The Advantages Of A Digital Weight Indicator At The Scale

by | Apr 7, 2016 | Construction and Maintenance

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The vast majority of all production lines, batching and blending operations, packaging and filling, or even product shipping lines that are using weighing terminals are all on computerized systems. This means that the scale will automatically report to the system each load or batch that goes across the scale, which may initially seem to limit the need for a digital weight indicator at the scale.

However, having the digital readout at the scale that is readily available to staff can be a safety factor that is hard to ignore. The ability to see the weights and just keep a general monitor on the performance of the indicator can help to determine if there is a malfunction with the scale or if there are any issues with the potential accuracy of the scale.

Location

Choosing the location for the digital weight indicator at the scale is important. Different systems and different indicators can be configured to be up to a set distance from the scale, which may make it more convenient for the scale operator to maintain a visual check of the system.

Additionally, the location of the indicator should be such that it is protected from potential damage by equipment. This is often a major consideration for floor scales or platform scales on docks where equipment may be driven to the scale to drop off the load and then used to pick up and move the load after weighing.

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The new types of indicators can be customized to your specific work environments. This can include the specific shape and size of the digital display, as well as the background LED lighting colors.

This is important in workplaces so that the readout is easily visible at a glance. If the readout is too dim or not easy to see from the operator’s position, it is less likely that monitoring of the display will be done effectively or consistently.

Level of Control and Functions

While very basic types of digital weight indicator models may not have much flexibility with regards to operator control and access to functions through the display, advanced models may offer complete flexibility. This will allow specific functions or features of the display to be locked, avoiding accidental changes or programming modifications from the indicator itself.

However, specific necessary functions such as self-calibration or even changing units for different weighing requirements can be completed through the digital indicator and control unit, making it an effective option for control of the process right at the scale.