Adventurer precision balances
- 12 months limited warranty
- ABS top housing
- Stainless steel pan
The adventurer precision balances include all the functionalities needed for professional weighing and measuring tasks.
With a color touchscreen, GLP/GMP compliance capabilities, two USB ports, and much more, Ohaus Adventurer Balance is the most complete balance in its class.
Striking the ideal balance between inventive features and functional, uncomplicated weighing capabilities, the OHAUS Adventurer incorporates all of the applications necessary for routine weighing and measurement activities. With a color touchscreen, three level user management to fulfill GLP/GMP compliance capabilities, two USB ports, and much more, adventurer is the most complete balance in its class.
Applications - Adventurer precision balances
Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Checkweighing, Animal/Dynamic Weighing, Totalization/Statistics, Formulation, Density Determination.
Display
4.3" (109 mm) Full-color VGA graphic touchscreen with user-controlled brightness
Operation
AC adapter (included)
Communication
RS232, USB Host, USB Device (included). GLP/GMP data output with a real-time clock.
Construction
Metal base, ABS top housing, stainless steel pan, glass draft shield with two-piece top-mounted side doors and sliding top door (1mg models only), illuminated up-front level indicator, integral weigh below hook, security bracket, calibration lock, full housing in-use cover Design Features: Selectable environmental filters, auto tare, user selectable span calibration points, software lockout and reset menu, user selectable communication settings and data print options, user definable project and user IDs, up to 9 operating languages.
Related Products
For complementary precision balances, consider the Explorer Analytical Balances for high-resolution lab measurements, the Scout STX Portable Balances for versatile portable weighing, or the High-Capacity Precision Balances for industrial applications requiring larger weighing capacities.
Q&A - Adventurer Precision Balances
What is the Adventurer Precision Balance designed for?
The Adventurer is designed for routine laboratory weighing tasks and professional measurement applications. It handles solids and liquids, parts counting, percent weighing, checkweighing, dynamic weighing, density determination, and more.
What display features does it offer?
A 4.3" full-color VGA touchscreen provides intuitive, icon-driven navigation, easy access to application modes, and adjustable brightness for optimal readability.
How does the Adventurer ensure accurate and repeatable measurements?
Fast stabilization times, optional AutoCal™ calibration, and robust design with draftshield models ensure precise, repeatable results even in standard laboratory applications.
Which connectivity options are included?
RS232, USB Host, and USB Device ports are standard, allowing for GLP/GMP data output, communication with peripherals, and easy integration into lab workflows.
What safety and operational features are standard?
Features include calibration lock, security bracket, environmental filters, auto tare, software lockout and reset menu, user-definable IDs, and support for up to 9 operating languages.
How are 1mg models different from higher-capacity models?
1mg models include a two-piece top-mounted draftshield for easy sample placement and protection against air currents, while 0.01g and 0.1g models feature larger weighing pans for general use.
Stabilization
Fast stabilization and reliable operation are enhanced by the AutoCalTM option to ensure solid weighing performance and accurate, repeatable results for standard laboratory applications.
Sampling
The 1mg models have a two-piece, top-mounted draftshield with doors that open wide, providing ample room for sample placement, while the 0.01g and 0.1g models feature large weighing pans.
QUICK TIP:
Weighing instructions
1. In the upper left portion of the home screen, select Weighing (this application is the default).
2. Press Tare or Zero if necessary to begin.
3. Place objects on the pan to display the weight. When stable, the * appears.
4. The resulting value is displayed in the main Display Line in the active unit of measure.
Learn more from the Instruction Manual
Specifications Adventurer precision balances - which model suits me best?
| Model | AX223 | AX423 | AX523 | — | AX622 | — | AX1502 | AX2202 | AX4202 | AX5202 | — | AX4201 | AX8201 | |
| External Calibration | AX223/E | AX423/E | AX523/E | AX422/E | — | AX822/E | AX1502/E | AX2202/E | AX4202/E | — | AX2201/E | AX4201/E | AX8201/E | |
| Certified Models | AX223N/E | AX423N AX423N/E | AX523N/E | — | — | — | AX1502N/E | AX2202N/E | AX4202N/E | — | — | — | AX8201N/E | |
| Capacity (g) | 220 | 420 | 520 | 420 | 620 | 820 | 1,52 | 2,2 | 4,2 | 5,2 | 2,2 | 4,2 | 8,2 | |
| Readability d (g) | 0.001 | 0.01 | 0.1 | |||||||||||
| Verification Interval* e (g) | 0.01 | 0.1 | — | — | — | 1 | ||||||||
| Class* | II | II | — | — | — | II | ||||||||
| Repeatability std (g) | ±0.001 | ±0.01 | ±0.1 | |||||||||||
| Linearity (g) | ±0.002 | ±0.02 | ±0.2 | |||||||||||
| Stabilization Time (sec) | ≤2 | ≤1.5 | ≤1.5 | |||||||||||
| Sensitivity Drift (ppm/°C) | 3 | 3 | 1.9 | 9 | ||||||||||
| Weighing Units | gram, milligram, mesgal, momme, Newton, ounce, pennyweight, Baht, carat, grain, pound (only for 0.1g and 0.01g models), Tael (Hong Kong), Tael, (Singapore), Tael (Taiwan), tical, tola, troy ounce, custom (1) | |||||||||||||
| Weighing Units, Certified Models | — | ct, grain, g, mg, oz, ozt, dwt | ct, grain, g, oz, ozt, dwt, lb, kg | — | — | — | ct, grain, g, oz, ozt, dwt, lb, kg | |||||||
| Weighing Applications | Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Dynamic Weighing, Formulation, Density Determination, Totalization, Display Hold | |||||||||||||
| Pan Size | Ø 5.1 in / 130 mm | 6.9 x 7.7 in / 175 x 195 mm | 6.9 x 7.7 in / 175 x 195 mm | |||||||||||
| Calibration | All models feature external calibration. Models feature AutoCal™ internal calibration, except for AX.../E models | |||||||||||||
| Tare Range | To capacity by subtraction | |||||||||||||
| Power Requirements | AC Adapter Input: 100-240 VAC 0.3A 50-60 Hz AC Adapter Output: 12 VDC 0.84A | |||||||||||||
| Display Type | Full-Color Touchscreen WQVGA Graphic LCD | |||||||||||||
| Display Size | 4.3 in / 109 mm (diagonal) | |||||||||||||
| Base Housing (W×H×D) | 13.93 x 13.39 x 9.05 in / 354 × 340 × 230 mm | 13.93 × 3.94 × 9.05 in / 354 × 100 × 230 mm | ||||||||||||
| Communication | RS232, USB Device, USB Host | |||||||||||||
| Temperature Range | 50°F to 86°F/10°C to 30°C | |||||||||||||
| Humidity Range | Maximum relative humidity 80 % for temperatures up to 86°F/30°C | |||||||||||||
| Storage Conditions | 14°F/-10°C to 140°F/60°C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing | |||||||||||||
| Shipping Dimensions | 20.0 × 15.4 × 20.9 in / 507 × 387 × 531 mm | 22.0 × 15.5 × 11.9 in / 557 × 392 × 301 mm | ||||||||||||
| Net Weight | 12.8 lb / 5.8 kg | 10.2 lb / 4.6 kg | 10.2 lb / 4.6 kg | 8.4 lb / 3.8 kg | ||||||||||
| Shipping Weight | 18.8 lb / 8.5 kg | 14.4 lb / 6.5 kg | 14.4 lb / 6.5 kg | 12.6 lb / 5.7 kg | ||||||||||
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