JB1203-C/A-F has been discontinued by Mettler and no longer in production, you may consider purchasing the JB703-C/A-F which are in stock in limited supply.. Mettler has developed a new replacement model called the JP1203C/A with many more added features like battery powered or AC Adapter, greater application modes including statistics and diagnostics. These new JP1203C/A are not available yet. The information below is for reference only for those people researching the Mettler JB1203.
Mettler Toledo JB1203-C/A-F legal for trade jewelry balance offer NTEP approval in gram and carat weighing modes. This Mettler balance offers fully automatic internal calibration
ensuring precise weighing, even during temperature changes. Automatic calibration internally
re-calibrates the scale if the temperature changes enough to affect accurate weighing. A display begins to flash “auto cal”
when the balance senses a need to re-calibrate. Weighing platter must be emptied before the automatic calibration can proceed. Mettler-Toledo JB1203 electronic balance can also be calibrated with external calibration weights by breaking the self-destructive seal on the rear of the scale to gain access
to the calibration switch. Mettler Toledo JB1203-C/A with FACT offers additional functions include percent weighing, parts counting, as well as standard weighing modes.
Mettler Toledo's JB1203 carat scale offers milligram precision in standard mode or 0.01 ct/g readabilities in NTEP mode. Jewelers looking for a legal for trade carat
scale can trust Mettler Toledo to deliver precision weighing results every time. In Non-NTEP mode this balance offers 240 gram weighing capacity and increments in 0.001 gram divisions make it an unbelievable value for anyone search for a milligram balance with internal calibration and a enclosed 3 door glass draftshield.
Additional features include:
Robust quality: The full metal housing protects the weighing cell and electronics in your balance. The draft shield can be opened wide for easy access and fulfills highest ergonomic standards.
Built-in applications: All carat balances have several applications already included in the software: Basic weighing, piece counting and percent weighing.
We do have a limited quantity of Mettler Toledo JB703-C/A-F.
Looking for a lower priced legal for trade carat scale for your jewelry store?? Consider the Sartorius GD503 LFT carat scale priced under $1000.
If you need 320g x 1mg in legal for trade we also offer the A&D FX300iN NTEP priced about $800.00.
Mettler Toledo JB series gem scales have standard motorized internal calibration (Fully Automatic Calibration Technology - FACT). The rugged metal housing ensures
a long operating life and minimal
maintenance costs. The backlit
display ensures that results can
always be read clearly. As an added layer of protection each balance comes with a protective transparent cover made from Barex which covers the main housing of the balance.
The vibration adapter can be used to match your balance to the ambient conditions (vibrations, drafts at location). If you work in surroundings which are practically free from temperature fluctuations, drafts, and vibrations, select “StabLE”. On the other hand, if you work in surroundings where the conditions are constantly changing, select “unStAbLE”. For normal ambient conditions, select “UnivErS” (Standard). This is the factory setting.
These jewelry scales weigh units in grams or carats, and are legal for trade. Other functions include piece counting and percent weighing.
Please Note:
Mettler Toledo carat scales have long model numbers, and often times you see carat scales that look the same, but have slightly different model numbers. Below we have provided a chart that explains what these different characters stand for to eliminate confusion. When you purchase a Mettler Toledo carat scale from Precision Weighing Balances, we want you to know exactly what you are getting.
Mettler Toledo Carat Scale Suffix Glossary
/01: Mettler Toledo carat scale is equipped with RS232 Interface
/F: Fully Automatic Internal Calibration is included
As the price of precious metals like gold, platinum, silver and rhodium keep raising customer complaints to weights and measures officials are on the increase. The general public is calling complaining they are being short changed buying and selling by weight. These complaints typically result in a Weights & Measures officials doing an inspection to verify the scale in use is Legal for Trade.
Most pawnshops, jewelers and metals buyers know they need a Legal for Trade Type Approved Scale, but these inspectors are now requiring the weighing scale to have two displays to meet the requirements of "direct sales".
In weights and measures terminology a direct sale is one where both the buyer and seller are present. NIST Handbook 44 requires the customer to be able to witness the transaction and transaction information from a reasonable position in a direct sale application.
Weight indications shall be shown on the customer’s side of the scale when used for direct sales to retail customers. The way to achieve these requirements is to purchase the optional display shown above (purchase here). The Mettler Toledo 72213564 remote display features a backlight. The display plugs into the RS-232 port on the back of the balance and the cable length is 6 feet. All Mettler JB balances are equipped with RS-232 interface.
The Mettler Toledo JB and JL Scales we offer meet or exceed the Class II or III accuracy requirements in accordance with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Handbook 44. Certificate of Conformance Numbers are issued under the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) of the National Conference on Weights and Measures. NTEP approved Mettler Balances make it easy to comply with current regulations for the direct sales to the public of precious metals and semi-precious gems.
This site is owned and operated by Precision Weighing Balances and is not sponsored or affiliated with Mettler Toledo nor should be confused with Mettler Toledo Inc. Mettler® and METTLER TOLEDO® are registered trademarks of Mettler-Toledo, Inc. Additional information about METTLER TOLEDO can be found on the web-site www.mt.com. For warranty, parts and technical related issues please call Mettler directly at 1-800-METTLER.
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