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Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S Advanced Precision Balance – New
The Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S Advanced Precision Balance combines a 6,200 g maximum capacity with 10 mg / 0.01 g readability, making it well suited for routine laboratory weighing, formulation, sample preparation, quality control, production support, reagent preparation, and other applications requiring greater capacity than an analytical balance can typically provide.
Available brand new from American Instrument Exchange, the BCA6202I-1S belongs to the Sartorius Entris II Advanced Line and incorporates isoCAL automatic internal adjustment, Real-Time Level Support, CalAudit Trail, integrated protection systems, a graphic display with touch technology, electronic connectivity, underfloor weighing capability, and a large stainless steel weighing platform.
Its combination of 6.2 kg capacity and 0.01 g resolution places the BCA6202I-1S firmly in the high-capacity precision balance category. It provides ten times finer resolution than a 0.1 g top-loading balance while still offering enough capacity for larger vessels, formulation containers, raw materials, and bulk laboratory samples.
This balance is supplied new and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
6,200 g / 6.2 kg maximum weighing capacity
10 mg / 0.01 g readability
10 mg repeatability
20 mg linearity
Typical stabilization time of ≤0.9 seconds
isoCAL automatic internal adjustment
Real-Time Level Support
CalAudit Trail
Integrated protection systems
Graphic display with touch technology
182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing pan
No draft shield required for routine operation
RS232 connectivity
USB-C connectivity
USB-C host interface
Underfloor weighing capability
Recommended external calibration weight: 5 kg, F1
±2.0 ppm/K sensitivity drift from +10°C to +30°C
219 × 317 × 94 mm overall dimensions
Brand new from American Instrument Exchange
Sartorius manufacturer warranty included
Overview
The Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S is a high-capacity precision balance designed for laboratories that need substantially more working capacity than a conventional analytical balance while still requiring hundredth-of-a-gram resolution.
The balance provides 6,200 g maximum capacity with 0.01 g readability.
That makes it particularly useful for procedures involving larger containers, media components, formulation ingredients, production samples, powders, raw materials, vessels, and other loads that are too heavy for typical analytical balances.
Unlike a 0.1 mg analytical balance, which prioritizes very fine resolution over capacity, the BCA6202I-1S provides a practical balance of capacity, speed, durability, and precision.
For many routine laboratory procedures, 0.01 g resolution is more than sufficient while being significantly less susceptible to environmental disturbances than an analytical balance.
Common Applications
The Sartorius BCA6202I-1S is well suited for formulation, buffer preparation, media preparation, reagent weighing, raw-material weighing, component weighing, quality control, production support, sample preparation, percentage weighing, totalizing, checkweighing, density determination, and general laboratory use.
Biotechnology laboratories can use the balance for preparing larger quantities of media, buffers, and formulation ingredients.
Pharmaceutical and chemical laboratories can use it for bulk reagent preparation, raw materials, intermediate formulations, and production-support weighing.
Food, cosmetics, industrial, environmental, and academic laboratories can also benefit from the combination of 6.2 kg capacity, 0.01 g readability, and rapid stabilization.
Ideal Laboratory Types
The BCA6202I-1S is particularly well suited for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical, food and beverage, cosmetics, industrial, environmental, academic, manufacturing-support, and quality-control laboratories.
It is especially useful where technicians need better resolution than a conventional 0.1 g top-loading balance but do not require analytical-level 0.1 mg sensitivity.
The 6.2 kg capacity also provides substantial tare flexibility for larger beakers, bottles, trays, formulation vessels, and other containers.
High-Capacity Precision Weighing Performance
The BCA6202I-1S provides 0.01 g / 10 mg readability throughout its 6,200 g weighing range.
Sartorius specifies repeatability of 10 mg and linearity of 20 mg.
Typical stabilization time is ≤0.9 seconds, making the balance well suited for repetitive laboratory and production-support procedures where throughput matters.
The combination of 10 mg resolution and 6.2 kg capacity gives the BCA6202I-1S a useful position between lower-capacity analytical balances and coarser 0.1 g top-loading balances.
