Kern FKB 8K0.1 bench balance 8 kg / 0.1 g
€324.00
% Manufacturer's RRP: €360.00 10% below manufacturer's RRP
- Weighing range 8 kg, readability 0.1 g, 80,000 steps
- Reproducibility 0.1 g, linearity ± 0.3 g, stabilisation time 3 s
- Minimum unit weight when piece counting 100 mg (laboratory)
- Recommended adjustment weight 5 kg, 2 kg, 1 kg (each F1), stainless steel weighing plate 340 x 240 mm
- Piece counting, percentage determination, weighing with tolerance range, freely programmable unit
- KUP connection, mains or battery operation, hook and working protective cover in the scope of delivery
ⓘ This product description has been translated from German using AI. Despite careful review, we do not guarantee that the translation is error-free; in case of doubt, the German version shall prevail.
Product information "Kern FKB 8K0.1 bench balance 8 kg / 0.1 g"
The Kern FKB is a high-resolution bench balance for heavy loads with a small footprint. Eleven models are available, with weighing ranges from 6 kg to 65 kg. Depending on the model, the balance divides the weighing range into 30,000 to 360,000 steps. The FKB 6K0.02 has a readability of 0.02 g, whilst the FKB 65K1 has a readability of 1 g. Containers, workpieces and samples are placed on the 340 x 240 mm stainless steel weighing plate. Kern cites gas consumption, the wear and tear of mechanical parts, and rock samples and minerals as examples of minute differences in weight.
Resolution and weighing range
The number of divisions increases in this order: the FKB 15K0.5 and FKB 30K1 have 30,000 steps, 65,000 the FKB 65K1, 80,000 the FKB 8K0.1, 160,000 the FKB 8K0.05 and FKB 16K0.1, 180,000 the FKB 36K0.2, 300,000 the FKB 6K0.02, 320,000 the FKB 16K0.05, 325,000 the FKB 65K0.2 and 360,000 the FKB 36K0.1. The FKB 6K0.02 has the smallest readability at 0.02 g, followed by the FKB 16K0.05 and FKB 8K0.05 at 0.05 g. Seven models also have a conversion function: FKB 6K0.02, 8K0.05, 16K0.05, 16K0.1, 36K0.1, 36K0.2 and 65K0.2.
Features
The FKB counts pieces using reference quantities of 5, 10, 20 and 50, or a freely selectable quantity; it determines percentages and totals weight values. When weighing with a tolerance range, a visual and audible signal indicates the limit values. The PRE-TARE function subtracts a known container weight in advance; Kern describes it as useful for fill quantity checks. A freely programmable weighing unit allows the weight to be displayed directly in terms of wire length (g/m) or grammage (g/m²) for paper, fabric or sheet metal. Under unsettled weighing conditions, the hold function forms an average. The units are switchable, including kg, g, lb, oz and ozt. The hook for below-balance weighing is included in the scope of delivery.
Interfaces via the KERN Universal Port
The KERN Universal Port (KUP) accommodates adaptors for RS-232, USB device, Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth BLE. According to Kern, they are simply plugged in; the housing remains closed. The KUP-13 extension box allows up to three adaptors to be used in parallel. Via the KERN Communication Protocol (KCP), external controllers or computers can query and remotely control the balance. The balance is compatible with the EasyTouch software.
Design and power supply
The die-cast ABS plastic housing measures 350 x 390 x 120 mm, and the balance weighs around 7 kg. The spirit level and adjustable feet are used for levelling. The display is a backlit LCD with 25 mm high digits; the balance is operated with six keys. The user guidance is available in English or as symbols. The plug-in mains adaptor (100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz) is supplied with adaptors for EU, UK, US and CH. Alternatively, the balance runs on four AA batteries (1.5 V), which are not part of the scope of delivery, for up to 20 h. An internal Li-ion rechargeable battery (YKR-01) is optional; it takes 8 h to charge and, according to the data sheet, runs for 24 h with and 48 h without backlight. The ambient temperature may be -10 °C to 40 °C.
