Shimadzu Analytical Balances AP225W-AD

Shimadzu Analytical Balance AP225W-AD

The Shimadzu AP225W-AD analytical balances is engineered to deliver high precision and performance in demanding laboratory environments. With a maximum capacity of 220 grams and an impressive minimum display of 0.01 mg, this balance supports reliable, trace-level measurements in research, quality control, and industrial analysis. Its integrated automatic doors, touchless sensor operation, and advanced features like mol conversion and HPLC buffer preparation simplify workflows while ensuring repeatability and compliance with GLP/GMP standards.

Key Features

1. Ultra-High Precision and Repeatability
   Delivers 0.01 mg minimum display and repeatability as low as 0.015 mg for loads up to 20 g, supporting critical micro-weighing tasks.

2. Built-in Calibration and Clock-CAL Function
   Ensures stability and accuracy with automatic internal calibration and Clock-CAL for consistent performance over time.

3. Smart User Interface and Display
   Features an intuitive dot-matrix OEL display and touchless sensors for contact-free operation, improving hygiene and ease of use.

4. Multifunctional Operation
   Equipped with mol conversion, HPLC buffer preparation, concentration calculations, and recipe compounding—ideal for complex protocols.

5. USB and RS-232 Connectivity
   Includes USB host, USB device, and RS-232 interfaces for seamless data transfer, system integration, and printing of GLP/GMP-compliant reports.

6. Ergonomic and Durable Design
   Offers a compact footprint, ionizer compatibility, and a robust body structure, making it suitable for both academic and industrial laboratories.

Applications

1. Pharmaceutical and Chemical Research
   Ideal for formulation, compound weighing, and micro-dosing, ensuring consistency in active ingredient analysis.

2. Quality Control Laboratories
   Used in QC settings for monitoring product integrity, sample preparation, and compliance with strict measurement standards.

3. Academic and Educational Institutions
   Supports precise weight measurement in laboratory courses, research projects, and postgraduate studies.

4. Environmental and Food Testing
   Suitable for trace-level pollutant analysis, moisture testing, and additive quantification in complex matrices.

5. Electronic and Semiconductor Industries
   Perfect for weighing ultra-small components and materials where minimal deviation is critical.

6. Biotechnology and Clinical Diagnostics
   Facilitates precise reagent preparation and buffer solution handling in sensitive biological and chemical assays.

Technical Specifications

• Model: AP225W-AD

• Capacity: 220 g

• Minimum Display: 0.01 mg

• Calibration Weight: Built-in

• External Calibration Weight Range: 95 to 220 g (Recommended: 200 g)

• Repeatability:

  • 0.015 mg (up to 20 g)

  • 0.03 mg (up to 100 g)

  • 0.05 mg (up to 200 g)

• Minimum Weight: 20 mg

• Linearity: ±0.1 mg

• Response Time (Trace Measurements): 2 seconds

• General Response Time: 8 seconds

• USB Host/Device: Available

• RS-232C: Available

• Display: Dot matrix OEL display

• Pan Size: Approx. 91 mm diameter

• Automatic Doors: Yes

• Touchless Sensors: Yes

• Ionizer Compatibility: Yes

• Operating Conditions: 5°C to 40°C, 20%–85% RH

• Sensitivity Stability: ±2 ppm/°C (10–30°C)

• Body Dimensions: W215 × D411 × H346 mm

• Weight: Approx. 9.7 kg

• Rated Power Supply: DC12V 1.5A

• Power Supply Input: AC100–240V, 480 mA, 50/60Hz