Precision Balance vs. Analytical Balance
The BCA6202I-1S should be classified as a precision balance rather than an analytical balance.
A conventional analytical balance typically provides 0.1 mg readability and a maximum capacity of a few hundred grams.
The BCA6202I-1S provides 10 mg readability and 6,200 g capacity.
That means it sacrifices some resolution in exchange for dramatically greater working capacity.
For larger formulations, media preparation, raw materials, production samples, and heavier laboratory containers, this is often the more useful configuration.
Choosing Between 0.01 g and 0.1 g Precision Balances
A 0.01 g precision balance provides ten times finer displayed resolution than a 0.1 g model.
This additional sensitivity can be useful for smaller formulation quantities, tighter process tolerances, quality-control procedures, or applications where 100 mg resolution is insufficient.
A 0.1 g balance may still be preferable when very large samples are being weighed and finer resolution is unnecessary.
The BCA6202I-1S offers a strong middle ground for laboratories that want kilogram-level capacity without giving up hundredth-of-a-gram resolution.
isoCAL Automatic Internal Adjustment
The BCA6202I-1S incorporates Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
The “I” in the model designation identifies this internal-adjustment configuration.
isoCAL automatically performs adjustment using an internal reference weight when defined time or temperature conditions indicate that adjustment is needed.
This helps maintain consistent weighing performance as environmental conditions change and reduces the need for users to manually perform routine adjustment with external calibration weights.
For shared laboratories and repetitive daily use, automatic internal adjustment can significantly simplify balance maintenance.
External verification with appropriate certified weights may still be required according to laboratory quality procedures.
Real-Time Level Support
Proper leveling remains important even for a comparatively robust top-loading precision balance.
The Entris II Advanced Line incorporates Real-Time Level Support to help users recognize when the instrument is not correctly leveled.
This can be particularly useful after the balance has been moved, cleaned, repositioned, or installed on a different work surface.
The system provides additional operator guidance and helps reduce the risk of obtaining compromised results from improper setup.
CalAudit Trail
The BCA6202I-1S includes Sartorius CalAudit Trail functionality.
This supports documentation of calibration and adjustment activity, helping laboratories maintain a clearer history of balance performance.
For quality-controlled environments, documented calibration events can provide useful traceability and simplify review of instrument status.
CalAudit Trail is especially valuable where multiple users share the same balance or where weighing results form part of a documented manufacturing or laboratory process.
Integrated Protection Systems
Entris II Advanced balances incorporate protection features designed to help users identify unsuitable weighing conditions and reduce the risk of compromised measurements.
These safeguards provide additional workflow support beyond simply displaying a mass value.
For multi-user environments, integrated protection systems can help standardize procedures and reduce dependence on individual operator experience.
Graphic Touch Display
The BCA6202I-1S uses a graphic display with touch technology for access to weighing functions, applications, system settings, and instrument controls.
The interface allows users to navigate routine weighing procedures without relying on complicated key combinations.
This can simplify training and make the balance easier to use across departments or work shifts.
Built-In Applications
The Entris II Advanced platform includes built-in applications for common laboratory weighing procedures.
These can support tasks such as:
Standard weighing
Dosing
Counting
Percentage weighing
Mixing
Totalizing
Animal weighing
Calculation
Density determination
Statistics
Peak hold
Checkweighing
Mass-unit conversion
Integrated applications reduce manual calculations and can help make repetitive procedures more consistent.
Connectivity & Data Transfer
The BCA6202I-1S provides RS232, USB-C, and USB-C host connectivity.
These interfaces allow the balance to communicate with compatible computers, printers, and laboratory peripherals.
Electronic data transfer can reduce dependence on handwritten records and manual transcription.
For laboratories processing many samples or maintaining electronic records, direct data transfer can improve both efficiency and traceability.
Underfloor Weighing
The BCA6202I-1S supports underfloor weighing.
This allows samples to be suspended beneath the balance rather than placed directly on the weighing platform.
Underfloor weighing can be useful for density measurements, magnetic samples, unusually shaped objects, or other applications where conventional pan weighing is impractical.
