A&D EK-600i Everest NTEP Compact Balance, Jewelry Scale 600 g x 0.1 g, Legal for Trade, RS-232C

Description

A&D EK-600i Everest NTEP Compact Balance and Jewelry Scale: 600 g × 0.1 g, Legal for Trade

The A&D Weighing EK-600i is an NTEP-approved model in A&D’s Everest EK-i series. It weighs up to 600 g in 0.1 g steps and carries an NTEP Class III Certificate of Conformance (CC 04-019A3) with e = 0.1 g, so you can sell product by weight where Class III is accepted.

The 133 × 170 mm stainless steel pan, 16 mm backlit LCD, and sealed keypad stand up to counter use, and the standard RS-232C port connects a printer or point-of-sale system. Counting with ACAI and a HI/OK/LO comparator are built in.

Key Features

• 600 g × 0.1 g with 0.1 g repeatability and ±0.1 g linearity
• NTEP Class III, CC 04-019A3: e = 0.1 g, n_max 6,000
• 133 × 170 mm stainless steel pan
• 16 mm backlit LCD, 10 updates per second
• Counting with ACAI (up to 6,000 pcs), percent, and HI/OK/LO comparator
• RS-232C standard for printers, PCs, and POS
• Sealed keypad and overload protection
• Optional NiMH battery (EKW-09i, not included), approx. 250 hours
• 5-year A&D warranty

Applications

Jewelry and Gems

Weigh rings, chains, findings, and gemstones in grams, carats, pennyweight, or troy ounces for testing, inventory, repairs, and appraisals. For buying or selling precious metals by weight, choose an NTEP Class II balance such as the A&D FX-200iN.

Retail and Farmers’ Market Sales

Sell candy, tea, spices, bulk foods, and herbs by weight with an NTEP Class III balance.

Shipping and Postage

Weigh small packages for postage and invoicing.

Labs and Production

Use it as a general 0.1 g bench balance with a legal-for-trade certificate.

A&D EK-600i Specifications

What’s in the Box

• A&D EK-600i balance
• Stainless steel weighing pan
• AC adapter
• Instruction manual

The NiMH battery pack and a calibration weight are not included.

Compatible Accessories

• 500 g Class I calibration weight (sold separately, not included)
• A&D EKW-09i NiMH battery pack for EK-i/EW-i (sold separately, not included)
• A&D TB-662 original AC adapter: spare or replacement

Related A&D Everest Balances

• A&D EK-1200i, 1200 g × 0.1 g NTEP
• A&D EK-6000i, 6000 g × 1 g NTEP
• A&D EK-12Ki, 12 kg × 1 g NTEP Class II
• A&D EK-610i, 600 g × 0.01 g (not NTEP)

Calibration Options from MNM Scales

Get your EK-600i calibrated and ready to use on day one. Add either option to your order, and our TDA-registered technicians calibrate it in-house before it ships:

• In-house calibration with certificate, using NIST-tested weights: $95. We calibrate and verify your EK-600i with NIST-tested weights and include a calibration certificate, so it arrives set up and accurate. Add $95 calibration to cart
• NIST calibration with a NIST-traceable certificate: $395. Full calibration documented on a NIST-traceable certificate, for legal-for-trade users and audits that need a paper trail. Add $395 NIST calibration to cart

We also recalibrate scales and balances you already own, by mail-in or in our shop, with on-site service across Houston and the surrounding area. Request calibration or call (832) 290-3120.

Manuals and Documents

• A&D Everest EW-i / EK-i brochure (PDF)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the A&D EK-600i legal for trade?

Yes. It is NTEP Class III approved under CC 04-019A3 with e = 0.1 g. Your state may also require registration, inspection, and sealing before use.

Can I use the EK-600i as a jewelry scale?

Yes. It reads grams, carats, pennyweight, and troy ounces, which makes it a handy jewelry scale for testing, inventory, and repairs. The EK-600i is NTEP Class III; for buying or selling precious metals by weight, choose a Class II model such as the A&D FX-200iN (220 g × 0.001 g, NTEP Class II).

Can the EK-600i run on batteries?

Yes, with the optional EKW-09i NiMH battery pack (not included).

What calibration weight does it use?

The factory setting is 600 g (not included). Or have us calibrate it before it ships.

Why Buy Your A&D Balance from MNM Scales?

MNM Scales is an authorized A&D Weighing dealer and one of the largest scale distributors in the country, with one of the largest selections of balances and scales in every category. We offer free shipping in the continental U.S., in-house calibration and certificates, and real help choosing the right model from our Houston-area team. Wholesale and volume buyers can contact us for a quote.

This scale is NTEP certified for legal-for-trade use. Learn what NTEP certified means and how to read a Certificate of Conformance, or compare all the NTEP scales we stock by type.