Tension Meter DTX

12 Tension ranges available
from 1 - 200 cN up to 0.6 - 60 daN

Applications in textile industry up to max. 60000 tex
Applications in wire industry copper wire 0.05 up to 3.0 Ø mm and other materials

Electronic tension meter for applications in textile and wire industry.
Versatile applicable hand-held unit.

Tension meter with various helpful functions for detailed data recording and analyse - Professional Instrument !

Categories: Tension Meter, Tension of fibers and threads up to 2000 cN, Hand-Held, electronic, Tension of fibers and threads from 2000 cN up to 60 daN, DT Series, Hand-Held, electronic, Hand-Held, electronic, Tension of wires up to 2000 cN, Hand-Held, electronic, Hand-Held, electronic, Tension of wires and cables from 2000 cN up to 60 daN, Wire EDM machines

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Special Features

Additional functions in comparison to basic instrument DTS

Memory for 60.000 readings

USB interface

Tension meter DTX with 5 different memory modes:
Mode S: statistics only
Mode H: storage of the X-Y-diagram for reviewing after finishing a series of measurement (e.g. short time spooling)
Mode C: continuous logging over a user set time and different series of measurement (2 Hz)
Mode F: fast, continuous logging over a user set time and different series of measurement (1000 Hz)
Mode D: storage of single readings and statistic

2 factory adjustment, as well as 9 Material memory locations for customer made calibrations

Software Tension Inspect 3 for displaying real-time readings on a PC and to store them into a file

Wi-Fi modul for wireless communication with a PC (optional)

Function of basic instrument DTS

Tension meter DTX with large, backlight LCD-display

3 different display modes:
– numeric
– numeric with bargraph
– numeric with graph (Time-Tension)

The display rotates in 90° steps for better reading

New, unique, force reduced material catching system

Thickness compensation: to reach highest accuracy the diameter of the material to be measured can be set with a wheel and will be displayed in the screen (not available for all models)
Stellrad für die Materialdicke

Automatic „Zero-Setting“ in each measuring position using a special sensor technique

1 factory adjustment, as well as 4 material memory locations for customer made calibrations

Calibration adjustment for fine tuning of the calibration if material differs from the used calibration material

Programmable MIN- and MAX alarms: indication in the display, if reading is out of limits

High speed data sampling (internal 8 kHz) and recording of MIN-, MAX-, last reading, PEAKS, average and standard deviation

Selectable units of measurement: cN, daN, g, kg, N, lb

Menu set-up in English or German language

Flexible menu set-up to meet operators demand

Some functions of the tension meter DTX can be password protected

Standard Features

Everything in operator’s view:
– the guide rollers
– the measured material
– the readings

Filament guide and roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material

Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers

Rubberized handle provides a secure hold in the operators‘ hand

Tension meter DTX with rugged aluminium housing

LiPo Accumulator (approx. 40 hours continuous operation) with AC adapter

CE certified, interference resistant against static electrifications

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

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Available Models

Model	Tension Range	Resolution	Measuring Head Width*	Applications Textile Industry e.g Yarn Count	Applications Wire Industry e.g. soft-annealed Copper Wire	SCHMIDT Calibration Material PA**	SCHMIDT Calibration Material soft-annealed copper wire***	Material- Thickness Compensator
DTX-200	1 – 200.0 cN	0.1 cN	66 mm	max. 200 tex	max. 0.15 mm Ø	0.12 mm Ø	0.10 mm Ø
DTX-500	1 – 500.0 cN	0.1 cN	66 mm	max. 500 tex	0.05 – 0.25 mm Ø	0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø	0.16 + 0.25 mm Ø	X
DTX-1000	10 – 1000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 1000 tex	0.10 – 0.40 mm Ø	0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø	0.25 + 0.40 mm Ø	X
DTX-2000	20 – 2000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 2000 tex	0.30 – 0.60 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø	X
DTX-2500	25 – 2500 cN	1 cN	116 mm	max. 2500 tex	0.30 – 0.70 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø	X
DTX-4000	40 – 4000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 4000 tex	0.35 – 0.90 mm Ø	0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø	0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø	X
DTX-5000	50 – 5000 cN	1 cN	116 mm	max. 5000 tex	0.40 – 1.00 mm Ø	0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø	0.60 + 1.00 mm Ø	X
DTX-10K	0.1 – 10.00 daN	0.01 daN	116 mm	max. 10000 tex	0.70 – 1.40 mm Ø	0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø	0.80 + 1.20 mm Ø	X
DTX-20K	0.2 – 20.00 daN	0.01 daN	166 mm	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	X
DTX-30K	0.3 – 30.00 daN	0.01 daN	216 mm	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	X
DTX-50K	0.5 – 50.00 daN	0.01 daN	216 mm	max. 50000 tex	1.40 – 3.00 mm Ø	steel rope 1.5 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.2)	steel rope 2.0 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.3)
DTX-60K-V1	0.6 – 60.00 daN	0.01 daN	280 mm	max. 60000 tex	1.80 – 3.50 mm Ø	steel rope 2.0 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.3)	steel rope 2.5 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.4)

* Depending on model, either width of filament guide or outer distance between outside guide rollers
** Suitable for 95 % of applications
*** Accuracy: ± 3 % full scale (FS) and ± 1 dgit

Tension Meter DTX can be reconverted for special applications.