Large Stainless Steel Weighing Platform
The BCA6202I-1S incorporates a 182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing platform.
This provides enough surface area for larger laboratory vessels, bottles, beakers, trays, containers, and formulation equipment.
The stainless steel surface is durable, easy to clean, and appropriate for routine laboratory use.
Because the balance operates at 10 mg readability rather than analytical-level sensitivity, it does not require a glass draft shield for normal operation.
Key Specifications
Specification
Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S
Balance Type
Precision Balance
Product Line
Entris II Advanced
Maximum Capacity
6,200 g / 6.2 kg
Readability
10 mg / 0.01 g
Repeatability
10 mg
Linearity
20 mg
Typical Stabilization Time
≤0.9 seconds
Adjustment
Internal automatic / isoCAL
Recommended External Calibration Weight
5 kg, F1
Weighing Pan
Stainless steel
Pan Dimensions
182 × 182 mm
Draft Shield
None
Display
Graphic display with touch technology
Leveling
Real-Time Level Support
Calibration Documentation
CalAudit Trail
Data Interfaces
RS232, USB-C, USB-C Host
Underfloor Weighing
Yes
Sensitivity Drift, +10°C to +30°C
±2.0 ppm/K
Operating Temperature
+10°C to +30°C
Overall Dimensions
219 mm W × 317 mm D × 94 mm H
Power Requirements
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Condition
New
Warranty
Sartorius manufacturer warranty
Choosing Between the 6,200 g and 10,200 g Entris II Models
The BCA6202I-1S and BCA10201-1S serve different weighing requirements.
The BCA6202I-1S provides 6,200 g capacity with 0.01 g readability.
The BCA10201-1S provides 10,200 g capacity with 0.1 g readability.
The 6.2 kg model therefore provides ten times finer resolution but less maximum capacity.
The 10.2 kg model becomes preferable when working with heavier total loads and when 0.1 g resolution is sufficient.
The BCA6202I-1S is the better choice when tighter weighing tolerances justify 10 mg resolution.
BCA6202I-1S vs. External-Adjustment BCA6202-1S
Sartorius offers closely related Entris II Advanced precision balances with internal or external adjustment.
The BCA6202I-1S incorporates isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
The corresponding external-adjustment configuration requires manual adjustment using an appropriate calibration weight.
Core weighing performance remains centered around 6,200 g capacity and 10 mg readability.
The internal-adjustment model is especially convenient for laboratories with frequent use, environmental temperature changes, or multiple operators.
High-Capacity Precision Balance vs. Analytical Balance
A high-capacity precision balance and an analytical balance serve different purposes.
An analytical balance prioritizes very fine resolution, typically 0.1 mg, while offering much lower maximum capacity.
The BCA6202I-1S provides 10 mg resolution but supports loads up to 6.2 kg.
For large formulations, preparation of media or buffers, production samples, heavy containers, and bulk materials, the greater capacity is often more important than analytical-level resolution.
Selecting the correct instrument should therefore be based on the smallest mass difference the method must reliably detect and the heaviest total load expected during routine use.
New Sartorius Balances from American Instrument Exchange
This Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S is offered brand new through American Instrument Exchange.
It is not used or refurbished equipment.
The balance is supplied as new equipment and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
For laboratories that prefer current-production equipment, factory-new condition, current Sartorius technology, and manufacturer warranty coverage, the Entris II Advanced Line provides a strong alternative to purchasing a refurbished precision balance.
American Instrument Exchange also offers used and refurbished balances for laboratories that prioritize acquisition cost or need discontinued models for established workflows.
Shipping & Installation Considerations
The BCA6202I-1S is less environmentally sensitive than an analytical balance, but correct installation still matters.
The balance should be placed on a rigid, stable, level laboratory surface away from excessive vibration.
Direct airflow from HVAC outlets, fans, or frequently opened doors should also be avoided when performing measurements near the lower end of the working range.
After installation, the balance should be leveled and allowed to acclimate to laboratory conditions before critical measurements begin.
The isoCAL system can then support routine internal adjustment as environmental conditions change.
