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Product Description
Limited Access Digital Tension Meter

3 Ranges
0.5 - 100, 1 - 200, 1 - 500 (g or cN)

Three long, closely-spaced slender shafts with precision guide rollers or pins at their ends combine with the latest in microprocessor technology to make this instrument top choice for all limited-access, tension measuring applications.

ETMB models feature miniature, high speed rollers for filament speeds up to 2000 m/min. ETMPB models features non-rotating, ceramic pins for speeds to 6000 m/min.

Reversible display for right or left-hand operation

Kit Contents


  • ETMB / ETMPB Limited Access Digital Tension Meter
  • one long-life 9V lithium battery
  • Instruction Manual
  • Carrying Case

Features


  • User Selectable Units Grams or Centinewtons
  • New filament guide for easy acquisition of material
  • Adjustable damping for easier readings when tension fluctuates
  • Backlit LCD Display
  • Stores AVG, MIN, MAX and PEAK tension values which can be recalled in the display

Specifications


Accuracy±1 % full scale ±1 digit or better
(typical ±0.5 % full scale) 
Factory Calibration Material0.20 mm Ø Polyamid Monofilament 
Minimum Access Space Required3/4" x 1" (20 x 26mm) 
Guide Roller / Pin MaterialRollers, chrome-plated steel, std : 2000 m/min
Ceramic pins, optional : 6000 m/min 
Measuring PrincipleStrain-gauge bridge 
Maximum Sensing - Roller Displacement0.5mm 
Scanning Frequency100 / sec., except 40/sec. in PEAK mode 
Display Update0.5 sec. (2 times per second) 
Thermal Drift0.25% full scale per degree C 
Natural Frequency250 Hz 
Over Range10% FS, without accuracy guarantee 
Overload Protection200% 
Temperature Limits40-115° F (5-45° C) 
Automatic Zero± 20% of range 
Rel. Humidity Limit95% 
Battery/Life9 volt, long-life lithium (included), non-rechargeable / Approx. 80 hrs. (Note: A standard 9V alkaline battery can be used as a backup, but with greatly reduced life.) 
Low Battery Voltage IndicatorLO BAT, or equivalent display 
Weight14 oz. (400 g) 
Dimensions13" x 1-3/4" x 1" (330 x 45 x 25mm) 

Ranges


ModelRangeResolutionRollers or Pins
ETMB-1000.5-100.00.1Rollers
ETMB-2001-2001Rollers
ETMB-5001-5001Rollers
ETMPB-1000.5-100.00.1Ceramic Pins
ETMPB-2001-2001Ceramic Pins
ETMPB-5001-5001Ceramic Pins
  • Selectable Units: Grams or Centinewtons
  • Outer Roller Spacing 24mm
  • Stanard Calibration Material 0.20 mm Ø Polyamide Monofilament
  • Standard Roller


    • Standard Guide Roller Nr. R10017
    • Aluminium hard chromed for line speeds up to max. 2000 m/min
    • Reorder P/N R50017

    Downloads


    ETMB / ETMPB Limited Access Digital Tension Meter - Instruction Manual
    ETMB / ETMPB Limited Access Digital Tension Meter - Data Sheet

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