KERN ADB Analytical Balances

Cost-Effective Professional Analytical Weighing

Professional analytical balances with external calibration and outstanding value

KERN ADB analytical balances provide an economical entry into professional analytical weighing without compromising measurement quality. Designed for laboratories requiring reliable weighing performance and flexible external calibration, the ADB series combines proven electromagnetic force compensation with practical laboratory functions and robust construction.

Whether used in chemical laboratories, pharmaceutical applications, universities or quality control departments, the ADB series delivers dependable weighing performance at an attractive investment cost.

Why choose a KERN ADB analytical balance?

Not every laboratory requires automatic internal calibration.

Many laboratories simply require:

Reliable weighing accuracy
Excellent repeatability
Professional laboratory performance
Straightforward operation
Cost-effective investment

The KERN ADB series has been developed specifically for these requirements.

Key features include:

Electromagnetic force compensation
External calibration
Fast stabilisation
Excellent repeatability
GLP-compliant data output
RS-232 interface
Precision glass draft shield
Durable laboratory construction

The result is a professional analytical balance offering outstanding value for money.

Cost-effective professional weighing

The KERN ADB series is designed for laboratories seeking dependable analytical weighing while maintaining cost efficiency.

Rather than investing in features that may not be required, laboratories receive professional weighing technology focused on the functions needed for everyday analytical work.

Typical applications include:

Educational laboratories
Universities
Chemical laboratories
Pharmaceutical routine analysis
Quality control
Incoming goods inspection
Food laboratories
Environmental laboratories

Its combination of professional performance and economical investment makes the ADB series particularly attractive for laboratories with limited equipment budgets.

External calibration – Flexible adjustment whenever required

KERN ADB analytical balances use external calibration, allowing adjustment with suitable certified reference weights.

This gives laboratories complete flexibility regarding calibration schedules while making use of existing calibration weights already available within the laboratory.

Benefits include:

Flexible adjustment procedures
Use of certified reference weights
Easy integration into laboratory routines
Controlled verification of weighing accuracy
Cost-efficient long-term operation

Many laboratories deliberately choose external calibration because it integrates naturally into established laboratory workflows.

Optional DAkkS calibration certificate

For laboratories requiring documented measurement traceability, all KERN ADB analytical balances are available with an optional DAkkS calibration certificate.

Before delivery, the balance can be calibrated by an accredited calibration laboratory. The issued certificate provides metrological traceability according to ISO/IEC 17025, making it suitable for documented quality procedures.

Benefits include:

DAkkS calibration certificate
ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration laboratory
Traceable measurement results
Support for laboratory quality systems
Ready for immediate laboratory use

Our recommendation is to order the balance together with the optional DAkkS calibration certificate to simplify implementation into laboratory workflows.

Electromagnetic force compensation – Proven analytical weighing technology

The core of every KERN ADB analytical balance is its electromagnetic force compensation system.

Instead of relying solely on mechanical components, the applied sample weight is compensated electronically using an electromagnetic force.

The required compensation force is measured electronically and converted into an extremely accurate weighing result.

This technology provides:

Outstanding weighing accuracy
Excellent repeatability
Stable measurement performance
Fast signal processing
Reliable long-term accuracy

Electromagnetic force compensation has been the standard weighing principle for professional analytical balances for decades and remains one of the most reliable technologies available.

Fast stabilisation for efficient laboratory workflows

Short stabilisation times improve laboratory productivity.

The advanced weighing technology of the KERN ADB series provides stable weighing results within only a few seconds.

Laboratories benefit from:

Faster weighing procedures
Higher sample throughput
Reduced waiting times
Improved efficiency
Greater productivity

Glass draft shield

The precision glass draft shield protects samples from air movement during analytical weighing.

Benefits include:

Protection against drafts
Stable weighing conditions
Reliable analytical results
Comfortable access via sliding doors

GLP-compliant documentation

KERN ADB analytical balances support GLP-compliant data output, enabling laboratories to document:

Weighing results
Date and time
Instrument identification
Calibration status

This improves traceability while supporting laboratory quality procedures.

Connectivity

Depending on the model, communication is available via:

RS-232

allowing direct connection to:

Computers
Laboratory software
Printers
Documentation systems

Electronic data transfer reduces transcription errors and improves laboratory efficiency.

Easy operation

The ADB series offers intuitive operation through a clear display and logical menu structure.

Available weighing applications include:

Standard weighing
Taring
Percentage weighing
Parts counting
Formulation
Multiple weighing units

Typical laboratory applications

Ideal for:

Chemical laboratories
Pharmaceutical laboratories
Universities
Educational laboratories
Quality control
Food laboratories
Environmental laboratories

Why choose a KERN ADB analytical balance?

KERN ADB analytical balances combine electromagnetic force compensation, external calibration and practical laboratory functionality in a professional yet economical analytical balance.

For laboratories seeking reliable analytical weighing, straightforward operation and excellent value, the ADB series provides an outstanding solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the KERN ADB use external calibration?

External calibration allows laboratories to adjust the balance using certified reference weights according to their own laboratory procedures.

Is external calibration accurate?

Yes. When suitable reference weights are used correctly, external calibration provides excellent weighing accuracy and repeatability.

What is electromagnetic force compensation?

It is the proven weighing principle used in professional analytical balances, delivering precise, stable and highly repeatable measurement results.

Can the ADB be supplied with a DAkkS calibration certificate?

Yes. All KERN ADB analytical balances are available with an optional DAkkS calibration certificate providing ISO/IEC 17025 metrological traceability.