CENSA precision balances cover routine laboratory weighing from 600 g to 5000 g at a uniform 0.01 g readability. A high-precision load cell, OIML Class II accuracy, backlit LCD, external calibration and RS232 output give the same operation and the same data workflow across the whole capacity range, so a laboratory can standardise on one balance family instead of mixing platforms.
Typical applications: routine laboratory weighing, quality control and incoming inspection, sample and reagent preparation, parts counting in production support, education and research benches.
Document type: Technical Specification Sheet
Product family: CENSA Precision Balance Series
Models / SKU: CENSA600 PRO2765 · CENSA1000 PRO7088 · CENSA2000 PRO2721 · CENSA3000 PRO6096 · CENSA5000 PRO6097
Format: A4 landscape | COLO.Science TechSpec v1.1
The models differ in maximum capacity only. CENSA600 covers 600 g for small-sample and educational work; CENSA1000 covers 1000 g; CENSA2000 covers 2000 g for general bench weighing; CENSA3000 covers 3000 g; CENSA5000 extends the same 0.01 g resolution to 5000 g for larger vessels and bulk sample preparation. Readability, accuracy class, repeatability, linearity, display, calibration method, interface and standard functions are identical across the series — see the model table. Selection is therefore a capacity decision, not a performance trade-off.
| Model / SKU | Maximum Capacity | Readability | Accuracy Class | Repeatability | Linearity | Calibration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENSA600 PRO2765 | 600 g | 0.01 g | OIML Class II | ±10 mg | ±20 mg | External |
| CENSA1000 PRO7088 | 1000 g | 0.01 g | OIML Class II | ±10 mg | ±20 mg | External |
| CENSA2000 PRO2721 | 2000 g | 0.01 g | OIML Class II | ±10 mg | ±20 mg | External |
| CENSA3000 PRO6096 | 3000 g | 0.01 g | OIML Class II | ±10 mg | ±20 mg | External |
| CENSA5000 PRO6097 | 5000 g | 0.01 g | OIML Class II | ±10 mg | ±20 mg | External |
| Readability | 0.01 g (all models) |
| Accuracy class | OIML Class II |
| Repeatability | ±10 mg |
| Linearity | ±20 mg |
| Minimum weighing | 200 mg |
| Stabilisation time | ≤1.5 s |
| Calibration | External, with control weight |
| Sensor | High-precision load cell |
| Weighing pan | Stainless steel |
| Display | Backlit LCD, 25 × 93 mm reading area |
| Weighing functions | Full-range tare, check weighing, parts counting, percentage weighing |
| Interface | RS232 |
| Protection rating | IP43 |
| Power supply | AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz; DC 5 V / 2 A adapter |
| Operating temperature | 15–30 °C, fluctuation <5 °C/h |
| Operating humidity | 40–80 % RH |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 225 × 220 × 80 mm |
| Net / gross weight | 1.2 / 1.5 kg |
| Item | Qty | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Precision balance | 1 | Ordered model, stainless steel pan fitted |
| Power adapter | 1 | AC 110–240 V, 50/60 Hz → DC 5 V / 2 A |
| Instruction manual | 1 | Operating instructions, English |
All CENSA models use external calibration, so a control weight is needed to calibrate and to verify the balance during routine use:
| Data, printing and power | Purpose / notes |
|---|---|
| Thermal printer | Direct printout of weighing results without a PC |
| RS232 cable | Connection of the balance to a printer or PC |
| Communication software | Transfer of readings to a PC for records and further processing |
| Built-in rechargeable battery | Factory-fitted internal accumulator for operation away from a mains outlet |
| Calibration weights and certificates | Purpose / notes |
|---|---|
| OIML M1 weight sets, 1 mg–500 g | External calibration and routine verification across the series |
| Single OIML M1 weights | One nominal value matched to the capacity of the ordered model |
| Certificate of calibration — weight | Documented traceability for the control weight |
| Certificate of calibration — balance | Documented calibration of the instrument, quoted separately |
Selection guidance: send the heaviest sample and container to be weighed, whether results have to be printed or transferred to a PC, whether battery operation is needed, and any calibration weight or certification requirement.
Send the maximum load including the container, the type of samples, whether check weighing or parts counting is used, and any printing, data transfer or certification requirement. COLO.Science can confirm the model and the approved configuration.