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OHAUS Lab Balances Guide

OHAUS Lab Balances Guide

Dec 17th 2024

OHAUS is a leading manufacturer of high-quality lab balances, many of which are best-sellers at Scales Plus. Their range includes both precision and analytical models, offering advanced features for a variety of weighing applications. Whether you need a high-resolution analytical balance for sensitive measurements or a versatile precision balance for basic weighing tasks, OHAUS provides the perfect solution. This guide explores the key model series in the OHAUS lab balance lineup, highlighting the features and benefits of each to help you choose the right model for your application.

OHAUS Precision Balances

OHAUS precision balances are designed for applications that require accurate and reliable measurements. Known for their exceptional precision, these balances are widely used in laboratories, research facilities, pharmaceutical industries, the educational market, and quality control environments. They offer high-resolution measurements that cater to a variety of scientific and industrial needs, from routine weighing tasks to complex formulations and research. These balances include advanced features such as intuitive touchscreen displays, user-friendly interfaces, premium grade weighing sensors, and robust construction. They are ideal for situations where accuracy and repeatability are essential, such as weighing small quantities of chemicals, measuring ingredients for formulations, or conducting precise analytical experiments. With their reliability and versatility, OHAUS precision balances are trusted by professionals in various industries for tasks requiring superb performance.

There are several model series to choose from, each with their own unique functions and features, designed to provide a precision weighing solution for most applications and budgets. 

Explorer Precision (EX)

OHAUS Explorer precision balances are the premier models in the lineup. They are perfect for environments requiring advanced features and high precision. These balances are equipped with a touch screen interface, excellent accuracy, multiple weighing modes, and numerous connectivity options, making them ideal for complex weighing tasks in laboratories, research, and industrial applications.

Features

  • Advanced Display: High-definition touchscreen with an intuitive interface for easy operation. Supports multiple languages and weighing units.
  • Capacity Range: Models available from 220g to 35,000g, offering flexibility depending on your needs.
  • Weighing Resolution: High resolution (up to 1 mg) for precision measurements.
  • Connectivity: Equipped with USB and RS232, with additional options including Ethernet and more.
  • GLP/GMP: Explorer balances are GLP/CMP compliant.
  • Multiple Applications: Multiple weighing modes including percentage weighing, check-weighing, parts counting, dynamic weighing, formulation, and more
  • Internal Memory: Explorer precision balances have built-in memory storage for weighing data, calibration data and more.
  • Security: Security features like password protection, user profiles and system logs.
  • Modular Design: The display is detachable from the weighing platform, allowing versatile mounting options for easier viewing.
  • Technology: Programmable IR sensors for touchless operation of common functions like tare and print, high-quality precision load cells, advanced environmental filtering settings, and more.
  • Calibration: AutoCal automatic internal calibration models ensure consistent reliable results.
  • NTEP Models: "N" models are NTEP-certified for use in legal-for-trade applications where goods are sold or packaged by weight.

Benefits

  • Explorer precision balances are ideal for high-throughput environments.
  • Intuitive touchscreen and menu that is reminiscent of using a smartphone, making them easy for operators to navigate.
  • Expansive connectivity streamlines data management, making them suitable for both research and industrial settings.
  • Internal memory stores valuable information about calibration intervals, measurement results, use profiles, and more that can be recalled as needed.
  • User-friendly design enhances efficiency and productivity.
  • Wide range of capacities available, including their high-capacity models capable of weighing up to 35kg.
  • Exceptional performance with consistent, precise and repeatable results.

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Adventurer Precision (AX)

OHAUS Adventurer precision balances provide dependable, high-accuracy performance in educational, research, and industrial environments. With features including a color touchscreen, several communication ports, and multiple weighing applications, they are designed to offer versatility and ease of use for a variety of basic and advanced weighing tasks. Adventurer precision balances have fewer features than their Explorer counterparts, making them more affordable and a great option for basic to semi-complex weighing procedures.

Features

  • Touchscreen Display: 4.3-inch color touchscreen along with a 4-button keypad make navigation and operation easy. Supports multiple weighing units and languages.
  • Capacity Range: Models range from 220g to 12,000g.
  • Weighing Resolution: Up to 1 mg for high-precision results.
  • Multiple Applications: Multiple weighing modes come standard including checkweighing, counting, dynamic weighing, formulation, percentage weighing, and more.
  • Connectivity: USB, RS232, and USB host allows robust data management when connecting to PCs and other devices.
  • GLP/GMP: Adventurer precision balances are GLP/GMP compliant.
  • Calibration: Models available with AutoCal automatic internal calibration for automatic verification and calibration to maintain reliable performance.
  • NTEP Models: NTEP-certified models for use in transactional retail applications where products are sold by weight.

 

Benefits

  • Reliable performance with easy-to-read touchscreen and keypad requires minimal training time.
  • Offers flexibility for a variety of industries and academic applications.
  • Robust construction and versatile connectivity options make Adventurer ideal for diverse weighing environments.
  • Extensive selection of capacities suitable for a wide range of applications.
  • Multiple weighing modes and weighing units.

