A&D EK-I Series EK-1200i (EK-1200i)

The A&D EK-1200i Compact Balance is a professional single-range weighing scale designed for accurate weighing, counting, percent weighing, comparator checks, and general commercial measurement workflows. With a 1,200 g capacity and 0.1 g readability, the EK-1200i fits retail, laboratory, production, packing, inventory, receiving, and quality-control environments that need a compact balance with reliable performance and a durable bench footprint.

This model is part of the A&D EK-i Series and is listed as an NTEP Class II scale with e = 0.1 g. It includes a compact design, metal base housing, overload protection, a large backlit LCD display, multiple weighing modes, GLP support, and A&D’s industry-leading 5-year warranty. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help confirm whether this scale is the right fit for your weighing, inventory, POS, or production workflow.

Quick Answer

The A&D EK-1200i is a compact NTEP Class II balance with 1,200 g capacity, 0.1 g readability, and a 5.2" x 6.7" weighing pan. It is a good fit for businesses that need a professional compact balance for weighing, counting, percentage weighing, comparator checks, GLP-supported documentation workflows, and legal-for-trade weighing applications where this model’s certification and capacity meet the requirement.

Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.

Best For

• Retail, grocery, specialty retail, and commercial weighing workflows
• Inventory counting and small-parts counting applications
• Production, packing, receiving, and quality-control weighing
• Laboratory, education, and light industrial weighing environments
• Businesses that need an NTEP-listed compact balance in this capacity range
• Workflows that require comparator checks, percent weighing, counting, and multiple weighing units

Key Features

• 1,200 g x 0.1 g weighing performance for compact precision weighing
• NTEP Class II listing with e = 0.1 g for supported legal-for-trade applications
• Compact design for counters, benches, packing stations, receiving desks, and work areas
• Metal base housing for a more durable weighing platform
• Overload protection to help protect the scale during everyday use
• Large backlit LCD display for easier viewing in busy work environments
• Hi/Low comparator function for checkweighing and pass/fail workflows
• Counting mode for small parts, components, and inventory counts
• Percent weighing mode for formulation, comparison, and sample-based workflows
• 9 weighing units for flexible measurement needs
• GLP compliant for supported documentation and quality workflows
• 5-year A&D warranty for long-term product confidence

Product Details

Brand	A&D
Series	EK-i Series
Model	EK-1200i
Capacity	1,200 g
Readability	0.1 g
NTEP Class	Class II, e = 0.1 g
NTEP Certificate	US NTEP CoC 04-019A1
Pan Size	5.2" x 6.7"
Display	Large backlit LCD
Modes	Weighing, counting, percent weighing, Hi/Low comparator, and 9 weighing units
Compliance Support	GLP compliant
Warranty	5-year A&D warranty

EK-i Series Model Comparison

Model	Capacity and Readability	Pan Size	NTEP Notes
EK-120i	120 g x 0.01 g	Ø 4.3"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-200i	200 g x 0.01 g	Ø 4.3"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-300i	300 g x 0.01 g	Ø 4.3"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-410i	400 g x 0.01 g	Ø 4.3"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-610i	600 g x 0.01 g	Ø 4.3"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-600i	600 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	NTEP Class III, e = 0.1 g
EK-1200i	1,200 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	NTEP Class II, e = 0.1 g
EK-2000i	2,000 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-3000i	3,000 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-4100i	4,000 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-6100i	6,000 g x 0.1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	Confirm model certification before ordering
EK-6000i	6,000 g x 1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	NTEP Class III, e = 1 g
EK-12Ki	12,000 g x 1 g	5.2" x 6.7"	NTEP Class II, e = 1 g

Where This Scale Fits

The A&D EK-1200i is a practical choice for businesses that need a compact bench scale with more functionality than a basic weighing device. It can support weighing, checkweighing, counting, and percent weighing in areas such as retail counters, production benches, parts rooms, packing stations, receiving desks, inventory workstations, and quality-control areas.

