9.Increase the weight on the scale to 7.50 kg on the center of the weighing surface and check that the display reads between 7.495 and 7.505 kg.

10.Remove the weights and verify that the display reads 0.000 kg. You have completed the Increasing-Load Test (Phase 1).

Shift Test (Metric)

The Shift Test checks to ensure that items placed anywhere on the weighing surface of the scanner/scale are weighed properly. Refer to Figure 5-4when performing this test.

1.Place and remove in succession, a 5.0 kilogram load on the center of each of the four quadrants (A, B, C, and D in Figure 5-4)and in the center of the scanner/scale’s weighing platform. Verify that the display shows a reading of between 4.995 and 5.005 kg for each quadrant/center test and that the display returns to 0.000 between each load.

2.After verifying the accuracy of each quadrant and the center of the weighing surface, remove all weight from the scale. You have completed the Shift Test.

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