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Pioneer Precision (PX)

OHAUS Pioneer precision balances are designed for routine weighing tasks and provide reliable accuracy at an affordable price. These models offer a straightforward interface and compact design, making them perfect for general use in laboratories and industrial settings. Pioneer precision balances cover a large range of capacities, including high-capacity models up to 12kg, providing a weighing solution for diverse industrial and laboratory applications.

Features

  • Capacity Range: Available in capacities from 160g to 12,000g.
  • Weighing Resolution: Precision models with readability up to 1 mg (0.001g).
  • Simple Interface: Easy-to-use keypad and a backlit LCD display. Supports multiple weighing units and languages.
  • Weighing Modes: Standard weighing modes including weighing, parts counting, formulation, density determination, percent weighing and dynamic weighing.
  • GLP/GMP: Pioneer precision balances are GLP/GMP compliant.
  • Calibration: InCal internal calibration models available.
  • Communication: Come standard with USB and RS232 connectivity.

 

Benefits

  • Ideal for basic precision weighing tasks that do not require advanced features.
  • Simple to operate, requiring little to no training.
  • Cost-effective while still delivering high accuracy and reliability OHAUS is known for.
  • Compact, durable, and easy to maintain, making them perfect for everyday use in educational and industrial laboratories.
  • Wide range of capacities to choose from, including high-capacity models up to 12kg.
  • Multiple weighing modes and weighing units supported.

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PR Precision (PR)

OHAUS PR precision balances are an entry level, yet high-quality line of balances designed for accurate results in laboratory and industrial settings. Known for their robust construction and ease of use, these balances are tailored to professionals seeking accurate and reliable performance, without all the bells and whistles. They provide fast, reliable and repeatable performance for basic weighing tasks.

Features

  • Capacity Range: Models available from 220g to 6200g.
  • Weighing Resolution: Offers readability down to 0.001g (1mg).
  • Clear Display: A large, backlit LCD ensures clear readings even in low-light conditions.
  • Durable Construction: Designed to withstand consistent everyday use.
  • Connectivity: Includes RS232 for seamless data transfer.
  • NTEP: "N" models are NTEP-certified for use in commerce applications where goods are sold by weight.

 

Benefits

  • Perfect for applications requiring precision measurements and ease of use.
  • Entry-level economical precision balance for basic weighing, while maintaining the quality, accuracy and reliability OHAUS is known for.
  • Durable design with overload protection for rigorous daily use.
  • Easy-to-read backlit LCD display with simple 4-button keypad.
  • Compact space-saving design.
  • RS232 communication for connection to PCs and other devices.

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OHAUS Analytical Balances

OHAUS analytical balances are specifically designed for applications that demand exceptional accuracy. These balances provide measurements with readability down to 0.01mg, making them the perfect choice for weighing small samples with extreme precision. OHAUS analytical balances are commonly found in research facilities, pharmaceutical laboratories, and universities for applications including chemical analysis, formulation, quality control, and environmental testing.

Explorer Analytical (EX)

Explorer analytical balances offer ultra-high precision and advanced technology for high-throughput laboratories requiring extremely accurate measurements of small sample samples. With readabilities down to 0.01mg in the semi-micro models, they are capable of handling even the most critical weighing tasks. With cutting-edge features like automatic calibration, motorized draft shield doors and robust data management capabilities, Explorer provides exceptional performance for the most demanding applications.

Features

  • High Precision: Readability down to 0.01 mg with semi-micro balance models ensures ultra-precise measurements.
  • Capacity Range: Available in models from 120g to 320g.
  • Touchscreen Interface: Intuitive 5.7" color touchscreen for easy operation. Supports multiple weighing units and languages.
  • Connectivity: Equipped with USB and RS232, with additional options including Ethernet and more.
  • GLP/GMP: Explorer analytical balances are GLP/CMP compliant.
  • Versatile Weighing: Multiple weighing modes including percentage weighing, check-weighing, parts counting, dynamic weighing, density determination, formulation, and more
  • Internal Memory: Explorer precision balance have built-in memory storage for weighing data, calibration data and more.
  • Security: Security features like password protection, user profiles and system logs.
  • Modular Design: The display is detachable from the weighing platform, allowing versatile mounting options for easier viewing.
  • Technology: Programmable IR sensors for touchless operation of common functions like tare, print and draft shield door open/close, high-quality precision load cells, advanced environmental filtering settings, and more.
  • Automatic Calibration: Several models include OHAUS' AutoCal automatic internal calibration function, which performs routine verification and calibration to ensure reliable and consistent weighing performance.
  • Advanced Draft Shield: Explorer analytical balances feature an advanced draft shield design, with smooth roller bearings and models with motorized hands-free door open and close.
  • Built-in Ionizer: Some models include a built-in ionizer to help remove the effects of static influence on weighing results
  • NTEP: Models that include "N" are NTEP-certified for use in transactional applications where products are sold

Benefits

  • Explorer analytical balances are ideal for high-throughput environments the require exceptional precision down to 0.01mg.
  • Intuitive touchscreen and menu that is reminiscent of using a smartphone, making them easy for operators to navigate.
  • Robust communication streamlines data management, making them suitable for both research and industrial settings.
  • Internal memory stores valuable information about calibration intervals, measurement results, use profiles, and more that can be recalled as needed.
  • User-friendly design with an advanced draft-shield, including automatic draft shield door models, enhances efficiency and productivity.
  • Several models available with a built-in ionizer to reduce the effects of static on weighing results.
  • Exceptional performance with consistent, precise and repeatable results.

