The most important legal basis for this can be found in the Measurement and Verification Act (MessEG)<\/strong> and the Measurement and Verification Ordinance (MessEV)<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n With scales from ESSMANN | Waagen & Automation<\/strong>, the situation is usually clear: the scales that are placed on the market are already<\/strong> equipped with a verifiable weighing electronics (weighing indicator).<\/strong> This forms the heart of the scale<\/strong> and ensures that the measured values are determined in a traceable manner. <\/p>\n\n ESSMANN scales that are to be used for commercial purposes undergo the legally prescribed conformity assessment procedure at the time of purchase. conformity assessment procedure<\/a><\/strong>. This procedure confirms that the scales meet all essential requirements for measurement accuracy, measurement stability and testability<\/strong> – comparable to an initial verification. This means that the scales are immediately ready for use in business transactions<\/strong>, for example for invoicing by weight. <\/p>\n\n After the conformity assessment procedure further IT components, such as PCs or software solutions<\/a><\/strong>can be connected to the scale for further processing of the measurement data<\/strong>. These IT units themselves do not<\/strong> have to be calibrated<\/strong> – on condition that the scale or an upstream data memory that complies with calibration law <\/strong> stores or outputs the measured values unchanged, permanently and verifiably. The weighing values must be traceable<\/strong> so that they can be verified from a freely programmable data management system. <\/p>\n\n This is because customers must be able to clearly see<\/strong> on receipts or invoices that the measured value comes from a calibrated device.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n Although connecting a PC to a legal-for-trade scale is permitted in principle , the processing of the measured values in business transactions is subject to strict requirements<\/strong>. It is not permissible<\/strong> to simply “somehow” transfer or process the data. Instead, numerous criteria relevant to legal metrology<\/strong> must be observed to ensure that the entire system remains legally compliant. <\/p>\n\n These include, among others:<\/p>\n\n These requirements are so complex<\/strong> that even small errors can lead to violations of measurement and calibration law<\/strong> – with corresponding legal and economic risks. We<\/strong> therefore strongly advise against<\/strong> implementing the integration independently. <\/p>\n\n Rely on our expertise<\/strong>: The experts at ESSMANN | Waagen & Automation<\/strong> know exactly what is important – and ensure that your scales, including PC connection, can be operated in compliance with calibration law, reliably and efficiently.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n The combination of a verified scale and a connected PC is therefore legally permissible<\/strong> if the interface is properly regulated<\/strong>. With a scale from ESSMANN | Waagen & Automation<\/strong>, you are ideally prepared – because it meets all the technical and legal requirements<\/strong> for a direct start in legal-for-trade applications. <\/p>\n\n Do you have questions about integrating your scales with existing IT systems or selecting suitable software solutions? software solutions<\/a><\/strong>? Then talk to us! Our team of experts <\/strong> for scale construction, automation and legally compliant data processing will be happy to advise you. <\/p>\nPrerequisite: A weighing indicator that complies with calibration law<\/h3>\n\n
PC as a “downstream device” – what is permitted<\/h3>\n\n
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Caution when processing data: legal certainty requires expertise<\/h3>\n\n
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Measure on the safe side with ESSMANN<\/h3>\n\n