A&D SE-30KAM 66 lb × 0.01 lb NTEP IP68 Washdown Scale Guide
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- Jul 31
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A&D SE-30KAM washdown scale buyers who need a compact legal-for-trade platform for wet, dusty, or frequently cleaned work areas get a 30 kg / 66 lb capacity model built around the SE series’ IP68 construction. The MNM listing presents the SE-30KAM as an NTEP model with a 300 × 380 mm weighing pan and a high-resolution U.S. display of 0.01 lb. A&D documentation also shows that SE-series resolution depends on the configured display mode: for this model the pound display can be 0.02 lb in normal resolution or 0.01 lb in high resolution, while kilogram display can be 0.01 kg or 0.005 kg. That distinction matters when comparing specifications from different catalogs.
What the SE-30KAM Is Designed to Do
The SE-30KAM is aimed at operations that need a bench/platform scale to survive conditions that are unfriendly to ordinary office-style scales. A&D describes the SE family as IP68 protected and suitable for immersion testing to one meter for 24 hours under the stated standard. Its stainless weighing pan, corrosion-resistant construction, large LCD, and battery capability make it useful where operators need to move the scale between workstations or where water and residue make permanently exposed AC connections inconvenient.
Core SE-30KAM Specifications
Capacity is 30 kg / 66 lb. The weighing pan is approximately 300 × 380 mm (11.8 × 15 in). A&D documentation lists roughly one-second stabilization, a large 39 mm LCD, counting and comparator/checkweighing functions, and support for kg, lb, oz, and pieces depending on configuration. The scale can operate from six D batteries; current A&D literature cites up to about 5,000 hours with alkaline batteries under its test conditions, while older MNM text cites about 4,500 hours. Treat battery-life figures as best-case test values because backlight use, temperature, battery chemistry, and operating pattern affect real service life.
Why IP68 Matters in Real Work
IP68 is most valuable when the scale must be cleaned routinely, exposed to splash, or used around dust and fine product. It does not turn the instrument into a substitute for every sanitary design requirement, and users should still follow site cleaning procedures, avoid damaging seals, and inspect cables and connectors. The advantage is that the base instrument is designed for environments where conventional unsealed bench scales would require far more protection.
NTEP and Legal-for-Trade Use
MNM sells this SE-30KAM configuration as NTEP/legal for trade. That is important for businesses selling product by weight or otherwise using weight as part of a regulated commercial transaction. Legal-for-trade status is not the same as saying a newly installed scale is automatically approved for use in every jurisdiction. Local weights-and-measures requirements may include placement, sealing, inspection, registration, or service rules. Keep the identification plate, seals, and configuration intact and follow the requirements that apply where the scale is installed.
Counting and Checkweighing
Counting mode can help with uniform parts, portions, or packaged items when operators need a quick piece estimate rather than a weight-only reading. Comparator/checkweighing functions are useful for establishing under, acceptable, and over conditions. In production, the best results come from using a representative sample, keeping unit weights reasonably consistent, and verifying the scale at the start of a shift rather than assuming yesterday’s setup remains correct.
Interfaces and an Important IP68 Limitation
A&D lists optional SCE-02 Quick USB, SCE-03 RS-232C with comparator relay, and SCE-27 Bluetooth interfaces for the SE family. A critical installation detail is that A&D states the SE series is not IP68 compliant when SCE-02 or SCE-03 is installed. SCE-02 and SCE-03 also cannot be installed together. If washdown protection is a purchase requirement, decide on connectivity before ordering and confirm the exact environmental rating of the final configured scale.
Who Should Consider the SE-30KAM?
Strong fits include food-processing rooms, seafood and meat work areas, wet packaging lines, ingredient staging, agricultural processing, chemical-compatible workflows where the materials and cleaning agents are suitable for the scale, and receiving or production stations where 66 lb is enough capacity. The 300 × 380 mm platform is larger than a compact portion scale but still small enough for a bench or cart.
Installation Checklist
Place the scale on a solid, level surface; adjust the feet and confirm the level indicator; keep the platform clear of walls, hoses, debris, and adjacent equipment; allow the scale to reach room temperature after moving between environments; verify zero with the empty platform; then check it with a known test weight appropriate to your quality program. For legal-for-trade service, do not defeat seals or change protected calibration parameters simply to make a questionable result disappear.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Remove loose debris before washdown so it is not driven into crevices. Use cleaning agents compatible with the materials and the product environment. Inspect the pan, feet, cable entry points, battery cover, and optional connectors. A common source of unstable readings is not electronics at all: residue or a misplaced object can touch the platform and create a mechanical force path that bypasses the load cell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the A&D SE-30KAM waterproof?
The standard SE series is specified by A&D as IP68. However, adding certain wired interface options changes that rating, so evaluate the complete ordered configuration rather than the base model alone.
Does it really read 0.01 lb?
Yes, A&D documentation shows 0.01 lb as the high-resolution pound display for SE-30KAM. Normal-resolution settings can display 0.02 lb. The MNM NTEP listing markets the unit at 66 lb × 0.01 lb, so confirm the delivered configuration and certificate when the exact division is important.
Can I use it to sell food by weight?
The MNM configuration is sold as NTEP/legal for trade, but legal use also depends on local weights-and-measures requirements and the installed/sealed condition of the instrument.
Can I connect it to a PC?
Optional USB and RS-232C solutions are available in the SE family, along with Bluetooth. Confirm environmental-rating implications before choosing an option.
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