SELECTABLE CALIBRATION FEATURE

Calibration is a very important to the accuracy of any balance.  Just as a musician must have one true tone to tune his instrument, a balance needs a true weight to tune itself.  Calibration is done by giving a base point (ZERO) and establishing what is the full capacity (SPAN) weight.  Since SPAN is normally the balance's maximum capacity, the balance now has two precise extreme points: zero and full scale.  The balance can now accurately calculate all amounts in between the base point (ZERO) and full capacity (SPAN.)

A&D balances offer a selectable calibration feature for those people wishing not to calibrate the balance at the full designed weighing capacity.  Calibrating a balance closer to the user's actual maximum weighing capacity will offer a more accurate calibration.  For example, an individual may purchase the A&D EK-6000i which offers the ability to weigh up to 6000g with 0.1g readability.  Instead the user only plans on weighing up to 4800 grams.  The EK-6000i offers the ability to calibrate the scale at 4 programmed capacities - 3000g, 4000g, 5000g or 6000g.  Therefore, to improve even greater accurate the user would calibrate the EK-6000i with a 5000 gram calibration mass.

Balances are influenced by changes in seasonal temperature, humidity, barometric pressure and the gravitational acceleration (the position of your location related to magnetic north) for the location at which the precision weighing instrument is being used.  It is necessary to calibrate the balance when it is being installed for the first time and after any changes of locations.  It is also recommended that a balance be calibrated regularly in order to obtain the most precision.  Most GLP/GMP and Quality Assurance Directives for a ISO manufacturing environment require in their procedure a daily calibration.  Also, in critical weighing applications such as formulation of inks, paints and adhesive a daily calibration is a must.

Precision Weighing Balances highly recommends you consider purchasing the calibration mass at the same time you place your order for your balance.  It will only be a matter of time before you are calling for the calibration mass to be delivered "yesterday".  The calibration mass will also enable you to perform all calibrations within your organization and eliminate in most situations the additional expense of calling a calibration service company in.

A&D designed the GF, GR, HR, GX, HF, HFG, HP, EKi - Series with the user in mind making full digital calibration a cinch.  You can also change the calibration mass value for calibrating your A&D balance to several programmed mass values to meet your weighing needs.  To enter the calibration mass value use the following steps:

1. Press and hold the "RE-ZERO" key to enter the calibration mode.
2. Release the "RE-ZERO" key when the balance displays either "CAL or CAL 0".
3. Press the "MODE" key to change the calibration mass value
4. Enter the calibration mass value using the following keys: "MODE" key is used to move digit to enter a number; "RE-ZERO" key is used to change a number.  Verify that there is nothing on the weighing pan.
5. Press the "RE-ZERO" key.  The balance measures the zero-point.

• 1 mg to 5 kg weights.  Sold individually or as a 9-piece or 21-piece set.
• All weights meet or exceed ASTM specifications
• All mass measurements are made using procedures developed by NIST
• All mass standards are milled from the finest corrosion-resistant stainless steel stock ensuring consistent density
• Each weight is calibrated by a NVLAP-accredited metrology lab in a climate-controlled environment
• One-piece construction provides the maximum mass stability
• Each weight and weight set is supplied complete with a Certificate of Traceability
• Certificate of Calibration
  

Individual Calibration Weights

Metric Weight Tolerances - all tolerances stated in milligram (mg) Calibration Weights Includes Report of Traceability & Certificate of Calibration
Nominal Value	Class	Part Number	Report of Traceability	Certificate of Calibration	Tolerance	Price
Cylindrical OIML Shape
5 kg	Ulti Mass	WT5KGCLSUC	NO	YES	± 6.00 mg	$410.00
5 kg	Class 1	WT5KGCLS1C	NO	YES	± 12 mg	$385.00
5 kg	Class 2	WT5KGCLS2C	NO	YES	± 25 mg	$350.00
2 kg	Ulti Mass	WT2KGCLSUC	NO	YES	±2.5 mg	$235.00
2 kg	Class 1	WT2KGCLS1C	NO	YES	±5.0 mg	$230.00
2 kg	Class 2	WT2KGCLS2C	NO	YES	± 10 mg	$195.00
1 kg	Ulti Mass	WT1KGCLSUC	NO	YES	±1.25 mg	$185.00
1 kg	Class 1	WT1KGCLS1C	NO	YES	±2.5 mg	$185.00
1 kg	Class 2	WT1KGCLS2C	NO	YES	±5.0 mg	$165.00
500 g	Ulti Mass	WT500GCLSUC	NO	YES	±0.600 mg	$175.00
500 g	Class 1	WT500GCLS1C	NO	YES	±1.2 mg	$170.00
500 g	Class 2	WT500GCLS2C	NO	YES	±2.5 mg	$155.00
200 g	Ulti Mass	WT200GCLSUC	NO	YES	±0.250 mg	$145.00
200 g	Class 1	WT200GCLS1C	NO	YES	±0.50 mg	$140.00
200 g	Class 2	WT200GCLS2C	NO	YES	±1.0 mg	$135.00
(7-10 days lead time for all calibration weights and mass sets)
Nominal Value	Class	Part Number	Report of Traceability	Certificate of Calibration	Tolerance	Price
Small Knob Style, ASTM Shape
100 g	Ultra Class U	WT100GCLSUC	YES	YES	±0.125 mg	$115.00
100 g	Class 1	WT100GCLS1C	YES	YES	±0.25 mg	$100.00
100 g	Class 2	WT100GCLS2C	YES	YES	±0.50 mg	$100.00
50 g	Ultra Class U	WT50GCLSUC	YES	YES	±0.060 mg	$105.00
50 g	Class 1	WT50GCLS1C	YES	YES	±0.12 mg	$95.00
50 g	Class 2	WT50GCLS2C	YES	YES	±0.25 mg	$95.00
The weight value can deviate above or below the nominal value by the tolerance defined.  To determine the tolerance of a mass, look at the denomination or nominal value of the weight and the appropriate class you need.
Custom weight sets are available upon request by calling Precision Weighing Balances at 978-521-7095
All calibration weights are not returnable.  Once your order has been placed it CAN NOT be cancelled.  Please carefully consider this prior to placing your order.  The reason for this is these weights are custom manufactured and are certified on the date they were made.  In addition, if you touch the calibration weight with your fingers the oil in your skin would change the tolerance and we can not take this chance if the weight was returned.
(7-10 days lead time for all calibration weights and mass sets)

