Besides 3- and 4-digit digital indicators, additionally, there are 3 1/2-digit indicators available in the market. But what is a 1/2 digit?
A complete digit can indicate all numbers from ?0? to ?9?. A 1/2 digit, on the other hand, can only display a ?1?, lots ?2? or higher is not possible. With a 3 1/2-digit digital indicator, the indicatable range of values is thus significantly limited in comparison to a 4-digit indicator.
Thus, on the one hand, the utmost of the indicatable range of values is 1999 instead of 9999. However, no negative values could be indicated, since the minus sign cannot be displayed in the first position. Therefore, the minimum of the indicatable range of values is 0 rather than -1999.
An exception to the limitation of the indicatable negative value range is represented by indicators which have another space for the display of the sign. Displays with this particular characteristic can therefore also indicate values down to -1999.
Number of digits
3-digit indicator
3 1/2-digit indicator
4-digit indicator
Representation
Max. scale range, standard
-199?999
0?1999
-1999?9999
Max. scale range with separate sign
-999?999
-1999?1999
-9999?9999
Max. number of positions after decimal point
2
3
3
Note
More information about digital indicators from WIKA can be found on our website.
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Characteristics of the display of a digital indicator ? there Sick And Tired can find general information on the most crucial characteristic top features of the display of an electronic indicator.