TP Series, Rice Lake Toploader Balance

As of: Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Standard Features

Mono-metal tuning fork sensor (MMTS) provides quick response and stability
Large, 16.5 mm high backlit liquid crystal display (LCD)
20-step bar graph display
RS-232 interface for connecting to printer or PC
Plastic housing on models <1,000 g
Plastic top and die-cast bottom on models >1,000 g

Options

Rechargeable battery
Below balance weighing with underhook

High-precision Toploader Balance

The simple, straightforward design of the TP Series balance creates an effortless user experience. Equipped with the unique Mono-metal Tuning Fork Sensor (MMTS), this balance brings remarkable response time and exceptional stability to any setting.

Boost productivity with modes such as unit counting and percentage weighing. Adapt to any type of standard with the ability to weigh in 12 different measurement units. The compact and manageable size of the TP Series balance is suitable for even the most limited of space.

TP Series, Rice Lake Toploader Balance Specifications

Weighing Units:
Carat, pennyweight, troy ounce, decimal ounce, decimal pound (see technical manual for complete listing)

Operating Modes:
Weighing, counting, percentage, limit function (checkweighing)

Power:
120 VAC (adapter included)

Battery Option:
Nickel-cadmium battery, 12-hour run time, 24-hour charge time

RS-232 Baud Rate:
1200/2400/2800/9600; Data bits - 8, connector-DIN 5-pin

Calibration Weight:
TP-220: 200 g
TP-820: 800 g
TP-3200: 3,000 g
TP-8200: 8,000 g
TP-12K: 12,000 g

Temperature:
Operating:
41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)

Est. Weight:
6.2 lb (2.8 kg)

Warranty:
Five-year limited

Return Policy:
Rice Lake standard policy

TP Series, Rice Lake Toploader Balance Models

Model	Capacity	Readability	Repeatability	Linearity	Pan Size	Weighing Chamber	Dimensions	Part #
TP-220	220 g	0.001 g	1 division	1 division	Ø 4.6 in (117 mm)	3.7 in (95 mm)	9.2 × 7.1 × 6.6 in (including wind shield) 235 × 182 × 170 mm)	107244
TP-820	820 g	0.01 g	1 division	1 division	6.6 × 5.5 in (168 × 140 mm)	N/A	9.2 × 7.1 × 2.9 in (235 × 182 × 75 mm)	107245
TP-3200	3,200 g	0.01 g	1 division	1 division	7 in × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm)	N/A	10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm)	107246
TP-8200	8,200 g	0.1 g	1 division	1 division	7 in × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm)	N/A	10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm)	107247
TP-12K	12,000 g	0.1 g	1 division	1 division	7 in × 6.2 in (178 × 158 mm)	N/A	10.1 × 7.5 × 3.4 in (265 × 192 × 87 mm)	107248

Parts

Part #	Description
Non-NTEP
107244	Balance,TP-220 Rice Lake 220G x 0.001G, 4.7IN Pan, 110VAC
107245	Balance,TP-820 Rice Lake 820G x 0.01G, 6.5 x 5.5 Pan, 110VAC
107246	Balance,TP-3200 Rice Lake, 3200G x 0.01G, 7.0 x 6.2IN Pan, 110VAC
107247	Balance,TP-8200 Rice Lake, 8200G x 0.1G, 7.0 x 6.2IN Pan, 110VAC
107248	Balance,TP-12K Rice Lake 12000G x 0.1G, 7.0 x 6.2IN Pan, 110VAC

Options

Part #	Description

107249	Battery NiMH Rechargeable TP-220, TP-820
107237	Battery NiMH Rechargeable TC-4200, TC-6200, TP-3200 and TP-8200, TP-12K 32 Hour Run time Nickel Cadmium, 12 hour charge time
107250	Cover,In-use 2200g to 12K TC or TP Balance
107240	Cover,In-Use Dust Small TC or TP Balance, 220g to 1200g
109236	Hook,Underweighing TS & TP-220 and TP-820 Balance
109292	Hook,Underweigh 2200-12K Rice Lake, TC and TP
42566	Pwr Supply,Adapter 60Hz 4.5W Input 12VDC/1.0A 2.1x5.5x11mm Female Output QB MB QBG Balance QBX Counting Scale Class 2 Transformer for Model UM124 100 to 240 VAC
42168	Adapter,230 Volt EU Plug QB MB TC AND TP Series Balance
107251	Manual,Operating TP Rice Lake Balance
75351	Software,WinWedge 32 Std TAL USB Stick
115303	Cable Assy,RS-232 5-Pin DIN to DB9 Female