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Specifications Glossary

Capacity: The maximum weight that can be placed on the scale or balance.
Minimum Capacity: The minimum weight that the scale or balance can accurately measure within the tolerances specified.
Readability: 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
Resolution: Resolution is the value of the finest division of the scale. Sometimes referred to as the smallest reading possible.
Repeatability: 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.
Linearity: Greatest deviation of the weight display to the value of the test weight according to plus and minus over the entire weighing range.
Pan Size: This is the size of the weighing area on the scales. This field is also used for the overall size of our hanging scales.
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