OHAUS Navigator Compact Balance for Routine Weighing in Lab and Field Applications
Rugged, Multi-Purpose Balances for a Wide Range of General Weighing Applications
Efficient and Reliable Weighing for Labs, Industry, and Education
The OHAUS Navigator series delivers fast, precise, and durable weighing solutions suitable for laboratories, industrial settings, and educational environments. Praised for its rapid stabilization and robust construction, it provides reliable measurements while maintaining ease of use. Its combination of performance and affordability makes it a practical choice for users requiring versatile general-purpose balances.
Features
The Navigator series is engineered to optimize essential weighing tasks with accuracy, repeatability, and operator efficiency:
- Rapid stabilization in under one second ensures quick, precise results for increased productivity.
- Overload protection up to four times the rated capacity prevents accidental damage.
- Integrated shipping lock secures the weighing cell during transport or storage.
- User-friendly design minimizes training time and reduces potential errors.
- Durable construction and compact form make it suitable for labs, classrooms, and industrial workspaces.
Q&A
Which industries benefit most from the Navigator series?
Laboratories, industrial production lines, and educational institutions benefit from its fast, reliable, and accurate weighing capabilities.
How fast does the balance stabilize?
The Navigator stabilizes in less than one second, allowing operators to take measurements quickly and efficiently.
What safeguards protect the balance?
Overload protection up to four times the rated capacity and a shipping lock ensure durability and safe handling.
Why is this balance considered cost-effective?
It provides high accuracy and repeatability at a competitive price point, combining performance with affordability for general-purpose weighing tasks.
| Model | NVT4201 |
| Capacity (g) | 4200 |
| Readability (g) | 0.1 |
| Span Calibration Mass* | 2000 |
| Linearity Calibration Mass | 2 kg, 4 kg |
| Stabilization Time(s) | 1.5 |
| Construction | ABS housing and stainless steel pan |
| Calibration | User-selectable external span or linearity calibration / Digital with external weight |
| Tare Range | Full capacity by subtraction |
| Weighing Units | g, kg, N, oz, ozt, dwt, lb, lb:oz, ct, grain |
| Application Modes | Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Checkweighing |
| Power Requirement | AC adapter (included) or 4 C batteries (not included) |
| Typical Battery Life | 270 hours |
| Temperature Range | 10 °C (50 °F) to 40 °C (104 °F) at 10% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Storage Conditions | -20 °C (-4 °F) to 55 °C (131 °F) at 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing |
| Communication | RS232, USB, or Ethernet (available as accessories) |
| Display Type | Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) with backlight |
| Display Size | 0.78 in. / 20 mm digits |
| Pan Size (W × D) | 9.1 × 6.9 in. / 230 × 174 mm |
| Balance Dimensions (W × D × H) | 9.5 × 9.8 × 2.9 in. / 240 × 250 × 74 mm |
| Shipping Dimensions (W × D × H) | 15.2 × 13.2 × 6.7 in. / 385 × 335 × 170 mm |
| Net Weight | 3.3 lb / 1.5 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 5.1 lb / 2.3 kg |
| Price | $USD 521.19 |
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