Checkline ETMPX User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

01.0 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 0 2

02.0 Overview ............................................................................................................ 0 3

2.1 Operating Elements

2.2 Installing And Replacing The Battery

2.3 Turning The Power On and Off

0 2.4 Reversing The Display 0 2.5 Selecting The Unit Of Measure 0 2.6 Zero Adjustment of the Measurng Position

03.0 Removing and Re-Mounting The Filament Guide ............................................... .w. 6

04.0 Taking A Measurement ......................................................................................... 07

4.1 Inserting The Process Material

4.2 Measuring

4.3 Removing The Process Material

05.0 Damping Mode ...................................................................................................... 08

5.1 Switching On The Damping Mode

5.2 Switching Off The Damping Mode

5.3 Changing the Damping Factor

06.0 Memory Modes ...................................................................................................... 09

07.0 Recalling Tension Values Stored In Memory ........................................................ 14

7.1 Recalling Tension Values In Standard Mode

7.2 Recalling Tension Values In Continuous Mode

7.3 Recalling Tension Values In Limit Mode

7.4 Recalling Tension Values in Fast Mode

7.5 Clearing the Memory

7.6 Memory HOLD function

7.7 Error Messages

08.0 Static Verication of Measuring Accuracy ............................................................ 19

09.0 Calibration ............................................................................................................. 20

9.1 Dynamic Calibration

9.2 Static Calibration

9.3 Error Messages

9.4 Restoring Factory Defaults

10.0 WINDOWS Terminal Program .............................................................................. 23

11.0 Specications ....................................................................................................... 24

12.0 Appendix B - Replacing the Rollers / Ceramic Pins ............................................ 25

TensionInspect 3 Software ................................................................................................ 27

Warranty .......................................................................................................................... 35

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

WARRANTY

Three long, closely-spaced slender shafts with precision guide rollers or pins attheir ends combine with the latest in microprocessor technology to make this instrument top choice for all limited-access, tension measuring applications.

Store up to 4000 displayed tension values in memory and statistics (Last, AVG, MIN, MAX, MIN-PEAK, MAX-PEAK), which can be transmitted using the serial output port.

Choice of miniature, high speed rollers for lament speeds up to 2000 m/min or nonrotating, ceramic pins for speeds to 6000 m/min. Uses part number ETMX or ETMPX to designate model with ceramic pins.

Available Models - The standard series is also available with the following modications. (Special calibration using customer supplied material.)

Model

Tension Ranges

*Measuring Head Width

Calibration

with running ﬁlament

ETMX-100 0.5 - 100.0 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø ETMX-200 1 - 200 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø ETMX-500 1 - 500 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø ETMPX-100 0.5 - 100.0 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø ETMPX-200 1 - 200 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø ETMPX-500

* Outer distance between outside guide rollers / pins ** Suitable for 95% of all applications. PA = Polyamide Monolament. If the material to be measured differs signicant from the factory calibration material in diameter, rigidity, shape, etc., we recommend calibration using customer supplied material. For this purpose a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied. International unit of tensile force: 1 cN = 1.02 g = 0.01 N ETX: Calibration with approx. 100 m/min ETPX: Calibration with approx. 60 m/min

1 - 500 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø

1.1 Unpacking

Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notices of defect must be led immediately, in writing, at the latest within 10 days of receipt of the goods.

Delivery includes:

1 Tension meter 1 AC-adapter with 3 country-specic adapters (EU/USA/UK) 1 Open end wrench (4 mm jaw width) 1 Screwdriver (1.5 mm blade width) 1 USB cable

1 ETX-P2: TENSION INSPECT software (Win 95 or higher) for viewing and storing the measured data on a PC. 1 Carrying case

1 Operating Instructions

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the original purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and conrms in kind and quality with the descriptions and specications thereof. Product failure or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in the product existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within one year from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s option, except where unauthorized repair, disassembly, tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined by ELECTROMATIC. All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement must be authorized by ELECTROMATIC, in advance, with all repacking and shipping expenses to the address below to be borne by the purchaser.

THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN ONE YEAR FROM INVOICE DATE.

Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The duration of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, tness for any particular purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is limited to the duration of the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this warranty, in the absence of such limitations, shall extend for one year from the date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. 600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA Tel: 1-800-645-4330/ Tel: 516-295-4300/ Fax: 516-295-4399

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment Co., Inc., assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Any brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identication purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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3.9 Print and data transfer

Print:

1. Click the GENERATE button to open the print review.

2. Click the PRINT THIS PAGE button to open the printer setup box.

The print-out includes the statistical data of the series of measurements and the current displayed graph.

Data transfer:

The EXPORT SCREEN TO EXCEL button copies the readings of the desired series of measuremetns to an Excel le (reading, date, time).With the inxed readings, a graph can be created in the Excel le.

2.0 OVERVIEW

2.1 Operating Elements

1 ROLLERS or ceramic pins 2 DISPLAY 3 POWER / ZERO key 4 MEM key 5 RECALL / HOLD key

6 DAMP key 7 LEVER 8 FILAMENT GUIDE 9 INTERFACE

3.10 Save the readings

Save:

With the button SAVE stored values (statistics and series of measurements) of the connected tension meter can be downloaded and stored as CSV le. Te individual series of measurement can be selected.

Readings which have be downladed and be stored as CSV le cannot be related to Tension Inspect 3

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2.2 Battery Management & Charging

The tension meter has a built-in rechargeable LiPo battery, which has been charged at the factory. The tension meter can only be switched on if the battery has enough charge. If the instrument does not power up or if the battery level indicator shows only one bar

after power-up the battery needs to be recharged.

NOTE: To ensure maximum battery life, avoid discharging it completely or charging it frequently for short periods. The battery should not be stored for a prolonged time when empty. After a maximum storage period of one year, the battery has to be recharged.

Charging the Battery

NOTE: The battery must be charged at a temperature between +5 °C and

+45 °C. Before connecting the AC adapter, verify that the supply voltage is correct (100 V – 240 V). Electromatic provides no warranty or liability for damage resulting from the use of AC adapters from other manufacturers.

To charge the battery, connect the cable of the AC adapter to the low USB output. The battery can also be charged by connecting the USB cable to a PC. When the battery is fully charged, the battery level indicator will show 3 bars . The charging time is approx. 3 ½ hours. Battery overcharging is not possible.

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2.3 Turning the Power On and Off

Power On: Press the POWER key until the DISPLAY momentarily shows the tension range and the software version, e.g. E 1.0, followed by random values or “0.”

Auto Power Off: The tension meter switches off automatically after 3 minutes of non-use.

Manual Switch-Off: Press the POWER key for 5 seconds.

2.4 Reversing the Display

When you shift the tension meter from the right to the left hand, you can rotate the readings on the DISPLAY by 180°.

Measuring with the left hand:

If you would like to use the left hand for measuring, you should reverse the readings on the DISPLAY to make them easier to read.

1. Tension meter switched off as described above.

2. Press and hold the DAMP and POWER keys until the DISPLAY shows the readings the other way around.

Measuring with the right hand:

1. Tension meter switched off as described above.

2. Press and hold the DAMP and POWER keys until the DISPLAY shows the readings in the default (right-handed) orientation.

3.7 Download the tension data from the ETX (ETPX) to the PC

Requirements:

- Tension meter connected to the PC

- Tension meter switched on.

To download the tension data:

1. Click the READ button. The tension data stored in the tension meter are read into the PC.

Tension value display:

TENSION Graph of the displaye series of measuremnts STATISTICS Statistical data of the displayed series of measuremnts

3.8 Graph adjustments

SCALE Manual scaling of the Y-axis which starts at „zero“. This feature can be activated by pressing RESET.

AUTOSCALE Automatic scaling of the Y-axis depending to the displayed readings of the diagram.

RESET Activates the scaling, which is set in the pop-up SCALE.

2.5 Selecting the Unit of Measure

You can set the ETMX to the cN or g unit of measure, depending on the required tension range. The default setting is cN.

1. Tension meter switched off as described above.

To select the unit of measure:

2. Press and hold the RECALL and POWER keys until the new unit of measure

is indicated on the DISPLAY.

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ZOOM A big number of zoom features can be selected to enlarge a selected frame of the diagram.

