Technical articles on weighing technology and weighing software
Practical knowledge for operators, buyers and IT: legal metrology, interfaces, weighing tickets and connecting scales to software and ERP – clearly explained.
NAWI Conformity Assistant: conformity assessment of scales – guided, not searched for
Guided conformity assessment of non-automatic weighing instruments under 2014/31/EU and EN 45501: compatibility check, tests, reports, training. Local, bilingual.
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Alibi memory explained: legal-for-trade weighing with software
What is an Alibi memory, why does legal-for-trade weighing with software need the Alibi number, and what does a proper implementation look like? Explained in plain terms.
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Buying a scale: why the interface matters more than the price
Before buying a scale: which interface, is the protocol documented, do you need legal-for-trade capability, will an ERP be added later? A vendor-neutral checklist.
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Digital weighing ticket: mandatory details, tare and template
What belongs on a weighing ticket? Gross, tare, net, licence plate and more – plus the difference from the delivery note, the benefits of digital weighing tickets and a free PDF template.
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Reading out a scale: RS232, USB, TCP/IP and OPC UA explained
Reading out a scale via software: RS232, USB, TCP/IP and OPC UA compared – how each route works, which pitfalls lurk and when which connection fits.
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Scale verification or calibration? Operator obligations
Verification or calibration – what's the difference, when is which mandatory and what does it mean for scale operators? Explained plainly, without legalese.
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