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Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S Advanced Precision Balance – New
The Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S Advanced Precision Balance combines a substantial 10,200 g weighing capacity with 0.1 g / 100 mg readability, making it well suited for routine laboratory weighing, formulation, sample preparation, quality control, production support, component weighing, and other applications involving comparatively large samples or containers.
Available brand new from American Instrument Exchange, the BCA10201-1S belongs to the Sartorius Entris II Advanced Line and features a graphic touchscreen interface, real-time leveling support, CalAudit Trail documentation, user management, password protection, integrated application programs, RS232 and USB-C connectivity, underfloor weighing capability, and a rugged stainless steel weighing platform.
This specific BCA10201-1S configuration uses external adjustment rather than Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment. Laboratories that prefer internal automatic adjustment should consider the corresponding BCA10201I-1S configuration.
The balance is supplied new and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
Key Features
10,200 g / 10.2 kg maximum weighing capacity
0.1 g / 100 mg readability
0.1 g repeatability
0.1 g manufacturer-listed linearity
Typical stabilization time of ≤0.9 seconds
External adjustment
Recommended external calibration weight: 5 kg, F2
182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing pan
Graphic touchscreen display
Real-time leveling support
CalAudit Trail
Integrated protection systems
User management and password protection
RS232 data interface
USB-C connectivity
Underfloor weighing capability
Multiple built-in application programs
Rugged, chemically resistant construction
Brand new from American Instrument Exchange
Manufacturer warranty included
Overview
The Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S is a high-capacity precision balance designed for laboratories that need dependable 0.1 g resolution across loads of up to 10.2 kg.
This makes it fundamentally different from an analytical balance.
Analytical balances are generally designed for much smaller loads and typically provide 0.1 mg readability. The BCA10201-1S instead prioritizes working capacity, speed, durability, and workflow efficiency while maintaining 100 mg resolution.
That combination is useful for laboratories weighing larger containers, bulk powders, formulation ingredients, production samples, raw materials, vessels, media components, and other loads that exceed the practical capacity of smaller laboratory balances.
The Entris II Advanced platform also adds features normally associated with more sophisticated laboratory weighing systems, including touchscreen operation, real-time leveling assistance, user access controls, calibration documentation, electronic connectivity, and configurable application programs.
Common Applications
The Sartorius BCA10201-1S is well suited for formulation, buffer and media preparation, reagent weighing, raw-material weighing, production support, component weighing, quality control, sample preparation, checkweighing, totalizing, percentage weighing, density determination, animal weighing, and general laboratory weighing.
Biotechnology and pharmaceutical laboratories can use the balance for media ingredients, buffers, larger formulation batches, raw materials, and production-support weighing.
Chemical laboratories can use it for bulk reagent preparation and formulation work where 0.1 g readability is appropriate.
Food, cosmetics, industrial, environmental, and academic laboratories can also benefit from the combination of 10.2 kg capacity and fast stabilization.
Ideal Laboratory Types
The BCA10201-1S 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 regularly work with larger containers or loads that exceed the capacities of conventional analytical or smaller precision balances.
The 10.2 kg maximum capacity also provides useful tare headroom. Laboratories can weigh materials directly into larger beakers, vessels, bottles, trays, or formulation containers while still retaining 0.1 g displayed resolution.
High-Capacity Precision Weighing Performance
The BCA10201-1S provides 0.1 g / 100 mg readability throughout its 10,200 g weighing range.
Sartorius specifies repeatability of 0.1 g and linearity of 0.1 g for this model.
Typical stabilization time is ≤0.9 seconds, making the balance well suited for repetitive weighing procedures where throughput is important.
This combination of capacity and speed makes the Entris II particularly practical for routine laboratory operations that do not require analytical or semi-micro resolution.
Precision Balance vs. Analytical Balance
The BCA10201-1S should be classified as a precision balance rather than an analytical balance.
A conventional analytical balance typically offers 0.1 mg readability and a capacity of a few hundred grams.
The BCA10201-1S provides 0.1 g readability and 10,200 g capacity.
That means the Sartorius balance offers approximately 1,000 times less displayed resolution than a 0.1 mg analytical balance, but vastly greater load capacity.
For bulk preparation, larger formulations, raw-material weighing, and routine laboratory work, that tradeoff can be exactly what is needed.
External Adjustment
This BCA10201-1S configuration uses external adjustment.
Unlike Entris II models with an “I” in the model designation, it does not include Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
Sartorius specifies a 5 kg F2 external calibration weight for adjustment of this model.
External adjustment can be a good fit for laboratories with established calibration procedures and appropriate reference weights already available.
It also gives laboratories direct control over when and how adjustment is performed.
For organizations that prefer automatic internal adjustment triggered by time or temperature changes, the BCA10201I-1S is the corresponding internal-adjustment alternative.
