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MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Crane Scale

  • Multi-color LED display
  • Top lifting eye and bottom swivel hook
  • Lb/kg switch selectable
  • Six volt rechargeable battery and universal 115/230 VAC, 50/60 Hz battery charger (NA plug standard)
  • Meets or exceeds OSHA, ANSI, ASME and other safety design standards (5:1 Ultimate Safety Factor)
  • NTEP Certified (250 to 10,000 lb capacities)

Options
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  • RF modem install for connectivity to MSI-8000, MSI-8000HD RF, MSI-8004HD RF remote display,  TranSend™ and LaserLight2 remote display (Typical range 100-300 ft line of sight)
  • Rugged Remote (control for Off, Zero, Tare and other functions) (Requires 3460RF version,  typical range 50 ft line of sight)
  • Universal direct power supply (115/230 VAC)
  • Audible alarm
  • Wi-Fi communication is available for specialty applications
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MSI 3460 Challenger 3 Crane Scale
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A Legal for Trade Crane Scale

The MSI-3460 overhead crane scale with ScaleCore measurement module provides industry-leading weighing features of previous Challenger designs plus much more. Long-range viewing is enhanced with a larger 1.5 inch (38 millimeter) ultra-bright LED digital display and resolution settings of up to 10,000 divisions for precise 0.1 percent loading accuracy. Product operating time is extended to over 80 plus hours with a single six-volt rechargeable battery. The original signature Challenger packaging has been upgraded to NEMA Type 4/IP65 levels. Manufactured in the USA in strict compliance with the highest safety standards, Challenger continues to sustain a minimum 200 percent safe and 500 percent ultimate load ratings.

A ScaleCore electronics retrofit kit is available for upgrading existing MSI-3260 or MSI-3360 Challengers to new generation MSI-3460.

Accuracy:
± 0.1% (+1 d) of applied load

Resolution:
2,500 d max standard (up to 10,000 d max non-standard)

Enclosure:
NEMA 4, IP65, powder coated cast aluminum

Lifting Eye & Hook:
Crosby® or equivalent with 360° non-bearing swivel hook

Design Overload:
200% safe / 500% ultimate

Functions:
Power , zero, tare, user (programmable)

Display:
Five-digit, 1.5 in (38 mm) LED with programmable brightness control; toggle between red, orange and green digits

Displayable Units:
Pounds or kilogram selectable

Annunciators:
COZ, net, gross, total, peak, low battery, lb/kg, motion, setpoints, ACK IN, ACK OUT, RF

Power:
6 volt rechargeable battery. 115/230 VAC battery charger is included

Operating Time:
Up to 80 hours between charging with typical use. Less with optional RF model link

Temperature Range:
Legal: 14° F to 104° F (-10° C to 40° C)
Industrial: -10° F to 104° F (-40° C to 40° C)

Auto-Off Mode:
Select for 15, 30, 45, 60 minutes or off

Auto Sleep Mode:
Power down during non-use and power up with weight change or any key press

Service Counters:
Counts number of lifts over percentage of capacity and lifts over capacity

Filtering:
OFF, LO, HI-1, HI-2 selectable

Warranty:
One-year limited

Approvals:
NTEP 86-021: 250 to 10,000 lb
OIML R76/2006-A-NL1-21.36
CE
UKCA

Resources / Downloads

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Installation Tips for MSI Scales and Systems Email MSI Crane Scales Articles
Overhead Weighing Safety Guide Email Overhead Weighing Systems Articles
When to Use a Dynamometer to Measure Tension Email MSI Crane Scales|Tension Dynamometers Articles
Which Crane Scale is the best fit for my Application? Email MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems Articles

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MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Technical Manual C A Download Email MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems No
MSI-3460 Challenger 3 Technical Manual (Legacy) B F Download Email MSI Crane Scales No
MSI-3460 Menu Map Download Email MSI Crane Scales No
Overhead Weighing Safety and Periodic Maintenance Manual B Download Email MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems No
MSI Wi-Fi Setup Download Email MSI Crane Scales No
ScaleCore Connect Software Manual B Download Email MSI Crane Scales|Overhead Weighing Systems No
MSI-8000 RF Remote Display Operation Manual F Download Email MSI Crane Scales No
SC-3 PCA Software Update Procedure Download Email MSI Crane Scales No
ScaleCore 2 Database Program (Sc2Db) Download Email MSI Crane Scales No

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In-Process Material Weighing and Handling for the Metals Industry Email MSI Crane Scales
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Title Version Size Release Date Download Email
ScaleCore Connect 2.02 49 MB 06/05/2023 Download Email
ScaleCore Configuration Management Program (ScCMP) Software v2-0-5-51 44.9 MB 06/17/2015 Download Email
MSI WiFi Connect 1.0 58.3 MB 05/04/2017 Download Email

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Parts

MSI-3460C

Part # Description List Price Cart
207063 MSI-3460C 250LB x 0.1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208091 MSI-3460C 500LB x 0.2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207064 MSI-3460C 1K x 0.5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power.

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208138 MSI-3460C 2K x 1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power.

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207065 MSI-3460C 5K x 2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208092 MSI-3460C 10K x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207067 MSI-3460C 15K x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, Non-CE, Non-NTEP, Batt Power

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207633 MSI-3460C 250LB x 0.1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, NON-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208096 MSI-3460C 500LB x 0.2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207635 MSI-3460C 1000LB x 0.5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, NON-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208140 MSI-3460C 2000LB x 1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207637 MSI-3460C 5000LB x 2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208098 MSI-3460C 10,000LB x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207639 MSI-3460C 15,000LB x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, RF, Non-CE, Non-NTEP, Batt PowerEND

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207640 MSI-3460C 250LB x 0.1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208100 MSI-3460C 500LB x 0.2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207642 MSI-3460C 1K x 0.5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208141 MSI-3460C 2K x 1LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207644 MSI-3460C 5K x 2LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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208102 MSI-3460C 10K x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, NTEP, Batt Power

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207646 MSI-3460C 15K x 5LB Challenger 3 Crane Scale, WIFI, Non-CE, Non-NTEP, Batt Power

List Price: $5,410.00

MSI-3460B

Options

Part # Description List Price Cart
140049 MSI-3460 Battery Assembly Six-Volt Rechargeable Non-spillable

List Price: $155.00
139152 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug

List Price: $200.00
139153 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With European Style Plug

List Price: $200.00
197201 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug CEC Compliant

List Price: $245.00
149549 MSI-8000 Battery Charger 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz. North American Style Plug

List Price: $165.00
178004 4in LASERLIGHT2 MSI RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mounting Bracket

List Price: $2,535.00
178006 6in LASERLIGHT2 MSI XBEE RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mount Bracket

List Price: $3,005.00
140058 3360/3260 AC CONVERSION KIT

List Price: $465.00
139395 RETROFIT KIT 3460

List Price: $1,190.00
139397 RETROFIT KIT RF CHALLENGER 3 3460

List Price: $1,370.00
173014 MSI-Rugged Remote Control Non-CE for Products with XBEE Radios

List Price: $355.00
139381 MSI-8000 Remote Display RF Handheld (Requires an MSI Crane Scale or MSI-7300 equipped with a RF modem)

List Price: $1,415.00
153591 FINAL ASSY REMOTE DISPLAY AC POWER 8000HD

List Price: $1,541.00
178281 8004HD Display AC, RedGrn 1.5in Dual Color LED Display, 85~264VAC

List Price: $2,120.00
Consult AC power supply

List Price: $325.00
Consult Audible alarm

List Price: $420.00

Replacement Parts

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