If you notice the scale readout "bouncing" or appearing less stable when measuring dry products compared to liquids, it is usually due to the high sensitivity of the load cells and the way our brains perceive different units of measure.
The Mixmate system is incredibly precise. To understand why a dry product might seem more "jumpy," you have to look at the resolution (the smallest increment the scale can "see").
Fusion Inductor: Resolution is 0.125 lbs
Pro Inductor: Resolution is 0.05 lbs
When you measure liquids, the tablet shows Gallons. When you measure dry products, it often shows Pounds. Because water is heavy, a tiny change in weight is only a tiny fraction of a gallon. However, that same weight change looks much larger when displayed as dry weight.
To help put this in perspective, here is how 0.01 gallons of water (a very tiny amount) compares to dry measurements:
| 0.01 Gallons of Water equals... | Equivalent Measurement |
| In Dry Ounces | 1.34 oz |
| In Pounds | 0.084 lbs |
| In Grams | 38.1 g |
Sensitivity: Because the system can detect as little as 0.05 lbs (on the Pro), even a gust of wind, a heavy vibration from the pump, or the way a dry product "settles" in the cone can cause the readout to flicker between increments.
Unit Scaling: On a liquid product, that 0.05 lb flicker wouldn't even change the second decimal place of the gallon readout. On a dry product, it changes the weight readout immediately.
If your dry weights are bouncing excessively:
Check for Wind: If you are outdoors, wind catching the inductor lid or "lifting" the tank can affect the load cells.
Vibration Isolation: Ensure your pump or engine isn't vibrating the frame of the inductor.
Check the "Hanging" Components: Ensure no hoses or wires are pulling on the scale assembly, which can cause erratic weight shifts.