Less manual data entry
Combine weight and supporting information in one record. Use the result for your records, a printout or the next step in your system.
Neutron NS. Weighing connected to your workflow.
Your scale. Your screen. Your data.
You want to get the job done, without copying numbers by hand. Neutron NS connects your weighing platform to a tablet, phone or computer. With Scale Monitor, you can select a product, follow a workflow and save the measurement with the information you need for production, packing or goods receipt.
What you gain in everyday work
A workflow that follows your rules
Arrange product selection, batch entry, weighing and confirmation in the sequence your process requires. Operators see the information they need on their screen.
Use a familiar device
Work with a phone, tablet or computer. NS provides the weighing electronics without a built-in display, so you can adapt the interface to the user.
Better traceability
Link the result to a product, batch, order and location. Keep measurements and their context together in Scale Monitor.
Only what you need on the screen
Adapt virtual indicators, databases and input or selection fields to your work. Create a clear display for routine weighing, targets and tolerances for dosing, and product, batch or order information for your records.
One foundation for different weighing stations
Dosing and production
Operators follow the target and confirm each step. With suitable equipment, you can also use the weighing result to control dosing.
Multiple platforms, one workflow
Bring up to 4 weighing channels into a coordinated workstation and assign a role to each one.
Counting, goods receipt and inventory
Connect weighing to quantity preparation, material records or product checks. Choose an application to suit your workflow.
From the workstation to your business system
Neutron NS supports two-way exchange of measurements, commands and settings. Use Scale Monitor, your own application, a cloud platform or a local server. For an ERP, MES, WMS or quality-system integration, we agree the data fields, transfer event and reception in the target system.
From a product on the scale to useful data
Weighing platform
Load cells measure the load of the product, container or material.
Neutron NS
The electronics process weighing locally and link the measurement to commands and communication.
Your screen
The operator views the display and completes the step on a tablet, phone, computer or HMI.
Your data
The result enters Scale Monitor or the agreed data flow in your system.
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Neutron NS electronics
For direct load-cell connection and integration into your scale or machine. Explore versions with and without an enclosure.
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MQTT / MQTTS
Send measurements and exchange commands through an MQTT broker. TLS, mTLS and certificate validation are supported for encrypted communication.
REST over HTTP / HTTPS
GET and POST requests for the agreed exchange with applications and servers; custom certificates and an optional token are supported.
WebSocket / TCP-IP
WS/WSS for a live two-way connection; TCP/IP in client or server mode for your own software.
Modbus and digital I/O
Modbus RTU/TCP connects NS to a PLC or SCADA system. Use digital inputs and outputs for sensors, commands, tolerances and dosing.
Your cloud or your own infrastructure
Scale Monitor
Weighing applications, configurable indicators, databases, traceability and remote weighing supervision.
AWS IoT Core
Bring weighing data into AWS using supported MQTT/MQTTS communication and certificates.
Azure IoT Hub
Connect to Microsoft Azure for further processing and integration of measurements into your services.
HiveMQ
An MQTT broker for exchanging measurements and commands in your IoT architecture.
EMQX
Integrate NS into an EMQX MQTT environment and your agreed data flows.
Mosquitto
An MQTT broker for your own or local infrastructure and custom applications.
Private cloud / local server
Use your own server addresses, ports and applications when you manage the data environment.
ERP / MES / WMS / quality
Bring weighing records into orders, production, warehouse or quality processes. We adapt the integration to the target system's data.
Communication protocols for your system
CSCP – Cloud Scale Communication Protocol
Connect your own application to the scale: receive weighing data and send commands for operation and configuration. CSCP supports software integration of weighing functions.
Modbus RTU / TCP
Bring weighing into machine control. A PLC, HMI or SCADA system exchanges data with Neutron NS over a Modbus RTU serial connection or Modbus TCP on the network.
OPC UA
Bring weighing data into industrial applications, SCADA and supervisory systems through OPC UA, and use it in a connected production process.
Connectivity that fits your IT requirements
Business Wi-Fi networks
WPA2/WPA3-PSK and Enterprise with EAP-TLS or EAP-TTLS for integration into supported network environments.
Encrypted communication
HTTPS, MQTTS and WSS; TLS, mTLS and custom or built-in CA certificates are supported, depending on the protocol.
Device protection
Secure Boot checks trusted firmware, while Flash Encryption protects data in internal memory.
Management and updates
MID and PIN identification, and OTA updates over HTTPS or the Cloud Management Platform (CMP).
Spot changes before they stop work
Integrated AI monitors the signal and drift of each load cell to help identify the need for inspection, recalibration or replacement. Use this information to plan maintenance of your weighing system.