Find further information at special design

Specifications

Calibration:	According SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy:	For PA from 5 % up to 100 % full scale: ± 0.5 % full scale, ± 1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration materials: ±3 % full scale and ±1 digit
Memory for material curves:	2 for SCHMIDT calibration plus 9 for customized calibrations
Measuring units:	Force (switchable): cN, daN, g, kg, N, lb Thickness (switchable): mm, inch
Overrange:	Approx. 10 % full scale, without accuracy guarantee
Overload protection:	100 % full scale
Measuring principle:	Strain gauge bridge
Signal processing:	Digital, 16 bit A/D converter
Measuring frequency:	Max. 1 kHz (1000 measurings/sec), intern 8 kHz
Measuring roller deflection:	Max. 0.2 mm
Display:	Graph LCD
3 different displays:	Numeric, Numeric with graph (time-tension) X-Y-diagram
Display update rate:	Approx. 2 times per second
Memory:	MIN, MAX, PEAK, AVG and LAST
Output signal:	USB
Memory:	60.000 values split up to 255 measuring positions
Memory modes:	5 memory modes with statistical evaluation
Damping:	Adjustable electronic damping (averaging)
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 % full scale /°C
Zero point:	Less than ± 0.03 % FS* /°C
Temperature range:	10 – 45 °C
Air humidity:	85 % RH, max.
Power supply:	LiPo accumulator (approx. 40 h continuous use), charging time approx. 3 1/2 h, USB AC adapter 100 – 240 V AC with 4 adapters (EU/USA/UK/AUS-NZ)
Housing material:	Die-cast aluminium
Housing dimensions:	See Dimensions
Weight, net (gross):	Up to DTX-50K approx. 875 g (1550 g) DTX-60K-V1 approx. 1040 g (2700 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

Guide Rollers

Order-Code	Line Speed v_max.… m/min	Roller Material
Standard	2000	Hard-coated aluminium
Code K	3500	Hard-coated aluminium
Code H	5000	Plasma-coated aluminium
Code T	1000	Plastic (POM) black
Code W	1000	Nickel-plated steel
Code ST	1000	Hardened steel
Code B	1000	Tempered steel
Code CE2	1000	Aluminium ceramic-coated
Code ASY	1000	Hard-coated aluminium, asymmetrical groove (not for model DTX-200)
Code ASYB	1000	Tempered steel (for tire code), asymmetrical groove (not for model DTX-200)
Code V1	1000	Hard-coated aluminium (only for model DTX-60K-V1)
Code U	2000	Hard-coated aluminium, radius R3 (not for model DTX-200)

Standard Accessories

SW-TI3 - Software Tension Inspect 3
Tension Inspect 3 Info (PDF)
Software to display and save readings on a PC (Win 7 and higher; 32 bit and 64 bit)
Features:
– Real-time reading
– The readings are also shown in a X-Y- diagram (time/date-tension)
– For data analysing the buffered diagram can be zoomed and scaled
– Recording of the buffered readings as CSV-file (on user request)
– Download of values to Excel
Order number: SW-TI3

K50202 - USB AC Adapter
USB AC adapter with 4 adapters (EU/USA/UK/AUS-NZ) for 100 – 240 V AC and USB cable for loading the accumulator and data transfer to a PC.
Order number: K50202

Optional Accessories

Code MH - Online Mounting Code MH
To mount the gauge for online use, the housing can be equipped with mounting threads. There are to bolts with M5 female thread on the rear side. This feature cannot be installed afterwords.

Code WL - Wi-Fi Signal
The instrument can be equipped with a Wi-Fi module for WLAN data transfer. This feature cannot be installed afterwards.
The Wi-Fi module is not licensed for all countries. Please contact us for further information!

Calibration Report

Inspection Certificate 3.1 according DIN EN 10204
including a calibration report is optional available.

Inspection Certificate 3.1 (PDF)

Spare Rollers

Download an overview for the guide rollers:

Guide Roller Catalogue (PDF)

Memory Content

Detailed information about the memory modes and a printout of the memory

Memory Content (PDF)

Dimensions

Dimensions of tension meter DTX for download:

Drawing (PDF)

Delivery Includes

Tension meter DTX with carrying case, accumulator and USB AC adapter with 4 adapters (EU/USA/UK/AUS-NZ), USB cable, Software »Tension Inspect 3« on CD, Certificate of compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge, instruction manual in German or English (as requested)

How To Order

To order tension meter DTX:

Please indicate the complete order number e. g.:

Model with tension range		Code for guide rollers (if not standard)		Code attachment		Complete Order No.
DTX-5000	+	T	+	WL	=	DTX-5000-T-WL

Instruction Manual

Download the instruction manual of tension meter DTX and software Tension Inspect 3:

Instruction Manual DTX (PDF)

Instruction Manual TI3 (PDF)

If you want to get a quote or want to place an order please contact us.

+49 (0)8638 9410-0

+49 (0)8638 4825

[email protected]

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