For quality-controlled applications, laboratories should also perform appropriate external verification according to established procedures.
Related Laboratory Equipment
American Instrument Exchange maintains an extensive inventory of used, refurbished, and new laboratory balances, including analytical balances, semi-micro balances, microbalances, and precision balances for applications ranging from routine sample preparation to high-resolution quantitative analysis.
Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S Precision Balance FAQs
What is the maximum capacity of the Sartorius BCA6202I-1S?
The BCA6202I-1S has a maximum weighing capacity of 6,200 g, or 6.2 kg.
What is the readability of the BCA6202I-1S?
The balance provides 10 mg / 0.01 g readability.
Is the BCA6202I-1S an analytical balance?
No. Sartorius classifies the BCA6202I-1S as a precision balance. Its 6.2 kg capacity and 10 mg readability place it in the high-capacity precision balance category.
Does the BCA6202I-1S include isoCAL?
Yes. The “I” configuration includes Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
What is the repeatability of the BCA6202I-1S?
Sartorius specifies repeatability of 10 mg.
What is the linearity of the BCA6202I-1S?
Sartorius specifies linearity of 20 mg.
How quickly does the BCA6202I-1S stabilize?
Typical stabilization time is ≤0.9 seconds.
What calibration weight does Sartorius recommend?
Sartorius specifies a 5 kg F1 external calibration weight for verification of the BCA6202I-1S.
Does the BCA6202I-1S have a draft shield?
No. The balance uses an open 182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing platform.
What is the difference between the BCA6202I-1S and BCA10201-1S?
The BCA6202I-1S provides 6,200 g capacity with 0.01 g readability. The BCA10201-1S provides 10,200 g capacity with 0.1 g readability. The 6.2 kg model offers ten times finer resolution, while the 10.2 kg model provides greater capacity.
What does Real-Time Level Support do?
Real-Time Level Support helps users recognize when the balance is not correctly leveled so they can correct the setup before critical measurements are performed.
What is CalAudit Trail?
CalAudit Trail supports documentation of calibration and adjustment events, helping laboratories maintain a traceable history of balance performance.
Can weighing results be transferred electronically?
Yes. The balance supports RS232 and USB-C connectivity for communication with compatible computers, printers, and laboratory peripherals.
Is this Sartorius Entris II balance new or refurbished?
This BCA6202I-1S is offered brand new by American Instrument Exchange and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
Why choose the Sartorius Entris II BCA6202I-1S?
The BCA6202I-1S combines 6.2 kg capacity, 0.01 g readability, isoCAL automatic internal adjustment, fast stabilization, a large stainless steel weighing platform, Real-Time Level Support, CalAudit Trail, touch operation, built-in applications, and modern electronic connectivity in a current-generation precision balance.
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Testing Procedures for Used and Refurbished Laboratory Balances
Ensure Precision, Repeatability, and Weighing Accuracy
Used and refurbished laboratory balances from American Instrument Exchange undergo thorough, multi-point testing to ensure accurate, reliable performance in scientific, industrial, and pharmaceutical settings. Each balance is carefully inspected, calibrated, and evaluated to meet the stringent standards required for analytical, precision, and micro weighing applications.
Why Testing Used Laboratory Balances Is Essential
Before a laboratory balance is placed back into service, it must be rigorously tested for:
• Weighing accuracy across full capacity range
• Repeatability and linearity
• Load cell and sensor functionality
• User interface and calibration system integrity
Comprehensive balance testing helps eliminate measurement errors and guarantees performance in high-precision environments such as R&D, formulation labs, and quality control facilities.
Our structured balance testing protocol ensures every refurbished unit delivers consistent results and trusted performance.
