OHAUS CX5200 Compass CX Portable Balance, 5200g Capacity, 1g Readability, 1000hr Battery Life

OHAUS CX5200 Portable Balance — 5.2 kg Capacity with Marathon Battery Performance

Few portable balances combine a 5,200 g capacity with over 1,000 hours of continuous battery operation. The OHAUS CX5200 Portable Balance achieves exactly that, making it the go-to instrument when large-volume weighing must happen away from a fixed power source — in warehouses, greenhouses, agricultural stations, or mobile laboratories.

Key Features

• 5200 g Maximum Capacity: Handles substantial sample loads, multi-ingredient batches, and bulkier containers that exceed the range of most portable balances.
• 1001-Hour Battery Endurance: Unmatched operating duration on three standard AA batteries eliminates dependence on power outlets in remote locations.
• Stainless Steel Pan: Corrosion-resistant working surface maintains hygiene and resists surface degradation from wet or chemical samples.
• Backlit LCD Readout: White backlight makes readings accessible in low-light storage areas, loading docks, or early-morning field conditions.
• 1.5-Second Stabilization: Efficient response time keeps measurement throughput high even when processing multiple samples in succession.
• Stackable Housing: Uniform slim form factor allows multiple CX5200 units to stack for minimal footprint in shared or mobile laboratory setups.
• Comprehensive Overload Protection: Both hardware and software safeguards prevent measurement errors and mechanical damage if samples exceed rated capacity.

Detailed Overview

The CX5200 is the highest-capacity model in the Compass CX portable line, designed specifically for situations where gram-level accuracy must accompany substantial load capacity. The ABS housing keeps the instrument itself light enough for transport, while the stainless steel pan surface handles dense or corrosive materials without deterioration. Transportation lock protection preserves sensor integrity between moves, and the low battery indicator gives advance warning before power is exhausted. Display Hold functionality allows reading capture without the operator standing directly over the balance — useful during batch sampling sequences. Auto shut-off engages after idle periods to conserve battery reserves on extended deployments.

Applications

• Greenhouse and agricultural operations requiring large-batch material weighing
• Warehouse receiving checks for incoming components or raw goods
• Field geological or environmental surveys involving heavy soil or rock samples
• Educational institutions conducting large-scale physics or chemistry demonstrations
• Mobile food production and catering where bulk ingredient measurement is necessary

Why Choose the OHAUS CX5200?

Operators who routinely handle loads in the 2–5 kg range and cannot be tethered to a power outlet will find the CX5200 a uniquely capable instrument. Its massive battery life, practical capacity, and straightforward operation make it a strong fit for field teams, warehouse staff, and educators managing large lab groups. Order today to put serious portable weighing capability in your hands.