User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 0 2

02.0 Overview ............................................................................................................ 0 3

2.1 Operating Elements

2.2 Installing And Replacing The Battery

2.3 Turning The Power On and Off

0 2.4 Reversing The Display

0 2.5 Selecting The Unit Of Measure

0 2.6 Zero Adjustment of the Measurng Position

03.0 Removing and Re-Mounting The Filament Guide ............................................... .w. 6

04.0 Taking A Measurement ......................................................................................... 07

4.1 Inserting The Process Material

4.2 Measuring

4.3 Removing The Process Material

05.0 Damping Mode ...................................................................................................... 08

5.1 Switching On The Damping Mode

5.2 Switching Off The Damping Mode

5.3 Changing the Damping Factor

06.0 Memory Modes ...................................................................................................... 09

07.0 Recalling Tension Values Stored In Memory ........................................................ 14

7.1 Recalling Tension Values In Standard Mode

7.2 Recalling Tension Values In Continuous Mode

7.3 Recalling Tension Values In Limit Mode

7.4 Recalling Tension Values in Fast Mode

7.5 Clearing the Memory

7.6 Memory HOLD function

7.7 Error Messages

08.0 Static Verication of Measuring Accuracy ............................................................ 19

09.0 Calibration ............................................................................................................. 20

9.1 Dynamic Calibration

9.2 Static Calibration

9.3 Error Messages

9.4 Restoring Factory Defaults

10.0 WINDOWS Terminal Program .............................................................................. 23

11.0 Specications ....................................................................................................... 24

12.0 Appendix B - Replacing the Rollers / Ceramic Pins ............................................ 25

TensionInspect 3 Software ................................................................................................ 27

Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 35

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Summary of content (19 pages)

