Sartorius Practum Laboratory Balance

In this video we are going to review the Sartorius Practum 5100-1S lab scales and show you what comes with the Practum balance. We are Precision Weighing Balances an Authorized Sartorius Distributor and you can purchase the full line of Sartorius Practum laboratory balances at either one of our websites www.balances.com or www.scaleman.com
When you purchase the Sartorius Practum precision scales with 1 gram, 0.1 gram or 0.01 gram readability you have a large weighing platform measuring 180 mm or 7.0 inches in diameter.
Sartorius Practum balances come with the Universal DC Power Adapter and multiple power plug adaptors, Quick Start Guide, Installation & Operating Instruction Manual & a single form fitted clear transparent plastic in-use cover. Note the user manual can be downloaded either from our web site or sartorius.com
Taking the Sartorius Practum 5100-1S out of the box the digital balance is suspended with two(2) pieces of high density form. Sartorius does an excellent job with the packaging to insure your precision weighing instrument does not get damaged in transit. We always recommend you save the packaging if you ever need to transport the lab balance to another location or send in for service.
The universal power adapter (Sartorius part # 6971790) includes 6 different power plug adapters for use in the USA, Europe, UK, Australia, India, and South Africa. It is ingress protection certified IP40 for protection against dust and splashing liquid.
Push the tab on the AC adapter module and then slide the appropriate power plug adapter until it locks into position.
Now to setting up the Sartorius Practum 5100-1S. The in use dust cover dust cover should be installed. (You can order additional protective covers and the Sartorius part # is 6960SE02 but each cover cost $57). Next install the shield disk and turn this counterclockwise until it is securely in place. Then the pan support gets installed and finally the weighing pan.
The Installation & Operating Instruction Manual on page 5 covers everything we just demonstrated very well.
Highlighting the scale on the left is Level indicator, Touch screen, side is label "Practum", DC jack, USB port for mini AB, Menu access switch: locks various functions and units when balance is verified in Europe, Fastening point for an optional “Kensington” key lock, Lug for attaching anti-theft locking device, Manufacturer's ID label
The top - Weighing pan, Pan support, Shield disk
The bottom, two[2] Leveling feet and a port for a below-balance weighing hook is located on the bottom of the balance.
To use the underhook - Lift cover plate out of the bottom of the balance.
Attach a wire (or similar) to the sample and hang it on the notched hook.
The foot print size is 8.6 x 14.1 x 3.75 inches W x D x H. So it is not a big scale, but it is also not small so consider if you have bench space.
Now I'll plug the AC adapter and turn on the balance. You see the power-up display, then you see the "leveling" screen to remind you to the scale. The balance must be level to ensure precise weighing results. Leveling the balance compensates for slant or unevenness at the place of installation by twisting the front leveling feet of the balance.
Press the check and now you are ready to weigh.
Press the lower left corner menu icon. Here you can configure the scale.
Laboratories in the science classroom or quality control department looking for a nice gram scale the Practum5100-1S could be your perfect choice. The maximum capacity is 5100 grams and increments in 1 gram divisions. laboratory for measuring water by weight, not volume for a higher level of accuracy. Since 1 gram of water equals 1 milliliter and the Practum5100-1S increments in 1 gram divisions you will be able to determine volumes of water to 1ml. Others might want to weigh out a pint of water (16 fluid ounces) that weighs 1.044 lbs. The Practum5100-1S weighing capacity is 5100 grams or 11.244 lbs so you could weigh out even a gallon of water that weighs 8.34 lbs or 3785 grams.
Precision Weighing Balances is an Authorized Sartorius Distributor and operator of www.balances.com/ and scaleman.com/ offering the entire Sartorius laboratory scales at discount prices to the public.