MSI 7300 Dynalink 2 Manual

MSI-7300
Dyna-Link 2 Tension Dynamometer
Operator’s Manual
152160 Rev B 

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Contents
1.0 Introduction ................................................................................ 1
1.1 Safety .......................................................................................... 2
1.2 Key Descriptions...

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5.2 Initial Calibration  ...................................................................... 29
5.3 Guidelines for Capacity and Resolution  ................................. 31
5.4 C-Cal Calibration ...................................................................... 32
5.5 Auto Zero Maintenance (AZM)...

Introduction     1
1.0 Introduction
The MSI-7300 Dyna-Link 2  is a combination of the sound and proven mechanical 
design of the industry standard Dyna-Link with today’s most advanced electronics to 
provide a superb feature set unmatched  by any dynamometer in its class or price 
range. 
The  Dyna-Link 2 is vers at
 ile, reliable, accurate, and easy to operate. The multi-
purpose tension dynamometer is ideal for situations in which headroom is at a 
minimum. It is designed w ith safety factors exceeding...

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1. 1 S a f e t y
Safety Symbol Definitions:
Important
WARNINGIndicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, 
could result in serious injury or death, and includes hazards that 
are e xposed 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...

Function key LEDsBattery low
Stable
Center of zero
5 Digit 1.22 in (31mm)
Sunlight visible 
LCD Tension Display  Units with maximum capacity of 
100000 lb and up come with a 6 digit  
1 in (26 mm) display.
Note
Setpoint
alarm LEDs Units & tension
mode annunciators
User programmable 
function keys
Introduction      3
Figure 1-1. MSI-7300 Front Panel
1.2 Key Descriptions
POWER
Power Key - Turns the Dyna-Link 2 on and off.
                      Used as cancel or last menu in the menu mode.
ZERO
Zero Key  -...

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1.3 General Information
1. If the text is discussing a function key, the function key will be displayed as Fx-
YYYYY
  with the programmed user key function in italics. F1 and F2 can both be 
programmed to all avai lable user functions.
2. If a function key doe s not work, it is probably becaus
 e the Dyna-Link 2 is not 
setup to support the key. For example, if the Function key is set for TOTAL, you 
must also setup the TOTAL mode in the setup menu.
3. When in setup...

5000 lbs / 2500 KGMAXIMUM CAPACITY
7300
lb
Top shackle interfaceCotter pins
Battery 
access 
cover
Bottom shackle interface RS-232 port
Introduction     5
Figure 1-2. Dyna-Link 2 

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1.4 MSI-7300 Annunciators 
The Dyna-Link 2  uses LCD annunciators to indicate tension mode and other 
information.
Figure 1-3. MSI7300 Annunciators
Stable – indicates the tension force ha s settled within the motion window 
(usually ±1d). 
When standstill is off, the link will not zero, tare, or totalize.
Center-of-Zero – Indicates the te ns
 ion is within 1/4 d of zero.
BTLow Battery – Appears when approximately 10% of battery life remains. 
The BT symbol blinks when...