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In the growing world of cannabis, it is important to have reliable measurements, from tracking plant growth to packaging for sale at dispensaries, ensuring the best product for your customers. The following scales are all NTEP approved and are your best bet to track the weight of your plant through its life cycle.  1. Ohaus SJX 1502N/E The SJX 1502N/E is one of the most popular cannabis scales on the market today for dispensaries, and for a good reason. It is a lightweight, p …

Have you ever looked at an NTEP scale and wondered what the d and e values mean? How can they help you find the right scale for your application? These are some of the common questions asked when dealing with d and e values. Handbook 44 provides the answers to these questions, but our goal is to demystify these values and make your scale buying experience more straightforward.The d value of a scale represents its standard division size. Handbook 44 (2.20, S.1.2., page 2-8) explains that “th …

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) updated Handbook 105-1 in 2019 with ramifications for NIST Class F weights beginning January 1st, 2020. Handbook 105-1 sets the specifications and tolerances for reference standards and field standard weights and measures. With historically few revisions, Handbook 105-1 was last revised in 1990.What's changing?The 2019 revision addresses the issues arising from the increased use of Class I and Class II weighing devices in commer …

As one of the most trusted names in weighing, OHAUS delivers once again with the SJX1502N/E. This small, portable balance is ideal for weighing cannabis, jewelry, precious metals, and more, and is NTEP approved. All at a price tag under $300! NTEP Approved The SJX1502N/E is an NTEP Accuracy Class II scale. You can view the Certificate of Conformance here. Please check with your local state weights and measures department to have your new scale placed into service before using the SJX …

RS-232 serial communication is found in a variety of applications in the weighing industry. In many instances, manufacturers offer plug-and-play solutions for scale peripherals. But what can be done when your equipment does not work right out of the box? In these instances, having a broader knowledge of communication and the connections involved can be extremely helpful. The goal of this blog is not to mire you with unnecessary information but to provide a basic understanding of serial commun …