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'''Electronic Scale''' is an electronic measuring device that uses fiber optics to detect and transmit its position to a digital or computer readout for display. | |||
Instead of glass, a printed circuit on a stainless steel ruler is used to trigger at least two microelectronic hall effect [[Sensors]]. Resolution is limited to 0.01mm but shielding from coolant and flying chip is not a requirement. These scales are very resistant to everyday shop contaminants and debris. Electronic scales are much cheaper than their glass counterparts. | |||
Electronic scales are available with built-in displays so they can be used independently. | Electronic scales are available with built-in displays so they can be used independently. | ||
It will calculate weight in grams, onces and pounds depending on the settings. They come in various sizes depending on what your weighting. | |||
==How do electronic scales work?== | |||
Electronic Scales work with the use of a strain gauge load cell. Whereas analog scales use springs to indicate the weight of an object, electronic scales convert the force of a weight to an electric signal. Its key components consist of a strain gauge, a device used to measure the strain of an object, and load cell sensor, an electronic device used to convert a force into an electrical signal. A load cell is also known as a force transducer. | |||