Real-Time Level Support
The Entris II Advanced Line incorporates real-time leveling support to help users maintain correct balance positioning.
Proper leveling is important because an out-of-level balance can contribute to weighing error.
The system provides operators with continuous guidance rather than relying entirely on periodic manual checks.
This feature can be especially useful in shared laboratory environments where balances may be moved, cleaned, or repositioned by different users.
CalAudit Trail
The BCA10201-1S includes Sartorius CalAudit Trail functionality.
CalAudit Trail supports documentation of calibration-related events and can record information such as adjustment activity, trigger information, and date and time data.
This can help laboratories maintain a clearer history of balance performance and adjustment procedures.
For quality-controlled environments, documented calibration activity can provide an important layer of traceability beyond simply performing the adjustment itself.
Integrated Protection Systems
Entris II Advanced balances incorporate integrated protection systems designed to help prevent unsuitable weighing results from being accepted or transmitted.
Configurable protection levels can support more controlled operation and help laboratories standardize weighing procedures across multiple users.
This is especially useful in busy laboratory environments where users may have different levels of weighing experience.
User Management & Password Protection
The BCA10201-1S includes user-management functionality and password protection.
These controls help prevent unintended changes to balance settings and can restrict access to configuration functions.
For shared laboratory instruments, this can reduce the risk that one operator changes settings that affect another user's procedure.
User management also supports more structured weighing workflows in quality-controlled environments.
Touchscreen Operation
The Entris II Advanced Line uses a graphic display with touch technology.
The interface provides access to weighing functions, applications, settings, system information, and configuration controls.
Its menu-driven design can help reduce operator training requirements and make common weighing procedures easier to execute consistently.
Built-In Applications
The BCA10201-1S supports a wide range of built-in weighing applications, including:
Weighing
Dosing
Counting
Percentage weighing
Mixing / net total
Components / totalizing
Animal weighing
Calculation / free factor
Density determination
Statistics
Peak hold
Checkweighing
Mass unit conversion
Underfloor weighing
These applications allow the balance to support more than simple mass determination.
For repetitive laboratory tasks, built-in applications can reduce manual calculations and improve workflow consistency.
Electronic Connectivity & PC-Direct Data Transfer
The Entris II BCA10201-1S includes RS232 and USB-C connectivity.
These interfaces allow the balance to communicate with compatible computers, printers, and laboratory peripherals.
PC-direct functionality can support transfer of weighing data into spreadsheets, documents, and other software without requiring manual transcription.
Electronic data transfer can improve efficiency while reducing the possibility of recording errors during repetitive weighing.
Underfloor Weighing
The BCA10201-1S supports underfloor weighing.
This feature allows samples to be suspended beneath the balance rather than placed directly on the weighing platform.
Underfloor weighing can be useful for density measurements, oversized objects, magnetic samples, or applications where the normal weighing pan is not suitable.
Large Stainless Steel Weighing Platform
The BCA10201-1S uses a 182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing platform.
This provides substantially more usable surface area than the pans found on analytical or semi-microbalances.
The larger platform is well suited for beakers, bottles, trays, containers, formulation vessels, and other larger laboratory items.
The stainless steel surface is also durable and relatively easy to clean after routine laboratory use.
Key Specifications
Specification
Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S
Balance Type
Precision Balance
Product Line
Entris II Advanced
Maximum Capacity
10,200 g / 10.2 kg
Readability
0.1 g / 100 mg
Repeatability
0.1 g
Linearity
0.1 g
Typical Stabilization Time
≤0.9 seconds
Adjustment
External
Recommended External Weight
5 kg, F2
Weighing Pan
Stainless steel
Pan Dimensions
182 × 182 mm
Draft Shield
None
Display
Graphic touchscreen
Leveling
Real-Time Level Support
Calibration Documentation
CalAudit Trail
User Management
Yes
Password Protection
Yes
Data Interfaces
RS232, USB-C
Underfloor Weighing
Yes
Overall Dimensions
219 mm W × 317 mm D × 94 mm H
Power Requirements
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz
Legal Verification
Non-verified
Condition
New
Warranty
Sartorius manufacturer warranty
Choosing Between External and Internal Adjustment
Sartorius offers closely related Entris II configurations with external or internal adjustment.
The BCA10201-1S uses external adjustment.
The BCA10201I-1S incorporates Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
External adjustment can be appropriate for laboratories that already maintain certified calibration weights and prefer to control adjustment procedures manually.
Internal adjustment can be more convenient where room temperature changes or frequent use make automatic adjustment desirable.
Both configurations provide the same basic 10,200 g capacity and 0.1 g readability.
The main purchasing decision is therefore not weighing performance, but calibration workflow.
BCA10201-1S vs. BCA10201I-1S
These two Entris II models are very similar in basic weighing performance.
Both provide:
10,200 g maximum capacity and 0.1 g readability.
