This product has been replaced by the MSTX Tension Meter

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Yarn Tension Meter

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For measuring and adjusting the tension of sewing machines to get best and highest quality stitched seams

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4 Ranges

Yarn tension meter with motorized take-up fixture for measuring and adjusting the tension of sewing machines to get best and highest quality stitched seams. Therefore e. g. yarn breaks can be adjusted under constant conditions (speed of the thread).

To control the tension at sewing machines as well as the take-off tension of shuttles.

Kit Contents

MST Tension Meter With Motorized Take-Up Suction cup base / post AC adapter / charger Instruction Manual Carrying Case

Features

• Storage of last, average, MAX MIN, PEAK-MAX, PEAK-MIN values as well as statistical analysis (average value) during a user-selected period
• Motorized take-up fixture to have constant speed of the thread 8 meters/min
• Suction-cup base for positioning the unit on the work plate when tension is measured at the sewing machine
• RS-232 output for batch download or real-time data transfer to TensionInspect Software
• TensionInspect Software and RS-232 cable are offered as options. INQUIRE.
• MST-200, MST-500 and MST-1000 can operate from disposable 9V battery or using AC-Adapter
• MST-2000 requires use of AC-Adapter (supplied) and can/t be powered by internal battery as the Motor draws too much current and requires continuous connection to AC-Power source

Specifications

Accuracy	±0.5 % from measuring value ±1 digit or better
Overload	20 % full scale, without accuracy guarantee
Overload protection	100%
Measuring frequency	Max. 5 kHz
Damping	Moving averaging
Display	4 digit, 11 mm high
Display update time	2 times/s
Memory	Last, average, MAX, MIN, PEAK-MAX, PEAK-MIN
Output signal	Analog: 0 - 2 V DC, linearized, conversion rate 30 Hz Digital: RS 232 (9600, 8, N, 1)
Vacuum base	Adjustable height for measuring position above working plate 120 to 220 mm
Temperature range	10 - 45 °C
Air humidity	85 % RH, max.
Power supply	LI-Ion 9V Battery (disposable) or 12 V AC Adapter for 230 V AC, option 115 V AC
Housing Materials	Aluminium

Ranges

Model	Range	Factory Calibration Material	Take-Up-Speed
MST-200	1 - 200 g or cN	PA: 0.20 mm Ø	8 meters/min
MST-500	1 - 500 g or cN	PA: 0.20 mm Ø	8 meters/min
MST-1000	1 - 1000 g or cN	PA: 0.30 mm Ø	8 meters/min
MST-2000	1 - 2000 g or cN	PA: 0.50 mm Ø	8 meters/min

Standard Roller

Tension Inspect Data Transfer & Analysis Program Data can be viewed and analyzed in TensionInspect or transferred to Excel Selectable sample rates and scalable trend graph "x" and "y" axis

MKM Mechanical Tension Meter Motorized take up wheel for constant take-up speed (refer to range table for take up speed) Handle can be reversed for using the instrument comfortable in all positions

Downloads

MST Tension Meter with Motorized Take-Up - Instruction Manual