OHAUS SCS-VS1500SS51P Stainless Steel Framed Platform Scale

Overview

The OHAUS SCS-VS1500SS51P Stainless Steel Framed Platform Scale is an industrial-grade floor scale engineered for high-reliability static and dynamic weighing in demanding production, logistics, and quality control environments. Designed according to OIML R60 international metrological standards for load cells and compliant with Class III accuracy requirements (per EN 45501 / ANSI/NIST Handbook 44), it delivers certified repeatability and linearity across its full 1500 kg capacity. The scale employs a robust welded stainless steel frame structure with integrated carbon-steel powder-coated perimeter border—engineered for flush-mount installation into concrete floors, enabling seamless integration into assembly lines, palletizing stations, or warehouse receiving docks. Its core measurement architecture utilizes four hermetically sealed, IP67-rated alloy steel shear-beam load cells, ensuring long-term stability under thermal drift, mechanical shock, and ambient moisture exposure.

Key Features

• Class III accuracy certification with verification scale division (e_d) of 3000e — meeting regulatory requirements for trade-approved applications where legal-for-trade compliance is mandated.
• Multi-mode operational firmware supporting static weighing, checkweighing (with configurable upper/lower limits and audible/visual alerts), piece counting (auto-updating count per unit weight), percentage weighing, dynamic weighing (for unstable or moving loads), and hold-to-display functionality.
• Backlit wide-angle LCD display with 25 mm digit height — optimized for readability under low-light conditions and from oblique viewing angles up to ±60° horizontally and ±30° vertically.
• Flexible power architecture: supports AC mains operation (included adapter), rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack (integrated compartment with tool-free access), or standard alkaline batteries (model T51PCN only) — enabling uninterrupted use during power outages or mobile deployment.
• Standard RS232 serial interface with GMP/GLP-compliant data output: timestamps, date stamps, net/gross/tare values, and mode identifiers are transmitted in ASCII format — fully traceable for audit-ready documentation.
• Optional expansion modules include AC/DC relay output (for external control signaling), secondary RS232 port, and RS422/RS485 differential serial interfaces — facilitating integration into PLC-controlled systems or centralized SCADA networks.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The SCS-VS1500SS51P accommodates diverse load geometries—including palletized goods, drums, crates, and irregularly shaped industrial components—via its 1200 × 1200 mm platform surface. The IP65-rated stainless steel junction box (mounted laterally for service accessibility) and 5-meter shielded cable ensure environmental resilience in humid, dusty, or washdown-prone areas. All load cells conform to OIML R60 Class C3 specifications (±0.02% full-scale nonlinearity, ±0.02% hysteresis) and are individually temperature-compensated over –10 °C to +40 °C. The scale is designed and tested to meet ISO 9001 manufacturing controls and supports GLP/GMP workflows through configurable user authentication, electronic signature prompts (when paired with compatible software), and full audit trail logging of calibration events and parameter changes.

Software & Data Management

While the SCS-VS1500SS51P operates as a standalone instrument, its RS232 interface enables seamless data capture via third-party laboratory information management systems (LIMS), enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms, or custom-developed MES applications. ASCII-formatted output includes ISO 8601 date/time stamps, operator ID fields (if enabled), and contextual metadata (e.g., “CHECKWEIGH”, “PIECE COUNT”). When used with OHAUS’s optional ACS Connect software or industry-standard terminal emulators (e.g., PuTTY, Tera Term), users can configure automatic file logging, CSV export, and real-time database insertion—supporting 21 CFR Part 11–compliant electronic records when deployed with validated system configurations and access controls.

Applications

This platform scale serves critical roles across regulated and non-regulated sectors: incoming raw material verification in pharmaceutical manufacturing (per USP and ), finished-goods pallet weighing in food & beverage distribution centers, component inventory reconciliation in automotive Tier-1 supplier facilities, and scrap metal batch quantification in recycling operations. Its flush-mount capability and structural rigidity make it ideal for automated conveyor-integrated checkweighing stations requiring zero-profile footprint and minimal vibration transmission. In research and development labs, it supports reproducible mass input for formulation batching and material balance studies under ISO/IEC 17025-accredited conditions.

FAQ

Is the SCS-VS1500SS51P certified for legal-for-trade use in the United States?

Yes — it carries NTEP Certificate of Conformance (Certificate No. 22-025A) for Class III applications up to 1500 kg, issued by the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM).
Can the scale be calibrated internally without external weights?

No — it requires external certified test weights for initial calibration and periodic verification; however, it supports multi-point linear calibration routines with up to 5 calibration points.
What is the maximum cable length supported for the standard RS232 interface?

The built-in RS232 port is rated for reliable communication up to 15 meters using shielded twisted-pair cabling; extended distances require RS485 conversion.
Does the scale support tare memory for multiple preset tare values?

Yes — it stores up to 99 programmable tare values, each assignable to specific product IDs or user-defined labels.
Is firmware upgrade capability available?

Firmware updates are performed via RS232 using OHAUS-provided utility software and require authorized service technician access to maintain metrological integrity and regulatory compliance.