Despite Coronavirus: Rapid delivery of a verified scale to a hospital pharmacy

Thanks to the good cooperation between our company, the scale manufacturer Ohaus, UPS and DB Schenker, our customer received a verified class III scale with a 50 × 50 cm platform and  a capacity of 60 kg only 4 working days after placing the order.

Scales of this type are individually adjusted to the gravity at the place of use during initial verification. The customer can immediately use the scale for the purposes listed in directive 2014/31/EU (article 1).

New 2019 Ohaus Navigator scales

The new Ohaus Navigator series consists of a total of 18 scales (incl. 4 LFT models) with a maximum capacity from 220g up to 22kg and a readability starting at 0.01g. As usual in this segment, all scales use load cells with strain gages.

ScaleCapacity [g]Readability [g]
NV2222200.01
NV4224200.01
NV6226200.01
NV2212200.1
NV6216200.1
NV120112000.1
NVT220122000.1
NVT620162000.1
NVT220022201
NVT620062001
NVT12000120001
NVT22000220001
LFT scaleCapacity [g]Readability [g]
NVT1601M16001
NVT3200M32002
NVT6400M64005

Note: Available models and characteristics may differ depending on your region. This article refers to scales available in Europe as of May 2019.

Differences to the previous Navigator scales

The NVL series (Navigator XL) with its unusual elongated shape is no longer available:

Phased out Ohaus Navigator scales
From left to right: Old Navigator XT scale (NVT), old Navigator XL scale (NVL), old Navigator scale (NV)

On all new scales, the upper side of the housing is now white, and the red display framing is more discreet. Another difference is the even higher contrast of the display:

Old vs. new Ohaus Navigator scales
Old NVT scale (left) and new NVT scale (right)

The touchless IR sensor has been removed from all scales except the LFT models.

Interface options and accessories continue to be available

Numerous interface options are available, making these scales particularly interesting for data transfer to a computer: RS-232, USB device (virtual COM port) and Ethernet.

Ohaus Navigator scale with optional USB interface installed
Ohaus Navigator scale with optional USB interface installed

You can easily use the scales with the free Serial Port Data Collection (SPDC) software available from Ohaus as well as with our 232key keyboard wedge and Simple Data Logger software:

Ohaus Navigator device profile in Simple Data Logger
Ohaus Navigator device profile in Simple Data Logger (SDL)

As standard, all scales are supplied with a plug-in power supply and can alternatively be operated with batteries. An optional lead battery is also available for the larger NVT models.

A carrying case is available to make the scales even more portable:

Ohaus Navigator 30467963 carrying case
Ohaus Navigator carrying case (30467963)

Further information on the new 2019 Ohaus Navigator scales


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Ohaus MB120 moisture analyzer: Get a free starter kit (US + Canada)

From May 15th through December 31st, 2019 (or while supplies last), you can get a free starter kit when purchasing an Ohaus MB120 moisture analyzer. (promotion valid in the US and Canada only). The kit contains the following items:

  • Temperature Calibration Kit (11113857)
  • Glass Fiber Filter Pads (80850087)
  • Sample Pans (80850086)

To get you starter kit, fill out this form on Ohaus’s website and upload a copy of your invoice. Redemption must be made within 6 weeks of your purchase of the Ohaus MB120. Click on the link above for further information.

About the Ohaus MB120 moisture analyzer

The Ohaus MB120 moisture balance has a capacity of 120g and a readability of 1mg, allowing you to determine moisture content in 0,01% increments. Its 4.3″ TFT color touchscreen display offers step-by-step user guidance. It is the most advanced moisture analyzer currently available from Ohaus.