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KERN PLS / PLJ Precision Balances – High-Resolution, Recipe-Ready, and Verification-Capable

The KERN PLS and PLJ series are advanced precision balances engineered for high-performance weighing in laboratories, production, and quality control. The PLS range offers external calibration, while the PLJ range features automatic internal adjustment—perfect for verified and traceable applications.

All models include a graphical backlit LCD, ring-shaped draft shield for smaller pans, and internal recipe memory. The intuitive interface supports multiple languages and allows for rapid operation, making these balances ideal for weighing tasks requiring traceability, recipe formulation, and precision control.

Key Features

  • Calibration: PLS models use external weights; PLJ models include motorized internal adjustment
  • Display: Backlit LCD with 15 mm digits and multilingual interface (EN, DE, FR, ES, IT, PT)
  • Recipe Memory: Store up to 99 recipes with 20 ingredients each (PLJ)
  • Draught Shield: Supplied as standard for models with Ø110 mm pans
  • Construction: Stainless steel weighing plate, protective working cover included
  • Connectivity: RS-232 standard

PLS / PLJ Model Comparison

Model Capacity (g) Readability (g) Reproducibility (g) Linearity (g) Calibration Pan Size Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg)
PLS 420-3F 420 0.001 0.001 ±0.004 External Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 3.2
PLS 720-3A 720 0.001 0.001 ±0.002 External Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 4.8
PLS 1200-3A 1200 0.001 0.001 ±0.003 External Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 4.8
PLS 4200-2F 4200 0.01 0.01 ±0.04 External Ø 160 mm (B) 210×340×120 3.2
PLS 6200-2A 6200 0.01 0.01 ±0.03 External Ø 160 mm (B) 210×340×120 4.8
PLS 8000-2A 8200 0.01 0.01 ±0.04 External Ø 160 mm (B) 210×340×120 4.8
PLS 20000-1F 20000 0.1 0.1 ±0.4 External 200×175 mm (C) 210×340×120 3.2
PLJ 420-3F 420 0.001 0.001 ±0.003 Internal Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 5.0
PLJ 720-3A 720 0.001 0.001 ±0.002 Internal Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 5.0
PLJ 1200-3A 1200 0.001 0.001 ±0.003 Internal Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×160 5.0
PLJ 2000-3A 2100 0.001 0.002 ±0.004 Internal Ø 110 mm (A) 210×340×330 7.0
PLJ 4200-2F 4200 0.01 0.02 ±0.04 Internal Ø 160 mm (B) 210×340×120 5.0
PLJ 6200-2A 6200 0.01 0.01 ±0.05 Internal Ø 160 mm (B) 210×340×120 5.0


Key Notes

  • Calibration:
    • PLS = external calibration
    • PLJ = automatic internal adjustment
  • Pan Sizes:
    • A = Ø 110 mm
    • B = Ø 160 mm
    • C = 200×175 mm
  • Draft Shield: Included for all models with A-sized pans
  • Recipe Memory: PLJ models support up to 99 recipes and 20 ingredients each
  • Verification: Many models support legal-for-trade versions—contact supplier for "M" versions
Kern PLS / PLJ Precision Scales
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