The primary difference is adjustment.
The BCA10201-1S uses external adjustment.
The BCA10201I-1S adds Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
For laboratories that want the convenience of automated time- and temperature-triggered adjustment, the “I” version may be preferable.
For laboratories with established external calibration procedures, the BCA10201-1S can provide the same core weighing capability at a simpler configuration.
Choosing Between 0.1 g and 0.01 g Precision Balances
A 0.1 g balance such as the BCA10201-1S is well suited for larger samples and routine preparation procedures where 100 mg resolution satisfies the method.
A 0.01 g precision balance provides ten times finer displayed resolution and may be preferable for smaller quantities or tighter tolerances.
The higher-capacity BCA10201-1S becomes particularly attractive when total sample and tare loads regularly reach several kilograms.
Choosing the correct readability should therefore be based on the laboratory's actual tolerance requirements rather than simply selecting the balance with the smallest displayed increment.
Energy Efficiency & Operating Convenience
The Entris II platform uses a compact external power supply and is designed for continuous laboratory operation.
Its quick stabilization time can improve throughput during repetitive weighing, while the touchscreen interface and integrated applications reduce the number of manual workflow steps required for many routine procedures.
The relatively compact 219 × 317 mm footprint also allows the BCA10201-1S to provide 10.2 kg weighing capacity without occupying excessive bench space.
New Sartorius Balances from American Instrument Exchange
This Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S is offered brand new through American Instrument Exchange.
Unlike AIE's used and refurbished balance inventory, this model is not reconditioned equipment.
It is supplied as new equipment and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
For laboratories that prefer current-production equipment, manufacturer support, and new-equipment warranty coverage, the Entris II provides an attractive alternative to purchasing a refurbished high-capacity precision balance.
Shipping & Installation Considerations
The BCA10201-1S is substantially less environmentally sensitive than an analytical or semi-microbalance, but correct installation still matters.
The balance should be placed on a rigid, stable, level laboratory bench away from excessive vibration and strong airflow.
Because the balance has no draft shield, it should not be positioned directly beneath HVAC outlets or fans when performing measurements near the lower end of its usable range.
After installation, the balance should be leveled and adjusted using the appropriate external reference weight before critical quantitative measurements begin.
For regulated or quality-controlled applications, laboratories should follow their established calibration, verification, and documentation procedures.
Related Laboratory Equipment
American Instrument Exchange maintains an extensive inventory of used and refurbished 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 BCA10201-1S Precision Balance FAQs
What is the maximum capacity of the Sartorius BCA10201-1S?
The BCA10201-1S has a maximum weighing capacity of 10,200 g, or 10.2 kg.
What is the readability of the BCA10201-1S?
The balance provides 0.1 g / 100 mg readability.
Is the BCA10201-1S an analytical balance?
No. Sartorius classifies the BCA10201-1S as a precision balance. Its 0.1 g readability and 10.2 kg capacity are characteristic of a high-capacity precision balance rather than an analytical balance.
Does the BCA10201-1S have isoCAL?
No. This specific BCA10201-1S configuration uses external adjustment. The BCA10201I-1S is the corresponding model with isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
What calibration weight is recommended?
Sartorius specifies a 5 kg F2 external calibration weight for the BCA10201-1S.
What is the repeatability of the BCA10201-1S?
Sartorius specifies repeatability of 0.1 g.
What is the linearity of the BCA10201-1S?
Sartorius specifies linearity of 0.1 g for this model.
How quickly does the Entris II BCA10201-1S stabilize?
Typical stabilization time is ≤0.9 seconds.
Does the balance include a draft shield?
No. The BCA10201-1S uses an open 182 × 182 mm stainless steel weighing platform.
What is CalAudit Trail?
CalAudit Trail provides documentation of calibration-related activities, including adjustment events and associated date and time information, helping laboratories maintain a more complete history of balance performance.
Does the BCA10201-1S support electronic data transfer?
Yes. The balance includes RS232 and USB-C interfaces and supports direct electronic transfer of weighing data to compatible devices and software.
What is the difference between the BCA10201-1S and BCA10201I-1S?
Both models provide 10,200 g capacity and 0.1 g readability. The BCA10201-1S uses external adjustment, while the BCA10201I-1S includes Sartorius isoCAL automatic internal adjustment.
Is this Sartorius Entris II balance new or refurbished?
This BCA10201-1S is offered brand new by American Instrument Exchange and includes the applicable Sartorius manufacturer warranty.
Why choose the Sartorius Entris II BCA10201-1S?
The BCA10201-1S combines 10.2 kg capacity, 0.1 g readability, fast stabilization, a large stainless steel platform, touchscreen operation, real-time leveling assistance, CalAudit Trail, user management, built-in applications, and modern electronic connectivity in a current-production 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.
Can I see the equipment in person before committing to a purchase?
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.
