Originally Posted by
unterhausen
there probably is a good reason, for example you would break the parts involved...
The power reading limitation doesn't limit your actual power, so you could break the parts irrespective of the meter being able to read it. Of course there might be a physical stop to prevent overloading the load cell. That won't limit your power, but it will limit the reading and prevent damage to the load cell or strain gauge. (load cell: strain member with associated strain gauge)