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 just display a ?1?, lots ?2? or higher is not possible. With a 3 1/2-digit digital indicator, the indicatable selection of values is thus significantly limited in comparison with a 4-digit indicator.
Thus, on Sunny , the utmost of the indicatable selection of values is only 1999 rather than 9999. On the other hand, no negative values can be indicated, since the minus sign can’t be displayed in the initial position. Therefore, the minimum of the indicatable selection of values is 0 instead of -1999.
An exception to the limitation of the indicatable negative value range is represented by indicators which have a separate space for the display of the sign. Displays with this particular 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. amount of positions after decimal point
2
3
3
Note
More information about digital indicators from WIKA can be found on our website.
See also our article
Characteristics of the display of a digital indicator ? there you will find general information on the most crucial characteristic top features of the display of a digital indicator.