Key Highlights
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Mono-Metal Tuning Fork Sensor (MMTS): Delivers fast response and exceptional stability
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Large 16.5 mm backlit LCD: With 20-step bar graph indicator
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RS-232 interface: For easy PC or printer connectivity
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Multiple weighing units: 12 measurement units including carat, pennyweight, troy ounce, decimal ounce, and decimal pound
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Operating modes: Weight, unit counting, percentage, and checkweighing (limit function)
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Compact design: Ideal for limited bench space
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Plastic housing: On models <1,000 g; plastic top with die-cast bottom on models >1,000 g
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Optional rechargeable Ni-Cd battery (12-hour run time, 24-hour charge time)
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Five-year limited warranty
The Rice Lake TP Series Toploader Balance combines precision, portability, and reliability in a user-friendly design. Powered by Rice Lake’s advanced Mono-Metal Tuning Fork Sensor (MMTS), the TP Series offers fast response times with exceptional measurement stability.
Designed for both laboratory and industrial environments, this compact balance is versatile enough to handle tasks ranging from micro-sample analysis to high-capacity weighing. It supports 12 different weighing units and features built-in functions such as counting, percentage weighing, and checkweighing.
The TP Series includes durable construction—plastic housing for lighter-capacity models and a reinforced die-cast base for heavier models—ensuring long-lasting performance. With RS-232 connectivity and an optional rechargeable battery, this balance adapts seamlessly to various applications, from fieldwork to laboratory precision weighing.
Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Capacity Range |
220 g – 12,000 g (depending on model) |
| Readability |
0.001 g (TP-220), 0.01 g (TP-820, TP-3200), 0.1 g (TP-8200, TP-12K) |
| Repeatability |
1 division |
| Linearity |
1 division |
| Weighing Units |
Carat, pennyweight, troy ounce, decimal ounce, decimal pound, and more |
| Operating Modes |
Weight, count, percentage, limit function (checkweighing) |
| Power |
120 VAC adapter (included); optional Ni-Cd rechargeable battery |
| Battery Life |
12 hours continuous use; 24-hour charge time |
| RS-232 Interface |
Baud rate: 1200/2400/2800/9600; Data bits: 8; DIN 5-pin connector |
| Calibration Weights |
TP-220: 200 g; TP-820: 800 g; TP-3200: 3,000 g; TP-8200: 8,000 g; TP-12K: 12,000 g |
| Temperature Range |
41 °F to 95 °F (5 °C to 35 °C) |
| Dimensions |
Varies by model (see table) |
| Approx. Weight |
6.2 lb (2.8 kg) |
| Warranty |
Five-year limited |
Model Variants
| Model |
Capacity |
Readability |
Repeatability |
Linearity |
Pan Size |
Weighing Chamber |
Dimensions |
Part # |
| TP-220 |
220 g |
0.001 g |
1 division |
1 division |
Ø 4.6 in (117 mm) |
3.7 in (95 mm) |
9.2 × 7.1 × 6.6 in (235 × 182 × 170 mm, incl. wind shield) |
107244 |
| TP-820 |
820 g |
0.01 g |
1 division |
1 division |
6.6 × 5.5 in (168 × 140 mm) |
N/A |
9.2 × 7.1 × 2.9 in (235 × 182 × 75 mm) |
107245 |
| TP-3200 |
3,200 g |
0.01 g |
1 division |
1 division |
7 × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm) |
N/A |
10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm) |
107246 |
| TP-8200 |
8,200 g |
0.1 g |
1 division |
1 division |
7 × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm) |
N/A |
10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm) |
107247 |
| TP-12K |
12,000 g |
0.1 g |
1 division |
1 division |
7 × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm) |
N/A |
10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm) |
107248 |
The Rice Lake TP Series Toploader Balance is a high-performance, compact, and versatile solution for precision weighing. From laboratory analysis to industrial applications, it delivers fast, stable, and reliable results with advanced functionality.
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