RICE LAKE MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale User Manual

RICE LAKE MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale User Manual

Use the following procedure to update a legacy MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh Crane Scale to an alternate configuration.

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Overview

Figure 1. MSI-4260 Retrofit Kit Parts Diagram

Remove the Existing Front Casting

WARNING: Ensure that all power has been removed prior to starting the procedure.

1. Turn the MSI-4260 off.
2. Remove the front casting by loosening the screws securing it. See Figure 2.
3. Unplug the load cell and power cables from the front casting or bulkhead. Discard casting and hardware.
4. With one hand, support the battery access cover.
5. Release the two latches holding the battery access cover.
6. Carefully lower the cover while holding the battery in place, it could be loose and fall causing damage.
7. Remove the battery by pulling straight back.
8. Close the cover and secure with latches.
9. Remove the battery casting by loosening the screws securing it. Retain for re-installation

Figure 2. Front Casting Removal

Load Cell Cable

1. Locate the cable coming out of the load cell.
2. Cut the connector off as close to the connector as possible.
3. Strip the cable jacket as needed to allow 1/2 – 3/4 inch of exposed conductors, Red, Green, White and Black.
4. Cut the shield/drain wire flush with the end of jacket.
5. Strip the Red, Green, White and Black wires approximately 1/4 inch and tin with solder.
6. onnect the wires to the connector together as shown in Table Table 2. and Figure 3.
   L/C Cable Conductor Color| Function| 162185 Connector Pin Number
   ---|---|---
   Red| +Excitation| 1
   Black| -Excitation| 2
   Green| +Signal| 3
   White| -Signal| 4

Table 2. Load Cell Cable Connections

Figure 3. L/C Cable Connector

Battery Cable

1. Locate the power cable coming from the inside of the battery casting.
2. Cut the connector off the battery cable as close to the connector as possible.
3. Strip the cable jacket as needed to allow 1/2 – 3/4 inch of exposed conductors, Red and Black.
4. Cut the shield/drain wire flush with the end of jacket.
5. Strip the Red and Back wires approximately 1/4 inch and tin with solder.
6. Connect wire to the connector as shown in Table Table 3. and Figure 4.
   Battery Cable Conductor Color| Function| 198913 Connector Pin Number
   ---|---|---
   Red| + Battery| 1
   Black| – Battery| 2
   –| Not Used| 3
   –| Not Used| 4

Table 3. Power Cable Connections

Figure 4. Battery Cable Connector

Reassembling the Unit

1. Place the o-ring in the groove on the bulkhead of the supplied front casting. Ensure bulkhead is in place on the front casting.
2. Plug the updated cables into the cable connectors on the bulkhead. Load cell cable connects to the male connector and power cable connects to the female connector.
3. Place the front casting assembly on mid-casting assembly and secure with the supplied 3/8 inch drive head screws, torqued to 20–25 ft-lbs.
4. Remove the existing serial number and replace it with the new tag using the rivets included.
5. Reinstall the battery casting securing with the retained hardware.
6. Reinstall the battery.
7. Calibrate the unit, see the operators manual (PN 152159) for the calibration procedure.

The MSI-4260 Port-A-Weigh is now ready to begin weighing. Refer to the operators manual (PN 152159) for further information on setup and use.

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