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Scales typefloorfloor
Mechanismelectronicelectronic
Max. measurement weight200 kg150 kg
Scale division100 g100 g
Units of measurementkg / lb / stones
Features
Functions
automatic activation
automatic switch-off
automatic activation
automatic switch-off
Measurements
% adipose tissue
visceral fat level
% body fluid
% muscle mass
% bone mass
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
physical age
% adipose tissue
visceral fat level
% body fluid
% muscle mass
% bone mass
basal metabolic rate (BMR)
physical age
General
Memory4 users4 users
User auto-detection
Guest mode
Platform / bowl materialglassglass
Power source4xAA4xAA
Dimensions320x340x40 mm
Color
Added to E-Catalognovember 2013july 2013

Max. measurement weight

The largest weight that is allowed to be placed on the platform of this scale model. If this parameter is exceeded, the scales, at best, will not be able to show the correct data, at worst, they will completely fail. Obviously, the maximum weight is directly related to the purpose, but even kitchen scales can weigh both up to 5 kg and up to 20 kg.

Actually, floor scales have the largest maximum measurement weight, in such models it can reach 200 kg or even more. And the most delicate are jewelry models (refer to "Type"). Also note that in mechanical devices (refer to "Mechanism") the scale is usually graduated to the maximum weight.

Now on the market there are scales with such a maximum weight: up to 1 kg, up to 5 kg, up to 10 kg, up to 50 kg, up to 150 kg, up to 200 kg.

Units of measurement

Weights are able to keep records in various units of measurement, while accounting can be done both by mass and by volume. Among the most common units of measurement, we highlight the following.

— Grams (g) — a unit of weight that belongs to the metric system. Grams are used in desktop kitchen scales.

— Kilograms (kg) — a unit of weight that belongs to the metric system. Kilograms are used in floor weighing equipment.

— Pounds (lb:oz) is a common unit of weight used in some countries in Europe, as well as in the United States. 1 pound can be equated to 0.45 kilograms.

— Milliliters (ml) — a unit of volume that belongs to the metric system. Some models of scales are able to determine the volume of milk and water based on mass.

— Ounces (fl'oz) is a unit of volume used in English-speaking countries. 1 US ounce is equivalent to 30 mL.

— Stones (st) is the British unit of weight. Stones are used to take into account the mass of the human body, so this measurement system is found in floor household and specialized diagnostic scales. 1 stone can be equated to 6.35 kilograms.

User auto-detection

The capability for scales to automatically "recognize" the user is present in advanced floor models with diagnostic functionalities. User identification involves analyzing a range of parameters, beginning with actual weight and extending to the composition of different types of bodily tissues. This feature necessitates an initial measurement session, during which the scales "learn" and subsequently automatically identify the user for future use. Modern models are designed with the understanding that certain diagnostic parameters of an individual may change over time. Consequently, these scales can accurately identify a previously memorized user even if specific body characteristics like liquid percentage or fat content have notably altered. However, this identification isn't completely infallible; even sophisticated scales can occasionally confuse individuals with similar body indicators. Nevertheless, such occurrences are rare, and in most cases, this function is highly reliable.
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