Mettler Toledo BC-15U Legal-for-Trade Parcel Scale, 30 lb, USB & RS-232

The Mettler Toledo BC-15U is a compact, legal-for-trade parcel and shipping scale for letters, small packages, postal counters, retail shipping locations, and warehouse packing stations. It weighs up to 30 lb with certified 0.01 lb readability and connects directly to compatible shipping or manifest software through USB or RS-232. Model: BC-15U Manufacturer part number: BCA-221-15U-1131-110 Mettler Toledo material number: 30131066 BC-15U Key Features Maximum capacity: 30 lb (15 kg) Certified readability: 0.01 lb (0.005 kg) Platform: Durable plastic dished-top platter Platform size: Approximately 10.9 × 11.6 inches (275 × 295 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-221-15U-1131-110 Shipping Software and PC Integration The BC-15U 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 compact dished-top platform helps center envelopes, small boxes, and irregular parcels during weighing. 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-15U specifications and support resources Explore more commercial and shipping scales or use the ShopPOSPortal scale buying guide. Frequently Asked Questions Is the BC-15U legal for trade?Yes. This is an NTEP-certified Class III configuration. Local inspection, registration, calibration, or sealing requirements may still apply before commercial use. Does the BC-15U work with shipping software?It is designed for carrier, postal, mailing, and shipping-manifest environments. Confirm that your specific application supports the selected Mettler Toledo scale protocol and connection method. What does keyboard-wedge communication do?Keyboard-wedge mode sends the displayed weight to the active field in compatible software, similar to keyboard input. This can help with applications that do not provide a dedicated scale driver. Does this configuration include Bluetooth or Ethernet?No. This base configuration includes USB, RS-232, virtual serial, and keyboard-wedge communication. Bluetooth or Ethernet requires a separately specified configuration. Can the BC-15U be powered through USB?Yes. The scale can receive power through a compatible USB connection or through the included universal AC adapter.