Scout® Resource GuideScout Portable Balances

The Next Generation

Contents

1. The First Generation The OHAUS Port-O-Gram™, introduced in 1981, offered 200 g capacity and 0.1 g readability.

2. Scout®Building on the Port-O-Gram’s success, the OHAUS Scout was one pound lighter and featured a large high contrast display, additional weighing units, and a weigh-below hook.

3. Scout IIThe redesigned Scout featured greater capacities and new communication capabilities with the introduction of RS232 interface models.

4. Scout ProThe Scout Pro featured even greater resolution, and an integrated weigh-below hook.

1 The Next Generation

2 Scout STX

4 Scout SKX

6 Scout Connectivity

8 Scout Does It Better

12 Scout in the Classroom

14 Product Comparison

15 Model Comparison

16 Scout STX Specifications

18 Scout SKX Specifications

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The Next GenerationContentsOHAUS—Leading the Portable Balance Market for 35 YearsThirty five years ago, OHAUS created the portable electronic balance market with the introduction of the Port-O-Gram™ balance In 1996, we pushed the boundaries of portable weighing further with the introduction of the first Scout series of portable balances Reliable, durable and precise—the Scout has solidified its position as a market leader and customer favorite over the past two decades

The OHAUS Scout’s flexibility to serve different markets and handle multiple applications makes it the popular choice of balance, from industrial to academic use

Use this OHAUS Scout Resource Guide to see how you can continue to meet the weighing needs of your customers with the new Scout

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Scout® STXWork Intuitively —No Manual RequiredThe First Touchscreen Portable Balance!Operating the Scout is so intuitive that your customers won’t even need to read the manual The Scout’s informative color touchscreen display guides the user through every step of the processes involved in operating the balance

On-screen buttons, settings, and application modes are all clearly labeled—no more confusing symbols or codes to remember! Entering important GLP and GMP data is easy with an on-screen, alpha-numeric keyboard

The touchscreen won’t interfere with how your customers work; they can wear their gloves while operating the touchscreen Spills won’t be a problem with the display’s easy-to-clean sealed front panel The dedicated mechanical keys can handle the stress of repetitive Tare, Zero, and Power On/Off functions

Improve your customer’s workflow with the intuitive operation of the OHAUS Scout STX

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Scout® STX

1. Quick and Efficient Navigation with the Informative Color Touchscreen Display Large, resilient color touchscreen allows for effortless operation of the Scout through its informative icon driven menu structure, guiding the user through every step of the weighing application.

2. Fast Weighing Speed and High Resolution Deliver Repeatable and Reliable ResultsStabilization time as fast as 1 second means increased productivity in your facility. Equipped with advanced weighing technology, the Scout also ensures repeatable and reliable weighing results.

3. Superior Overload Protection & Stackable Storage Drive Overall DurabilityIntegrated superior overload protection system rated at 10 times the capacity protects the balance in rugged and demanding environments. The space-saving, slim design allows for stackable storage.

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The Next Generation of Portable Balances for the Classroom Setting New Standards!Designed for education applications, the OHAUS Scout with large backlit LCD backed by education software is the ideal balance for your classroom It is built to endure demanding classroom applications with superior overload

protection Features including, faster stabilization time, increased capacity, multiple connectivity options and stackable design make Scout the best weighing experience for the next generation classroom

Scout® SKX

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1. Superior Overload Protection & Practical Stackable Design for Convenient StorageIntegrated superior overload protection system rated at 10× capacity protects the balance in demanding classroom environments. Space-saving design allows for stackable storage (excluding 1mg model).

2. Improved Functionality with Bright Backlit LCD and 4 Button OperationCombined with a simplified 4 button operation, the Scout’s large backlit display increases readability in dim lighting conditions, and makes it easier to view results from across a desk or lab bench.

3. Multiple Connectivity Options Available for Data Logging and CommunicationWith expanded connectivity options including RS232, USB Host, USB Device, Ethernet and Bluetooth®, the Scout provides added versatility to your data collection and transfer needs.

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Expanded Communication CapabilitiesConnect to the Scout even when out of reach!With expanded connectivity options, the Scout provides added versatility to your customer’s data collection and transfer needs

With RS232, USB Host, USB Device, Ethernet and Bluetooth® communication options, users can now connect easily to a PC network, save and transfer data from the balance to a USB drive or even operate the balance remotely

Using the OHAUS Scout app* with the Bluetooth® option, your customers can operate the balance remotely with mobile devices and tablets for Android™ Also, perform functions such as Tare, Zero, Print, Save and Power On/Off without even touching the balance

*Currently available only on Android™ devices

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Device Host

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1. Data Transfer via USBEasily transmit weighing data with USB device connections. Log data to a PC using the USB device option, or save weighing data directly on to a flash drive using the USB Host option.