Technical overview for distributors, IT teams and integrators
The sections below cover weighing electronics, I/O, networks, protocols, power supply and Neutron NS versions for installation planning. Open the groups relevant to your project.
01 · Weighing functions and channel settings
- Weighing channels
- Up to 4 independently configurable channels; the ADC is multiplexed and converts one channel at a time.
- Operation
- No built-in display; a user interface on an external device or in your own application.
- Digital inputs / outputs
- 6 digital inputs / 6 digital outputs for process signals.
- Serial interfaces
- UART, RS-232, RS-485
- Network
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth BLE; Ethernet depends on the selected version.
02 · ADC, load cells and calibration
- Converter
- 24-bit sigma-delta ADC with 4 multiplexed channels.
- Conversions and filtering
- Up to 4,800 conversions/s; configurable hardware and software filters. The rate depends on the selected filtering.
- Internal / display resolution
- Up to 22 bits (approximately 4,200,000 internal divisions), depending on filtering and refresh rate.
- Load-cell connection
- Up to 16 analog load cells with a resistance of 350 Ω.
- Load-cell excitation
- 5 V DC ± 5 %, maximum 250 mA.
- Minimum signal per division
- 0.023 µV.
- Load-cell sensitivity
- Minimum 1 mV/V; lower sensitivity is supported with a possible reduction in maximum resolution.
- Load-cell wiring
- 4-wire: without sense wires, REF+ and REF− connected by jumpers; 6-wire: with sense/reference wires.
- Scale ranges
- Multi-division or multi-range; up to 3 ranges per channel, with freely selectable scale interval and maximum capacity for each range.
- Unit
- Freely configurable unit text for each scale.
- Zeroing
- Zero tracking and automatic zeroing at startup.
- Stability
- Configurable division count and time window for detecting a stable measurement.
- Calibration / linearization
- Up to 8 linearization points for each scale.
03 · Digital inputs, outputs and counters
- Digital inputs
- 6 configurable optically isolated inputs; 10–24 V DC ± 5 %, current 4–35 mA.
- Input modes
- ON/OFF with live state reporting over Bluetooth or the cloud; possible uses include zero, tare, dosing start/stop or a counter.
- Counting frequency
- Up to 1,000 Hz in counter mode.
- Simultaneous counters
- A maximum of 4 counters can be active simultaneously due to hardware limitations.
- Counter reporting and control
- Fixed reporting interval of 5 s. Request the current state or value by command; counters can be set and reset.
- Digital outputs
- 6 optically isolated PhotoMOS outputs, 5–24 V DC, maximum 150 mA.
- Output control
- By commands over Bluetooth or the cloud and through weighing application logic: within tolerance, outside tolerance, fast or slow dosing.
- Counter type and maximum value
- 64-bit counter; maximum 18 446 744 073 709 551 615 (2⁶⁴ − 1).
04 · Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- 2.4 GHz, IEEE 802.11b/g/n; 2,412–2,484 MHz, channels 1–14.
- Wi-Fi range stated in the datasheet
- Up to 50 m indoors and 150 m outdoors; actual range depends on the environment.
- Wi-Fi security
- Open network, WPA2/WPA3-PSK or WPA2/WPA3-Enterprise with EAP-TLS / EAP-TTLS.
- Antenna
- External self-adhesive antenna; IPEX MHF1 (u.FL) connector.
- Bluetooth
- BLE 5.0; two-way serial communication forwarding to UART, RS-232 or RS-485.
- Ethernet
- Optional, depending on the version; 10BaseT / 100BaseTX.
- Ethernet auto-negotiation
- Full/half duplex; 10 / 100 Mb/s; indication of link, speed, activity and duplex mode.
05 · Networking and software protocols
- IP settings
- DHCP or a static IP address; DNS, mDNS and NTP support.
- MQTT
- Version 3.1.1, QoS 0–2; configurable URL/IP, port, Client ID and credentials.
- Encrypted MQTT
- MQTTS and transport over WSS; TLS/mTLS, built-in CA and custom certificate support.
- WebSocket
- WS or encrypted WSS client with built-in CA or a custom certificate; Basic Authentication is also supported.
- REST / HTTP
- GET and POST over HTTP or HTTPS; support for a custom certificate and an optional token.
- TCP/IP
- Client and server modes.
- Modbus TCP
- TCP port 502 over Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Communication direction
- Two-way: measurements from the device, and commands, configuration, diagnostics and support to the connected device.
- Configuration
- Local and remote configuration, depending on how the device is integrated.
- Updates
- OTA over HTTPS or the Cloud Management Platform (CMP).
