Increasing Load Test

The Increasing Load Test checks the scale accuracy when incrementally adding weight to the center of the scale. Use weights that correspond to the NCR 7895 programmed unit of weight.

For Metric Scales, kg

Step

Applied Load

Scale Display Result

Tolerance

1

0.000 kg

0.000 

± 0.000 kg

2

0.100 kg

0.100 

± 0.0025 kg

3

2.500 kg

2.500 

± 0.0025 kg

4

5.000 kg

5.000 

± 0.005 kg

5

10.000 kg

10.000 

± 0.005 kg

6

15.000 kg

15.000 

± 0.0075 kg

For US Scales, lb

Step

Applied Load

Scale Display Result

Tolerance

1

0.00 lb

0.00 

± 0.0 lb

2

0.10 lb

0.10 

± 0.005 lb

3

5.00 lb

5.00 

± 0.005 lb

4

10.00 lb

10.00 

± 0.01 lb

5

20.00 lb

20.00 

± 0.01 lb

6

30.00 lb

30.00 

± 0.015 lb

Note:  Do NOT remove any weight from the Top Plate between test steps unless directed to do so.