Tension Meter MST-500
Tension range up to 500 N
Tension meter MST-500
Special Features
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- Yarn tension meter with tension range up to 500 cN
- Integrated electronic tension meter ET series
- Storage of last, average, MAX MIN, PEAK-MAX, PEAK-MIN values as well as statistical analysis (average value) during a user-selected periode
- Motorized take-up fixture to have constant speed of the thread 12 m/min
- Special fixture to determine shuttle tension
- Vacuum base for positioning the unit on the work plate when tension is measured at the sewing machine
- Micropocessor technology with high steadiness
- Easy to operate
- Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
Standard Features
- Battery or mains operation
- Zero setting using a button before starting measuring
- Changeable units cN and g
- Output signal (option): analog 0 - 2 V DC
digital RS 232
Besides strength and the kind of stitch the tension of the upper and under thread is important for the solidity and the image of the seam. Tension determines the stitching length.
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| Too much threat results in not sufficient linkage of the threat with the used material |
Seam with correct adjus- ted thread tension
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Available Models
| Model | Tension Range |
| MST-500 | up to 500 cN |
Standard Accessories
 | Vacuum Base For fast, save placing the measuring device at the working base beside the sewing machine. The tension meter can be horizontal positioned in exactly measurement position. Click picture for more information |
 | AC Adapter 12 V AC, 230 V AC (standard) 12 V AC, 115 V AC (optional, please request when you order) |
Accessories (optional)
 | Tension Inspect 1 For displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 95 and higher) Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable For analog output 0 - 2 V, length 1.5 m Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable For serial interface RS 232, length 2 m Click picture for more information |
 | Tripod Order number: K 999 05 Click picture for more information |
Calibration Report (optional)
 | Calibration Report Inspection Certificate 3.1 according DIN EN 10204 Click picture for more information |
Delivery Includes
 | Tension meter with carrying case, vacuum base, battery, AC-Adapter 230 V (option 115 V), screwdriver 1.6 mm and 4 inch scissors (locked with chain) |
Specifications
| Calibration: | According to SCHMIDT factory procedure |
| Accuracy: | ±0,5 % from measuring value ±1 digit or better |
| Overrange: | 20 % full scale, without accuracy guarantee |
| Overload protection: | 100 % |
| Measuring frequency: | Max. 5 kHz |
| Damping: | Moving averaging |
| Display: | 4 digit, 11 mm high |
| Display update time: | 2 times/s |
| Memory: | Last, average, MAX, MIN, PEAK-MAX, PEAK-MIN |
| Output signal: (option) | Analog: 0 - 2 V DC, linearized, conversion rate 30 Hz Digital: RS 232 (9600, 8, N, 1) |
| Vacuum base: | Adjustable height for measuring position above working plate 120 to 220 mm |
| Temperature range: | 10 - 45 °C |
| Air humidity: | 85 % RH, max. |
| Power supply: | 9 V E-Block, e. g. Longlife 9 V Lithium (approx. 1 h during motor operation or 80 h during operation tension meter) or 12 V AC Adapter for 230 V AC, option 115 V AC |
| Housing material: | Aluminium profile |
| Dimensions: | 230 x 45 x 48 mm (LxWxH) |
| Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 780 g (2000 g) |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
