintain the battery. Exact charging time will depend
on the degree of discharge of the battery. A battery removed when the low battery warning first appears should take about four
hours to fully charge.
DANGER: Charger is for indoor use only and should not be used in wet locations.
NOTE: When the battery is new, it might take significantly longer for the initial charge. It is recommended to charge a new
battery for 24 hours. It might take several charge/discharge cycles before full capacity is reached. Deep discharged
batteries will also take significantly longer to charge.
Figure 2-1. Battery Charger Connected to Battery
The battery charger illuminates annunciators as the battery charges. To charge the battery:
1. Remove the battery from the MSI-6360 (Figure 2-2 on page 12).
2. Connect the charger assembly to the AC power supply (86-260 VAC). The power annunciator displays red.
NOTE: If the power status light fails to illuminate, check the AC power connection to ensure the jack is fully seated. AC
power cords suitable for any world location are available from Rice Lake Weighing Systems.
3. Plug the polarized connector into the jacks on the battery. Charging annunciators illuminate to represent charge
percentage.
4. Charge until the all of the status annunciators fully illuminate.
When the charge cycle is complete, the battery can be left on the charger until it is needed. The charger keeps a maintenance
float charge on the battery to ensure the best possible operation times.
IMPORTANT: For maximum service life from batteries, the manufacturer suggests recharging after each 20 hours of use.
Continuous deep discharging reduces maximum battery life cycle estimated at 2000 cycles.
Extended use at temperatures below 14°F (-10°C) and above 104°F (40°C) may reduce battery life.
100%
POWER
CHARGING
80%
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2.2.3 Battery Replacement
1. Turn the MSI-6360 off.
2. Secure the battery cover.
3. Release the latches holding the battery cover.
4. Slowly lower the cover while holding the battery in place.
5. Remove the battery by pulling straight back.
6. Install a fully charged battery by plugging it in to the exposed battery jacks.
7. Close the battery cover.
8. Reset the latches. Make sure the latches are completely latched and the cover is firmly in place.
Figure 2-2. Remove Battery
IMPORTANT: Periodically, inspect the battery latches for fit. Adjust the screw latch by rotating the catch on its threads to
maintain a tight seat on the battery O-ring.
CAUTION: The 12V Sealed Lead Acid battery can be a dangerous falling hazard. When opening the battery hatch, be sure to
hold the battery to prevent it from falling. These batteries contain lead and should be recycled when it has reached its end
of life.

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2.3 Communications Port
The MSI-6360 has a single communications port allowing access to the embedded ScaleCore through the terminal access
mode or ScaleCore Connect. The terminal access mode is used for updating scale firmware while ScaleCore Connect can be
used for calibration and configuration, backup and adjusting scale settings. This communications port is not intended for output
use.
2.3.1 Communications Port Cables
The MSI-6360 comes standard with one communications port cable wired for RS-232 following the AT standard for 9-pin serial
cables (DCE). An un-terminated cable is also available for wiring the serial cable for RS-232.
Table 2-1 shows the wiring color code.
Figure 2-3. Comm Port Cable Assignments Examples
2.4 RF Connection
The RF modem in the MSI-6360 must be configured to accept communication from a remote device. For information about RF
connections, see Section 4.4.3 on page 28.
Signal Wire Color
TxD (transmitted data) Brown
RxD (received data) Black
CTS (clear to send) Grey
RTS (request to send) White
GND Blue
PG (protective ground) Drain Wire
Table 2-1. RS-232 Wiring Code
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
(NC) 9
Brown (TD)
Black (RD)
Blue (GND)
Grey (CTS)
White (RTS)
Jumper 1-6-4
RS-232 DCE
9-Pin Female ‘D’
Solder Cup View
Standard wiring for direct
6360 to Computer connection
RS-232 DTE
9-Pin Male D
Solder Cup View
Brown (TD)
Black (RD)
Blue (GND)
Grey (CTS)
White (RTS)
Jumper 1-6-4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 (NC)
Wiring for direct 6360 to
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2.5 Servicing
Rice Lake’s dealer network provides both on-site and depot servicing of MSI-6360 crane scales. Please contact a local dealer
or Rice Lake Weighing Systems to obtain a return material authorization (RMA). Due to the weight and size of many of the
product, it is not always necessary to return the whole scale. Lower swivel hook assemblies and upper lifting shacles on 50k
capacity models and above do not need to be returned for service or recalibration. There are no user serviceable parts inside
the MSI-6360. Depot repair is performed with module and harness swaps.If the electronics are at fault, often the front casting
section is all that needs to be returned.
Figure 2-4. Remove Front Casting
2.5.1 Remove Front Casting
See the following procedure to remove the front casting:
1. Remove the cap screws (x4).
2. Unplug connectors.
3. Package the front casting well for safe shipping.
2.5.2 Reinstall Front Casting
See the following procedure to reinstall the front casting:
1. Clean the front casting and bulkhead o-ring grooves with isopropyl alcohol.
2. Reconnect the load cell cables and power cables then tighten the cables.
3. While securing the o-ring, ensure the o-ring is flush with the o-ring grooves.
WARNING: Replace damaged o-rings when necessary. Damaged o-rings may break the unit seal, causing water penetration.
4. Insert the bolts (x4) into the front casting then torque the bolts to 20-25 ft-lbs.
NOTE: Apply anti-seize compound as necessary.

