accuracy testing on four mechanical balances.pdf
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[ AND WEIGHING] [ ADAM] [ HEALTH-O-METER] [ METTLER] [ MYWEIGH] [ OHAUS] [ SARTORIUS] [ SCIENTECH] [ SILTEC]
Methodology and Standard Weights for Accuracy Testing on Four
Mechanical Balances
by David W. Davenport, January-February 2000
Purpose: To determine how three mechanical "pocket scales"Accura, Calibrn, and Deering 10
gramcompare in accuracy to the extremely accurate Mettler AE 100 analytical balance (Swiss,
electronic). Also determine how the laboratory-quality Ohaus Dial-O-Gram 310Model mechanicalbench balance compares to the Mettler AE 100 analytical balance. Compare and contrast all four
mechanical scales for accuracy, features, and ease of use.
Method:A calibrated Mettler AE 100 analytical balance (accurate to 0.0002 grams = 0.2 mg) was
used to acquire three replicateweights of objects used as mass standards. These standards
consisted of Ohaus calibrationweights (from Model 218-16 set, 10 mg to 500 mg, ANSI/ASTM
E617, 1991, Class 6; as well as an Ohaus 1.000 g mass), and common United States Mint coins
(penny, nickel, dime, quarter). These objects provide a practical range of "standard weights" for
determining the accuracyof three mechanical pocket scales (Accura, Calibrn, and Deering) with
ranges of 0 to 4 grams, or 0 to 10 grams. In addition to the pocket scales, the Ohaus Dial-O-Gram
310Model mechanical scale (a top-of-the line mechanical bench balance) was tested in its 0 to 10gram range (this scale measures up to 310 grams, with readability to 0.01 gram = 10 mg).
Procedure:The Mettler AE 100 balance was leveled, then calibrated using an ANSI/ASTM E617
Class 1 100 g, 0.00025 g mass at the start of the weighing project. (The Mettler balance was
professionally serviced by a certified calibration technician, just four months ago.) The balance was
taredprior to each replicate weighing of each "standard mass." The four mechanical balances were
placed on a flat, non-skid surface, then the beams were leveled, and the "zero" checked prior to
each replicate weighing. The weighings were conducted in a room with ventilation fans turned "off,"
to eliminate "swinging" by the beams. Forceps were used to manipulate all Ohaus calibration
masses, and latex gloved fingers to manipulate all coinsto insure the masses did not pick up any
"extra weight" from handling. Statistics were used to find the mean, standard deviation, and
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coefficient of variation (CV) for each set of three replicate weighings. The mean value of each
standard, per the Mettler balance, was then used for comparison to the mean value of each
standard, per each of the four evaluated balances (Accura, Calibrn, Deering 10 gram, and Ohaus
310-00)see following spreadsheets.
Note:In the spreadsheets and graphs on the following pdf files (Accura, Calibrn, Deering 10 gram,
and Ohaus 310-00), the Mettler mean weight is the "independent variable" on the X-axis; while the
mean weight of the mechanical balance under testing is the "dependent variable" on the Y-axis. A
"perfect" value for the line shown on each graph is a linear equation (y = mx + b) of "y = 1.0000x +0.0000" and an R2value of "1.0000."
Weighing Results for Sixteen "Standard Masses," per Mettler AE 100 Analytical Balance
Object
10 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
20 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
50 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
100 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
200 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
500 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
1,000 mg
Ohaus
Calibr.
Mass
1,000 &
500 mg
Ohaus
Masses
Weighing 1, g 0.0099 0.0200 0.0502 0.1003 0.2000 0.4998 1.0036 1.5032
Weighing 2, g 0.0099 0.0201 0.0502 0.1003 0.2000 0.4998 1.0035 1.5033
Weighing 3, g 0.0099 0.0200 0.0502 0.1002 0.2000 0.4997 1.0035 1.5033
Statistics
Mean of 3, g 0.0099 0.0200 0.0502 0.1003 0.2000 0.4998 1.0035 1.5033
Standard
Deviation0.0000 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
Coefficient of
Variation
(CV)
0.00% 0.29% 0.00% 0.06% 0.00% 0.01% 0.01% 0.00%
Weighing Results for Sixteen "Standard Masses," per Mettler AE 100 Analytical Balance
Object
Dime (US
Mint,
1992 D)
Penny
(US Mint,
1990 D)
Dime &
1,000 mg
Ohaus
Mass
Dime, 500 &
1,000 mg
Ohaus
Masses
Nickel
(US Mint,
1999 D)
Quarter
(US Mint,
1995 D)
Quarter &
Dime
Penny,
Nickel &
Dime
Weighing 1, g 2.2634 2.5086 3.2670 3.7666 4.9947 5.7063 7.9698 9.7668
Weighing 2, g 2.2633 2.5086 3.2671 3.7667 4.9947 5.7065 7.9698 9.7668
Weighing 3, g 2.2634 2.5086 3.2670 3.7667 4.9947 5.7065 7.9699 9.7668
Statistics
Mean of 3, g 2.2634 2.5086 3.2670 3.7667 4.9947 5.7064 7.9698 9.7668
Standard
Deviation0.0001 0.0000 0.0001 0.0001 0.0000 0.0001 0.0001 0.0000
Coefficient of
Variation
(CV)
0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
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Summary of Accuracy Determinations for Four Mechanical Balances
Features Comparison for Four Mechanical Scales, and Recommendations
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