{"id":1216,"date":"2016-07-20T08:37:41","date_gmt":"2016-07-20T15:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/?p=1216"},"modified":"2020-04-07T11:45:14","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T18:45:14","slug":"avery-weigh-tronix-bsq-bench-scale-base-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/20\/avery-weigh-tronix-bsq-bench-scale-base-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ Bench Scale Base Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ is a highly accurate digital bench base with over 1 billion internal counts and a readability of over 3.5 million divisions (unapproved).<\/p>\n<h2><strong>In practice, this means that the Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ scale platform can detect even the tiniest of weight changes with astounding precision. <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Featuring the very latest state of the art suspended <em><strong>Quartzell technology<\/strong><\/em>, the BSQ guarantees repeatable balance accuracy at all times. Small and large items can be weighed on a single base, allowing one scale to do a job that might previously have required several. With a fast return to zero between readings, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/weigh-tronix-bsq-scale-base.htm\">Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ scale base<\/a> provides the speed and repetitive accuracy that can be vital in situations where highly accurate weight readings are required.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>When used with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/avery-weigh-tronix-zm405-indicator.htm\">ZM400 series indicators<\/a>, the BSQ bench base can accurately display down to 0.01g, giving <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">balance accuracy<\/span> but with the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">strength required for use in an industrial environment. <\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h4><strong>We put together a list of the most common Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) below.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lBkSVLyC17c?rel=0\" width=\"450\" height=\"253\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Quartzell\u2122?<\/strong><br \/>\nQuartzell stands for Quartz Digital Transducer (QDT). It uses true\u00a0digital signals from quartz crystals that are precisely mounted\u00a0on an intricately machined aluminum frame. The device\u00a0converts the oscillating frequencies from two crystals into a\u00a0digital signal which is representative of the load applied. When\u00a0profiled, the output signal provides an extremely accurate\u00a0measurement with a higher resolution than normal strain<br \/>\ngauge technology.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the advantages of using Quartzell\u00a0over Analog strain gauge load cells?<\/strong><br \/>\nUnlike a strain gauge load cell, which produces an analog signal\u00a0that has to be converted to digital, the Quartzell transducer\u00a0utilizes the change in frequencies from two double-ended\u00a0tuning-fork quartz crystal sensors to produce a true digital\u00a0signal measured in frequency. This eliminates the need to\u00a0convert an analog signal to digital and this significantly reduces\u00a0errors, while increasing speed and accuracy of the measured<br \/>\nsignal.<\/p>\n<p>The digital signal allows a scale to weigh faster and with\u00a0greater resolution. The Quartzell uses two quartz crystals, one\u00a0in compression and the other in tension. This helps reduce<br \/>\nthe impact of environmental influences, such as changes in\u00a0temperature and pressure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by Internal Resolution?<\/strong><br \/>\nInternal resolution equates to the smallest internal count data\u00a0bit that can be measured by the Quartzell. The BSQ base can\u00a0produce over 1 billion internal counts. When compared to other Avery Weigh-Tronix\u00a0products, this is a massive jump in performance and<br \/>\naccuracy. For example, see the chart below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Current product Internal counts<\/strong><br \/>\nNCI 7800 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:120,000<br \/>\nGSE 675 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:1,000,000<br \/>\nPC820 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1:2,000,000<br \/>\nPC902\/5 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01:25,000,000<br \/>\nBSQ base \u00a0 1:1,000,000,000<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Internal Resolution used for?<\/strong><br \/>\nInternal resolution is used to calculate an accurate repeatable\u00a0displayable reading, which is very important when\u00a0manufacturing and weighing very small components. Having<br \/>\nlots of internal counts can help in accurately calculating piece\u00a0weights, parts or small items that are being weighed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by Displayed Resolution?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe new BSQ base can display up to 10 million divisions.\u00a0Displayable division is not always the same as usable divisions.