
OHAUS Scout SPX Portable Precision Balance
The OHAUS Scout SPX is a high-precision portable balance designed for both laboratory and industrial weighing applications. It features a slim, stackable design with a large back-lit LCD display, a stainless steel weighing pan, and fast stabilization time (as little as 1 second). Models are available with capacities from 120 g up to 8,200 g, and readabilities from 0.001 g to 1 g, making this series versatile for tasks such as weighing, percent-weighing, parts counting, check-weighing and totalization.
| Specification | Typical Details / Range |
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| Capacity × Readability | 120 g × 0.001 g (SPX123) 2,200 g × 0.01 g (SPX2202) 6,200 g × 0.1 g (SPX6201) 8,200 g × 1 g (SPX8200) |
| Pan Size | 93 mm diameter (3.7 in) for smaller models 140 × 170 mm (5.5 × 6.7 in) for larger models |
| Stabilization Time | 1.0 second for many models Up to approximately 1.5 seconds in other variants |
| Power Supply | AC adapter included; also operates on 4 × AA disposable batteries (model dependent) |
| Communication Interfaces | RS-232, USB Host/Device, Ethernet, or Bluetooth (accessory options) |
| Construction | ABS housing, stainless steel pan, optional draft-shield (for 1 mg readability models) |
| Applications | Weighing, parts counting, percent weighing, check-weighing, totalization, and display hold |
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Large back-lit LCD display for clear visibility even in lower-light settings.
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Fast response and high resolution — suited to both lab and industrial workflows.
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Portable design — includes battery operation option for flexible use.
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Robust construction with stainless steel pan and optional accessories like draft-shield, dust cover, and transportation case.
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Wide range of models to match your capacity and precision needs.
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Interface options to connect with PCs, printers or network systems for data logging and automation.
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Application modes enhance utility: percent weighing, counting, check-weighing, accumulation.
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Stackable design (excludes some ultra-high precision models) helps save space in labs or operations.






