Tension Meters DTVB, DTVX
4 Tension ranges from 2 - 200 cN to 200 - 2000 cN
Tension meter with small measuring head, where access space is limited and turned-up outer finger edges for easy thread
Tension meter DTVB
Special Features
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- Turned-up outer finger edges guide the running filament into the roller grooves
- Length of measuring head approx. 59 mm
- Hand-held unit with small, ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
- Tension meter model DTVX is calibrated using only PA monofilament!
- Calibration to customer supplied material is available
- The design is otherwise according to model DTMB respectively model DTMX, but no material thickness compensator
For additional Information, see model DTMB and DTMX
Standard Features
- Everything in operator’s view:
- the guide rollers
- the measured material
- the readings - Roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material
- Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
- Tension meter with rugged aluminium housing
- Battery operated (AC adapter for continuous operation available)
- Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
- Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
Available Models
| Model | Model | Tension Range cN | Resolution | Measuring Head Width* mm | SCHMIDT Calibration Material PA** |
| DTVB-200 | DTVX-200 | 2.0 - 200.0 | 0.1 cN | 40 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| DTVB-500 | DTVX-500 | 5.0 - 500.0 | 0.1 cN | 40 | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
| DTVB-1000 | DTVX-1000 | 50 - 1000 | 1 cN | 40 | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
| DTVB-2000 | DTVX-2000 | 200 - 2000 | 1 cN | 40 | PA: 0.50 mm Ø |
* Width of bracket assembly
** Suitable for 95 % of applications - PA = Polyamide Monofilament
Dimensions of the measuring head
Calibration to customized material:
If process material differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in diameter, rigidity or shape, special calibration using customer supplied samples is recommended. For this purpose a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied.
Guide Rollers | |||||||
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| Standard | 900 | Hardcoated aluminium |
| Code K | 2000 | Hardcoated aluminium |
| Code T | 450 | Plastic (POM) black |
| Code W | 450 | Nickel-plated steel |
Click the order-code, to get picture and drawing of the guide rollers
Spare Rollers
 | Guide Rollers Click picture to get an |
Accessories (optional)
 | AC Adapter 100 - 240 V AC, 50 - 60 Hz with 3 adapters (EU/USA/UK) Click picture for more information |
Accessories DTVX (optional)
 | Tension View With the Software Tension View (WIN 98 and higher) the saved data can be readout on
Program is available in english only |
 | Data Printer With RS 232 interface, rechargeable batteries, charger for 230 V AC Click picture for more information |
| Data Printer With RS 232 interface, rechargeable batteries, charger for 115 V AC Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable Connecting cable for analog signal, length 1.5 m Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable For printer RS 232, length 2 m Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable For printer and PC connection, length 2 m Click picture for more information |
 | Adapter from RS 232 to USB, with cable 0.5 length Click picture for more information |
Calibration Report (optional)
 | Calibration Report Inspection Certificate 3.1 according DIN EN 10204 Click picture for more information |
Ordering Example
| To place an order | Model with tension range |
Code for guide rollers (if not standard) |
Complete Order No. |
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| Please indicate the com- plete order number, e. g.: |
DTVX-500 | + | T | = | DTVX-500-T |
Delivery Includes
 | Tension meter with carrying case, batteries, operating instruction in german or english (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge |
Specifications
| Model DTVB: | |
| Calibration: | According to SCHMIDT factory procedure |
| Accuracy: | From 10 % up to 90 % of measuring range: ±0.5 % full scale and ±1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration material: ±3 % full scale and ±1 digit |
| Overranging: | Approx. 15 % full scale, without accuracy guarantee |
| Overload protection: | 100 % of tension range |
| Measuring principle: | Strain gauge bridge |
| Measuring roller deflection: | 0.2 mm max. |
| Signal processing: | Digital |
| Measuring frequency: | 62 measurements/s |
| Converter: | 12 bit A/D |
| Temperature coefficient: | Gain: less than ±0.01 % full scale/ºC Zero point: less than ±0.3 % full scale/ºC |
| Display: | LCD 4 digit, 12 mm high |
| Display update rate: | Adjustable 0.5, 1, 2 oder 4 s (averaging) |
| Field adjustment: | ±7 steps in 1.5 % increments |
| Memory: | MIN, MAX, PEAK and last value |
| Temperature range: | 10 - 45 ºC |
| Air humidity: | 85 % RH, max. |
| Power supply: | 4 batteries 1.5 V, size AA (approx. 20 h continuous use) |
| Auto power off: | After 2 min of non-use |
| Housing material: | Die-cast aluminium |
| Housing dimensions: | 235 x 76 x 45mm (LxWxH) |
| Weight, net gross): | Approx. 680 g (approx. 1500 g) |
Expanded memory: | Additional specifications for model DTVX: Max. 100 readings, MAX, MIN, and PEAK values as well as average and standard deviation |
| Sigital output signal: | RS 232 C (4800, 8, N, 2) |
| Analog output signal: | 0-1 V DC (converter rate 16 ms) |
| Digimatic interface: | Mitutoyo |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