2. Data Logging and Printing with Ethernet and RS232Collect or print weighing data using Scout’s Ethernet or RS232 interface connections.

3. Connect Wirelessly with Bluetooth®The exclusive OHAUS Scout App and optional Bluetooth® accessory allows remote control of the balance using devices for Android™.

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Ingeniously PracticalInnovative Features Lead the WayWith the new Scout, weighing results are displayed brighter and bigger than ever before

Scout STX is the only portable balance to date to feature a touchscreen display The Scout SKX is equipped with a bright white backlit LCD with digits 20% larger than other balances on the market

Stable weighing results are displayed two times faster than the competition so that your customers

can work more efficiently When it comes to collecting weighing data, there are twice as many connectivity options available for your customers with the new Scout than with other balances

These new advanced features make the new Scout the best portable weighing experience

Scout® Does It Better

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1. Informative Color Touchscreen Display Step-by-step menu instructions guide users through application procedures on the 109 mm display.

2. Bigger and Brighter LCD6-digit 7-segment LCD with white LED backlight: 20 mm digits.

3. Remote ControlBluetooth® connectivity option for remote control of the Scout.

4. Slim Design The slim, low profile design (30% lower than competitor models) and the stacking and storage cover of the new Scout allows stackable storage up to six balances.

Scout® Does It BetterDevice Host

Guided Menus

Bigger & Brighter Displays

Fast Stabilization Time

More Connectivity Options

Remote Functionality

New Applications

Overload Protection

Slim Design

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10 × Max. Capacity

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Portable Weighing for the Next GenerationA New Standard for Classroom WeighingThe next generation of Scout portable balances deliver fast and repeatable weighing results on bigger and brighter displays

In addition to basic weighing, the Scout includes a density/ specific gravity kit for students to determine density or specific gravity in experiments A weigh below hook included in the battery compartment allows suspension of sample below the balance, and Mole weighing mode

helps students to check their Mole calculations Superior overload protection, an impact resistant pan support, and an integrated transportation/storage lock protect the balance in demanding classroom environments Its small size, light weight and slim design, enable convenient stackable storage when the balances are not in use

The Scout’s performance, strength and portability make it the perfect balance for any classroom

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1. Superior Overload Protection and Practical Stackable Design for Convenient Storage Integrated superior overload protection system rated at 10× capacity protects the balance in demanding classroom environments. Space-saving design allows for stackable storage (excludes mg models).

2. Fast Weighing Speed and High Resolution Delivers Repeatable and Reliable Results

Stabilization time as fast as 1 second means increased productivity. Equipped with superior weighing technology, the new Scout ensures repeatable and reliable weighing results.

3. Education Specific Software With specific gravity software, density kit and weigh below hook, the Scout is uniquely designed for science classroom lessons. The Mole weighing mode allows students to check their Mole calculations.

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Scout®/Pro ComparisonEverything You Loved About the Scout Pro, Plus More!

OHAUS Scout

OHAUS Scout Pro

Capacity & Readability

0.001g 120, 220 g 120 g

0.01g 220, 420, 620, 1200, 2200 g 200, 400, 600 g

0.1g 420, 620, 2200, 6200 g 400, 600, 2000, 4000, 6000 g

1g 8200 g 6000 g

Resolution Up to 220,000 d Up to 120,000 d

Repeatability (Std.Dev.) 1d, 2d (≥120k resolution)

Linearity (d) 1d, 2d (60k resolution), 3d (≥120k resolution)

Units* Milligram, Gram, Kilogram, Ounce, Pound, Pound:Ounce, Carat, Pennyweight, Ounce Troy, Grain, Newton, Hong Kong Tael, Singapore Tael,

Taiwan Tael, Tical, Tola, Custom

Gram, Kilogram, Ounce, Pound, Pound:Ounce, Carat, Pennyweight, Ounce Troy, Grain, Newton,

Hong Kong Tael, Singapore Tael, Taiwan Tael, Tical, Tola, Custom

Application Modes* Weighing, Parts Counting with Average Piece Weigh Recalculation, Percentage Weighing,

Check Weighing, Animal/Dynamic Weighing, Totalization, Density Determination,

Display Hold, Mole Weighing

Weighing, Parts Counting with Average Piece Weigh Recalculation, Percentage Weighing,

Totalization, Display Hold

Display** Full Color Touch Screen (109.2 mm / 4.3 in) or LCD with Backlight

LCD with 6 Digits 15 mm (0 6 in) High

Stabilization (Seconds) 1-1.5 3

Keys 2~4 Mechanical Keys 2 Mechanical Keys

Construction ABS Housing & Stainless Steel Pan

Pan Size (mm) Ø93, Ø120, 170 × 140 Ø93, Ø120, 165 × 142

Operation** AC Adapter (Included) or 4 AA Batteries (Not Included)