\u00a0Usable divisions or readability is the recommended division size\u00a0that the scale can be used at when filters are set correctly to<br \/>\ngive a usable stable weight reading.<\/p>\n<p>Displayed resolution is the maximum allowed displayable\u00a0divisions used from a product. This is normally limited by the\u00a0allowable display digits shown on the indicator, in most cases\u00a0this is around 10,000,000 divisions or (9,999,999).<\/p>\n<p>To correctly display any weight division, each displayed division\u00a0has to be able to be divided by 10 to allow it to be correctly\u00a0displayed.\u00a0Most scales do not have enough internal resolution\u00a0to allow this to happen<\/p>\n<p>Displayable divisions = 10,000,000<br \/>\nDivided by 10 = 100,000,000 minimum internal counts\u00a0needed<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by Readability?<\/strong><br \/>\nReadability is the maximum recommended stable weight\u00a0reading the scale can be expected to work at. Depending upon\u00a0the environment that it is being used in, the new BSQ digital\u00a0Quartzell base offers a readability resolution of around 3.5\u00a0million divisions. More resolution can be achieved if used in laboratory type\u00a0environments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is Creep and what do we expect to see with this new BSQ digital Quartzell base?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe new BSQ base offers excellent creep resistance with less\u00a0than 1:100,000 divisions creep during a 30 minute time span and\u00a01:200,000 during a 5 minute time span.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by Linearity Average Error -\/+\u00a0(at room temperature \/ centre of pan)<\/strong><br \/>\nThe -\/+ average linearity error is the average recorded error based\u00a0off the capacity the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/16\/truck-scale-calibration-procedure\/\">scale has been calibrated<\/a> at. This gives an\u00a0average linearity error when calibrated to 5 kg (11 lb) on a 35\u00a0kg (70 lb) BSQ base of around 1:600,000 divisions, or an overall\u00a0average linearity error when recalibrated to 35 kg (70 lb) of around\u00a01:170,000 divisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What capacity range can I legally set on the\u00a02 lb and 10 lb (1kg and 5kg) BSQ base?<\/strong><br \/>\nBoth the 2 lb and 10 lb (1 kg and 5 kg) BSQ base versions are NTEP\u00a0and Canadian approved to weigh 10,000d per range with up to\u00a0three multi ranges, as long as the v min is no lower than 0.0002lb\u00a0or 0.1 g.\u00a0This means the 10 lb (5 kg) base can still be legally set to 2 lb x\u00a00.0005g single range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is the BSQ calibration data saved?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll the metrology data is stored within the indicator head work\u00a0and not in the base. This data is transferred from the base to the\u00a0indicator over RS232.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why is the calibration stored in the\u00a0indicator and not the base?<\/strong><br \/>\nTo allow us to get the maximum resolution from the BSQ base\u00a0the calibration data is stored within the indicator. This allows the factory\u00a0to better utilize the filters and other functions found within the\u00a0indicators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Where is the filter data stored?<\/strong><br \/>\nAll filter settings are stored and controlled within the ZM400 series\u00a0indicator. To get the best performance from your ZM400 series\u00a0indicator, we recommend you install the latest version of the\u00a0ZM400 series software that is available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What indicator can be linked up to this base?<\/strong><br \/>\nCurrently the only indicator that can be linked to this base is the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/weigh-tronix-zm401-weight-indicator.htm\">ZM400 series<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can I use multi point calibration on this base?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. The base can utilize the same multi point linearization \/\u00a0calibration points as found in the current ZM400 series indicator\u00a0range.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can this base be trade verified?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. This base is NTEP, Measurement Canada and OIML approved\u00a0to 10,000 divisions\u2019 accuracy with up to 3 multi-range steps each\u00a0allowing 10,000 divisions per range.\u00a0The 2 lb (1kg) base will carry a NTEP and Measurement Canada\u00a0approval, with a minimum interval size of 0.0002 lb (0.1 g) but is\u00a0not OIML approved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How is the base powered?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe BSQ digital base is powered directly from the indicator\u00a0through the RS232 cable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the maximum cable length I can use with\u00a0the BSQ base linked to a ZM400 series indicator?