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2.6 Replacement Parts
2.6.1 MSI-6360 Front Casting Assembly
Figure 2-5. MSI-6360 Front Casting Assembly

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Item Part No. Description
1 144773 Radio module Xbee-pro
2 212607 PCA 6360 no display
3 71408 Battery, lithium CR2032
4 146606 Screw pan head 8-32 x 1/4 stainless steel
5 215863 Bracket angle steel #8
6 146629 Nut, hex 8-32 nyloc stainless steel
7 146531 Washer flat #8 stainless steel
8 215842 Cable assembly, toggle switch
9 142591 Screw seal dr hh 8-32
10 139449 Cable assembly, comm serial
11 143352 Conn closure cap IP68
12 215973 LED/capacity label 6360
13 215948 Label descriptive 6360
14 201823 Antenna assembly 2.4 GHz patch
15 215840 Front casting machined
16 215912 Cable assembly, red/green LED
17 146608 Screw pan head 8-32 x 7/16 Phillips
18 143075 Cable clamp .375 diameter
19 215938 Standoff 3/16 hex x 0.875
20 215935 Standoff 3/16 hex x 2.00
21 146593 Screw pan head 4-40 x 3/16 Phillips
22 144929 Spacer miniature dual
23 153429 PCA ScaleCore3 1-channel
Table 2-2. MSI-6360 Front Casting Assembly Components

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2.6.2 MSI-6360 Bulkhead Assembly
Figure 2-6. MSI-6360 Bulkhead Asembly
Item Part No. Description
1 215839 Front bulkhead
2 139471 Cable assembly, bulkhead load
3 139472 Cable assembly, bulkhead
Table 2-3. MSI-6360 Front Casting Assembly Components

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2.6.3 MSI-6360 Mid-Section Assembly
Figure 2-7. MSI-6360 Mid-Section Assembly 500 lb to 10,000 lb

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Item Part No. Description
1 145990 Screw socket head 1/4-20 x 5/8 stainless steel
2 149710 Seal link lower (500lb - 2K)
2 149165 Seal link lower (5 - 10k)
3 148457 Bolt clevis hex head 5/8 x 1.75 (500lb - 2K)
3 149217 Bolt clevis hex head 5/8 x 1.75 (5 - 10K)
4 138661 Load cell assembly (500 lb)
4 138662 Load cell assembly (1 - 2K)
4 138663 Load cell assembly (5K)
4 138664 Load cell assembly (10K)
5 72031 Screw
6 148271 Upper link (500 lb -2K)
6 149126 Upper link (5 - 10K)
7 128799 Screw, set 1/4-20 x 3/8
8 139795 Eye nut #7 (500 lb - 2K)
8 148225 Eye nut #7 (5 - 10K)
9 148274 Collar top half (500 lb - 2K)
10 146322 Filter millipore
11 15238 Cotter pin
12 142832 Nut hex slotted 5/8 - 11
13 150519 Casting (500 lb - 2K)
13 149175 Casting (5 - 10K)
14 148259 Collar (500 lb - 2K)
14 149168 Collar (5 - 10K)
15 135043 Swivel hook assembly (500 lb - 2K)
15 143236 Latch, safety (500 lb - 2K)
15 134523 Swivel hook assembly (5 - 10K)
15 143233 Latch, safety (5 - 10K)
Table 2-4. MSI-6360 Mid-Section Assembly 500 lb to 10,000 lb Components

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Figure 2-8. MSI-6360 Mid-Section Assembly 20,000 lb and 30,000 lb