Communication* RS232, USB Device, USB Host, Ethernet, Bluetooth (Accessories Sold Separately)

RS232 or USB with Integrated Cable (Accessories Sold Separately)

* Available Units / Modes vary by model ** Display type varies by model

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Model ComparisonScout®/Pro ComparisonFind which New Scouts® replace previous Scout Pro models

Scout Pro New Scout SKX Models

P/ N Model P/N Model

80104011 SPE123 Ú 30268916 SKX123

80104012 SPE202 Ú 30268917 SKX222

80104013 SPE402 Ú 30268918 SKX422

80104019 SPE602 Ú 30268919 SKX622

NEW 30268920 SKX1202

80104014 SPE401 Ú 30268921 SKX2202

80104015 SPE601 Ú 30268922 SKX421

80104016 SPE2001 Ú 30268923 SKX621

80104017 SPE4001Ú

30268924 SKX2201

80104020 SPE6001 30268925 SKX6201

80104018 SPE6000 Ú 30268926 SKX8200

New Scout STX Models

P/N Model

NEW 30268892 STX123

NEW 30268893 STX223

NEW 30268894 STX222

NEW 30268895 STX422

NEW 30268896 STX622

NEW 30268897 STX1202

NEW 30268898 STX2202

NEW 30268899 STX421

NEW 30268900 STX621

NEW 30268901 STX2201

NEW 30268902 STX6201

NEW 30268903 STX8200

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Scout® STXSetting New Standards in Laboratory & Industrial Weighing—The Next Generation of Scout Balances• Large, resilient color touchscreen allows for effortless operation

of the Scout through its informative icon driven menu structure, guiding the user through every step of the weighing application.

• Stabilization time as fast as 1 second means increased productivity in your facility. Equipped with advanced weighing technology, the Scout also ensures repeatable and reliable weighing results.

• Integrated superior overload protection system rated at 10 times the capacity protects the balance in rugged and demanding environments. The space-saving, slim design allows for stackable storage.

Design Features Stability indicator, stackable design with included storage cover (excluding 1mg models), mechanical and software overload/ underload protection, low battery indicator, auto shut-off, auto tare, span calibration mass included on models up to 620g capacity

Draftshield Scout’s ingenious draft shield (1 mg models only) was designed with an easy to remove top cover piece. This serves as a wind protection ring which keeps the weighing surface stable in rough environments, while maintaining weighing speed.

8 in202 mm

8.7 in222 mm

4.1 in103 mm

2.1 in54 mm

8.8 in224 mm

8 in202 mm

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Scout® STX

Accessories

Item Number Description 30268988 Stacking & Storage Cover, set (1)

30268982 RS232 Interface Kit 30064202 Printer, Impact, SF40A, EU

30268983 USB Host Interface Kit 30269019 Auxiliary Display Kit

30268984 USB Device Interface Kit 80850043 Security Device

30268985 Bluetooth® Interface Kit 30269020 Top loading Kit for Density Determination

30268986 Ethernet Interface Kit 30269021 Carrying Case

30268987 Stacking & Storage Cover, set (6) 30269022 In-use Cover

* Calibration weights are included with models up to 620 g capacity

Model STX123 STX223 STX222 STX422 STX622 STX1202 STX2202 STX421 STX621 STX2201 STX6201 STX8200Capacity (g) 120 220 220 420 620 1200 2200 420 620 2200 6200 8200Readability (g) 0 001 0 01 0 1 1Repeatability (Std. Dev.) (g) 0 002 0 01 0 02 0 1 1

Linearity (g) 0 003 0 01 0 02 0 03 0 1 0 2 1Capacity × Readability (kg) N/A 1 2 ×

0 000012 2 ×

0 00001 N/A 2 2 × 0 0001

6 2 × 0 0001

8 2 × 0 001

Span Calibration Mass* 100 g 200 g 300 g 1 kg 2 kg 200 g 300 g 2 kg 5 kg 8 kg

Linearity Calibration Mass*

50 g, 100 g

100 g, 200 g

100 g, 200 g

200 g, 400 g

300 g, 600 g

500 g, 1 kg

1 kg, 2 kg

200 g, 400 g

300 g, 600 g

1 kg, 2 kg

3 kg, 5 kg

4 kg, 8 kg

Stabilization Time (sec) 1 5 1 1 5 1

Construction ABS housing & stainless steel panDraftshield Yes NoCalibration User-selectable external span or linearity calibration / Digital with external weightTare Range Full capacity by subtractionWeighing Units mg, g, kg, ct, N, oz, ozt, dwt, lb, lb:oz, grn, hkt, sgt, twt, tical, tola, Customer unit 1Application Modes

Weighing, Parts Counting, Percent Weighing, Check Weighing, Animal/Dynamic Weighing, Totalization, Density Determination, Display Hold, Mole Weighing

