A&D BM-5 - Repeatability Test

34 BM series
6.7. Repeatability Test
Repeatability is an index of variation in weighing values when the same mass is repeatedly
loaded and unloaded. Standard deviation is generally used for the indicator of repeatability.
The repeatability test measures the internal mass 10 times and displays the standard deviation.
Use the repeatability test function to inspect the performance of the balance when changing the
environment or when moving the balance to a new location.
Example: "Standard deviation = 0.2 mg" means that the results of repeated measurements of the
same mass fall within the range of ±0.2 mg at a frequency of about 68%.
Notes
When the password function is used, the repeatability test function is available only when
logged in as an administrator ( AdmIN).
The repeatability test uses the internal mass. Therefore, the obtained standard deviation
may disagree with that of the repeatability of "20. Specifications". Regard the standard
deviation as a reference.
Model Internal mass
BM-5, BM-5D Approx. 5 g
BM-20, BM-22 Approx. 20 g
BM-252, BM-200, BM-300, BM-500 Approx. 190 g
1 Press and hold the RANGE key (for approx. 4 seconds)
until rep te5t is displayed, and then release
the key.
2 When rep te5t is displayed, the measurement
is automatically started, "r"e"p blinks and the
measurement count (0 to 10) is displayed.
To cancel the current measurement,
press the CAL key.
Note Avoid vibration and breezes for
precise measurement during this test.
3 At the end of the measurement,
the standard deviation of the
repeatability is displayed.
4 Press the CAL key or PRINT key
to return to the weighing mode.
Press and hold
(approx. 4 seconds)
Release
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Cancel
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Resul
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Standard deviation
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Example of BM-20
Weighing mode
Weighing mode