Rice Lake MSI-8000 RF Remote Display - Manual (Page 17)

User Defined Function Keys 13
Auto Total
The
Fx-TOTAL
key under the AUTO TOTAL mode functions as Auto Total On/ Auto
Total Off.
The Auto Mode has three variations which are programmed in the SETUP menu:
• AutoLoad - Any settled tension above the ‘Rise above’ threshold will be
automatically totaled. Then the scale must fall below the ‘Drop below’ threshold
before another total is allowed.
• AutoNorm - This mode takes the last settled tension to auto total with. The total
occurs only once the Scale goes below the threshold. This allows the load to be
adjusted without a total occurring. Once load is removed, the Scale uses the last
settled reading for total.
• AutoHigh - Similar to the AutoNorm mode except the Scale uses the highest settled
reading. Useful for loads that can’t be removed all at once.
View Total
The
Fx-VIEW TOTAL
key activates the Total weight display followed by the number of
samples. While the display is showing the Total, Total is cleared by pressing
ZERO
.
Net/Gross
Switches the display between Net and Gross modes. Net Tension is defined as Gross
Tension minus a Tare Weight. To switch between Net Mode and Gross Mode press the
Fx-
NetGross
key (setup to the Net/Gross function).
The
Fx-NetGross
key will only function if a Tare value has been established.
Switching back to Gross mode from Net mode will not clear the Tare value. This allows
the operator to use the Gross Mode temporarily without having to reestablish the Tare
value. Only clearing the Tare or setting a new Tare will change the tare value held before
switching into Gross Mode.
Peak Hold
Peak Hold automatically updates the display when a higher peak tension reading is
established. The Peak Hold function uses a high speed mode of the A/D converter (220
samples) allowing it to capture transient tensions at a far higher rate than typical
Dynamometers. Peak hold is cleared and re-enabled with the
Fx-Peak Hold
Key. When a
new peak is detected, the Fx LED will flash three times. The accuracy of the system in
Peak Hold mode is slightly reduced to .2% of Capacity + 5d. The Filter setting is turned
off while in Peak Hold mode to ensure the fastest acquisition rate.
Example Peak Hold Application-
The Peak Hold function is useful in “Dynamic” and “Fall” tests. Common tests for fiber
rope include “Overall Breaking Strain” (OB€), Breaking Force, and Cycled Breaking
Strain. The MSI-8000 combined with a force test stand, meets the speed and accuracy
requirements to properly conduct these tests.