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Adventurer Analytical (AX)

Adventurer analytical balances offer versatility and high-precision with readabilities down to 0.01mg in the semi-micro models. They have fewer features than the Explorer lineup, making them a bit more economical for less complex weighing applications. They are user-friendly and feature multiple weighing modes, standard RS232, USB and USB host communication, a color touchscreen display with keypad, and intuitive draft shield design, which makes Adventurer a great choice for many industrial and research weighing tasks.

Features

  • Readability: Readabilities down to 0.01mg in the semi-micro models, offering exceptional precision.
  • Capacity Range: Capacities ranging from 120g to 320g.
  • Touchscreen Display: 4.3" color touchscreen display with clear icons for straightforward navigation. Loaded with multiple weighing units and supports a variety of languages.
  • Multiple Applications: Includes weighing modes for weighing, density determination, checkweighing, counting, dynamic weighing, formulation, percentage weighing, and more.
  • Connectivity: Includes USB, RS232, and USB Host for data management and quick connection to PCs, printers and other devices.
  • Calibration: AutoCal models available with automatic internal calibration which ensures consistent reliable weighing results.
  • GLP/GMP Compliant: Adventurer analytical balances are GLP/GMP compliant.
  • NTEP: "N" models are NTEP-certified for use in legal-for-trade applications.

 

Benefits

  • Provides exceptional value, accuracy and reliability for measuring small sample sizes.
  • Multiple weighing modes provides a weighing solution for many common industrial and research applications.
  • User-friendly operation with a color touchscreen and keypad, as well as intuitive navigation.
  • Semi-micro models available for high resolution down to 0.01mg
  • More economical than the Explorer series with less bells and whistles, without compromising on weighing performance.

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Pioneer Analytical (PX)

Pioneer analytical balances are designed for general laboratory use, offering high precision in a cost-effective, easy-to-use design. They provide reliable and repeatable performance and are built to withstand consistent daily use. Pioneer is the perfect solution for less complex, simple weighing procedures in research and industrial labs. Given their more cost-effective price point, they are also a great option for the education market, including university and college labs.

Features

  • Readability: Readability from 0.0001g to 0.01mg (semi-micro models).
  • Capacity Range: Capacities from 85g to 220g.
  • Simple Interface: User-friendly interface with a large backlit LCD display and simple keypad. Supports multiple weighing units and languages.
  • Versatile Applications: Pioneer analytical balances come standard with multiple weighing modes including weighing, parts counting, density determination, percent weighing, formulation and dynamic weighing.
  • Communication: RS232 and USB communication for connectivity to PCs, printers and other devices.
  • Calibration: Models available with InCal internal calibration to make the process of verification and calibration easier.

 

Benefits

  • Offers high-precision for basic weighing tasks without the additional features and functionality in the Explorer and Adventurer lines.
  • Compact, durable and easy to maintain which makes them ideal for everyday use.
  • Simple and quick operations requiring little to no training.
  • Includes several weighing modes, multiple measurement units and supports a variety of languages.

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PR Analytical (PR)

PR analytical balances from OHAUS are an entry-level model, designed with affordability and practicality in mind. For basic weighing in education, research labs and industrial processes, PR balances offer exceptional value and reliable performance. They include only those features necessary to conduct routine weighing tasks, without the added cost that comes with more advanced models like Explorer and Adventurer. OHAUS PR series balances are easy-to-use, reliable and make a great option for general education and industrial weighing procedures.

Features

  • Capacity Range: Models available from 62g to 220g.
  • Weighing Resolution: All PR series analytical balances have a readability of 0.1mg.
  • Clear LCD Display: A large, backlit LCD ensures clear readings even in low-light conditions.
  • Weighing Modes: Capable of performing basic weighing, parts counting and percent weighing. Supports multiple weighing units.
  • Connectivity: Includes RS232 communication to connect to PCs, printers and other devices.
  • Calibration: Several models available with InCal internal calibration which makes verification quick and easy.

 

Benefits

  • Perfect for less complex applications requiring precise measurements down to 0.1mg 
  • Affordable and reliable for everyday weighing tasks in labs, education and industrial settings.
  • Exceptionally easy-to-use with a simple interface and menu.
  • Includes several weighing modes and multiple weighing units.

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Where to Buy OHAUS Balances

Choosing the right OHAUS balance depends on your application’s specific requirements, including precision, capacity, functionality, and budget. You can rely on the professionals at Scales Plus to help guide you through the selection process, ensuring you get the right balance at the right price. 

Scales Plus is a leading OHAUS distributor and an authorized OHAUS Service Center. Our team of customer service representatives and technicians are able to provide exceptional levels of support, with extensive training and experience. Get the best deals, support and service from a leader in weighing.

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