Tension Sensor FSL-422

4 Tension ranges available
from 0 - 100 cN up to 0 - 1000 cN

Stationary electronic tension sensors for measuring sensitive materials as optical fibres, carbon fibres, technical fibres etc.

Large, smooth running guide rollers for minimized material deflection with 32 mm groove Ø

Tension sensor with RS-422 output for multi station system and connection to a with PC

Categories: Tension Meter, FS-422 Series, Multi-Networking Sensors, Stationary, electronic

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Special Features

Tension sensor FSL-422 with integrated microprocessor controlled measuring amplifier and RS-422 interface for multi station system

Large bending radius for gentle handling of sensitive material by using smooth running, V-grooved guide rollers with Ø 29.5 mm, ball-bearing mounted

Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines

2 Mounting possibilities: housing mounting or cylindrical hole mounting (mounting cut out: long hole R 19 mm, length 54 mm)

Easy calibration to customized material by operator – zero and gain calibration is required

Measuring principle – load cell with high quality strain gauge bridge

Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection

Standard Features

Control lamp shows operative mode availability

Tension sensor FSL-422 with aluminium housing

CAT 5 cables are used for data transfer

Required power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated)

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

Special features of the RS-422 interface:

Up to 24 sensors with different tension ranges and designs may be connected in one line (data transfer max. 200 readings/sec.)
Connection to RS-232 using a converter (RS-422 – RS-232).
The RS-422 signal can be used for a single sensor over a distance of 1000 m.
Each sensor can individually be addressed and set up
Can be connected to PLC controls with digital input
Simple connection to BUS-Systems using gateways

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Available Models

Model	Tension Range	Measuring Head Width*	SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
FSL-50-422	0 – 50 cN	150 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-100-422	0 – 100 cN	150 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-200-422	0 – 200 cN	150 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-500-422	0 – 500 cN	150 mm	PA: 0.20 mm Ø
FSL-1000-422	0 – 1000 cN	150 mm	PA: 0.30 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.

For the tension sensor FSL-422 we offer different display units for one or more sensors, as well as strain gauge amplifier.

Find further information at display units and amplifier

Tension sensor FSL-422 can be reconverted for special applications.

Find further information at special design

Specifications

Calibration:	According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy:	±1 % full scale and ±1 digit or better Other calibration material: ±3 % full scale and ±1 digit 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:	Digital 12-bit A/D converter, Internal averaging up to 4 sec.
Communication frequency:	200 readings/s
Temperature drift:	Less than ±0.05 % full scale/°C
Output signal:	RS-422 (57600, 8, N, 1)
Temperature range:	10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity:	85 % RH, max.
Power supply:	+15…24 V DC, 50 mA (regulated)
Housing material:	Aluminium
Dimensions:	See dimensions
Weight net (gross):	Approx. 440 g (540 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 T	4000	Plastic red (PVC)

Accessories (optional)

Software Tension Inspect 3
Tension Inspect 3 Info (PDF)
For displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 7 and higher; 32 Bit und 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
Software for 4, 8, 12, 16 or 24 sensors are available.

EBG800 - Serial Port Converter
Converter from RS-422 to RS-232 with terminal strip.
Order number: EBG800

EK0715 - Connecting Cable Cat 5 with open ends
Cat 5 cable with open ends for RS-422/RS-232 converter and power supply for the last sensor. Length 3 m.
Order number: EK0715

EK0711 and EK0712 - Connecting Cable Cat 5
Cat 5 cable for series connection of FS sensors.
Order number: EK0711, Length 3 m
Order number: EK0712, Length 1.5 m