
OHAUS
Defender™ 5000 Base
The OHAUS next generation Defender 5000 R Series base offers durability for the most demanding of industrial applications. The R series features moisture-protected single-point load cells, powder-coated steel construction, non-slip rubber adjustable feet, removable stainless steel weighing pans and integrated leveling bubbles. Maximum non-approved resolution of 1:15,000d meets the needs of industrial weighing applications that require extreme accuracy.
- The R Series features a stainless steel platform, powder-coated steel frame and an aluminum load cell to withstand harsh industrial environments.
- The Defender 5000 bases are equipped with an EasyConnect cable, which allows instant configuration with Defender 5000 (TD52) indicators, speeding up installation.
- Defender 5000 bases are NTEP-certified and Measurement Canada approved. These bases also carry OIML and EC Type approvals, which make them ideal for legal-for-trade use.
Specifications
| Maximum Capacity | 1,000 lb (500 kg), 100 lb (50 kg), 25 lb (12.5 kg), 250 lb (125 kg), 50 lb (25 kg), 500 lb (250 kg) |
|---|---|
| Readability | 0.001 lb (0.5 g), 0.002 lb (1 g), 0.005 lb (2 g), 0.01 lb (5 g), 0.02 lb (10 g), 0.05 lb (20 g) |
| Platform Size (LxW) | 12 in x 12 in (305 mm x 305 mm), 14 in x 12 in (355 mm x 305 mm), 18 in x 18 in (457 mm x 457 mm), 24 in x 18 in (610 mm x 457 mm), 24 in x 24 in (610 mm x 610 mm), 31.5 in x 23.6 in (800 mm x 600 mm) |
| Legal for Trade | NTEP Certified;Measurement Canada Approved |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 13.3 in x 3.9 in x 12 in (338 mm x 99 mm x 305 mm) (LxHxW), 15.3 in x 3.9 in x 12 in (388 mm x 99 mm x 305 mm) (LxHxW), 19.1 in x 4.3 in x 18 in (485 mm x 110 mm x 457 mm) (LxHxW), 24.5 in x 5.1 in x 18 in (633 mm x 130 mm x 457 mm) (LxHxW), 24.5 in x 5.1 in x 24 in (633 mm x 130 mm x 610 mm) (LxHxW), 32.3 in x 5.2 in x 23.6 in (821 mm x 132 mm x 600 mm) (LxHxW) |
Specifications vary by model within the series. Confirm exact figures with our team when requesting a quote.
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