The new Ohaus Defender 5000 Series is a feature-rich line of bench scales that is ideal for production, packaging and general commercial and industrial weighing applications. With its rugged construction, comprehensive yet intuitive software and multiple connectivity options, this bench scale can meet the needs of standard industrial applications. The Defender 5000 features software for parts counting, dynamic weighing, percent weighing, checkweighing, display hold for large containers and can meet traceability requirements. Multiple connectivity capabilities include built-in RS232 bi-directional interface and external input as well as optional RS422/485, second RS232 and AC or DC relay. The durable Defender 5000 has a stainless steel platform, Painted Steel form-and-weld frame, column, and indicator bracket, IP67 load cell, as well as an ABS plastic indicator.