The button ZOOM and RESET work only if AUTOSCALE is not activated.

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A Button READ Section 3.7 B Choice box SCALE Section 3.8 C Button AUTOSCALE Section 3.8 D Display POSITON IN MEMORY Number of saved series of measurement E Choice box SELECTED POSITION Selected series of measurement F Button RESET Section 3.8 G Display MEMORY MODE Used memory mode during the measuring H Button ZOOM Section 3.8 I Display UNIT measuring unit of the readings J Display DEVICE TYPE Display the connected unit K Display STATISTICS Statistical data of the displayed series of measurement L Button SAVE Section 3.10 M Button GENERATE Section 3.9 N Display TENSION Readings as graph O Button EXPORT TO EXCEL Section 3.9 P Button CLOSE Close MEMORY-REVIEW

2.6 Zero Adjustment of the Measuring Position (Auto Zero)

A Zero Adjustment is automatically carried out for the current measuring postion.

A Zero Adjustment must be carried out whenever the tension meter does not display “0” in measuring position. The process material must not yet be inserted!

Procedure:

1. Switch on the tension meter as described in Sec 2.3.

2. Select the unit of measure as described in Sec 2.5. Do not insert the process material.

3. Hold the tension meter in the desired measuring position. Be careful to hold the instrument absolutely steady.

4. Press the POWER key.

The DISPLAY momentarily shows and then switches to .

The tension meter is now adjusted for the new material path and is ready to measure.

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3.0 REMOVING AND REMOUNTING THE FILAMENT GUIDE

The tension meter is supplied with a FILAMENT GUIDE for fast and easy material acquisition. For application in hard-to-reach areas with limited access space, you can remove the FILAMENT GUIDE.

GUIDE ROLLERS (2x)

FILAMENT GUIDE

MEASURING ROLLER

Removal Procedure

1 Loosen the SETSCREWS (2x) with the supplied screwdriver (1.5 mm blade).

2. Unscrew and remove the GUIDE ROLLERS (2x) with the supplied open end

wrench (jaw width 4 mm).

3. Slip the FILAMENT GUIDE off the ROLLER SHAFTS.

4. Screw the GUIDE ROLLERS (2x) back onto the ROLLER SHAFTS and carefully

tighten using the supplied open end wrench (jaw width 4 mm) until hand-tight.

Remounting Procedure

1. Unscrew and remove the GUIDE ROLLERS (2x) with the supplied

open end wrench jaw width 4 mm).

2. Slip the lament guide on to the

ROLLER SHAFTS.

3. Screw the GUIDE ROLLERS (2x) back on to the ROLLER SHAFTS and carefully tighten them using the supplied open end wrench (jaw width 4 mm) until hand-tight.

4. Push the FILAMENT GUIDE forward far nough to ensure that the rollers do not rub against the FILAMENT GUIDE and that the process material can slide unhindered from the FILAMENT GUIDE into the roller grooves (g. CENTER LINE).

5. Carefully tighten the SETSCREWS (2x) with the supplied screwdriver (blade width 1.5 mm) until hand-tight.

CENTER LINE

3.4 Printing and Data Transfer

Print:

1. Click the GENERATE button to open the print preview.

2. Click the PRINT THIS PAGE button to open the printer setup box.

The print-out includes the statistical data of the series of measurements, the current displayed graph and the statistical values of the graph.

Data transfer:

1. The EXPORT SCREEN TO EXCEL button copies the readings, which are displayed at the graph to an excel le (reading, date, time).With the inxed readings, a graph can be created in the Excel le.

3.5 Save and load the readings

Save:

1. The statistical data, as well as the single readings of a measuring can be saved after the measuring ends as CSV le, by clicking the the SAVE button.

Load:

1. Click the LOAD button and open the required le. The statistical data of the saved measuring, the graph and the statistical data of the graph are displayed in Tension Inspect 3

It is possible to add readings to an existing le. In this case open the le and start a new series of measurements. The new readings will be added in the diagram. After this store the complete CSV le again. If any readings are in the internal memory

before opening the existing le, the internal memory will be overwritten.

3.6 The READ button (Available only for ETX and ETPX)

With the TENSION INSPECT 3 program you can download all the tension data stored in the memory of the connected tension meter.

