Explorer®
Analytical, Precision, and High Capacity Balances
Intelligent. Intuitive. Ingeniously Practical.
The OHAUS Explorer® Series has risen to the next level of ingenuity—expanding on its modern features
and design to offer unmatched functionality in a line of high-performance balances unlike any other
on the market.
Standard Features Include:
• Intelligent PERFORMANCE—All Explorers have newly optimized linearity and repeatability specifications
and enhanced vibration filtering for better balance stability. Select models feature OHAUS’ automatic
internal calibration system that performs routine maintenance by calibrating the balance daily. 3×3 filtering
setup ensures fast and stable weighing results. The Explorer EX…/E models additionally offer traditional
external calibration. These combined enhancements improve accuracy, efficiency, and throughput.
• Intuitive OPERATION—A large color touch-screen display, icon-driven application software that features
14 unique application modes, and a 3 level adjustable angle display make Explorer the easiest to use,
most advanced balance in its class today.
• Ingenious DESIGN—The base and display separate for maximum flexibility in any work area. Draftshield
models isolate the weighing chamber to enhance stability and speed results while offering maximum
accessibility to the weighing chamber through top-mounted side doors or through the versatile top door
that flips or slides open. Hands-free entry is available with optional automated side doors.
• Practical Features—Explorer has up to four user-programmable touchless sensors to minimize cross
contamination and wear and tear normally associated with repeated touching of the balance. The
OHAUS Explorer EX...N series of balances meet or exceed the Class I or II accuracy requirements
in accordance with NIST Handbook 44 and Canada’s Weights
and Measures Regulations.
Explorer® Analytical, Precision, High Capacity
Intelligent PERFORMANCE
With stabilization times up to 50% faster and superior shock
protection, Explorer delivers fast, accurate, and reliable results.
• Fast stabilization time
—Improves operational efficiency
—Increases throughput
—Improves productivity
• Optimized linearity and repeatability specifications
—Provides accurate and repeatable results
• Optimized vibration filtering
—Provides balance stability in unstable environments
• Superior Shock, Spill and Splash Resistance
— 2-D Protection guards balance against disruptions in service due
to shock or sudden movements. IP54 base enclosure protects
the weighing base from damage by debris and accidental spills
and splashes.*
*High Capacity Models Only
Intuitive SOFTWARE
SmarText™ 2.0 is OHAUS’ easy-to-use graphical software featuring
14 applications, virtual QWERTY and numeric keypads, and belowminimum weight indication.
• Color VGA display with icons for simple menu navigation
—High resolution, 5.7" (145mm) diagonal color 640 × 480 pixel
display reproduces highly readable operating software
— Resistive touch screen display quickly responds to operator’s
touch or stylus
• 14 built-in applications with customization capabilities to meet
the varying needs in laboratory and industrial settings
• Minimum Weight capability with visual warning feature
• Virtual QWERTY keyboard and numeric keypad to quickly input
GLP and GMP data and other application data , direct scan of
the sample ID to the input field with an optional barcode reader.
• Password protected User Manager with administrator capability
• Library function to store and recall customized applications
including 10 recipes for Formulation application.
• Alternate RS232 command feature adapts the balance to
existing data acquisition software
• External input for zero, tare or print operations via the external
foot switch accessory
• Audible and visual feedback for touch screen input commands
as well as the indication of the check weighing status
*13 application modes on Explorer High Capacity models
Ingenious DRAFTSHIELD
Explorer’s draftshield provides ample access and visibility to the weighing
chamber through the versatile top door and side sliding doors. Select
models feature motorized side doors that open and close automatically
with use of the touchless sensors on the base and display.
• The automatic draftshield door models have a new function for auto-
matically opening draftshield doors without touching the balance.
It helps to eliminate sample residue transfer and contaminations.
• Side doors seamlessly glide on top-mounted bearings
• The versatile top door offers two entry
options; access the weighing chamber by
flipping the top door or sliding the glass
panel open.
• The expansive side entry 6.3" × 9.4"
(160 mm × 240 mm) allows you to
freely place and remove large weigh boats or
other large vessels in the weighing chamber
• Antistatic coated glass helps dissipate static
charges in the weighing chamber which
could adversely affect the weighing results
• Easy to install and remove glass panels and a stainless steel bottom
make Explorer extremely easy to clean
• A draftshield chamber light is available when the balance is used in
low lighting environments
Practical TOUCHLESS SENSORS
Explorer features up to four touchless sensors for hands-free operation
of zero, print, calibration, tare, automated draftshield doors and other
selectable functions
• Hands-free operation
—Improves weighing efficiency
—Eliminates sample residue transfer
—Minimizes contamination
• Two sensors on the base* and two on the
display can be set up individually to allow for
remote operations
• The sensors can be set up to provide
automated operation of the draftshield
side doors and can be programmed to
automatically open the opposite side door in order to support efficient
and logical sample placement with your free hand.
* Analytical and precision models only.
Automatic Draftshield door operation only offered on Analytical models