Product Review: Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale
The Instrument Choice Team of Scientists regularly reviews new and popular products, so when searching for the perfect scientific instrument for your application, you can make more informed decisions.
This edition reviews the Ranger 7000 series – a professional series of Industrial Bench Scales brimming with advanced features which take industrial weighing to the next level.
About OHAUS
OHAUS has grown to become an undisputed global leader in the weighing industry with over a century of industry knowledge. OHAUS manufactures a wide range of reliable, full-featured, straightforward scales that are exceptional value for money.
Features of the Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale Series
- Precise: The Ranger 7000 scales are among the fastest and most precise industrial bench scales featuring one-second stabilisation time and up to 75,000d or 350,000d display resolution.
- Built for Heavy Duty Use: The Ranger series is developed to thrive in rugged and harsh industrial environments. Robust features include; IP54 cast metal housing and a sealed metal indicator to ensure durability.
- Innovative Software: Combining the intelligent SmarText 2.0 software and a 4.3-inch graphic display provides advanced functionality with a simple navigation interface.
- Design Features: Checkweighing lights with selectable operating and audible signal settings, several selectable operating languages, selectable environmental and auto print settings, stability indicator, overload/underload indicators, selectable brightness settings, auto-dim, auto-sleep, auto tare, and chain tare.
- Flexible Modular Design: OHAUS Ranger 7000 scales comprise two interconnected modules: a terminal and a base. Depending on the user’s needs, the unit can be operated with the terminal either remote from or attached to the base, with a single interconnect cord 2 metres long.
- Weigh below: The Ranger 7000 scales are equipped with a weigh below hook that offers the functionality to perform specific gravity tests and weigh items that cannot be easily placed on the weighing platform.
- Nine Applications: The scale can be configured to operate in various application modes to simplify complex tasks and minimise manual calculations. Available applications on the Ranger 7000 series include:
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Application Function |
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Weighing: Determine the weight of items |
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Counting: This application is used to count functions of uniform weight. |
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Check: Compare the weight or count of a sample against set target limits. |
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Formulation: For recipe making and compounding. |
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Percentage Weighing: Measure the weight of a sample displayed as a percentage of a pre-established reference weight |
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Filling: The filling mode is used to fill a container to a target weight. An on-screen progress bar displays the filling status. |
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Dynamic: Used to weigh an unstable load. The dynamic mode setting takes and displays an average of the weights. |
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Density Determination: Determine the density of solids. With the weigh below hook, it is possible to perform specific gravity testers for objects that cannot be placed on the weighing pan. |
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Differential: Calculate the difference between initial weights and sample weights. |
Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale Specifications
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Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale General Specifications |
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Weighing Units |
kg, g, lb, oz, lb/oz |
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Display |
4.3" TFT Graphic LCD |
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Keypad |
8 function, 5 quick, 12 numeric membrane keys |
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Construction |
Stainless Steel Platform, Die Cast Housing |
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Protection |
IP54 |
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Stabilisation Time |
1 second |
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Zeroing Range |
2% or 10% of capacity |
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Safe Overload Capacity |
150% of capacity |
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Interface |
Standard RS232, USB Device, USB Host (Optional Ethernet, 2nd RS232, Remote Base, 2 In/4 Out digital I/O) |
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Power |
Power 100-240 VAC / 50/60 Hz Universal Power Supply, rechargeable lithium battery (Optional) |
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Display Dimensions |
267 (W) × 118 (D) × 72 mm (H) |
Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale Model Technical Specifications
The OHAUS Range 7000 series is comprised of eight scale models. Review the technical specifications for each model in the tables below.
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Model |
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Capacity × Readability |
3kg × 0.00005kg |
6kg × 0.0001kg |
15kg × 0.0002kg |
35kg × 0.0005kg |
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Maximum Displayed Resolution |
1:60,000 |
1:75,000 |
1:75,000 |
1:70,000 |
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Internal Counting Resolution |
1: 1,200,000 |
1: 1,500,000 |
1: 1,500,000 |
1: 1,400,000 |
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Linearity/Repeatability |
±2d |
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Base Housing Dimensions (W × D × minH) |
280 × 280 × 114 mm |
377 × 311 × 128 mm |
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Platform Dimensions (W × D × H) |
280 × 280 × 31 mm |
377 × 311 × 48mm/ |
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Net Weight |
6.8 kg |
9.9 kg |
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Calibration |
Span or Linear |
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Battery Life |
12 hours continuous use |
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Model |
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Capacity × Readability |
3kg × 0.00001kg |
6kg × 0.00002kg |
15kg × 0.0001kg |
35kg × 0.0001kg |
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Maximum Displayed Resolution |
1:300,000 |
1:300,000 |
1:150,000 |
1:350,000 |
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Internal Counting Resolution |
1: 6,000,000 |
1: 6,000,000 |
1: 3,000,000 |
1: 7,000,000 |
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Linearity/Repeatability |
±2d |
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Base Housing Dimensions (W × D × minH) |
280 × 280 × 114 mm |
377 × 311 × 128 mm |
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Platform Dimensions (W × D × H) |
240 × 240 × 15 mm |
377 × 311 × 48mm |
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Net Weight |
7.2 kg |
10.9 kg |
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Calibration |
InCal™ internal calibration (Integrated, automatic calibration function to ensure accuracy of measurement), Span or Linear |
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Battery Life |
9 hours continuous use |
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Ranger 7000 Industrial Bench Scale Use
The Ranger 7000 series are suitable for various purposes in various industries. Examples include;
- Measuring incoming and outgoing shipments in warehouses
- Inventory tracking and stocktake
- Bulk item measurement
- Weighing, mixing, counting and checking raw materials
Conclusion
What do our scientists conclude about the Ranger 7000 series of Industrial Bench Scale?
“Versatile, precise and built for the toughest industrial conditions, these modular and feature-packed scales are the first choice for virtually any industrial weighing application”.
Want more information about these or other industrial bench scales? Speak with an Instrument Choice Scientist: Call 1300 737 871 or email [email protected].
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