Start the DOWNLOAD

1. Click the READ button. The MEMORY-REVIEW window opens.

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3.2 Starting and Stopping the Tension Value Display

NOTE: Before beginning, click the CLEAR GRAPH button to clear all readings shown in the TENSION display, if any.

Start:

1. Click the red START STOP button to activate the display of tension values.The button color changes to red (function enabled).

Tension value display:

TENSION display Current graph TENSION display Current digital value STATISTICS display Continuously updated statistics STATISTICS DIAGRAM display Continuously updated statistics of readings shown in the graph

Stop:

1. Click the now red START STOP button. The display of the tension values stops. The button color changes back to green (function disabled).

3.3 Graph adjustments

SCALE The maximal tension value of the diagram can be adjusted

(Y-axis, starts at „zero).

AUTO Automatic scaling of the Y-axis depending on the

measured tension values.

RESET Change of scaling from mode AUTO to SCALE

READINGS ON SCREEN To set the number of readings to be shown in the diagram

(Timescale) (X-axis). The scroll bar turns to red, if more readings are selected for the diagram than measured.

TIMESHIFTBUFFER Indicates in % the ll level of the memory. The maximal

numbers of readings will be set in the SETUP.

TIMESHIFT To select the timeframe of a series of measurements, that

should be displayed in the diagram. If the setup Value of READINGS ON SCREEN bigger or equal to the recorded readings, the scroll bar can not be moved.

4.0 TAKING A MEASUREMENT

NOTE: Before taking a measurement, be sure that the correct unit of measurement ( g or cN) has been selected and a zero adjustment has been performed.

4.1 Inserting the process material

1. Press the LEVER to tilt the outer GUIDE ROLLERS sidewards.

2. Thread the PROCESS

MATERIAL through the MEASURING and GUIDE ROLLERS

(lament guide).

3. Slowly release pressure on

the LEVER until the GUIDE ROLLERS returnto their original position.

NOTE: It is important to assure that the PROCESS MATERIAL runs smoothly between the MEASURING and GUIDE ROLLERS.

4.2 Measuring the process material

The DISPLAY now shows the measured tension values. Error messages which might be displayed are described in Sec.7.7.

4.3 Removing the process material

1. Press the LEVER and remove the PROCESS MATERIAL.

2. Slowly release pressure on the LEVER until the GUIDE ROLLERS

return to their original position.

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5.0 DAMPING MODE

The tension meter is equipped with an electronic damping that ensures steady readings when tension ucutates. This is achieved by averaging the measured values at the preset update rate.

5.1 Switching On the Damping Mode

NOTE: Before switching on the damping mode, it is recommended that you measure the rst values without damping enabled.

1. Insert process material as described in Sec. 4.1.

2. Press and hold the DAMP key. The DISPLAY shows the currently set damping factor.

3. Release the DAMP key. The DISPLAY shows DAMP below the currently measured value.

5.2 Switching Off the Damping Mode

1. Press and release the DAMP key. If the DISPLAY shows only the currently measured value, damping is off.

5.3 Changing the Damping Factor

The tension meter is factory preset to a damping factor of 12. The tension values are thereby averaged for the display in the following way:

12 old values + 4 new values

The damping factor can be modied in 15 steps from 01 = low damping:

1 old value + 15 new values

to 15 = high damping:

15 old values + 1 new value

1. Switch on the tension meter

2. Press and hold the DAMP key. The DISPLAY shows the set damping factor.

3. You can now increase the damping factor by pressing the MEM key and decrease it by pressing the RECALL key.

4. Release the DAMP key to return to the measuring mode.

NOTE: The damping factor stays stored in memory even after the gauge is turned off.

22.1

D cN

22.1

D cN

15 Button LOAD Section 3.4 16 Display STATISTICS DIAGRAM Display the statistical values, shown currently at the graph. 17 Button CLEAR ALL DATA Clear all measuring values 18 Display READINGS ON SCREEN To adjust the number of measuring values, shown at the display 19 Display TENSION Readings as graph 20 Button GENERATE Section 3.3 21 Button EXPORT SCREEN Section 3.3 22 Button EXIT Close Tension Inspect 3

3.1 Basic Settings

NOTE: The tension meter to be used must be connected to the PC.