Key Testing Procedures for Refurbished and Used Laboratory Balances
1. Initial Visual Inspection
• Inspect housing, leveling feet, draft shield, and weighing pan for wear, cracks, or corrosion
• Check control panel, power cord, and buttons for damage or signs of tampering
• Confirm presence and condition of all required components (e.g., shields, adapters, trays)
2. Functional Startup and Interface Testing
• Power on the balance to verify display initialization and zeroing functionality
• Test user interface responsiveness, menu access, and programmable features
• Evaluate stabilization time and auto-tare functions
3. Calibration and Accuracy Testing
• Perform internal calibration (if equipped) and verify operation
• Use certified calibration weights to perform external calibration
• Check for accuracy at multiple weight points across the balance’s range
4. Repeatability, Linearity, and Corner Load Testing
• Conduct multiple weighings of identical test weights to confirm repeatability
• Test linearity by weighing at low, mid, and high points across the range
• Evaluate corner-load accuracy by placing test weights at different positions on the pan
5. Load Cell and Sensor Integrity Verification
• Test load cell response for consistency, drift, or hysteresis
• Verify sensor functionality and precision at sub-milligram levels (for analytical/microbalances)
6. Electrical Safety and Grounding Checks
• Inspect wiring and power components for safety and compliance
• Verify proper grounding and electrical insulation to meet lab equipment standards
7. Final Quality Assurance and Documentation
• Perform a full operational test under simulated lab conditions
• Record and document all calibration results and test metrics
• Final cleaning and inspection before shipping
Trusted Performance from American Instrument Exchange
All refurbished laboratory balances from American Instrument Exchange are tested and validated to deliver precision weighing performance from day one. Our expert technicians use industry-standard procedures to ensure each balance is lab-ready—whether used for sample prep, formulation, or high-precision research.
Repair and Refurbishment Protocol for Used Laboratory Balances
Precision Weighing Restored by American Instrument Exchange
At American Instrument Exchange, every used laboratory balance is subjected to a multi-step refurbishment protocol designed to restore precision and reliability with laboratory standards. Whether it’s an analytical balance, precision balance, or microbalance, we ensure each unit delivers consistent performance for scientific, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications.
Why Choose a Refurbished Laboratory Balance from American Instrument Exchange?
• Fully tested for accuracy, repeatability, and calibration stability
• Backed by a warranty
• Cost-effective alternative to purchasing new balances
• Environmentally responsible through expert refurbishment and reuse
• Refurbished by technicians with extensive experience in lab instrumentation
Every laboratory balance from American Instrument Exchange is professionally restored through a comprehensive, multi-point process:
1. Initial Intake & Inspection
• Exterior inspection for damage, corrosion, and wear on display, housing, and leveling feet
• Visual/manual check of weighing pan, draft shield, doors, and buttons
• Documentation of missing parts, error codes, or component issues
2. Cleaning and Decontamination
• Thorough cleaning of the weighing chamber, pan, and internal components using anti-static and non-abrasive cleaners
• Removal of dust, chemical residue, and particulate buildup
• Disinfection of all surfaces
3. Mechanical and Electronic Repairs
• Replacement/repair of worn components including pans, draft shields, and buttons
• Evaluation and repair of load cells, sensors, and electronic boards
• Inspection of power supply, internal wiring, and display screen functionality
4. Calibration and Accuracy Testing
• Internal calibration mechanisms are tested (if equipped)
• External calibration is performed using certified traceable weights
• Repeatability, linearity, and corner-load accuracy are verified
5. Functional Testing and Performance Validation
• Test of user interface, menu settings, and programmable functions
• Taring, zeroing, and stability response times are evaluated
• Load-bearing accuracy is tested across the unit’s full capacity range
6. Compliance and Safety Checks
• Electrical system testing for grounding and safe operation
• Verification of leveling system and anti-vibration performance
7. Final Quality Control and Documentation
• Final inspection and multi-point accuracy verification
• Complete operational test with weight logs and calibration reports
• Full cleaning and packaging for shipment
Trust the Experts at American Instrument Exchange
With over 50 years of experience in laboratory equipment, American Instrument Exchange is a trusted source for precision-refurbished laboratory balances. Our refurbishment protocol ensures each balance meets strict standards for accuracy and performance—ready to deliver dependable weighing results from day one.
