Highland® Approved Portable Precision Balances

Highland approved portable precision balances are packed with features and meet Class II requirements for use in retail applications. Readings are provided in carats, grams, or kilograms. The Highland includes RS-232 and USB interfaces, rechargeable battery and AC operation, capacity tracker, adjustable feet and level, lockdown capability and more. The Highland's innovative design features a removable draft shield to minimize the effects of drafts. ShockProtect® helps prevent overloads to maintain smooth, uncompromised performance. With built-in applications for parts counting, percentage weighing and totalization / accumulation, the NTEP-approved Highland is an outstanding value for legal-for-trade applications.

Key Specifications

Capacity: 100g to 5000g

Readability: 0.001g to 0.5g

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Features

Backlit display
Internal rechargeable battery
Below balance weighing
External calibration
Internal calibration
RS-232
Security lock down
Tare Function
USB

Applications

Accumulation
Parts counting
Percentage weighing
Weighing

Features and Benefits

Approval

NTEP approved

Hardware

Balances stack efficiently and safely to save space (120mm pan size only)
Color-coded keys facilitate quick recognition of the most frequently used buttons
Dual tare keys operate with either the left or right hand
Level indicator and adjustable feet ensure proper balance setup for optimum weighing results
Security slot for optional Kensington-type lock and cable to help prevent theft
Large, grade 304 stainless steel pan allows swift cleaning
Solid ABS housing is durable for industrial use
Three-point ShockProtect feature helps prevent overload damage to internal components
Hook included for weighing below the balance
USB and RS-232 interfaces provide speedy communication with computers and printers

Software

Audible overload alarm warns when capacity is exceeded
Selectable digital filtering helps minimize effects of vibration and disturbances
Parts counting with preset sample sizes
Memory accumulation totals results
Zero-tracking feature ensures display returns to zero reading

Display

Vivid, backlit LCD easily visible in any lighting conditions
Programmable backlight can be set to "always on," "always off" or "light only when weighing"
Capacity tracker built into display for easily monitoring possible overloads

Power

AC adapter included
Rechargeable battery included for operation almost anywhere
Programmable auto power-off to save energy

Models

Readability

Capacity

Model	Capacity	Readability	Pan Size	Request a Quote
HCB 103aM	100g	d=0.001g e=0.01g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 302aM	300g	d=0.05g e=0.05g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 602aM	600g	d=0.01g e=0.1g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 1202aM	1200g	d=0.01g e=0.1g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 3001aM	3000g	d=0.5g e=0.5g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 5001aM	5000g	d=0.5g e=0.5g	4.7" ø / 120mm ø	Request a Quote

Videos

Downloads

Manuals

Datasheets and Brochures

Accessories

Here is a list of our available related products and suitable accessories:

Product Name	Item Number	Link
AdamDU Data Collection Program	600002028	View
ATP thermal printer	1120011156	View
Hard carrying case with lock	308002042	View
RS-232 cable	700400103	View
In-use wet cover	308232030	View
USB cable	3074010267	View
In-use wet cover (pack of 5)	308232034	View
In-use wet cover (pack of 10)	308232035	View
Calibration certificate	700660290	View
Kensington-type lock and cable	700100046	View

Resources

Highland Approved Precision Balance Overview
A video tutorial of our Highland approved portable precision balance. The Highland is a highly-versatile scale well-suited to laboratory, industrial and commercial settings.

Articles

Blogs

Scales and Balances for the Cannabis Industry June 5, 2019
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How to Select the Right Laboratory Balance November 12, 2018
A balance is an integral component of lab work, and choosing the correct equipment is essential to obtaining efficient performance and accurate results. There are many considerations in selecting the right lab balance for the job.
Scales and Balances in the Jewelry Industry July 8, 2018
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Balances for Bio-pharmaceutical Applications May 15, 2018
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What are Precision Balances? July 16, 2017
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