Ray-Ran Ohaus Scout Portable Balance

Ray-Ran Ohaus Scout gives QC laboratories and research teams portable weighing that keeps its laboratory-grade applications – density determination and mole weighing on every model, touchscreen operation with GLP/GMP data entry on the STX sub-range – so a portable balance no longer means giving up features you would expect from the bench. 

Configurations

Scout SKX: 11 models, backlit 6-digit 7-segment LED display. Applications: weighing, density determination, mole weighing. Capacities from 120 g (0.001 g readability) through 8200 g (1 g). 

Scout STX: 12 models, 4.3-inch WQVGA color touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard. Full applications set: weighing, percent weighing, parts counting, check weighing, dynamic and animal weighing, totalization, density determination, display hold, and mole weighing. Same capacity range as SKX. 

Interface and applications

Every Scout carries an ABS housing, removable stainless steel pan, and replaceable in-use cover. STX adds a 4.3-inch WQVGA color touchscreen, one-second stabilization time, save-to-USB function, and support for up to 9 operating languages. Both sub-ranges include an integral weigh-below hook for below-balance weighing, a transportation lock, menu lock switch, security slot, integrated overload protection rated at ten times the capacity, stability indicator, and auto shut-off. Power runs from the included AC adapter or batteries (not included). Communication is via optional accessory kit only – RS-232, USB host, USB device, Bluetooth, and Ethernet interface kits are sold separately and support LIMS integration and traceable data output for QC documentation. 

Sub-ranges: SKX vs STX

Two sub-ranges cover different operator and workflow needs: 

Scout SKX (entry): backlit 6-digit LED display keeps the balance simple, readable, and lower cost. Choose SKX where the workflow uses density determination or mole weighing but does not need touchscreen data entry. 

Scout STX (touchscreen): 4.3-inch color touchscreen with QWERTY keyboard supports GLP and GMP data entry directly on the balance – no separate PC or label printer needed for traceable QC documentation. Choose STX where audit-trail-level record-keeping or multi-application weighing is the daily job. 

Why it matters

Laboratory-grade applications in a portable format: density determination and mole weighing come as standard on every Scout, so a portable balance no longer means dropping to weighing-only capability. 

Touchscreen GLP/GMP data entry (STX): the on-screen QWERTY keyboard lets operators enter sample IDs, user IDs, and batch references without a separate PC – traceable QC records straight from the balance. 

Modular connectivity: buy the interface kit the site actually needs – Bluetooth where wireless matters, Ethernet for LIMS integration, USB or RS-232 for simple printer output. No mandatory connectivity pack. 

Model range summary

23 models across SKX and STX, grouped by sub-range and readability tier.

What happens after you inquire

A balance specialist will confirm the Scout sub-range (SKX for weighing, density, and mole; STX for touchscreen data entry and the full applications set), the model that matches your capacity and readability, and the IP SKU reference. We will also scope any interface accessory kit (Bluetooth, Ethernet, USB, RS-232) and confirm lead time and delivery. Where the workflow needs EC Type Approval, we will route the inquiry to Navigator NVT/M. 

Service and warranty

Every Ray-Ran Ohaus Scout is supplied with a 2-year warranty from the date of installation. Industrial Physics offers global installation, on-site or laboratory calibration, preventative maintenance contracts, and spare parts for the Scout range. Visit our support section to book service, calibration, or spares.