Controller Comparison Chart - What Model Do I Need?
Scaletron offers a range of indicators from basic to fully featured. Please refer to the chart below for complete specifications on each model.
| Scale Controller Comparison Chart | ||||
| Indicator: | 3-1/2 Digit Controller |
4-1/2 Digit Controller |
1020™ Controller |
1099™ Chemical Process Controller |
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| Features: | - Lower Capacity - Low Level Relays Optional |
- Higher Capacity - Low Level Relays Standard |
- 1 or 2 Channels (2nd Channel Optional) - 3 Button Control Panel |
- 1 to 4 Channels - Capable of Monitoring Different Types of Scale Bases Simultaneously - 20 Button Control Panel - Includes Battery Backup |
| Included with Scale: |
Standard on ALL scale models except for Model 3001-3006 and 3050 |
Standard on scale Model 3001-3006 and 3050, optional on ALL other scale models |
Optional on ALL scale models |
Optional on ALL scale models |
| Range / Resolution: |
0 – 199.9 in 0.1 lbs. (kg) increments 0 – 1,999 in 1.0 lbs. (kg) increments |
0 – 1,000.0 in 0.1 lbs. (kg) increments 0 – 19,999 in 1.0 lbs. (kg) increments |
0 – 1,000.0 in 0.1 lbs. (kg) increments 0 – 99,999 in 1.0 lbs. (kg) increments 10 – 99,990 in 10 lbs. (kg) increments |
0 – 1,000.0 in 0.1 lbs. (kg) increments 0 – 99,999 in 1.0 lbs. (kg) increments 10 – 99,990 in 10 lbs. (kg) increments |
| Accuracy: | +/- 0.5% of full scale capacity |
+/- 0.5% of full scale capacity |
+/- 0.1% to +/- 0.25% of full scale capacity |
+/- 0.1% to +/- 0.25% of full scale capacity |
| Power: | 85 VAC to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
120VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.3A 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.15A |
85 VAC to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
85 VAC to 265 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Channels: | One (1) |
One (1) |
Two (2) available |
Four (4) available |
| 4-20mA: | Standard – scale or loop powered |
Standard – scale or loop powered |
Standard on Channel 1 Optional on Channel 2 – loop powered only |
Standard on Channel 1 Optional on Channels 2 thru 4 – loop powered only |
| Display: | LCD |
LED |
LCD – alphanumeric, 2 lines x 16 characters, displays 2 channels simultaneously with bar graph % of full |
LED – numeric, 1 line for weight Backlit LCD – alphanumeric, 2 lines x 16 characters, displays status and features |
| Display Units: |
lbs. or kg |
lbs. or kg |
lbs., kg, gal. or liters |
lbs., kg, gal. or liters |
| Level Indication / Relay Contacts and Set Points: |
Optional - low level REED relay contacts |
Standard – Two (2) low level REED relay contacts |
Optional – Up to 4 (as high, low or control) on one channel or more than one per channel for a total of 4 set points with relay contact. Relay Contact Rating: 5A @ 30VDC (resistive load), 5A @250 VAC
(general use) |
Optional – Up to 4 (as high, low or control) on one channel or more than one per channel for a total of 4 set points with relay contact. Relay Contact Rating: 5A @ 30VDC (resistive load), 5A @250 VAC
(general use) |
| Inputs: | N/A |
N/A |
Up to 2 displays with a maximum of (16) 350 ohm load cells |
1 to 4 channels with a maximum of (16) 350 ohm load cells |
| Remote Option: |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
| Audible Alarm: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Optional |
| Serial Ports: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Optional - (1) RS232 Serial Port or (1) RS485 Serial Network Port |
| Controls: | Knob |
Knob |
Three (3) button |
Twenty (20) button keypad |
| Enclosure: | NEMA 4X, UL Approved Enclosure |
NEMA 4X, UL Approved Enclosure |
NEMA 4X, UL Approved Enclosure |
NEMA 4X, UL Approved Enclosure |