For complete workstation setups, pair the right scale with compatible POS hardware, barcode scanners, label printers, barcode labels, and related checkout or inventory equipment. If the scale will be used with POS or inventory software, confirm interface, driver, certification, and software support before ordering.

NTEP and Legal-for-Trade Considerations

The EK-1200i is listed as an NTEP model with US NTEP CoC 04-019A1. NTEP certification is important when a scale is used in legal-for-trade applications, but the scale must still be appropriate for the specific use case, capacity, readability, local requirements, and installation environment.

Before using any scale for commercial transactions, confirm the required scale class, certification, capacity, readability, inspection requirements, and local rules for your business. Legal-for-trade suitability can depend on the application, configuration, jurisdiction, and how the scale is used.

Compatibility Guidance

The A&D EK-1200i should be selected based on the weighing workflow, capacity requirement, readability requirement, NTEP need, software environment, connection requirements, and accessories. If you plan to connect the scale to a POS system, inventory system, production workstation, or other software platform, confirm compatibility before ordering.

Compatibility depends on your POS software, operating system, connection type, drivers, accessories, and configuration. Confirm compatibility before ordering.

What You May Need With This Scale

• POS hardware for checkout, counter, and workstation setups
• Barcode scanners for item lookup, inventory, receiving, and product identification
• Label printers for product labels, barcode labels, shelf labels, and inventory labels
• Barcode labels for products, parts, inventory, cartons, and internal tracking
• Receipt printers for checkout and transaction workflows
• Scale accessories, interface cables, calibration support, software setup, and local legal-for-trade verification when required

Why Buy from Spartan POS?

Spartan POS helps businesses choose weighing, barcode, POS, and inventory hardware for real operational workflows. Spartan POS supports the products it sells and can help confirm whether the A&D EK-1200i is the right model for your capacity, readability, NTEP, checkout, inventory, production, or quality-control needs.

For help reviewing scale requirements, POS hardware compatibility, barcode scanning, label printing, or related setup needs, contact a POS hardware expert. For more information about Spartan POS sourcing and support, see Why Trust Spartan POS.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of the A&D EK-1200i?

The A&D EK-1200i has a capacity of 1,200 g with 0.1 g readability.

Is the A&D EK-1200i NTEP certified?

The EK-1200i is listed as an NTEP model with NTEP Class II, e = 0.1 g, and US NTEP CoC 04-019A1. Confirm legal-for-trade requirements for your specific application and location before use.

What is the pan size on the EK-1200i?

The EK-1200i has a 5.2" x 6.7" weighing pan.

What modes does the EK-1200i support?

The EK-1200i supports standard weighing, counting, percent weighing, Hi/Low comparator checks, and 9 weighing units.

Can the EK-1200i be used for counting parts?

Yes. The EK-1200i includes a counting mode that can be useful for small parts, components, and inventory counting when the capacity and readability match the items being counted.

Can this scale be connected to POS or inventory software?

That depends on the software, connection requirements, drivers, interface configuration, and scale setup. Confirm compatibility with your POS, inventory, production, or weighing software before ordering.

What warranty does the A&D EK-1200i include?

The EK-i Series is listed with A&D’s industry-leading 5-year warranty.

Is the EK-1200i the right model if I need a higher capacity?

If you need more than 1,200 g capacity, another EK-i Series model may be more appropriate. Review the model comparison table and confirm the required capacity, readability, NTEP classification, pan size, and application requirements before ordering.

Bottom Line

The A&D EK-1200i is a compact professional balance with 1,200 g x 0.1 g weighing performance, NTEP Class II listing, a 5.2" x 6.7" pan, large backlit LCD, comparator function, counting mode, percent weighing, GLP support, and a 5-year A&D warranty. It is a strong fit for businesses that need a compact balance for commercial, inventory, production, packing, receiving, and quality-control workflows.

Before ordering, confirm capacity, readability, NTEP requirements, software compatibility, connection needs, and legal-for-trade requirements for your specific application. For help choosing the right scale or related POS hardware, contact Spartan POS.