Highland® Portable Precision Balances

The Highland® offers advanced features in a compact, durable balance that stacks for easy storage. Suitable for many tasks, Highland provides fast, accurate weighing in a number of different environments – from science research in the laboratory or field, to manufacturing operations.

Sturdy ABS construction allows the Highland to stand up to demanding lab use, while Highland's ShockProtect® offers advanced overload protection to keep the balance safe. HandiCal® facilitates internal calibration without the need for external weights.

Key Specifications

Capacity: 120g to 6000g

Readability: 0.001g to 0.1g

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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

Hardware

Balances stack efficiently and safely to save space (120mm pan size only)
Colour-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 easy 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
HandiCal® internal calibration eliminates need for external weight set
USB and RS-232 interfaces provide speedy communication with computers and printers

Software

Audible overload alarm warns when capacity is exceeded
External calibration allows for verification and adjustment with weights
Selectable digital filtering helps minimise 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 123	120g	0.001g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 153	150g	0.005g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 302	300g	0.01g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 602	600g	0.02g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 602H	600g	0.01g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 1002	1000g	0.01g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 1502	1500g	0.05g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 3001	3000g	0.1g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 2202	2200g	0.01g	120mm ø	Request a Quote
HCB 6001	6000g	0.1g	145mm ø	Request a Quote

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
AIP impact printer	1120014641	View
ATP thermal printer	1120011156	View
Hard carrying case with lock for CQT/HCB	308002042	View
RS-232 cable	3074010266	View
In-use cover	308232030	View
USB cable	3074010267	View
In-use cover (pack of 5)	308232034	View
In-use cover (pack of 10)	308232035	View
Calibration certificate	700660290	View
Kensington-type lock and cable	700100046	View

Articles

Blogs

What is Repeatability? 30 November 2016
You might see repeatability, also called reproducibility, being lauded as one of the benefits of a weighing scale. Important aspect or marketing speak? We take a look at what repeatability means, and why it’s so important for many applications.
A Quick Guide to Compact Balances and Scales 4 April 2017
Compact weighing scales and balances are very common, as they tend to be inexpensive and can be used almost everywhere for a variety of purposes. In this category, most people buy bathroom scales or cooking scales.
Introducing Our ShockProtect and HandiCal Technology 24 May 2017
ShockProtect What is ShockProtect? Adam Equipment's trademarked ShockProtect is specialised technology that helps prevent damage to the internal components of a scale or balance caused by overloading or dropping the device. Why do I need this feature?
What are Precision Balances? 17 July 2017
The words precision and balances almost seem like synonyms; after all, you expect your balance to be precise. But precision balances are a specific category of weighing instruments.
What is the Accumulation Feature? 1 August 2018
When browsing the web for scales and balances, you might have noticed that a feature called "accumulation" is found in various different types of products. Accumulation can be very useful for a wide variety of applications.