Ohaus I150-S Indicator User Manual

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Conversion Factor Examples

Custom unit conversion factors are de-
fined in terms of the current calibration
unit:

1 Custom Unit = Conv. Factor x Cal. Unit

Example 1: TONS

Assume you wish to display weight in
Tons and the I150 is calibrated in pounds.

One ton = 2000 lbs, therefore the conver-
sion factor is 2000.

To enter the conversion factor, it must
first be converted to scientific notation:

“.2” is the mantissa (between 0.1 and 1),
and “4” is the exponent (power of 10)

Using this conversion factor, the I150 will
display 1 custom unit for every 2000 lbs
on the load receiver.

Example 2: OUNCES

Assume you wish to display weight in
ounces and the I150 is calibrated in
pounds.

One oz = 0.0625 lb, therefore the conver-
sion factor is 0.0625.

To enter the conversion factor, it must
first be converted to scientific notation:

“.625” is the mantissa (between 0.1 and
1), and “-1” is the exponent (power of 10)

Using this conversion factor, the I150 will
display 1 custom unit for every ounce on
the load receiver.

1 Ton

= 2000 lbs

2000

= 0.2 x 10

Mantissa

Exponent

1 oz

= 0.0625 lb

Exponent

0.0625 = 0.625 x 10

-1

Mantissa