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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
(Contact MSI for application consultation)

  • 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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WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65
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Legal for Trade Crane Scale

The MSI-3460 Challenger 3 digital crane scale has a capacity of 15,000 pounds with a ±0.1% accuracy. A large multicolored LED digital display can show up to five digits and includes brightness control, zero, tare, auto-off and auto-sleep functions. Able to withstand extreme conditions, the MSI-3460 features a 360-degree non-bearing swivel hook for optimal operation.

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 and 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, 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:
Certified: 14 °F to 104 °F (-10 °C to 40 °C)
Operating: -40 °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

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Parts

MSI-3460C

Part # Description List Price Cart/Quote
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

List Price: $2,875.00
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

List Price: $3,050.00
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 Power

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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: $5,700.00

Options

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

List Price: $165.00
139152 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug

List Price: $210.00
139153 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With European, Type 3, Style Plug

List Price: $210.00
197201 MSI-3460 Battery Charger With North American Style Plug CEC Compliant

List Price: $255.00
149549 MSI-8000 Battery Charger 115/230 VAC 50/60 Hz. North American Style Plug

List Price: $175.00
178004 4in LASERLIGHT2 MSI RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mounting Bracket

List Price: $2,675.00
178006 6in LASERLIGHT2 MSI XBEE RF Includes ScaleCore RF Kit and Tilt Mount Bracket

List Price: $3,175.00
140058 3360/3260 AC CONVERSION KIT

List Price: $485.00
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: $1,500.00
153591 Remote Display, ScaleCore RF, MSI-8000HD, 85 to 265 VAC

List Price: $1,625.00
221176 8004HD Gen2 Display AC, RedGrn 1.5in Dual Color LED Display, 85~264VAC

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Consult AC power supply

List Price: $325.00
Consult Audible alarm

List Price: $420.00

Replacement Parts

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