Rice Lake MSI-8000HD Remote Display - Manual (Page 11)

Introduction 7
1.7 Getting Started
The MSI-8000HD is usually shipped along with a compatible sensor unit such as an
MSI-7300 Dyna-Link 2, or one of MSI’s advanced Crane Scales. MSI ships these
systems pre-configured. If the MSI-8000HD is purchased separately, or is to be used
with a different system, then the RF Transceivers will have to be mated. Follow the
RF Setup Procedure in Section 5.1.
Fully charge the battery by plugging the charger into the Charge Port. Depending on
the discharge level of the battery this can take up to 6 hours.
Once the RF Setup is complete for the MSI-8000HD, the system will instantly
connect with the Scale / Dyna-Link. It is advised to do a site survey to identify
operating range and usability of the RF Link. The easiest way to accomplish this is to
position the Scale / Dyna-Link at an average operational height, and then try the link
at various positions and distances. Range may vary by the rotation of the Scale /
Dyna-Link. The RF Transceivers used in the MSI-8000HD are capable of much
further range than the 100’ typical spec, but range is dependent on site and installation
variables.
1.8 Options
• Available options for your MSI-8000HD include the following:
• 9-36 VDC Isolated Power Input
• 18-72 VDC Isolated Power Input
• Internal Lithium Ion battery with External charger
• Internal Lithium Ion battery with 90-264 VAC Combination
• 802.11 WiFi (requires 2nd Antenna remotely mounted)
• 100baseT hardwired Ethernet
• Internal Relays (normally open) – see Section 5.11
- Two coil relays
- Two SSR relays - industrial systems
- Two SSR relays - operations where SSR’s are preferred
• One 1Form B Relay (normally closed) – see Section 5.11
• Audible Alarm (not compatible with Battery Versions)
• 4 Channel/Sensor Input
• Gain Antennas to increase RF Range
- 9dBi Mast Mount Omnidirectional
- 9dBi Wall Mount Corner Reflector
- 12dBi Wallmount Corner Reflector
- 5 dBi Vehicle Mount
- 15dBi Mast Mount Yagi, highly directional, for fixed locations only.
• Angle Bracket for desktop and wall mounting.