Mettler Toledo BC-6LU High-Resolution Legal-for-Trade Shipping Scale, 149 lb, USB & RS-232

The Mettler Toledo BC-6LU is a high-resolution, legal-for-trade postal and shipping scale that combines letter-scale precision with parcel-scale capacity. Its three weighing ranges provide finer ounce resolution for light mail while accommodating packages up to 149 lb, making it a strong choice for postal counters, mailrooms, fulfillment operations, and shipping stations that handle a wide range of package sizes.

Model: BC-6LU
Manufacturer part number: BCA-222-6LU-1501-110
Mettler Toledo material number: 30086217

BC-6LU Key Features

• Maximum capacity: 149 lb (60 kg)
• Certified readability: 0–10 lb × 0.1 oz; 10–70 lb × 0.2 oz; 70–149 lb × 0.5 oz
• Platform: Stainless-steel platter
• Platform size: Approximately 11.8 × 13.8 inches (298 × 348 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-222-6LU-1501-110

Shipping Software and PC Integration

The BC-6LU 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. Its multi-interval design automatically provides finer resolution for lighter letters and parcels while retaining capacity for heavier shipments.

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-6LU specifications and support resources

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Frequently Asked Questions