06 · Serial interfaces and Modbus RTU
- UART
- For direct MCU/PCB integration and serial communication.
- RS-232
- For a PC, POS or label printer and other compatible devices; distances up to 15 m.
- RS-485
- Address 0–255; distances up to 1,200 m using shielded twisted-pair cable 2 × 24 AWG, with an outer braid and aluminum foil.
- Transfer rate
- 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 bit/s.
- Data format
- 7 / 8 data bits; no, even or odd parity.
- Modbus RTU
- Over RS-232 or RS-485, with a configurable slave device ID.
07 · Power supply and environmental conditions
- Electronics power supply
- 5–24 V DC ± 5 %.
- Connector
- Screw terminal or power-supply connector, depending on the version.
- Operating temperature
- From -10 to +40 °C.
- Relative humidity
- Maximum 85 %, non-condensing.
08 · Versions and model designation
- Family
- CS: CloudScale; NS: Neutron weighing family.
- GP
- General-purpose OEM version for integration; power supply not included.
- HV
- Vertical enclosure with a built-in power supply and a 3 m power cable.
- HH
- Horizontal enclosure with a built-in power supply and a 3 m power cable.
- HV5
- Vertical enclosure with a built-in power supply and a 5 m power cable.
- HH5
- Horizontal enclosure with a built-in power supply and a 5 m power cable.
- WB
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
- E
- Ethernet option.
- PCB dimensions without Ethernet (L × W × H)
- 96 × 69 × 25 mm.
- PCB dimensions with Ethernet (L × W × H)
- 96 × 69 × 37 mm.
09 · Serial and power-supply terminals
- RX
- Serial receive: data input to Neutron.
- TX
- Serial transmit: data output from Neutron.
- B(−)
- Negative differential RS-485 line.
- A(+)
- Positive differential RS-485 line.
- GND
- Common signal ground.
- Vdc+
- Positive power-supply terminal, 5–24 V DC.
Your product, your way of working
Build NS into your scale or machine. Alongside standard versions, PRECIZ can develop customized electronics, firmware, branding and a connected environment for your product.
OEM options and customization for your product
Customized electronics
We adapt the PCB, connectors, enclosure and wiring to the mechanical design and load cells.
Your brand
Adapt product labels and presentation to your product family.
Custom firmware logic
Define the weighing workflow, I/O logic, data format, protocols and special functions.
Custom cloud
An optional environment under your brand for managing devices, settings, diagnostics and updates.
Scale Monitor under your brand
An optional user environment for applications, indicators, traceability and remote management.
A protocol for your system
Support for special scale behavior, calibration, serial commands and data exchange.
NS, NT or a connection for an existing scale?
Choose NS for direct load-cell connection and integration into a system with an external display. If operators need a screen at the weighing station, choose Neutron NT. Explore CloudScaleLink to connect an existing indicator.
Overview of the complete solution
Documentation and help with selection
Tell us what you weigh and how you want to work. For a technical proposal, include the capacity, scale interval, load-cell specifications, available display device and required connections. We can help with version selection, installation and commissioning.
What to know before choosing NS
Does Neutron NS have a built-in display?
No. NS is the version without a display. Use an external device, HMI or your own application for viewing and operation. Choose Neutron NT if you need a built-in touchscreen.
How many weighing channels does NS support?
Up to 4 weighing channels. The ADC is multiplexed, so it converts one channel at a time. We match the version to your load cells and process requirements.
Is NS the right choice for connecting an existing indicator?
NS is primarily designed for direct load-cell connection and integration of weighing electronics. If your main goal is to connect an indicator already in operation, explore CloudScaleLink first.
Can we build NS into our own product?
Yes. NS is also designed for OEM integration. We define the mechanical installation, connections, display, software workflow and any customization to suit your product.
Is NS limited to Scale Monitor?
No. The datasheet also lists AWS IoT Core, Azure IoT Hub, HiveMQ, EMQX and Mosquitto, as well as connections to your own local or cloud applications through supported protocols.
Can I use my phone without a connection?
NS processes weighing functions locally. Access to the user interface on a phone, tablet or computer depends on the selected application and connection. A browser interface is different from an application running locally on an NT terminal.
Are all four channels converted simultaneously?
No. NS has 4 multiplexed ADC channels and converts one channel at a time. We adapt filtering, refresh rate and the workflow to your system requirements.
Connect weighing to your workflow
Need help choosing Neutron NS or connecting it to your system? Use the contact form to tell us what you weigh, the display you want and the connections you need. If you already know what you are looking for, explore NS electronics or a complete scale in the online shop.