• Uncertainty value
• Identifying number
• NIST test number
• Date the standards were last calibrated
• NVLAP laboratory code

• Single weights - $65
• Two or more weights - $48 each
• Weight sets of 15 or more weights - $37 each

Please call us at 978-521-7095 if you presently have calibrations weights that require recertification.

What does calibration of a laboratory weight entail?

Sartorius mass comparators compare a weight to a known mass (a NIST calibrated reference weight) and report the difference, to a very small value.  These mass comparators can ascertain and measure differences to 10, 1, and even 0.1 micrograms (one ten-millionth of a gram), multiple weighings, averaged, can resolve the differences to even smaller amounts.  

Calibration technicians must wear appropriate static free clothing, as well as gloves, hair nets and face masks, to reduce the possibility of contamination (and changing the weight of the weights) from skin oils, hairs, or airborne droplets.  Calibration weights are never touched directly by human hands. 


What is the difference in tolerance between Sartorius Ultra Class U, Class 1, Class 2 and other calibration specifications?

Metric Weight Tolerances - all tolerances stated in milligram (mg)
	American Society of Testing & Measurement ASTM E617
Denomi- nation Metric	Sartorius Ultra Class U	Class 1 mg	Class 2 mg	Class 3 mg	Class 4 mg	Class 5 mg	Class 6 mg	Class 7 mg
5 kg	6.00	12	25	50	100	250	500	1400
3 kg	3.80	7.5	15	30	60	150	300	1000
2 kg	2.50	5.0	10	20	40	100	200	750
1 kg	1.25	2.5	5.0	10	20	50	100	470
500 g	0.600	1.2	2.5	5.0	10	30	50	300
300 g	0.380	0.75	1.5	3.0	6.0	20	30	210
200 g	0.250	0.50	1.0	2.0	4.0	15	20	160
100 g	0.125	0.25	0.50	1.0	2.0	9	10	100
50 g	0.060	0.12	0.25	0.60	1.2	5.6	7
30 g	0.037	0.074	0.15	0.45	0.90	4.0	5	44
20 g	0.037	0.074	0.10	0.35	0.70	3.0	3	33
10 g	0025	0.050	0.074	0.25	0.50	2.0	2	21
5 g	0.017	0.034	0.054	0.18	0.36	1.3	2	13
3g	0.017	0.034	0.054	0.15	0.30	0.95	2	9.4
2 g	0.017	0.034	0.054	0.13	0.26	0.75	2	7.0
1 g	0.017	0.034	0.054	0.10	0.20	0.50	2	4.5
500 mg	0.005	0.010	0.025	0.080	0.16	0.38	1	3.0
200 mg	0.005	0.010	0.025	0.060	0.12	0.26	1	1.8
100 mg	0.005	0.010	0.025	0.050	0.10	0.20	1	1.2
50 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.042	0.085	0.16	0.5	0.88
20 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.035	0.070	0.12	0.5	0.56
10 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.030	0.060	0.10	0.5	0.4
5 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.028	0.055	0.080	0.2
2 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.025	0.050	0.060	0.2
1 mg	0.005	0.010	0.014	0.025	0.050	0.050	0.1
The table above is a listing of the tolerances of various classes of masses.  The weight value can deviate above or below the nominal value by the tolerance defined.  To determine the tolerance of a mass, look at the denomination or nominal value of the weight and the appropriate class you need.
Custom weight sets are available upon request by calling Precision Weighing Balances at 978-521-7095
All calibration weights are not returnable.  Once your order has been placed it CAN NOT be cancelled.  Please carefully consider this prior to placing your order.  The reason for this is these weights are custom manufactured and are certified on the date they were made.  In addition, if you touch the calibration weight with your fingers the oil in your skin would change the tolerance and we can not take this chance if the weight was returned.