The GF-2000 (2100g
x 0.01g) is dust & splash-proof ability (up to IP54
level). The GF Balances' upper & lower case housings are designed
so that upper case housing entirely covers and overlaps the lower case when
it is assembled. Scroll fully down this web page and you can review
all the specifications on the GF-2000 and even download the instruction manual on the GF2000. The GF-2000 easily connects to a PC or a printer (AD-8121) and with WinCT software (standard), so you can import the data into your PC software, such as Windows XP Word/Excel software.
The GF-2000 also
can be purchase in a NTEP / Legal for Trade version(GF-2000N) for an additional $80 by selecting the this option in the options section towards the bottom of this web page - "N" Version designates NTEP (Legal for Trade), but again this is an additional $80 option.
If you need an NTEP balance and the GF-2000N is too costly for your pocketbook we recommend you review the Mettler-Toledo JB3002-GA-F which is Legal for Trade and features 3100 grams maximum weighing capacity and increments in 0.01 gram divisions for less money than the GF-2000N. This Mettler Balance also offers FACT (Fully Automatic Calibration Technology), which automatically initiates the internal adjustment of Mettler balance whenever temperature changes risk affecting the accuracy of your weighing results.
Another similar model you should review is the Sartorius GW3202 precision balance. This balance offers 3200g x 0.01g plus the GW3202 offers motorized internal calibration.
If price is absolutely the #1 factor in you purchasing a 2100 gram balance with 0.01g readability and designed with magnetic force restoration weigh sensor then it would be the Acculab ALC 2100.2 here.
The GF-Series
offers all the spectacular features of the GX-Seriesexcept the internal motorized
calibration feature has been removed. Therefore, the
GF2000 laboratory balance has the samedisplay,
features,
ip-65 rating,
SHS technology except
there is no internal calibration mass.
ISO 9000
procedures favor the calibration of balances with an external certified
calibration mass. A balance with internal motorized calibration
weight is a nice feature, but costly. Most balances with the internal
calibration feature also offer external calibration. External
calibration is vital since it is much more convenient to send out the
external calibration mass for recalibration/certification verses the
costly fee of having the internal calibration mass removed from the
balance and sent out for re-calibration.
In
addition, if you own several of the same balances just one external
traceable calibration is needed for ISO compliance.
Precision
Weighing Balances always recommends that you purchase the calibration
mass with any balance you select. This allows you
to calibrate the unit yourself without requiring the services
of an outside calibration firm. Best
of all calibration couldn't be simpler. Connect the AC
adapter and warm up the balance with nothing on the weighing
pan. Then simply turn "ON" the balance, allow
the balance to go through the power-up routine and then press
and hold the "CAL" until "CALout" is displayed.
The display walks you through the cal procedure in less than
1 minute. The entire cal is controlled by the user-friendly
keypad. The days of opening the balance and tweaking those
potentiometers and trim resistors to calibrate a scale are gone
with the advent of the digital circuit and EPROM technology
first implemented by A&D Engineer's.