OHAUS CX5200P Portable Balance, 5,200g Capacity, 1g Readability, Compass CX, 1000-Hour Battery Life

OHAUS CX5200P Compass CX Portable Balance — 5200g Capacity in a 0.5kg Portable Body

Weighing up to 5200g while fitting in a field bag and running for over a thousand hours on AA batteries sounds contradictory until you examine the OHAUS CX5200P Compass CX Portable Balance. This 0.5kg instrument offers the highest capacity in the CX portable series with a conventional raised-pan design, serving field teams and mobile operators who need to quantify heavy loads where power infrastructure is absent.

Key Features

• 5200g capacity in a 0.5kg housing: The combination of high capacity and featherweight body makes the CX5200P exceptional value for field operators who balance (pun intended) load requirements against carry weight.
• 1001-hour AA battery endurance: Runs on three standard AA batteries for over 1000 hours of continuous use—supporting full-season field deployments without logistical resupply of batteries or charging equipment.
• Raised stainless steel pan: Standard pan geometry suits sample containers, bags, and vessels with a defined base profile, providing stable support during weighing.
• White-backlit LCD display: Remains legible in outdoor environments including shaded canopy, dawn/dusk, and high-contrast direct sunlight conditions.
• Display Hold application: Freezes a stable reading on the display—practical when working on moving vehicles, uneven terrain, or in situations where the analyst cannot continuously observe the balance.
• Simplified two-button control: Minimal interface reduces operator error and training requirements for non-specialist field users and volunteers.
• AC adapter compatible: Optional mains power adapter transitions the same instrument to bench use when field work concludes, extending instrument lifespan.

Detailed Overview

Where the CX5200F serves loads with irregular bases, the CX5200P with its conventional raised pan suits standard-base containers—canisters, sample jars, produce bags, and labeled collection vessels. The standard-pan configuration provides a clear visual boundary for operators placing and removing samples rapidly. Both 5200g CX models share the same extraordinary battery endurance: unlike rechargeable portable instruments that require overnight charging after heavy field days, AA batteries give the CX5200P genuine field independence. The tare-to-capacity subtraction range allows weighing of heavy containers without reconfiguration. Gram, ounce, pound:ounce, and Newton units address the standard field and logistics measurement contexts worldwide.

Applications

• High-capacity field sample collection and specimen weighing in ecology and geoscience
• Portable logistics spot checks for packaged field supplies and equipment
• Agricultural research harvest weighing and dry matter assessment
• Remote site quality inspection where bulk samples require gram-level resolution
• Educational fieldwork and outdoor science programs handling large sample masses

Why Choose the OHAUS CX5200P?

The CX5200P proves that high capacity and portability are not mutually exclusive. When fieldwork demands weighing loads up to 5.2kg across an entire season without power infrastructure, this balance is built for that reality. Add to cart to equip your mobile team with 5200g weighing capability that fits in a pocket and runs all season.