New Series of Analytical and Precision Balances Launched

Ohaus Corporation have announced the launch of the all-new Explorer series of analytical and precision balances. Marking the company’s most advanced new product in more than a decade, the Ohaus Explorer utilises an application-based software platform in concert with a redesigned antistatic draftshield and modular construction. Striking a balance between cutting-edge technology and functional design, the Explorer delivers accurate performance to improve lab efficiency.

Utilising the newly developed SmarText™ 2.0 software platform, the Ohaus Explorer provides easy-to-use graphical software featuring 14 applications (apps).

The Explorer’s draftshield provides ample access and visibility to the weighing chamber and features antistatic coated glass. This frameless, flip-top design provides unobstructed access to the weighing chamber. In combination with the stainless steel bottom, these features make the Explorer extremely easy to clean. Also, a draftshield chamber light is available when the balance is used in low-lighting environments.

Explorer features four ‘touchless’ sensors for hands-free operation of print, calibration, tare, and other selectable functions. These sensors provide hands-free operation, while improving weighing efficiency. At the same time, they eliminate sample residue transfer, minimising contamination. With two sensors on the base of the balance, and two on the display, they can be set up individually to allow for remote operations.

The Explorer is the industry’s most easy-to-use balance, featuring levelling assistance and instructional messaging for quick out-of-the-box setup and use.

To enable the user to quickly input GLP, GMP and other application data, the balance provides a virtual QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad featuring a user Manager that has administrative capability functions. The colour VGA displays each app icon for simple menu navigation in high resolution, across the 5.7 in (145mm) colour TFT screen.

The library feature stores and recalls customised applications, while the alternate RS232 command feature adapts the balance to existing data acquisition software.

The Data Transfer Function helps to output data directly into leading software applications, such as Microsoft Excel. Instructional messaging during app use guides users through the weighing process.

Utilising the unique calibration feature, AutoCal™, the Explorer’s fully-automatic internal calibration system which assists with routine maintenance by automatically calibrating the balance daily, eliminates the need for external masses. AutoCal self-calibrates the system when it senses a temperature change sufficient enough to affect weighing accuracy, or every 11 hours.