12 tension ranges from 0.2 - 200 g up to 0.6 - 60 Kg, Wire Diameters up to 3mm
The DTX Digital Tension Meter accurately measures the running line tensions of yarns, fibers, wires, cables, optic fibers and similar materials. An auto-rotating display and auto-zeroing allow for simple measurement of material running in any orientation. The DTX model provides memory for 60,000 readings in 4 different memory modes. Data can be transferred via USB or WiFi (optional).
Special version models available for tapes and films, narrow access and larger diameter applications.
Kit Contents
- DTX Data-Logging Digital Tension Meter
- AC adapter with country adapters (EU, US, UK)
- USB cable
- Software Tension Inspect 3
- Certificate of compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge
- Operating instructions
- Carrying case
Features
- NIST-Traceable Calibration Certification in optionally available
- V-Grooved Rollers Fabricated from Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum for material Speeds up to 2000 mm/min
- Optional Rollers/Bearings for 3500 m/min or 5000 m/min
- Memory for 60,000 data points with USB output with sample rates up to 1kHz
- Five (5) Memory Modes; Statistics Only, Continuous, Fast and On-Demand
- Optional Wi-Fi for wireless communication to a PC
- Includes Tension Inspect Software at no additional charge; displays real-time readings on a PC or download stored data
- Large, backlight LCD-display with 3 different displays: numeric, numeric with live load bar, numeric with trend graph (time vs. tension)
- Display automatically rotates in 90° steps (or can be locked in any desired position)
- Built-in Diameter Compensator System is used to adjust calibration curve for highest accuracy. Diameter is set with wheel and shown on display
- Automatic "Zero-Setting" in all measuring positions using built-in gravity sensor
- Storage for 9 Custom Material Calibrations
- Easy-to-navigate menu system allows for quick adjustments of many parameters
- Setup parameters can be password protected if desired so they are not accidentally changed by the user
- Selectable units of measurement: Grams, cN, Kg, daN, Lbs and Newtons (N)
- High speed internal data sampling (8 kHz) for capture of accurate Min & Max Peaks
- Storage of Min, Max and Last reading as well as Hi-Peak, Low-Peak, average and standard deviation
- User-set Min and Max alarms with indication on LCD if reading is out of limits
- User-adjustable DAMPING is used to minimize tension fluctuations
- Warranty: 1-Year
- Made in Germany
Specifications
| Accuracy | For PA from 5 % up to 100 % FS*: ± 0.5 % FS* ± 1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration materials: ±3 % full scale and ±1 digit |
| Memory for material curves | 1 for factory calibration plus 4 for customized calibrations |
| Measuring units | Tension: cN, daN, g, kg, N, lb (user-selected)
Thickness : mm, inch (user-selected) |
| Overrange | Approx. 10 % FS*, full scale, without accuracy guarantee |
| Overload protection | 100 % full scale |
| Measuring principle | Strain gauge bridge |
| Measuring roller deflection | Max. 0.2 mm |
| Signal processing | Digital, 16 bit A/D converter |
| Measuring frequency | Max. 1 kHz (1000 samples/sec.), internal 8 kHz |
| Display | Graphic LCD, Backlit (user-set: on/off/auto) |
| 3 different displays | Numeric, Numeric with graph (time-tension), X-Y-diagram |
| Display update rate | Approx. 2 times per second |
| Memory - Standard | MIN, MAX, PEAK, AVG and LAST |
| Memory | 60,000 values in up to 255 measuring separate batches |
| Memory Modes | 4 memory modes with statistical evaluation |
| Output | USB (supplied with USB-Male to Mini-B, 1.5 meter length) |
| Damping | User-adjustable electronic damping (averaging)
calculated by [X-Values OLD + Y-Values NEW] ÷ 9 |
| Cal. Adjustment | ± 10 steps in 1 % increment |
| Thickness compensation | Max. 2.5 mm (not available for all models) |
| Auto power off | Approx. 3 minutes of non-use |
| Temperature coefficient | Gain: less than ± 0.01 % FS* /°C
Zero point: less than ± 0.3 % FS* /°C |
| Temperature range | 10 - 45 °C |
| Air humidity | 85 % RH, max. |
| Power supply | Rechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery provides 40 hours of continuous operation, charging time approx. 3-1/2 hours includes AC-Adapter/Charger 100 – 240 V AC (with EU, USA, UK plug adapter) |
| Housing material | Die-cast aluminium |
| Weight, net (gross) | Up to DTS-50K approx. 875 g / 1550 g
