Mettler Toledo BC-30U Legal-for-Trade Shipping Scale, 70 lb, USB & RS-232

The Mettler Toledo BC-30U is a rugged, legal-for-trade parcel scale for warehouse packing stations, shipping stores, fulfillment centers, carrier counters, and corporate mailrooms. Its 70 lb capacity and 0.05 lb certified readability cover common parcel-shipping workflows while USB, RS-232, virtual-serial, and keyboard-wedge communication simplify PC integration.

Model: BC-30U
Manufacturer part number: BCA-222-30U-1131-110
Mettler Toledo material number: 30086210

BC-30U Key Features

• Maximum capacity: 70 lb (30 kg)
• Certified readability: 0.05 lb (0.005 kg)
• Platform: Durable plastic dished-top platter
• Platform size: Approximately 12.3 × 13.9 inches (300 × 350 mm)
• PC connections: USB, RS-232 serial, virtual serial, and keyboard wedge
• Power: USB or included universal AC adapter
• Display: Backlit graphical display with navigation keypad and programmable soft keys
• Certification: NTEP Class III legal-for-trade configuration
• Manufacturer part number: BCA-222-30U-1131-110

Shipping Software and PC Integration

The BC-30U is designed for parcel, postal, carrier, mailing, and shipping-manifest workflows. It connects to a compatible Windows PC by USB or RS-232 and supports virtual-serial communication for applications that expect a COM port. Keyboard-wedge mode can place the displayed weight into the active software field when a dedicated scale interface is unavailable.

Mettler Toledo BC scales include configurable defaults for major carrier workflows. Compatibility still depends on the shipping application, operating system, driver, scale protocol, and selected connection method. Confirm the software provider's supported-scale requirements before ordering.

Built for Commercial Shipping Operations

A durable metal frame, substantial overload protection, adjustable feet, and an operator-friendly graphical display make this scale suitable for frequent use in warehouses, fulfillment centers, shipping stores, corporate mailrooms, ecommerce operations, and carrier counters. The larger dished-top platform helps keep boxes and irregular parcels centered while preserving a manageable packing-station footprint.

Legal-for-Trade Use

This is an NTEP-certified Class III configuration intended for commercial applications in which weight affects the price charged. State or local inspection, registration, calibration, or sealing may be required before the scale is placed into legal-for-trade service. The GeoCal™ setup process compensates for differences in local gravity to help preserve factory calibration after installation.

Included Connectivity

• USB communication
• RS-232 serial communication
• Virtual-serial communication
• Keyboard-wedge output

Important: This base configuration does not include built-in Bluetooth or Ethernet. Order a configuration specifically equipped with the required network or wireless interface if those connections are needed.

Recommended Applications

• Warehouse packing and shipping stations
• Third-party logistics and fulfillment centers
• Parcel and carrier service counters
• Corporate mailrooms and postal departments
• Ecommerce order fulfillment
• Software-integrated package weighing

Drivers and Technical Resources

Mettler Toledo provides virtual-serial and OPOS drivers, the BC Configuration Tool, protocol documentation, GeoCal information, and dimensional drawings through its official support resources.

View official Mettler Toledo BC-30U specifications and support resources

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Frequently Asked Questions