Narrow Body 3 Roller Tension Sensor

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4 Models available with capacities up to 10kg / 10 daN

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The MZ1 is a 3 Roller Tension Sensor built in a narrow (25mm / 1") housing designed for parallel installation to simultaneously monitor multiple fibers or wires.

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4 Models available with capacities up to 10kg / 10 daN

The MZ1 is a 3 Roller Tension Sensor built in a narrow (25mm / 1") housing designed for parallel installation to simultaneously monitor multiple fibers or wires.

Features

• Compact housing for parallel mounting
• Easy user calibration with zero and gain adjustment
• Various Analog and Digital Output Signals available
• Built-in amplifier

Specifications

Accuracy	±1.5 % full scale and ±1 digit % full scale or better Other calibration material ±3 % full scale or better
Overload protection	100 % of tension range
Measuring principle	Strain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflection	Max. 0.5 mm
Natural frequency	Approx. 500 Hz, depending on tension range
Output signal	Standard: 0 – 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ Option: 0 – 10 V DC (analog), 4 – 20 mA DC (current) Option digital: USB, RS-232 or RS-422
Damping (fg)	Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range	10 – 45 ºC
Humidity	85 % RH, max.
Power supply	+15…24 V DC, max. 21 mA (standard output) Code A3: 50 mA, Code 422: 50 mA, Code 232: 40 mA
Housing material	Aluminium
Weight, net (gross):	Approx. 420 g (580 g)

Ranges

Model	Tension range	Measuring Head Width*	Calibration Material**
MZ1-1000	0 – 1000 g/cN	120 mm	PA: 0.30 mm Ø
MZ1-2000	0 – 2000 g/cN	120 mm	PA: 0.50 mm Ø
MZ1-5000	0 – 5000 g/cN	120 mm	PA: 0.80 mm Ø
MZ1-10K	0 – 10 Kg / daN	120 mm	PA: 1.00 mm Ø

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths are available on request.
Other measuring units available, such as g or kg.
* Outer dimensions of front plate
** Suitable for 95 % of applications PA = Polyamide Monofilament

Downloads

MZ1 Narrow Body 3 Roller Tension Sensor - Instruction Manual