Tension Sensor TSP
4 tension ranges from 0 - 50 cN up to 0 - 500 cN
Tension meter is available with digital output for data processing with PC
Tension sensor TSP
Special Features
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- Non-rotating, exchangeable ceramic pins for line speed up to max. 6000 m/min
- Tension sensor with integrated measuring amplifier
- Usable for threads and fibres only
- Various output signals
- analog
- digital (optional)
- current (optional) - Easy calibration to customized material by operator
- Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection
Standard Features
- Tension sensor with rugged aluminium housing
- 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 | Tension Range cN | Measuring Head Width* mm | SCHMIDT Calibration** with running filament approx. 300 m/min |
| TSP-50 | 0 - 50 | 64 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TSP-100 | 0 - 100 | 64 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TSP-200 | 0 - 200 | 64 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TSP-500 | 0 - 500 | 64 | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request.
Other measuring units available, such as g
* Outer dimensions of front plate
** Suitable for 95 % of applications PA = Polyamide Monofilament
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 Pins | ||||||
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| Standard | 6000 | Oxid ceramic Ø 5.2 mm |
Click the order-code, to get picture and drawing of the guide pins
Spare Pins
 | Guide Rollers Click picture to get an |
Output Signal
 | Standard Output signal 0 - 1 V DC Click picture for more information |
| Code A2 Output Signal: 0 - 10 V DC Click picture for more information |
| Code A 3 Output Signal: 4 - 20 mA DC Click picture for more information |
 | Code 232 Output signal: - digital RS 232 Click picture for more information |
| Code 232-H Output Signal: - digital RS 232 Click picture for more information |
Accessories (optional)
 | Sensor View Software for sensors with digital output signal Code 232 and 232-H for displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 95 and higher; not Win 7). Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable With 2 plugs, for analog output and voltage signal Click picture for more information |
 | Connecting Cable For sensors with RS 232 interface 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 output signal/ power supply (if not standard) |
Complete Order No. |
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| Please indicate the com- plete order number, e. g.: |
TSP-200 | + | A2 | = | TSP-200-A2 |
Delivery Includes
 | If sensor is ordered only: 1 diode male plug without connecting cable If sensor and display unit is ordered: 1 connecting cable, 1 tension sensor with transport packaging, operating instruction in german and english (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge |
Specifications
| Calibration: | According to SCHMIDT factory procedure |
| Accuracy: | ±1 % full scale and ±1 digit other calibration material: ±3 % full scale or better |
| Overload protection: | 100 % of tension range |
| Measuring principle: | Strain gauge bridge |
| Measuring roller deflection: | Max. 0.5 mm |
| Natural frequency: | Approx. 500 Hz, depending on tension range |
| Signal processing: | Analog (option: digital) |
| Temperature drift: | Less than ±0.05 % full scale/ºC |
| Output signal: | Standard: 0 - 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ Option: 0 - 10 V DC (analog), or 4 - 20 mA (current) digital RS 232 |
| Damping (fg): | Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request) |
| Temperature range: | 10 - 45 ºC |
| Air humidity: | 85 % RH, max. |
| Power supply: | +12 ... 24 V DC, max. 50 mA regulated |
| Housing material: | Aluminium |
| Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 270 g (approx. 450 g) |
Specifications subject to change without notice!