Typical applications
- Warehouse logistics: checking heavy containers and packages, determining quantities
- Workshops and industry: weighing components and raw materials; displaying grammage and wire lengths
- Construction industry: weighing material samples
- Fill quantity checks: deduct the container weight beforehand, check the net quantity
- Rock samples and minerals: detecting small differences in weight when sample weights are high
- Digital processes: transfer weighing data to a computer or network via a KUP adaptor
Models at a glance
| Model | Weighing range (Max) | Readability (d) | Reproducibility | Linearity | Resolution (steps) | Minimum unit weight when piece counting (laboratory / normal) | Recommended adjustment weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FKB 6K0.02 | 6 kg | 0.02 g | 0.04 g | ± 0.1 g | 300,000 | 20 mg / 200 mg | 5 kg, 1 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 8K0.05 | 8 kg | 0.05 g | 0.05 g | ± 0.15 g | 160,000 | 50 mg / 500 mg | 5 kg, 2 kg, 1 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 8K0.1 | 8 kg | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | ± 0.3 g | 80,000 | 100 mg / 1 g | 5 kg, 2 kg, 1 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 15K0.5 | 15 kg | 0.5 g | 0.5 g | ± 1.5 g | 30,000 | 500 mg / 5 g | 15 kg (F2) |
| FKB 16K0.05 | 16 kg | 0.05 g | 0.1 g | ± 0.25 g | 320,000 | 50 mg / 500 mg | 10 kg, 5 kg, 1 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 16K0.1 | 16 kg | 0.1 g | 0.1 g | ± 0.3 g | 160,000 | 100 mg / 1 g | 10 kg, 5 kg, 1 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 30K1 | 30 kg | 1 g | 1 g | ± 3 g | 30,000 | 1 g / 10 g | 30 kg (F2) |
| FKB 36K0.1 | 36 kg | 0.1 g | 0.2 g | ± 0.5 g | 360,000 | 100 mg / 1 g | 20 kg, 10 kg (each E2) |
| FKB 36K0.2 | 36 kg | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | ± 1 g | 180,000 | 200 mg / 2 g | 20 kg, 10 kg (each F1) |
| FKB 65K0.2 | 65 kg | 0.2 g | 0.4 g | ± 1 g | 325,000 | 200 mg / 2 g | 50 kg, 10 kg (each E2) |
| FKB 65K1 | 65 kg | 1 g | 1 g | ± 3 g | 65,000 | 1 g / 10 g | 60 kg (F2) |
Technical details
These values apply to all models. Deviating values are given in the model table.
| Weighing system | Strain gauge |
| Stabilisation time | 3 s |
| Weighing plate | Stainless steel, 340 x 240 mm |
| Housing | ABS plastic, 350 x 390 x 120 mm (W x D x H) |
| Display | Backlit LCD, 120 x 38 mm, digit height 25 mm |
| User guidance | English, symbolic language |
| Reference quantities when counting | 5, 10, 20, 50, freely selectable |
| Below-balance weighing | Hook in the scope of delivery |
| Adjustment | external; for weights, see model table |
| Interfaces | KERN Universal Port (KUP); RS-232, USB device, Ethernet, WLAN and Bluetooth BLE available as optional adaptors |
| Power supply | Plug-in mains adaptor, 100 V to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, with adaptors for EU, UK, US and CH |
| Battery | 4 x 1.5 V AA, not included in the scope of delivery, operating time up to 20 h |
| Rechargeable battery (optional) | Li-Ion, internal, charging time 8 h, operating time 24 h with backlight and 48 h without backlight |
| Net weight | approx. 7 kg |
| Ambient temperature | -10 °C to 40 °C |
| Humidity | up to 80 % |
| DAkkS calibration certificate | can be ordered separately, item no. 963-129 (FKB 65K0.2, FKB 65K1) or 963-128 (other models) |
| Warranty (manufacturer) | 36 months (6K0.02, 8K0.05, 16K0.05, 16K0.1, 36K0.1, 36K0.2, 65K0.2), 24 months (8K0.1, 15K0.5, 30K1, 65K1), according to Kern, excluding wear parts |
Scope of delivery
- Kern FKB bench balance with stainless steel weighing plate
- Hook for below-balance weighing
- Working protective cover
- Plug-in mains adaptor with adaptors for EU, UK, US and CH
Batteries, rechargeable battery and interface adaptors are not included in the scope of delivery.
Calibration
A DAkkS calibration certificate can be ordered separately: item no. 963-129 for FKB 65K0.2 and FKB 65K1, item no. 963-128 for all other models. The confirmation of manufacturer specification (969-517) is only available in conjunction with the DAkkS calibration certificate.
Warranty
According to Kern & Sohn, the FKB 6K0.02, FKB 8K0.05, FKB 16K0.05, FKB 16K0.1, FKB 36K0.1, FKB 36K0.2 and FKB 65K0.2 come with a 3-year warranty and the FKB 8K0.1, FKB 15K0.5, FKB 30K1 and FKB 65K1 come with a 2-year warranty. Kern grants 3 years on products with a list price of €500 or more and 2 years on products below that and on components; wear parts such as batteries and rechargeable batteries are excluded. Warranty repairs are carried out by Kern or by a Kern dealer.
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Regulatory information
As electrical devices, the balances fall under the ElektroG. The manufacturer Kern & Sohn GmbH is registered under the WEEE registration number DE 80821200. How to return old appliances is described on the page Environment and disposal.
Individual requirements and procurement service
The interface adaptors RS-232 (KUP-01), USB device (KUP-03), Ethernet (KUP-04), WLAN (KUP-05) and Bluetooth BLE (KUP-06), the extension box (KUP-13), the rechargeable battery (YKR-01), the plug-in mains adaptor (YKA-27), the signal lamp (CFS-A03), working protective covers (FKB-A02, FKB-A02S05 with 5 pieces), thermal printers (YKC-01, YKH-01), the dot-matrix printer (YKG-01) and the needle printer (YKT-01) are also available. Enquiries are handled via our procurement service.
| Weighing range (Max): | 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Readability (d): | 0.1 g |
| Verifiable: | no |
| Design: | FKB 8K0.1 · 8 kg |
| Power supply: | Mains operation |