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Compare Ohaus CS Series to Other Brands
Comparable digital scales with 0.1 gram resolution	Ohaus CS200	Acculab EC211	Acculab EC411	My Weigh i500
Capacity x Readability	200 g x 0.1 g	210 g x 0.1 g	410 g x 0.1 g	500 g x 0.1 g
Platform Size	Oval shape: 5.75" x 5.25"	5.3" x 5.5"	5.3" x 5.5"	5.8" x 5.8"
Weighing Modes	g, lb:oz	g, lb, oz, dwt, ozt	g, lb, oz, dwt, ozt	g, lb, ct, gn, ozt, dwt
Comparable electronic scales with 1 gram resolution	Ohaus CS2000	Acculab EC2100	Acculab EC4100	MyWeigh KD7000
Capacity x Readability	2,000 g x 1 g	2,100 g x 1 g	4,100 g x 1 g	7,000 x 1 g
Platform Size	Oval shape: 5.75" x 5.25"	5.3" x 5.5"	5.3" x 5.5"	7" x 7"
Weighing Modes	g, lb:oz	g, lb, oz, dwt, ozt	g, lb, oz, dwt, ozt	g, oz, lb:oz, lb, kg

Comparable electronic scale with 2 gram resolution	Ohaus CS5000	MyWeigh KD7000
Capacity x Readability	5000 g x 2 g	7000 g x 1 g
Platform Size	Oval shape: 5.75" x 5.25"	7" x 7"
Weighing Modes	g, lb:oz	g, oz, lb:oz, lb, kg

THE CS5000 PORTABLE TOPLOADING BALANCE A compact balance providing total portability in a durable, easy to clean housing and can speed up any weighing task. The CS5000 offers 5000 grams weighing capacity with 2 gram precision. Its ideal for outdoor or on-location quality control weighing applications when compact portability is a must.

The CS5000 is a popular scale for soapmakers for weighing lye. Additional uses include weighing small parcels up to 11 pounds for the numerous new Internet businesses just starting out. When shipping via UPS Ground or US Priority Mail these rates are calculated based on the parcel's weight to the nearest pound. The CS5000 offers readability to 0.1 ounces so you will be able to easily determine the weight of any parcel up to 11 pounds to the nearest pound.

One issue to consider with the CS5000 if your weighing large 8 ½" x 11" envelopes or parcel is the CS5000's small platform (Oval in shape having a length of 5.75" and a width of 5.25" ) and positioning of the display. In many situations the platform is too small and if you attempt to place a 8 ½" x 11" envelope on the platform it would cover the display. For these weighing applications we recommend the MyWeigh KD7000 over the CS5000 since the MyWeigh KD7000 offers a large 7" x 7" stainless steel platform, the LCD is located away from the platform and the display is positioned at an angle.

The Ohaus CS5000 is battery powered and comes equipped with three AA size alkaline batteries so you're ready to get to work the second you open the box. The Auto-Shut-Off feature extends battery life by automatically turning off after approximately five minutes if no active weighing is occurring. Additional features include:

Power Up Test : When the scale is turned on, all display segments will appear for approximately 3 seconds before resetting to zero.
Stable Reading Indication : On the display, theindicator will appear in the lower left corner of the display when a stable reading has been reached.
Simple two button keypad :
1. On/Off/Zero : Pressing this key turns on the scale. This same key operates the zero feature when the scale is on. Press and hold this key for three seconds to turn the scale off.
2. Cal/Unit : Press this key briefly to change the weighing unit from grams to ounces or vise versa. Press and hold this key to begin the calibration procedure.
Easily Calibration Steps (requires optional $60.00 2000 gram test mass).
1. Allow the scale to warm up and stabilize for two minutes before commencing the calibration procedure
2. Press and hold the "Cal/Unit" key until the calibration weight (2000 g) flashes on the display
3. With 2000 flashing, press the "On/off/Zero" key, and the display will read "CAL 0." After pausing for at least two seconds, place the 2000 gram mass gently on the center of the weighing platform.
4. The display will momentarily show "CAL F" and then return to the active weighing mode. Calibration is complete when the display correctly shows the calibration weight, and the display has stabilized
5. Remove the calibration weight and turn the scale off. Now turn on the calibrated scale.

Note: The CS5000 features a 5000 gram / (11 lbs: 0.4 ounce) weighing capacity which means the most you should ever have on the weighing platform at anytime is 5000 grams / (11 lbs: 0.4 ounces) . The smallest increment the scale can every display is 2 gram / (0.5 ounce). Therefore, when weighing in the gram mode the LCD will increment 2g, 4g, 6g, 8g, .... 1998g, 2000g. You will never see 1 g or 0.5 g with the CS5000 .

When weighing in the avoirdupois mode the CS5000 weighs in pound:ounces. It DOES NOT weigh in straight pounds nor ounces only . For example, it you want to weigh 10 ½ pounds the CS5000 would display this as 10:08:0 (10 pounds: 8 ounces). Another example would be if you had a recipe that called for 90 ½ ounces the CS5000 would display this as 5:10:5 (5 pounds: 10.5 ounces). 16 ounces = 1 pound.

If you have a questions about any of the scale terms be sure to see our glossary.

Ohaus CS5000 - CS Portable Balance
PWB Discounted Price	See price HERE
Shipping and Handling via UPS ground	S&H $13.00
Capacity x Readability(g)	5000 g x 1 g
Weigh Units	g, lb, oz
Repeatibility	0.1g
Calibration	Digital calibration from keypad (calibration masses not included)
Display	LCD, 0.4" / 11cm
Linearity	±0.1g
Tare Range	To capacity by subtraction
Stabilization Time	3 seconds
Operating temperature	64° to 77° F / 18° to 25° C (optimum)
Power	3 "AA" alkaline batteries (included) and AC adapter (included)
Auto shut-off	5 minutes no activity (battery operation only)
Construction	ABS plastic housing, stainless steel pan
Scale Dimensions	8.0 x 5.5 x 1.5 / 20.3 x 14.0 x 3.8
Pan Size(inches)	146mm x 133mm / 5.75" x 5.25"
Net Weight	7 lb / 3.2 kg
Warranty	1 Year Limited Warranty
Net Weight	0.91 lb / 0.47 kg
Manual	Download to see how it works
Data Brief	Download this brochure for more information