Warranty Information
All used equipment sold by American Instrument Exchange is refurbished/reconditioned, tested to meet specifications, cleaned, and comes with a 90-day warranty from the date of shipment unless otherwise specified. New products include a warranty from the manufacturer. Your warranty is only valid if you have paid your invoice. If your invoice is over 30 days old, warranty work will not be performed until your invoice is paid in full. American Instrument Exchange is not liable for any special or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, the materials on this site or the performance of the products,
Exceptions include international sales and items that are agreed to be sold with a lesser warranty or items that are agreed to be sold “as is.”
Should there be visible shipping damage to packaging or concealed shipping damage to item(s) supplied, buyer must communicate such damage to the delivering entity or carrier upon receipt first and to American Instrument the same day item is accepted / signed for. Failure to do so voids warranty. Customer decision to involve / procure third party or OEM service other than American Instrument or AIE assigned vendors to resolve in-warranty instrument failure or defect without first placing a service call to American Instrument voids warranty.
Return & Cancellation Policy
American Instrument Exchange will authorize the return of and issue a full refund for any equipment that is not working as represented and could not be replaced or repaired to the customer’s satisfaction by AIE or a representative of AIE during the warranty period. Returns without prior authorization and an RMA number will not be accepted.
Customers are responsible for proper packaging of the equipment and all included accessories. American Instrument will pay for insurance and shipping costs. Non-inventory items bought specifically to fill customer orders may possibly be returned, but on a case by case basis.
Customers who cancel orders after refurbishing has begun or after delivery where there are no equipment performance issues may be subject to a Restocking/Cancellation Fee of 20% or more and responsible for shipping costs for both the delivery and return.
Ongoing and Extended Support Options
American Instrument Exchange is able to provide additional repair and support services outside the warranty terms for most products that sell.
For biosafety cabinets, clean benches, chemical fume hoods, and other clean air products our team at AIE Laboratory Services can provide certifications, repairs, decontaminations, and other services for customers throughout New England, and guidance and limited technical assistance for any customers in the US and Canada for new or refurbished biosafety cabinets purchased from American Instrument Exchange.
For all other products, the repair service team at American Instrument Exchange can provide both field and depot repair evaluations. We can easily schedule and coordinate the pick-up and transportation of your malfunctioning equipment. By offering hourly rates lower than most OEM service providers and eliminating travel time for technicians, we help reduce repair costs. Furthermore, our lab depot repair service minimizes or eliminates scheduling delays. Our experienced service technicians are qualified to restore your equipment to factory specifications.
Yes, all equipment from American Instrument Exchange comes with a warranty. Used/reconditioned/refurbished equipment is tested to make sure it operates to the manufacturer's specifications and comes with a 90-day warranty (unless otherwise noted). New equipment comes with a warranty from the manufacturer.
How do you test and recondition the equipment?
Testing requirements vary across all the equipment categories we sell. Temperature controlled units are tested with NIST traceable probes and data loggers. Gaskets, external housing, glass, handles, controls and control screens are all thoroughly inspected for integrity and functionality. We test all equipment using the manufacturer's parameters and specifications to confirm that the unit operates properly.
How do products ship from American Instrument Exchange?
We can ship products both nationally and internationally using a well-established network of transporters. Smaller items will ship via UPS. Larger equipment will be palletized and shipped either LTL or air-ride, depending on the specific equipment and/or delivery requirements.
Return and order cancellation policy
American Instrument Exchange will accept the return of any product that is not working as represented and could not be replaced or repaired to the customer's satisfaction during the warranty period. Customers who cancel orders after refurbishing has begun will be subject to a cancellation and restocking fee of between 20% and 40%.
Are discounts available for educational or non-profit institutions, or for bulk purchases?
Yes – call or email us today with a list of equipment you're looking for and we can potentially put together a quote that includes a discount.
How does your price matching policy work?
We strive to keep our pricing competitive and reasonable. If you find comparable items for sale at a lower price from other vendors please send us a link and or quote for the item and we'll do our best to match or beat the price.
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Customers are welcome to make an appointment to view equipment in our warehouse. Given our workload we may not be able to test or clean the equipment prior to your arrival if you have not committed to an order.
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Can I ship products that I purchased elsewhere to American Instrument for repair?
Yes – please see our repair services page for more information.
