DTLB/DTLX Digital Tension Meter

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Heavy Duty Digital Tension Meter for Sensitive Materials

3 Ranges up to 10 Kg

For fiber optics, carbon fiber and other technical fibers

DTLB Standard Model
DTLX Data-Logging Model

3 Ranges Up To 10 Kg
For material diameters up to 8mm (5/16")

DTLB and DTLX models feature large diameter rollers with wide roller spacing to minimize bending when measuring tensions on rigid/stiff materials such as certain canles, buffer tubes, central strength members, plastic tubes, etc.

Kit Contents
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DTLB / DTLX Digital Tension Meter
Four (4) AA batteries
Operating instruction manual
Carrying case

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Features
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Large, V- or U-grooved guide rollers with 29.5 mm groove diameter, ball-bearing mounted
Large bending radius assures gentle handling of the material being measured
Special guides on the bracket assembly permit easy material acquisition
A precision strain-gauge sensing system accurately measures the force on the middle sensing roller.
High-Speed Measurement Captures Max, Min & Peak Tension Values

DTLX Additional Features

Built-in datalogging with RS232 and 0-1 VDC Analog output
Memory capacity of 100 values plus min, max, peak, avg and standard deviation
Optional TensionView software available for batch download or continuous real-time trending

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Specifications
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*Accuracy	± 0.5% Full Scale, ± 1 digit (10 - 90% of Full Scale) ± 3.0% Full Scale, ± 1 digit (Remaining portion of range)
Measuring Frequency	Measuring Frequency
Deflection of Sensing Roller	0.2 mm (maximum)
Overload Capacity	200% of Full Scale
Display	4-Digit LCD, 12 mm high
Display Update Rate	0.5, 1.0, 2.0 or 4.0 seconds, dip-switch selectable
Standard Memory	Last, maximum, minimum and peak
Field Calibration Adjustment	± 7 steps, 1.5% per step
Battery Type	Four (4) 1.5 V AA (included)
Battery Life	20 hours, continuous use
Auto Power Off	After 2 minutes of non-use
Roller Material	hardened steel
Maximum Speed	4000 m/min
Housing Material	Die-cast Aluminum
Weight	1.43 lbs. (650 g)
Operating Temperature	32 to 132 °F (0 to 45 °C)
Warranty	One year
AC Adapter (optional)	6 VDC @ 300 mA, for continuos in-line use
DTLX	Additional Specifications
Memory Capacity	100 values plus maximum, minimum, average, peak, standard deviation and memory location
Memory Operation	Continuous Mode: Automatic storage of each displayed value until memory is full On-Demand Mode: Displayed value is stored when STORE key is pressed
Serial Output	RS-232C (4800 baud, 8 bit word length, no parity, 2 stop bits)
Analog Output	0-1 VDC, proportional to tension range

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Tension Ranges
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Model	Range	Resolution	Meas. Head Width	Lever
DTLB-2000 DTLX-2000	200-2000 g	1 g	185 mm	Optional
DTLB-5000 DTLX-5000	400-5000 g	1 g	235 mm	Optional
DTLB-10K-L DTLX-10K-L	1 - 10 Kg	0.01 Kg	235 mm	Included

NOTE Customer's sample required for calibration

NOTE DTLB-10K-L & DTLX-10K-L include lever in place of thumb piece. Lever is available as option on other ranges

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Guide Rollers
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Roller Details	Image	Dimensions
Standard Max Speed: 4000 (m/min) Material: hardened steel (R10006)
Option - R1 Max Speed: 4000 (m/min) Material: hardened steel (radius R5)