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Just like many electronic devices, digital scales often include diagnostic error codes that will display on the screen when something is wrong. These error codes tell you that something needs to be corrected before using the scale. So what do you do when your scale has an error code?  What is an Error Code? An error code is displayed on the screen of digital scales when an issue is detected. This notifies you that something is wrong with the scale. The specific numeric or alpha-numeric code

Microbalances provide unparalleled accuracy in the microgram range. They offer readability out to 6-places, or 0.000001g (0.001mg). This level of accuracy requires a high-performance instrument with quality components and intricate design. However, a microbalance isn't able to perform to specifications without some special considerations. Where You Use a Microbalance Matters Microbalances require a controlled environment to ensure proper performance. Temperature fluctuations, drafts, humidity an

Digital scales are used in almost every step of the supply chain, from raw materials, to finished goods, to retail sales. Not too many people give the scales they use daily a second thought, much less how they use them. Most end-users know the basics: add the item, let the weight settle, record the results. We're going to focus on that first step, adding the item to be weighed. In a perfect world, packages and materials would be placed gently on a scale every time. However, that's not alway

A&D Weighing Apollo lab balances are known for their exceptional accuracy, reliability, and advanced features, which makes them a great choice for a wide range of laboratory and industrial weighing applications. For university research departments in particular, Apollo balances provide a reliable solution for critical weighing tasks with intuitive features, versatility and exceptional value. Let's take a further look at why Apollo is a great choice for universities and academic research

At Scales Plus, we often get requests for documentation stating that the scale or balance being purchased is calibrated from the factory. However, most manufacturer's do not provide documented calibration results, but rather a Certificate of Conformity. That leads us to the question, "What is a Certificate of Conformity?" Certificate of Conformity A Certificate of Conformity, also referred to as a Certificate of Compliance or Certificate of Conformance, is a document that verifies a product meet