NTEP Approved Class 2 weighing devices A&D EK1200i, Ohaus Scout SJX1502 & Citizen CZ1200

Comparing the A&D EK1200i https://scaleman.com/weighing-scales-... , Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E https://scaleman.com/ohaus-sjx1502ne-... and Citizen CZ1200

All 3 models are NTEP Approved Class 2 weighing devices. The A&D EK1200i and Citizen CZ1200 have a maximum weighing capacity of 1200 grams and increments in 0.1 grams. The Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E has a maximum weighing capacity of 1500 grams and the "d"(value of scale division) is 0.01 grams and the "e" (value of verification scale division) is 0.1 grams. You'll notice the last digit is boxed on the Ohaus scale.

I have powered up these scales of over 30 minutes and calibrated each of these scales. Let's see how fast the display the weight, how clear and easy to read the LCD is and how is the off center weighing

Let's just review some of the other differences.

Platform size
A&D EK-1200 is rectangular and 5.2 x 6.7 inches
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E 6.7 x 5.5 inch trapezoid weighing platform
Citizen CZ1200 is rectangular 6" x 5.5"

Power
A&D EK-1200 comes with AC Adapter requires OPTIONAL EKW09i battery pack for over $200
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E AC Adapter included or 4 AA batteries
Citizen CZ1200 comes with AC Adapter requires OPTIONAL rechargeable battery that costs $40-$50 and you need to pull the scale apart to install battery

Communication
A&D EK-1200 comes standard with RS-232
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E OPTIONAL modules available are RS232($151.00), USB Host($151.00), USB Device($105.00), Ethernet($173.00) or Bluetooth($252.00)
Citizen CZ1200 comes standard with RS-232

Manufacturer Warranty
A&D EK-1200 - 5 years
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E - 2 years
Citizen CZ1200 - 1 years

Span Calibration
A&D EK-1200 - user selectable default 1200g
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E - user selectable either 1000g or 1500g default 1500g
Citizen CZ1200 - 1000g

Manual - show manuals
A&D EK-1200 - Excellent
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E - Very Good
Citizen CZ1200 - Not as good as the Ohaus or A&D manual

Lockout for LFT
A&D EK-1200 - has a calibration cover switch
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E - has a calibration cover switch
Citizen CZ1200 - There is nothing in the manual on this but on the CofC 09-109 it states the device is sealed with a Category 1 Audit Trail. Access to the Audit Trail information is by Press the ON/OFF key. During self check PRESS P key shows calibration number, PRESS S key show s configuration number.

Transportation lock
A&D EK-1200 - None
Ohaus Scout SJX1502N/E - Yes - red plastic transportation pin
Citizen CZ1200 - Yes - need to remove screw on the bottom of scale.

We recommend you download the user manual to learn more about these electronic scales and the features they offer.

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