Power AC Adapter (included) or 4 AA batteries (not included)Battery Life 7 hoursCommunication RS232, USB Host, USB Device, Ethernet or Bluetooth® (available as an accessory)Display Type 109 mm full-color VGA graphic touchscreen display with user-controlled brightnessDisplay Size 109 mm (diagonal)

Overload Capacity 10 times the rated capacity

Operating Temp. 10 °C to 40 °C at 10% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensingStorage Conditions -20 °C to 55 °C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Pan Size (W × D) Ø93 mm Ø120 mm 170 × 140 mm Ø120 mm 170 × 140 mmBalance Dim. (W × D × H) 202 × 222 × 103 mm 202 × 224 × 54 mm

Shipping Dimensions (W × D × H)

300 × 250 × 129 mm

Net Weight 1 kg

Shipping Weight 1 6 kg

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Scout® SKXThe Next Generation for Education• Integrated superior overload protection system rated at

10× capacity protects the balance in demanding classroom environments. Space-saving design allows for stackable storage (excluding 1mg model).

• Combined with a simplified 4 button operation, the Scout’s large backlit display increases readability in dim lighting conditions, and makes it easier to view results from across a desk or lab bench.

• With expanded connectivity options including RS232, USB Host, USB Device, Ethernet and Bluetooth®, the Scout provides added versatility to your data collection and transfer needs.

Design Features Stability indicator, stackable design with included storage cover (excluding 1mg model), mechanical and software overload/ underload protection, low battery indicator, auto shut-off, auto tare, span calibration mass included on models up to 620g capacity

Draftshield Scout’s ingenious draft shield (on mg model) was designed with an easy to remove top cover piece. This serves as a wind protection ring which keeps the weighing surface stable in rough environments, while maintaining weighing speed.

2.1 in54 mm

4.1 in103 mm

8 in202 mm

8.7 in222 mm 8.8 in

224 mm

8 in202 mm

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Scout® SKX

Accessories

Item Number Description 30268988 Stacking & Storage Cover, set (1)

30268982 RS232 Interface Kit 30064202 Printer, Impact, SF40A, EU

30268983 USB Host Interface Kit 30269019 Auxiliary Display Kit

30268984 USB Device Interface Kit 80850043 Security Device

30268985 Bluetooth® Interface Kit 30269020 Top loading Kit for Density Determination

30268986 Ethernet Interface Kit 30269021 Carrying Case

30268987 Stacking & Storage Cover, set (6) 30269022 In-use Cover

Model SKX123 SKX222 SKX422 SKX622 SKX1202 SKX2202 SKX421 SKX621 SKX2201 SKX6201 SKX8200Capacity (g) 120 220 420 620 1200 2200 420 620 2200 6200 8200Readability (g) 0 001 0 01 0 1 1Repeatability (Std. Dev.) (g) 0 002 0 01 0 02 0 1 1

Linearity (g) 0 003 0 01 0 02 0 03 0 1 0 2 1Capacity × Readability (kg) N/A 1 2 ×

0 000012 2 ×

0 00001 N/A 2 2 × 0 0001

6 2 × 0 0001

8 2 × 0 001

Span Calibration Mass* 100 g 200 g 300 g 1 kg 2 kg 200 g 300 g 2 kg 5 kg 8 kg

Linearity Calibration Mass*

50, 100 g

100, 200 g

200, 400 g

300, 600 g

500 g, 1 kg

1 kg, 2 kg

200, 400 g

300, 600 g

1 kg, 2 kg

3 kg, 5 kg

4 kg, 8 kg

Stabilization Time (seconds) 1 5 1 1 5 1

Construction ABS housing & stainless steel panDraftshield Yes NoCalibration User-selectable external span or linearity calibration / Digital with external weightTare Range Full capacity by subtractionWeighing Units g, kg, N, oz, lb, lb:ozApplication Modes Weighing, Density Determination, Mole Weighing

Power AC Adapter (included) or 4 AA batteries (not included)

Battery Life (hrs.) 80 120 80 120 80 120

Communication RS232, USB Host, USB Device, Ethernet or Bluetooth® (available as an accessory)Display Type Backlit LCD: 6-digit 7-segment with white LED backlightDisplay Size 20 mm digitsOverload Capacity 10 times the rated capacity

Operating Temp. 10 °C to 40 °C at 10% to 85% relative humidity, non-condensingStorage Conditions -20° C to 55 °C at 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing

Pan Size (W × D) Ø93 mm Ø120 mm 170 × 140 mm Ø120 mm 170 × 140 mm

Balance Dimens. (W × D × H) 202 × 222 × 103 mm 202 × 224 × 54 mm

Shipping Dimens. (W × D × H) 300 × 250 × 86 mm

Net Weight 1 kgShipping Weight 1 6 kg

* Calibration weights are included with models up to 620 g capacity

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