To edit the settings:

1. Click the SETUP button.The setup dialog box opens. You can now either keep

the default values preset in the input boxes or customize them for your specic requirements.

The gure below shows the factory-preset defaults for a tension meter model ETX-500.

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3.0 USING TENSION INSPECT

6.0 MEMORY MODE

1. Double click the TENSION INSPECT ICON to start the program.

01 Button SETUP Section 3.1 02 Button START/STOP Section 3.2 03 Choice box SCALE Section 3.3 04 Choice box SAMPLERATE Select the sampling rate 05 Button READ Section 3.5 06 Button AUTO Section 3.3 07 Button RESET Section 3.3 08 Display TENSION Current reading 09 Display UNIT Unit of measure of the readings 10 Display STATISTICS Display of statistical values of the measurement 11 Display DEVICE TYPE Display the connected unit 12 Display TIMESHIFTBUFFER Section 3.3 13 Button SAVE Section 3.4 14 Display TIMESHIFT Section 3.3

The tension meter features a data logger with a memory capacity for up to 4000 readings, with which you can store different measuring periods at one or more machine positions.

The readings are saved 2x per second, synchronously with

Memory Mode S C L F

Meas. periods, max.

255 255 255 255

Readings, max. - 4000 4000 4000 Max. no. of rea-

dings per position

- Any 10 Any

Statistics Ye s Yes Yes Yes Save readings - Ye s Yes Yes

the display update rate, in all memory modes except the “F” mode in which they are saved 100x per second. All saved readings and statistics can be shown on the display or transmitted to a PC (e.g. for further processing in Excel). The memory can be allocated to different measuring periods, depending on the memory mode.

Memory mode “S” STANDARD (default):

The following values of a measuring period are calculated and saved at a rate of 2 readings per second:

Average value, Last value, Maximum value (MAX), Minimum value (MIN), Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK) Individual readings are not saved.

You can save up to 255 measuring periods.

Memory mode “C” CONTINUOUS:

The following values of a measuring period are calculated and all readings are additionally saved at a rate of 2 readings per second:

Average value, Last value, Maximum value (MAX), Minimum value (MIN), Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK)

You can save up to 4000 readings, split up into up to 255 measuring periods.

Memory mode “L” LIMIT:

The following values of a measuring period are calculated and 10 readings are additionally saved at a rate of 2 readings per second:

Average value, Last value, Maximum value (MAX), Minimum value (MIN), Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK)

You can save up to 255 measuring periods with 10 readings each.

Memory mode “F” FAST:

The following values of a measuring period are calculated and all readings are additionally saved at a rate of 100 readings per second:

Average value, Last value, Maximum value (MAX), Minimum value (MIN), Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK)

You can save up to 4000 readings, split up into up to 255 measuring periods.

NOTE: The selected memory mode remains stored in memory even after the instrument is switched off.

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6.1 Memory Mode Selection

1. Switch on the tension meter

2. Clear the memory by simultaneously pressing the MEM and RECALL keys.

3. Press and hold the MEM key.

The DISPLAY shows “S”. This is the Standard Memory Mode (default). Press the DAMP or RECALL to display the other memory modes.

Memory mode C (CONTINUOUS): If the DISPLAY shows C, the LIMIT memory mode is set.

Memory mode L (LIMIT): If the DISPLAY shows L, the LIMIT memory mode is set.

Memory mode F (FAST): If the DISPLAY shows F, the FAST memory mode is set.

When you have selected the desired memory mode, you can release the MEM key. The selected memory mode is now active and the tension meter switches back to measuring mode.

NOTE: The selected memory mode remains stored in the memory even after the instrument is switched off.

6.2 Data Logging in Mode S (Standard)

1. Turn on the tension meter.

2. Memory Mode S set as described in Sec. 6.1.

3. Insert process material and begin measuring as described in section 4.0.

To Start Data Logging:

1. Press and hold the MEM key until the DISPLAY shows the memory mode “S” and the current memory number.

2. Release the MEM key. The tension meter starts logging the data. While the tension data are stored, the MEM indicator blinks on the DISPLAY and the currently measured value is displayed.

