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| Capacity:
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The maximum weight that can be placed on the scale or balance.
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| Minimum Capacity: |
The minimum weight that the scale or balance can accurately
measure within the tolerances specified.
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Readability:
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These terms are often used interchangeably to indicate how well
a scale displays the correct results. Readability is the value of the finest division of the scale. Sometimes referred to as the smallest readable weight value
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| Resolution:
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Resolution is the value of the finest division of the scale.
Sometimes referred to as the smallest reading possible.
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| Repeatability:
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The ability to display the same value when a weight is placed on
a scale more than one time. Often expressed as a standard
deviation of 5 to 10 tests.
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| Linearity:
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Greatest deviation of the weight display to the value of the test
weight according to plus and minus over the entire weighing range.
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| Pan Size:
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This is the size of the weighing area on the scales.
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