Product Description

TI-500 weighing indicator overview

The TI-500 is an NTEP and Canadian certified digital weighing indicator offering the largest display in the basic TI series — a 0.9" 6-digit backlit LCD that is easy to read in a wide range of lighting conditions. Housed in an ABS and steel NEMA 12 enclosure with a stainless steel swivel stand, the TI-500 is capable of driving up to four 350Ω load cells. Its most distinctive feature is flexible power: it runs on AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries for approximately 40 hours of continuous use, or on a standard AC adapter, making it the most portable and versatile option in the basic TI series. Auto shutoff extends battery life in low-activity environments. Full front panel calibration and shared TI series setup parameters keep installation and maintenance straightforward. The TI-500 manual and calibration guide are available in the Data Sheets tab above.

Display
0.9"
6-digit backlit LCD

Battery life
40 hrs
continuous use

Divisions
5,000
NTEP certified

Certifications
NTEP
+ Canadian approved


Key features

The TI-500 is built for flexibility — equally at home on a fixed bench scale or a portable weighing station away from a power outlet.

1
Battery and AC powered
Runs on AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries for approximately 40 hours of continuous use, or on a 6 VDC AC adapter. Auto shutoff preserves battery life during idle periods, making the TI-500 ideal for portable and field weighing applications.
2
Large 0.9" backlit LCD display
Features the largest display in the basic TI series at 0.9" with LED backlighting, providing clear readability in both bright and low-light environments. Supports up to 50,000 external display graduations.
3
NTEP and Canadian certified
Certified under NTEP CoC 94-080A3 and Canadian Approval AM-5800C for legal-for-trade use at up to 5,000 divisions in Class III environments. Suitable for commercial weighing applications requiring certification.
4
Full front panel calibration
All TI-500 calibration is performed directly from the 6-key front panel with no PC or software required. Settings are stored in non-volatile EEPROM. See the Data Sheets tab for the full TI-500 calibration guide.
5
RS-232 data output
Full-duplex RS-232C serial port supports demand and continuous data transmission to printers, remote displays, PLCs, and computers for data logging and process integration.
6
Shared TI series calibration
Setup and calibration parameters are shared across all TI series indicators. Facilities running multiple TI series units can swap or add the TI-500 without retraining staff or changing existing procedures.

Technical notes

Installation and wiring

The TI-500 ships with a 15 ft homerun cable. Power is supplied via AC adapter (6 VDC, 300 mA) or AA batteries. It connects directly to any standard analog load cell or junction box with a mV/V output and supports up to four 350Ω load cells in parallel. For multi-cell installations, a load cell summing junction box should be used to balance and combine signals before connecting to the indicator.

Power options
AC adapter: 6 VDC, 300 mA switching wall adapter
AA alkaline batteries (1.5V) — approx. 40 hrs continuous
AA rechargeable batteries (1.2V)
Auto shutoff to extend battery life


TI series indicator comparison

Compare the TI-500 with other indicators in the TI series to find the right fit for your application.

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TI-500

Price

Load Cell Current


4 - 350 Ω


4 - 350 Ω


4 - 350 Ω


4 - 350 Ω


8 - 350 Ω


Display


0.9 in

6-Digit LCD



0.6 in
6-Digit LED


0.6 in

6-Digit LED



0.6 in

6-Digit LED



0.8 in

6-Digit LCD



Backlight



Enclosure

ABS / Steel


ABS


Aluminum / Steel


Stainless Steel


Stainless Steel


IP Rating

IP54


IP54


IP54


IP65


IP65


Battery





NTEP

Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Yes


Key Functions

Units, Zero, Net/Gross, Tare, On/Print, Off


Units, Zero, Net/Gross, Tare, Print


Units, Zero, Net/Gross, Tare, Print


Units, Zero, Net/Gross, Tare, Print


Units, Zero/Off, Net/Gross, Tare, On/Print


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