Crafted from Legacy, Designed for Innovation — The Future of Laboratory Weighing Starts Here
The Ohaus has introduced the new EXPLORER balance series, built on more than 100 years of precision engineering and extensive feedback from laboratory users. The goal of this development was to make everyday laboratory weighing simpler, more reliable, and future-ready, from routine tasks to complex analytical applications.The new Explorer series consists of two ranges: EXR and EXP. These models represent more than a technical update compared to previous generations. They reflect a deliberate development strategy focused on usability, measurement stability, and seamless integration into today’s digital laboratory environments.In this article, we outline the design principles behind the new Explorer series and show how engineering heritage and innovation come together in the Explorer EXR and Explorer Plus EXP balance ranges.
Two New Ranges. One New Standard.
The new Ohaus Explorer balances are engineered around four core principles: User Experience, Performance, Communication, and Sustainability. These principles guide every design decision, from intuitive operation to consistent measurement results and energy-efficient performance.
Rather than offering separate solutions for different laboratory needs, the Explorer portfolio establishes a unified measurement approach. This allows the range to scale from routine laboratory tasks to regulated environments requiring high accuracy and traceability.
Explore below what these principles mean in practice and how they are reflected in the Explorer EXR and Explorer Plus EXP balance ranges.
EXPLORER – What is common for the two new ranges?
Both Explorer ranges share the same core design principles and key benefits.
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User-Friendly experience
Large 7-inch glass panel touchscreen for intuitive navigation, digital levelling and simplified data management. Effortless installation right out of the box.
Consistent Accuracy and Outstanding Performance
Internal automatic calibration and ionizer technology reduce static for precise measurements. Square gridded pan with protected load cell and multiple environmental sensors for stable results.
Connectivity and Data Integration
HID connection to PC or keyboard without drivers, multiple ports including 2 USB Type-A, USB Type-C, Ethernet LAN, RS232, plus optional Bluetooth & Wi-Fi for seamless data transfer. Straightforward integration to Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Environmental commitment
ECO power-saving mode reducing power consumption by 65% during idle periods. Minimized packaging reducing shipping costs and waste.
EXPLORER Plus: Enhanced Usability and Advanced Features
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Additional benefits with the Explorer Plus models
Effortless Leveling
The motorized leveling system with a digital level bubble ensures your balance is perfectly leveled with one touch, saving you time and reducing setup errors.
Flexible Placement Options
Detachable terminal and base allow you to easily position the balance in tight lab spaces or inside fume hoods, optimizing your workspace without compromise.
Simplified, Safe Operation
Touchless automatic draft shield doors with anti-pitch safety features provide seamless operation while maintaining your safety and preventing sample contamination. The new square weighing pan and laboratory sample weighing kits – including centrifuge tube, needle, filter fiber, and rotary evaporator holders – enhance sample preparation.
Real-Time Weighing Monitoring
Customizable status lights keep you informed of the weighing process status instantly, enhancing workflow efficiency.
Enhanced Security and User Management
Fingerprint login supports up to 100 users with a comprehensive log of 100,000 entries, ensuring secure and traceable access ideal for regulated environments.
Versatile Workflow Support
Access 3000 sample libraries shared among specialized weighing applications, empowering you to handle complex workflows with ease and accuracy.
Superior Measurement Stability
Built-in ionizers neutralize static charges in the weighing chamber, improving measurement reliability.
Precise Environmental Adaptation
Elevated digital load cell platform combined with three ambient sensors monitor temperature, humidity, and air pressure, ensuring accurate measurements tailored to your lab conditions.
Explore the All-New Explorer Balance Ranges
Learn more about The New Explorer
High-performance balances designed for accuracy, connectivity, and daily laboratory workflows.
Learn more about The Advanced Explorer Plus
Enhanced usability and advanced features for demanding lab environments.
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