Besides 3- and 4-digit digital indicators, additionally, there are 3 1/2-digit indicators available for sale. But exactly what is a 1/2 digit?
A complete digit can indicate all numbers from ?0? to ?9?. A 1/2 digit, in contrast, can only display a ?1?, a number ?2? or Offensive 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 maximum of the indicatable range of values is only 1999 instead of 9999. However, no negative values could be indicated, because 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 that have another space for the display of the sign. Displays with this characteristic can therefore also indicate values right 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 info about digital indicators from WIKA are available on our website.
See also our article
Characteristics of the display of a digital indicator ? there you will see general information on the main characteristic top features of the display of an electronic indicator.