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.
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
Model | Capacity | Readability | Pan Size | Approvals | Request a Quote |
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120g | 0.001g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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150g | 0.005g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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300g | 0.01g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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600g | 0.02g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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600g | 0.01g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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1000g | 0.01g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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1500g | 0.05g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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3000g | 0.1g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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2200g | 0.01g | 120mm ø | Request a Quote | |
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6000g | 0.1g | 145mm ø | Request a Quote |
Downloads
Manuals
- Manual (Français): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB_HCB_M_UM_FR.pdf
- Manual (Español): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB_HCB_M_UM_ES.pdf
- Manual (English): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB_HCB_M_UM_EN.pdf
Datasheets and Brochures
- Datasheet (Deutsche): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-DE.pdf
- Datasheet (Español): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-SP.pdf
- Datasheet (Italiano): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-IT.pdf
- Datasheet (Português): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-PG.pdf
- Datasheet (Français): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-FR.pdf
- Datasheet (English): Highland® Portable Precision Balances - HCB-Highland-DS-A4-EN.pdf
Accessories
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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.