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe maximum cable length the BSQ can operate on without\u00a0changing the base settings is 50 ft (15 m). Longer distances are\u00a0possible by lowering the Baud rates within the base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the communication setting\u00a0from the base to the indicator?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe base communicates through RS232 using SMA protocols.\u00a0Communications settings are as follows: Bard rate: 115200, D-bits:\u00a08, Party: None, S- Bits:1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the base be linked directly to a PC?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes. For some custom applications, the BSQ base can be linked\u00a0directly into a PC. However, at present Avery Weigh-Tronix does\u00a0not offer a standard PC program to allow this to be viewed or set\u00a0up from a PC.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by 1100% overload protection?<\/strong><br \/>\nIdeal for use in industrial applications where other balances will\u00a0quickly get damaged, this clamshell case design and spring\u00a0breakaway system help to keep the highly accurate Quartzell fully\u00a0protected at all times even after being overloaded by 1100% &#8211; e.g.\u00a02200 lb (1000 kg) on the 70 lb 175 lb (35kg to 80kg) scales.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How does the clamshell design improve\u00a0performance and reliability of the base?<\/strong><br \/>\nThis fully enclosed base design helps to greatly reduce outside\u00a0environmental influences like drafts and sudden changes in\u00a0temperature, which can affect the weighing performance within\u00a0the scale. In addition, the clamshell case design locks together and<br \/>\ngets stronger as more weight is applied.\u00a0Both\u00a0the\u00a070 lb (35kg) and 175 lb (80kg) bases can easily withstand\u00a0over 2200 lb (1000 kg) of weight without reducing accuracy of the<br \/>\nscale base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What overload protection is there in the\u00a02 lb and 10 lb (1kg and 5kg) BSQ base?<\/strong><br \/>\nAlthough different to the 70 lb and 175 lb (35kg and 80kg) base\u00a0design, the mechanism in the 2 lb and 10 lb (1kg and 5kg) bases\u00a0still offers 1100% overload protection from its flex suspension\u00a0system and built in overload stops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by base Thermal Protection?<\/strong><br \/>\nOur 70 lb and 175 lb (35 kg and 80 kg) bases have been designed\u00a0to remain very accurate even when weighing very hot items.\u00a0This unique base design removes any build-up of heat that is\u00a0within the top plate and stops it conducting down through the\u00a0base to the more critical areas of the loadcell. Built-in thermal\u00a0barriers and heat sink areas keep the cell at a stable temperature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What IP rating is the base?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe base has an IP rating of IP42. However, the clamshell case and\u00a0unique, suspended cell design with special drip channels ensure\u00a0that all critical components are well protected from any oils and\u00a0fluids which might otherwise get inside the scale base.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is meant by Multi-Range?<\/strong><br \/>\nA Multi-Range scale is defined as a weighing instrument having\u00a0two or more weighing ranges, with each range having a different\u00a0weight interval (or division) size.\u00a0The interval size automatically adjusts when the weight enters a\u00a0new weighing range, allowing lighter parcels to be weighed using\u00a0smaller intervals and the heavier parcels using higher intervals.<\/p>\n<p>The BSQ base offers up to three ranges of operation within a\u00a0single scale. Example: 0- 6 kg is 1 g interval, 6 -15 is 2 g interval\u00a0and 15 -35 kg is 5 g interval. As the weight is applied the first\u00a0interval (1 g) would be operable but as the weight exceeds 6 kg,\u00a0the display will switch to 2 g intervals.<\/p>\n<p>Above 15 kg it will switch\u00a0to 5 g intervals. As the weight is removed, the scale will retain the\u00a0interval from the highest weight range attained until the weight\u00a0returns to zero and becomes stable.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is a Ball Top Shroud and where is it used?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Ball Top Shroud is a specially designed weigh platter that\u00a0has 10 roller ball bearings mounted within the weigh platter.\u00a0This allows heavy boxes to be easily rolled on and off the scale,\u00a0allowing the scale to be used between conveyors or roller tables.\u00a0The ball top offers a more streamlined design that can accept\u00a0product from any direction and allows easy repositioning to locate\u00a0shipping labels or other content information that may be on the<br \/>\nsides of the packaging. This ball top option is only available on the larger 12\u201d x 14\u201d (305<br \/>\nmm x 355 mm) BSQ base sizes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is the underhook used for?<\/strong><br \/>\nIt is mainly used when calculating the density of an object.