Limited Access Digital Tension Meter

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4 Ranges up to 2000 g

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For measurement in areas with limited space or tightly grouped filaments

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The DTFB Limited Access Digital Tension meter accurately measure the running line tensions of yarns, fibers, wires, cables and similar process materials. Long, flat fingers and miniature V-grooved rollers permit measurement in areas with limited space or tightly grouped filaments.

Kit Contents

DTFB / DTFX Limited Access Digital Tension Meter Four (4) AA batteries Operating instruction manual Carrying case

Features

DTFX 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

Features

• Roller shifting mechanism ensures easy acquisition of the running material
• Small measuring head, allows access where space is limited or where filaments run close together
• Turned-up outer finger edges guide the running filament into the roller grooves
• Calibration to customer supplied material is available

Specifications

Accuracy	From 10% up to 90% of tension range: ±0.5% full scale and ±1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration material: ± 3% full scale and ±1 digit
Overrange	Approx. 15% full scale, without accuracy guarantee
Overload protection	100% of tension range
Measuring principle	Strain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflection	0.2 mm max.
Converter	12 bit A/D
Temperature Coefficient	Gain: less than ±0.01 % full scale/ºC Zero point: less than ±0.3 % full scale/ºC
Display	LCD 4 digit, 12 mm high
Display update rate	Adjustable 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 s (averaging)
Field adjustment	±7 steps in 1.5 % increment
Memory	MIN, MAX, PEAK and last value
Temperature range	10 -45 ºC
Air humidity	85 % relative humidity, max.
Housing Dimensions	235 x 76 x 45mm (LxWxH)

Additional specifications model for BTMX

Expanded memory	Max. 100 readings, MAX, MIN, and PEAK as well as average values and standard deviation
Digital output signal	RS 232 C (4800, 8, N, 2)
Analog output signal	0 - 1 V DC (converter rate 16 ms)
Digimatic interface	Mitutoyo

Tension Ranges

Guide Rollers

Related Products

Roller Guide Available Rollers for Hand-Held Tension Meters

Downloads

DTFB / DTFX Limited Access Digital Tension Meter - Dimensional Drawing