OHAUS SPX123 AM Scout Portable Balance, 120 g Capacity, 0.001 g Readability

OHAUS SPX123 AM Scout Portable Balance — 1mg Resolution in a Battery-Powered Portable Design

Achieving 0.001g readability in a handheld-friendly, battery-powered instrument is a genuine challenge — the OHAUS SPX123 AM Scout Portable Balance meets it head-on. With a 120g capacity, 80-hour battery life, and an included draftshield to protect sub-milligram measurements from air disturbance, this portable balance brings near-analytical precision to field stations, mobile labs, and applications that simply cannot be served by a benchtop-only instrument.

Key Features

• 0.001g Readability at 120g Capacity: Delivers milligram-level resolution suitable for precious metals assay, fine chemical weighing, and low-mass sample quantification.
• Included Draftshield: The ABS draftshield is standard on this 1mg model, protecting sensitive measurements from air currents without requiring a separate purchase.
• 80-Hour Battery Life: Four standard AA batteries power extended field sessions, eliminating dependence on mains power in remote or field-based locations.
• Compact Stackable Form Factor: Designed for easy transport and storage, with a taller profile to accommodate the draftshield while remaining manageable in the field.
• 1.5-Second Stabilization: Faster settling than many benchtop analytical balances of comparable readability, supporting productive field workflows.
• Mechanical and Software Overload Protection: Two independent safeguards protect the measurement mechanism during transport and use in non-laboratory environments.
• Illuminated Level Indicator: The front-mounted bubble level lights up to confirm proper balance positioning before measurements are taken.

Detailed Overview

The OHAUS SPX123 AM Scout Portable Balance addresses a specific need: sub-milligram weighing capability in environments where laboratory infrastructure is unavailable. The 93mm stainless steel pan, enclosed within the included draftshield, creates a protected weighing zone that keeps results reliable even with mild airflow. Calibration lock and security slot features protect the instrument's settings during transport, and adjustable leveling feet allow accurate setup on imperfect surfaces. With ±0.003g linearity and 0.002g repeatability, performance at the 1mg level is genuine rather than nominal. Supported units — including carats and troy ounces — make this balance relevant to gemology and precious metals fieldwork as well as scientific sampling.

Applications

• Precious metals and gemstone assay requiring milligram accuracy in the field
• Fine chemical sampling and measurement at remote collection sites
• Environmental monitoring where small-mass samples require portable high-resolution weighing
• Mobile analytical support for pharmaceutical field testing

Why Choose the OHAUS SPX123 AM?

No other portable balance in the Scout range delivers milligram precision paired with 80 hours of battery operation and a built-in draftshield. If your application demands 1mg accuracy away from the bench, the SPX123 AM is purpose-built for the task. Order today to take milligram precision wherever your work takes you.