A-A-50143
January 6, 1988
COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTION
SCALE, DIGITAL, PLATFORM
The General Services Administration has authorized the use of this commercial item description.
1. Intended use. This commercial item description covers platform digital scales used for weighing bulk and heavy products.
2. CLASSIFICATION
2.1 Classification. The digital platform scales shall be of the following types and capacities (see 6.1):
Type 1 - 500 pound capacity, portable
Type II - 5,000 pound capacity
Model 1 – Low-profile, floor mounted with two access ramps
Model 2 - Floor level pit installed
3. SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS
3.1 Design and construction. The type I scale shall be a floor model having a 500 pound capacity. The weighing range shall go from 0 to 500 pounds in 0.05 graduations. The platform, column, and digital indicator shall be constructed of stainless steel, 11 gauge minimum. The digital indicator and weighing load cell shall be waterproof. The digital indicator shall be mounted atop the scale column, be a single display with a minimum five digit readout, and shall have a backup battery pack that shall be capable of operating for 8 hours when power is not available. The scale shall have four casters, two of which shall be equipped with locking mechanisms. The scale shall have the capability to accurately operate in an environment of 14O to 113OF and at 10 to 95 percent relative humidity, noncondensing. The load cell shall be capable of handling one-hundred percent overload without causing damage to the weighing mechanism. The digital indicator keyboard shall have provisions for: automatic zero tracking; tare, recall, and clear tare buttons; and tape printer. The scale shall be furnished with a 12-foot minimum electric cord. The approximate dimensions of the scale shall be: platform - 30 Inches long by 24 inches wide by 4 inches high, column - 39 inches high, and digital indicator - 11 Inches high by 14 inches wide by 6 inches deep.
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
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