
OHAUS
Defender™ 5000 Stainless Steel Base
The OHAUS next generation Defender 5000 W Series base offers durability for the most demanding of industrial applications. The W series features moisture-protected single-point load cells, stainless 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 W series features a stainless steel platform, frame and IP67 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), 10 lb (5 kg), 100 lb (50 kg), 25 lb (12.5 kg), 250 lb (125 kg), 5 lb (2.5 kg), 50 lb (25 kg), 500 lb (250 kg) |
|---|---|
| Readability | 0.0002 lb (0.1 g), 0.0005 lb (0.2 g), 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) | 10 in x 10 in (254 mm x 254 mm), 12 in x 12 in (305 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) |
| Legal for Trade | NTEP Certified;Measurement Canada Approved |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Dimensions | 11.1 in x 2.9 in x 10 in (282 mm x 74 mm x 254 mm) (LxHxW), 12.9 in x 3.9 in x 12 in (328 mm x 99 mm x 305 mm) (LxHxW), 18.9 in x 4.3 in x 18 in (480 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) |
Specifications vary by model within the series. Confirm exact figures with our team when requesting a quote.
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