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What is it called when a spring hanger is above scale?

The spring hanger is referred to as above scale when the spring is operating at an under loaded condition meaning that the spring support is too large and has not overcome the initial pre-load built into the spring support.

Above Scale Area indicated on a Variable Spring
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