HCB 3001AM is a Highland® approved precision balance. It is suitable for use in labs or numerous commercial operations. It contains practical features that simplify lab work; bioscience research; pharmaceutical testing; jewellery measurement; or any legal-for-trade weighing application. It is powered by AC adapter or rechargeable battery, so it operates in settings where electricity is not readily available. A built-in security slot for a Kensington-type lock and cable helps keep the balance safe. A programmable backlight can be set to "always on," "always off" or "light only when weighing". It has a capacity tracker built into display for easily monitoring possible overloads. The color-coded keys facilitate quick recognition of the most frequently used buttons. It is approved by NTEP. It is used in applications such as weighing, parts counting, percentage weighing, accumulation.