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NOTES TABLE OF CONTENTS 01.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 0 02.0 Overview 2.1 2.2 2.3 0 2.4 0 2.5 0 2.6 .............................................................................................................
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1.0 INTRODUCTION WARRANTY Three long, closely-spaced slender shafts with precision guide rollers or pins attheir ends combine with the latest in microprocessor technology to make this instrument top choice for all limited-access, tension measuring applications. Store up to 4000 displayed tension values in memory and statistics (Last, AVG, MIN, MAX, MIN-PEAK, MAX-PEAK), which can be transmitted using the serial output port.
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.9 Print and data transfer 2.0 OVERVIEW Print: 2.1 Operating Elements 1. Click the GENERATE button to open the print review. 2. Click the PRINT THIS PAGE button to open the printer setup box. The print-out includes the statistical data of the series of measurements and the current displayed graph. Data transfer: The EXPORT SCREEN TO EXCEL button copies the readings of the desired series of measuremetns to an Excel file (reading, date, time).
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2.3 Turning the Power On and Off 3.7 Download the tension data from the ETX (ETPX) to the PC Power On: Press the POWER key until the DISPLAY momentarily shows the tension range and the software version, e.g. E 1.0, followed by random values or “0.” Requirements: - Tension meter connected to the PC - Tension meter switched on. Auto Power Off: The tension meter switches off automatically after 3 minutes of non-use. To download the tension data: Manual Switch-Off: Press the POWER key for 5 seconds. 1.
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2.6 Zero Adjustment of the Measuring Position (Auto Zero) A Zero Adjustment is automatically carried out for the current measuring postion. A Zero Adjustment must be carried out whenever the tension meter does not display “0” in measuring position. The process material must not yet be inserted! Procedure: 1. Switch on the tension meter as described in Sec 2.3. 2. Select the unit of measure as described in Sec 2.5. Do not insert the process material. 3.
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3.0 REMOVING AND REMOUNTING THE FILAMENT GUIDE 3.4 Printing and Data Transfer Print: The tension meter is supplied with a FILAMENT GUIDE for fast and easy material acquisition. For application in hard-to-reach areas with limited access space, you can remove the FILAMENT GUIDE. 1. Click the GENERATE button to open the print preview. 2. Click the PRINT THIS PAGE button to open the printer setup box.
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3.2 Starting and Stopping the Tension Value Display NOTE: Before beginning, click the CLEAR GRAPH button to clear all readings shown in the TENSION display, if any. Start: 1. Click the red START STOP button to activate the display of tension values.The button color changes to red (function enabled).
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15 Button LOAD 16 Display STATISTICS DIAGRAM 17 Button CLEAR ALL DATA 18 Display READINGS ON SCREEN 19 Display TENSION 20 Button GENERATE 21 Button EXPORT SCREEN 22 Button EXIT 5.0 DAMPING MODE The tension meter is equipped with an electronic damping that ensures steady readings when tension flucutates. This is achieved by averaging the measured values at the preset update rate. 5.
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6.0 MEMORY MODE 3.0 USING TENSION INSPECT 1. Double click the TENSION INSPECT ICON to start the program. The tension meter features a data logger with a memory capacity for up to 4000 readings, with which you can store different measuring periods at one or more machine positions. Memory Mode S Meas. periods, 255 max. Readings, max. Max. no.
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6.1 Memory Mode Selection TensionInspect 3 Software 1. Switch on the tension meter 2. Clear the memory by simultaneously pressing the MEM and RECALL keys. 3. Press and hold the MEM key. The DISPLAY shows “S”. This is the Standard Memory Mode (default). Press the DAMP or RECALL to display the other memory modes. Memory mode C (CONTINUOUS): If the DISPLAY shows C, the LIMIT memory mode is set. Memory mode L (LIMIT): If the DISPLAY shows L, the LIMIT memory mode is set.
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To Stop Data Logging: 3. Unscrew and remove the GUIDE ROLLERS (2) using the supplied open-end wrench (4mm jaw width). 1. When you want to stop data logging, press the MEM key once again. The statistical values are calculated from the logged tension data and stored in the following order: Note: Should any of the three threaded studs be damaged, replace it with one of the threaded studs supplied with the new rollers.
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The MEM Mem indicator is frozen on the DISPLAY and the current reading is displayed. The tension meter has changed back to measuring mode. To Save The Next Measuring Period: 1. Press the MEM key again. The DISPLAY shows the memory mode “C” and the next memory number. Mem C Mem 3 cN 2 cN 12.0 APPENDIX B - REPLACING THE ROLLERS/CERAMIC PINS You should regularly inspect the rollers to assure that they are running easily and smoothly.
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To Save The Next Measuring Period: 11.0 SPECIFICATIONS Calibration Units of Measure Accuracy Overrange Overload Protection Measuring Principle: Meas.
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9.3 Restoring Factory Calibration 7.0 RECALLING TENSION VALUES STORED IN MEMORY Using the Tension Inspect software, you can easily and accurately evaluate the stored tension values and export them to an Excel spreadsheet. 3. Release first the POWER key and then the MEM key. 1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key. 2 12.0 22.1 22.1 5.4 28.1 1.8 Pos: AVG: Last: MAX: MIN: PEAK MAX: PEAK MIN: 3 12.0 22.1 22.1 5.4 28.1 1.8 4.
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o3rd calibration point:o 7.2 Recalling Stored Values in Mode C (Continuous) 1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 from the preceding procedure using a weight which corresponds to 70% of the tension range 2. Press the RECALL key. As long as the RECALL key is depressed, the DISPLAY shows a decimal value which is higher than the second decimal value, e.g., 8000. This decimal value may vary from instrument to instrument. Write down the value. 8000 3.
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7.3 Recalling Stored Values in Mode L (Limit) 2. Release the RECALL key when the value shown on the Display is fairly stable (the reading might fluctuate greatly). 1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key. Memory Mode LIMIT Pos: 1 AVG: 22.0 Last: 23.0 MAX: 24.0 MIN: 21.0 PEAK MAX: 26.0 PEAK MIN: 19.0 10.8 o1st calibration point:o Pos: AVG: Last: MAX: MIN: PEAK MAX: PEAK MIN: 2 12.0 22.1 22.1 5.4 28.1 1.8 14.
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7.4 Recalling Stored Values in Mode F (Fast) 9.0 CALIBRATION 1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key. 9.1 Dynamic Calibration of the ETMX Memory Mode FAST Pos: 1 AVG: 22.0 Last: 23.0 MAX: 24.0 MIN: 21.0 PEAK MAX: 26.0 PEAK MIN: 19.0 10.8 All tension meters are calibrated with standard materials—such as polyamide monofilament (PA)—ccording to the factory procedure. The diameters are given in section 1.0.
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7.5 Clearing the Memory If values are stored in the memory, the DISPLAY shows the MEM indicator. 3 Mem cN To clear the memory: Simultaneously press the MEM and RECALL keys. The mem indicator disappears from the DISPLAY and all values stored in the memory have been deleted. 7.6 Memory Function HOLD To switch back to measuring mode: 2:2.8 cN Press the RECALL / HOLD key once for about 1 second. The tension meter switches back to measuring mode. 7.7 Error Messages 1. The DISPLAY shows EEE.
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