united states postal scales ps200 20-pound electronic postal scale
ideal for home offices or small businesses that send out a high volume of mail the ps200 postal scale helps you determine the correct postage for any item weighing between 0 and 20 pounds . the scale is equipped with four optimally placed single-strain gauges and a temperature-compensated load cell . in layman s terms this means the scale is precise to within 0.1 of an ounce so you needn t worry about your mail being rejected because of insufficient postage . in addition the weighing platform which measures 5.5 by 5 inches and is made of fine-textured high-impact abs plastic sports a fold-up top for weighing oversized items such as large flat envelopes or mailing tubes . other conveniences include an easy-to-read seven-segment lcd display a tare function that lets you re-set the zero weight great for weighing loose items in a container without counting the container itself mechanical overload protection should you weigh an item that exceeds 20 pounds and a five-minute auto-off function that preserves power . plus you can power the scale via either the included ac adapter or 6 aa batteries . the latter option is great for business professionals who travel frequently to trade shows and other on-the-go locations . the ps200 scale which features a warm-up time of one minute and a minimum weight of 0.1 ounce is backed by a one-year warranty on parts and labor . what s in the box ps200 scale ac adapter user s manual .