Tension Sensor FSP

5 Tension range available
from 0 - 50 cN up to 0 - 1000 cN

Stationary electronic tension sensors with non-rotating ceramic pins for threads and fibres

Max. line speed 6000 m/min

Low cost tension sensor for quick and easy mounting

Categories: Tension Meter, Single Sensors 3 Rollers, Tension of fibers and threads up to 2000 cN, FS Series, Stationary, electronic, Stationary, electronic

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Special Features

Tension sensor TSP with integrated measuring amplifier and high accuracy of 1.5 % FS

Non-rotating, exchangeable ceramic pins for line speed up to max. 6000 m/min

2 Mounting possibilities: housing mounting or cylindrical hole mounting (mounting cut out 38.5 – 40 mm Ø)
The housing of sensors with digital output are larger and need as mounting cut a long hole R 19 with a length of 54 mm

Various output signals are available:
– analog: 0 – 1 V DC (standard), 0 – 10 V DC (optional)
– digital (optional): USB, RS-232, RS-422 – see model FSP-422 (FSP-100 and higher)
– current: 4 – 20 mA (optional)

Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines

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

With high quality strain gauge bridge

Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection

Standard Features

Tension sensor FSP with Aluminium housing

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

Lern more about the different tension measuring systems

You are not sure, which system is right for, or where the differences are? Here we explain it for you.

Infos tension measuring system

Available Models

Model	Measuring Range	Measuring Head Width*	SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
FSP-50	0 – 50 cN	64 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSP-100	0 – 100 cN	64 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSP-200	0 – 200 cN	64 mm	PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSP-500	0 – 500 cN	64 mm	PA: 0.20 mm Ø
FSP-1000	0 – 1000 cN	64 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 FSP 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 FSP can be reconverted for special applications.

Find further information at special design

Specifications

Calibration:	According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy:	±1.5 % full scale and ±1 digit % full scale or better 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:	Up to FSP-200 less than ±0.2 % full scale/ºC From FSP-500 less than ±0.05 % full scale/ºC
Output signal:	Standard: 0 – 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ Option: 0 – 10 V DC (analog), 4 – 20 mA DC (analog) Option digital: USB (500 Hz), RS-232 (200 Hz) or RS-422 (200 Hz) Digital output signals are available for FSP-100 and higher
Damping (fg):	Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range:	10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity:	85 % RH, max.
Power supply:	+15…24 V DC, max. 21 mA (standard output) Code A3: 50 mA, Code 422: 50 mA, Code 232: 40 mA
Housing material:	Aluminium
Dimensions:	See dimensions
Weight, net (gross):	Approx. 220 g (320 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

Guide Rollers

Order-Code	Line Speed v_max.… m/min	Roller Material
Standard	6000	Aluminium-oxid ceramic Ø 5.2 mm

Standard Accessories

EK0805 - USB Connecting Cable
For USB output to connect the tension meter to a PC.
Cable length 3 m
Order number: EK0805
Only standard accessory for sensors with code USB!

Accessories (optional)

SW-TI3 - Software Tension Inspect 3
Tension Inspect 3 Infos (PDF)
For displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 7 and higher; 32 bit and 64 bit).
Only for sensors with digital output signal.
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

E10071 - M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector
Plug suitable for sensors of FS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 5 mm
Order number: E10071

E10070 - M9 Sub-Miniatur Right Angle Plug
Plug suitable for sensors of FS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 5 mm
Order number: E10070

EK0620, EK0621 and EK0627 - Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector and Open Ends
Connecting cable for an analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0620, Length 2 m
Order number: EK0621, Length 5 m
Order number: EK0627, Length 10 m
Other cable length available on request!

EK0622 and EK0623 - Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Right Angle Plug and Open Ends
Connecting cable for an analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0622, Length 2 m
Order number: EK0623, Length 5 m

EK0624 - Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector and Diode Plug
Connecting cable for analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SCD-1.
Order number: EK0624, Length 2 m

EK0640 - RS-232 Connecting Cable
Connecting cable for tension sensor FSP with RS-232 interface – Code 232:
This cable is needed to connect the sensor to a PC or an analog signal processing unit; AC adapter for 100 – 240 V with 3 adapters (EU/USA/UK) for power supply is included, 3 m long
Order number: EK0640