DTS-60K-V1 approx. 1040 g / 2700 g |
| Replacement Battery | E08711-X |
| Replacement Charger | USB-MINI-CHARGER |
Ranges
| Model | Tension Range | Resolution | Measuring Head Width* |
| DTX-200 | 0.2 - 200.0 grams or cN | 0.1 | 66 mm |
| DTX-500 | 0.5 - 500.0 grams or cN | 0.1 | 66 mm |
| DTX-1000 | 10 - 1000 grams or cN | 1 | 66 mm |
| DTX-2000 | 20 - 2000 grams or cN | 1 | 66 mm |
| DTX-2500 | 25 - 2500 grams or cN | 1 | 116 mm |
| DTX-4000 | 40 - 4000 grams or cN | 1 | 66 mm |
| DTX-5000 | 50 - 5000 grams or cN | 1 | 116 mm |
| DTX-10K | 0.1 - 10.00 Kg or daN | 0.01 | 116 mm |
| DTX-20K** | 0.2 - 20.00 Kg or daN | 0.01 | 166 mm |
| DTX-30K** | 0.3 - 30.00 Kg or daN | 0.01 | 216 mm |
| DTX-50K** | 0.5 - 50.00 Kg or daN | 0.01 | 216 mm |
| DTX-60K-ASYB** | 0.6 - 60.00 Kg or daN | 0.01 | 280 mm |
* Depending on model, either width of filament guide or outer distance between outside guide rollers
**Lever no longer required for high capacity models
Calibration
| Model | Applications
textile industry | Applications
wire industry | Factory Calibration
Material PA*** | Factory Calibration
Material Wire | Material
thickness
compensator |
| DTX-200 | max. 200 TEX | max. 0.15 mm Ø | 0.12 mm Ø | 0.10 mm Ø | |
| DTX-500 | max. 500 TEX | 0.05 - 0.25 mm Ø | 0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø | 0.16 + 0.25 mm Ø |  |
| DTX-1000 | max. 1000 TEX | 0.10 - 0.40 mm Ø | 0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø | 0.25 + 0.40 mm Ø | |
| DTX-2000 | max. 2000 TEX | 0.30 - 0.60 mm Ø | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | 0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø | |
| DTX-2500 | max. 2500 TEX | 0.30 - 0.70 mm Ø | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | 0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø | |
| DTX-4000 | max. 4000 TEX | 0.35 - 0.90 mm Ø | 0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø | 0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø | |
| DTX-5000 | max. 5000 TEX | 0.40 - 1.00 mm Ø | 0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø | 0.60 + 1.00 mm Ø | |
| DTX-10K | max. 10000 TEX | 0.70 - 1.40 mm Ø | 0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø | 0.70 + 1.20 mm Ø | |
| DTX-20K | max. 20000 TEX | 1.00 - 2.00 mm Ø | 1.20 + 1.80 mm Ø | steel rope 1.5 mm Ø
steel rope 2.0 mm Ø | |
| DTX-30K | max. 30000 TEX | 1.20 - 2.50 mm Ø | 1.40 + 2.00 mm Ø | steel rope 1.5 mm Ø
steel rope 2.5 mm Ø | |
| DTX-50K | max. 50000 TEX | 1.40 - 3.00 mm Ø | steel rope 1.5mm Ø
(7x7x0.2) | steel rope 2.0 mm Ø
(7 x 7 x 0.3) | |
| DTX-60K-ASYB | max. 60000 TEX | 1.80 - 3.50 mm Ø | steel rope 2.0mm Ø
(7x7x0.3) | steel rope 2.5 mm Ø
(7 x 7 x 0.4) | |
*** Suitable for 95 % of applications
ASYB Rollers, Supplied on DTX-60K-ASYB
Max Speed:1000 m/min
Material: Hard-Coated Aluminum | | |
Memory Modes - 60,000 data point capacity
5 Memory Modes:
- Mode S: statistics only (Last, Avg, Max. Min, Peak-Max, Peak-Min, Std Dev, # of records)
- Mode H: storage of the X-Y-diagram for reviewing after finishing a series of measurements
- Mode C: continuous logging over a user set time and different series of measurement (2 Hz)
- Mode F: fast, continuous logging at 1 kHz over a user set time and different batches (1000 samples/sec)
- Mode D: Storage of Single Readings on Demand with Statitics
Roller Guide
| Code | Line Speed Vmax ...m/min | Roller Material |
| Standard | 2000 | Hardcoated aluminium |
| Code K | 3500 | Hardcoated aluminium |
| Code H | 5000 | Plasma-coated aluminium |
| Code T | 1000 | Plastick (POM) black |
| Code W | 1000 | Nickle-plated steel |
| Code ST | 1000 | Hardened steel |
| Code B | 1000 | Tempered steel |
| Code CE2 | 1000 | Aluminium ceramic-coated |
| Code ASY | 1000 | Hardcoated aluminium, asymetrical groove
Unit without filament guide
(not for DTX-200) |
| Code ASYB | 1000 | Tempered steel (for tire code), asymmetrical groove
Unit without filament guide
(not for DTX-200) |
| Code U | 2000 | Hardcoated aluminium (radius R3) |
Attachments
Online Mounting Code MH
To mount the gauge for online use, the housing can be equiped with mounting threads. There are to bolts with M5 female thread on the rear side. This feature cannot be installed afterwords. | Wifi Signal Code WL
The instrument can be equiped with a Wi-Fi Modul for WLan data transfer. This feature cannot be installed afterwords. | Related Products
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