3 Tension Ranges from 0-20 Kg up to 0-100 Kg

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For measuring wires, ropes and cables up to a diameter of 15 mm

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60mm diameter U-Grooved Rollers (radius of 3, 5 or 8 mm)

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Heavy-duty Tension Sensor for wires, ropes and cables up to a diameter of 15 mm
4 Tension Ranges from 0-20 Kg up to 0-200 Kg
60mm diameter U-Grooved Rollers
Radius of U-Groove is 3mm (5mm and 8 mm available)
Fabricated from Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum
Wide range of analog and digital outputs available

The new TSW Series Tension Sensor are purpose-built online tension sensor for continuous measurement of running line tensions of wires, ropes and cables and similar process materials up to a diameter of 15 mm. Built-in signal conditioning with ZERO and SPAN pots provide a high-level, analog output to minimize the chance for signal interference.

Features

• U-Grooved guide rollers 80 mm OD / 60 mm root diameter with easy-running ball-bearings
• Radius of U-Groove offered in 3mm (standard), 5mm Code R2 or 8 mm (Code R3)
• Tension sensor with integrated measuring amplifier provides 0-1V DC, 0-10V DC or 4-20mA output
• Various digital output signals include USB, RS-232 and RS-422
• Easy calibration to customized material by operator (using Zero & Gain Adjustment Pots)
• Includes mechanical overload protection (200%)
• Fabricated from Aluminum for use in tough production environments
• 2 Mounting possibilities: via holes in front plate or cylindrical hole mounting
• Requires power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated) or connection to SC-PM Tension Indicator
• Front Plate dimensions of 550 mm width x 100 mm
• Strain Gauge-based sensor provides accuracy of 1.5% Full Scale or better.
• Custom-designs are possible along with special features such as air fitting to create positive internal pressure in the housing for protection against airborne chemicals or contaminants

Specifications

Accuracy	±1.5 % full scale and ±1 digit other calibration material: ±3 % full scale or better
Overload protection	100 % of tension range (200% total)
Measuring principle	Strain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflection	Max. 0.5 mm
Natural frequency	Approx. 500 Hz, depending on tension range
Signal processing	Analog (option: digital)
Output Signal	Standard: 0 - 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ Option: 0 - 10 V DC (analog), 4 - 20 mA (current) or mV/V (DMS) digital RS 232
USB Output (Option "-USB)	USB Connection direct to Windows PC (requires TensionInspect Software, SW-TI3) Supplied with 3 meter USB-A to USB-B Cable. If USB Cable longer than 5 meters is required, a USB Signal Booster is required.
Temperature drift	Less than ±0.05 % full scale/°C
Damping (fg)	Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range	10 - 45 °C
Air humidity	85 % RH, max.
Power supply	+15...24 V DC, max. 50 mA regulated Code A10: max. +5 V DC, max. 20 mA regulated
Housing material	Aluminium
Weight, net (gross)	Approx. 1500 g (approx. 1800 g)
Connection to PD765	SIGNAL:Grey (Sig+) to V+, Blue (Sig-) to COM DC-POWER: White (Exc+) to P2+, Black/Brown (Exc-) to P2-

Ranges

Model	Tension Range	Measuring Head Width*	Factory Calibration Material
FSW-20K	0 - 20 Kg (44 Lbs)	550 mm (22")	Steel rope 1.50 mm ⌀ (7x7x0.20)
FSW-50K	0 - 50 Kg (110 Lbs)	550 mm (22")	Steel rope 3 mm ⌀ (6x7x0.30)
FSW-100K	0 - 100 Kg (220 Lbs)	550 mm (22")	Steel rope 4 mm ⌀ (6x7x0.50)
FSW-200K	0 - 200 Kg (440 Lbs)	550 mm (22")	Steel rope 4 mm ⌀ (6x7x0.50)

Guide Rollers

Code	Line Speed Vmax ...m/min	Roller Material
Standard	2000	Hardcoated aluminum (radius 3mm)
Code R2	2000	Hardcoated aluminum (radius 5mm)
Code R3	2000	Hardcoated aluminum (radius 8mm)

Output Signal

Standard Output signal: 0 - 1 VDC

Code "DC" Output signal: 0 - 10 VDC

Code "-MA" Output signal: 4 - 20 mA DC

Code A10 Output signal: mV/V for sensors without amplifier

Code 232 Output signal: digital: RS 232 analog: 0 - 1 V DC Up to 100 readings can be transferred per second, (internal sampling rate max. 4800 times/s)

Code 232-H Output signal: digital: RS 232 analog: 0 - 1 V DC Only for tension range 200 Kg or higher Up to 500 readings can be transferred per second, (internal sampling rate max. 25000 times/s) Only for certain tension ranges and designs available