\u00a0The underhook allows items to be weighed underneath the scale\u00a0by suspending them from a hook that is mounted directly to the\u00a0bottom of the load bridge. Once installed, both the underhook\u00a0and weighing platter can be used to weigh items without needing\u00a0to change any settings on the scale.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What capacities can be used with\u00a0the underhook option?<\/strong><br \/>\nAt present the underhook can only be installed to the lower\u00a0capacity 2 lb and the 10 lb (1 kg and 5 kg) BSQ bases.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Do I have to order the underhook with the BSQ\u00a0base or can it be installed at a later date?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe underhook is an aftermarket accessory that can be installed\u00a0out in the field. It quickly installs to the base without the need for\u00a0disassembling. The underhook mechanism can easily be attached\u00a0by removing the two plastic plugs found in the underside of the<br \/>\nscale base and accessing the load bridge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What does the draft shield do?<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen weighing very small parts or working at a very high\u00a0resolution any small air movement across the weigh platter can\u00a0have a big effect on weight reading stability. This can be caused\u00a0by air conditioning or any kind of movement close to the scale.\u00a0To help eliminate this, a draft shield option is available on the 2\u00a0lb and 10 lb (1 kg and 5 kg) BSQ models. This cuts out unwanted\u00a0air movement to give a more stable repeatable weight reading,\u00a0especially when working at very high resolutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Will I get better accuracy resolution\u00a0when using a draft shield?<\/strong><br \/>\nA draft shield can help to achieve greater accuracy resolution.\u00a0Weighing in a more controlled environment helps eliminate\u00a0unwanted air movement and to achieve a more accurate zero,\u00a0resulting in a more accurate weight reading.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the draft shield be used on all BSQ bases?<\/strong><br \/>\nNo. The BSQ draft shield has been specially designed to be used\u00a0only on the 2 lb and 10 lb (1 kg and 5 kg) versions. Avery WeighTronix\u00a0does not currently offer a draft shield for the larger BSQ\u00a0base capacities. However, there are a number of off the shelf clear\u00a0acrylic equipment draft shields available on the market if one is\u00a0required.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is the draft shield made of acrylic or glass?<\/strong><br \/>\nAcrylic was chosen over the more fragile glass option due to its\u00a0rugged strength and robustness, an important requirement within\u00a0the industrial environment. To avoid the possibility of static build\u00a0up on the acrylic, we recommend that an anti-static spray is used<br \/>\non the draft shield to help remove any static charge which could\u00a0affect the accuracy of the scales. If a spray is not available, a final\u00a0wipe down with a damp cloth can also reduce this static build up.<\/p>\n<p>Now available in a range of high capacity 175 lb and 70 lb (80kg and 35kg) and low capacity 2 lb and 10 lb (1kg and 5kg) models, the BSQ bench scale base range offers an unrivalled combination of accuracy and strength. The high quality Avery Weigh-Tronix Quartzell\u2122 weight transducer allows users to weigh any item, from a miniature component to a 175 lb\/80 kg box, while the design offers exceptional protection against tough environments.<\/p>\n<p>If this sounds like a scale that would work well for your application, contact the sales department at Central Carolina Scale for additional information and equipment prices at (919) 776-7737 or completing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/sales.htm\">Request for Quote<\/a> button on the website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ is a highly accurate digital bench base with over 1 billion internal counts and a readability of over 3.5 million divisions (unapproved). In practice, this means that the Avery Weigh-Tronix BSQ scale platform can detect even the tiniest of weight changes with astounding precision. Featuring the very latest state of the\u2026 <span class=\"read-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/2016\/07\/20\/avery-weigh-tronix-bsq-bench-scale-base-faq\/\">Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[93],"class_list":["post-1216","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","tag-awtx"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1216","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1216"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1216\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1629,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1216\/revisions\/1629"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1216"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1216"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.centralcarolinascale.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1216"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}