Interesting facts about counting
Smallest part weight when counting
This is the smallest piece weight the scale will accept for piece counting and displaying piece count. In practice, depending on the required accuracy, we recommend that you choose a counting scale, where the minimum piece weight is smaller than the weight of the item to be counted. To make it easier for you to select the right model, we give the smallest part weight when counting under laboratory conditions and normal conditions, see the website.
Counting resolution
Describes the maximum quantity which can be counted with a counting accuracy of 1%, with the minimum variation of item weights and a sufficiently large reference quantity (20 pieces with counting resolution ≤ 60,000 points, 50 pieces from 60,000 - 150,000 points, 100 pieces ≥ 150,000 points). This is therefore a measure of the quality of the counting balance.
Recommended reference quantity
The weight tolerances of the pieces to be counted are the largest sources of error when counting. Therefore, at the start of every counting procedure, establish an average weight, the so-called reference weight, by placing several pieces on the balance, the so-called reference quantity. Usually this would be:
- 5 pieces — often sufficient
- 10 pieces – common practise
- 20+ pieces – with large range of piece weights
The automatic reference optimisation function increases the reference quantity in levels, whereby the average piece weight is optimised step by step. This contributes considerably to the accuracy of the subsequent counting processes.
Which counting balance for which application?
Simple counting balance
with self-explanatory user guidance on the keyboard. The graphics control panel enables you to start working immediately, without having to study the user manual. Easy handling, value for money.
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Professional counting balance
with 3 separate displays for reference weight (average weight of the pieces), total weight of all pieces and total piece count of all pieces. Integrated memories are very useful, e.g. for container weight, item number, reference weight as well as acoustic and visual counting assistance and an alphanumeric key pad for easy data entry.
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A special tip for counting large quantities: Counting systems
The weighing ranges of bench counting scales are often not sufficient to count large quantities, units, items on pallets etc. This is where high-performance counting systems come into their own, as these combine a high-precision reference scale with a high-capacity bulk balance.
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Special stocktaking scales
For demanding quantity measurement, e.g. as part of a stocktake. With its easy-to-use touch screen, special stocktaking software and PC connection this makes it quicker to collect and analyse stock levels
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EC type approval [ M ]
KERN also offers counting systems with EC type approval [M] In this way these can also be used in verified applications, such as, for example, order picking packaged items.
Alibi memory
The KERN product range covers balances, counting balances and counting systems with electronic archiving of up to 100,000 weighing results. For weighings where verification is mandatory, and which are to be analysed and processed by a PC, the legislative body requires electronic archiving using a verifiable, non-manipulatable alibi data memory.
High level of connectivity
Thanks to a range of integrated interfaces, many KERN counting systems offer very flexible connection options.
Checklist:
You must take this into account when you carry out the next stocktake
Did you know that your complete accounting system can be classed as not lawful, if you make serious errors when you are carrying out your stocktake? When carrying out a stocktake properly there are a few points to consider. To make sure that you don’t run into difficulties, the Deutsche Handwerks Zeitung (German trade magazine) has put together a sample stocktake for you in the form of a checklist in four stages – to see the article please click here.
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