S 1

Mem cN

TensionInspect 3 Software

1.0 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Computer: PC Operating System: Windows XP and higher (32 / 64 Bit) Hard Disk Space: Approx. 200 MB Installation: CD-ROM drive

2.0 INSTALLING TENSION INSPECT

To be able to restore the original les in case problems occur after the installation, you should make a backup of your hard disk contents before you start installing.

1. Insert the CD-ROM with the Tension Inspect 3 program into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Start the installation process by double-clicking the application le.

3. Follow the instructions on the screen, to install the software Tension Inspect 3 and the corresponding USB driver.

4. At the end, click the RESTART NOW button, to nish the installation process.

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3. Unscrew and remove the GUIDE ROLLERS (2) using

the supplied open-end wrench (4mm jaw width).

Note: Should any of the three threaded studs be damaged, replace it with one of the threaded studs supplied with the new rollers.

4. Carefully screw the new GUIDE ROLLERS onto the ROLLER SHAFTS.

5. Carefully tighten the new rollers with the open end wrench until hand tight.

Note: When loosening or tightenng the rollers, steady the roller bolt with the supplied screwdriver to prevent the ROLLER SHAFTS from being twisted off.

6. Slide the FILAMENT GUIDE up the roller shafts in the direction of the arrow.

7. Push the FILAMENT GUIDE upwards far enough to ensure that the rollers do not rub against the FILAMENT GUIDE and that the process material can slide unhindered from the FILAMENT GUIDE into the roller grooves.

8. Tighten the SETSCREWS (2) with the supplied screwdriver (1.5mm blade).

ROLLER SHAFTS

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To Stop Data Logging:

1. When you want to stop data logging, press the MEM key once again. The statistical values are calculated from the logged tension data and stored in the following order:

Average value

Last value Maximum value (MAX) Minimum value (MIN) Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK)

The MEM indicator is frozen on the display and the current reading is displayed. The tension meter has changed back to measuring mode.

To Save The Next Measuring Period:

1. Press the MEM key again. The DISPLAY shows the memory mode “S” and the next memory number.

6.3 Data Logging in Mode C (Continuous)

1. Turn on the tension meter.

2. Memory Mode C set as described inSec. 6.1

3. Insert process material and begin measuring as described in Sec.4.0.

To Start Data Logging:

1. Press and hold the MEM key until the DISPLAY shows the memory mode “C” and the current memory number.

2. Release the MEM key. The tension meter starts logging the data.

While the tension data are stored, the MEM indicator blinks on the DISPLAY and the currently measured value is displayed.

To Stop Data Logging:

1. To stop data logging, press the MEM key once again. The statistical values are calculated and stored in the following order:

Average value Last value Maximum value (MAX) Minimum value (MIN) Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK) Tension Value - 1 Tension Value - 2 -

Tension Value - N - (up to 4000 tension values in up to 255 measuring periods)

Mem cN

S 2

Mem cN

C 1

Mem cN

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The MEM Mem indicator is frozen on the DISPLAY and the

GUIDE ROLLERS (2x)

MEASURING ROLLE

current reading is displayed. The tension meter has changed back to measuring mode.

To Save The Next Measuring Period:

1. Press the MEM key again. The DISPLAY shows the memory mode “C” and the next memory number.

6.4 Data Logging in Mode L (Limit)

1. Turn on the tension meter.

2. Memory Mode C set as described in Sec. 6.1

3. Insert process material and begin measuring as described in Sec. 4.0.

To Start Data Logging:

1. Press and hold the MEM key until the DISPLAY shows the memory mode “L” and the current memory number.

2. Release the MEM key. The tension meter starts logging the data.

While the tension data are stored, the MEM indicator blinks on the DISPLAY and the currently measured value is displayed.

To Stop Data Logging:

1. To stop data logging, press the MEM key once again. The statistical values are calculated and stored in the following order:

Average value Last value Maximum value (MAX) Minimum value (MIN) Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK) Tension Value - 1 Tension Value - 2 -

Tension Value - 10 - (up to 10 tension values in up to 255 measuring periods.)

The MEM indicator is frozen on the DISPLAY and the current reading is displayed. The tension meter has changed back to measuring mode.

Mem cN

C 2

Mem cN

L 1

Mem cN

12.0 APPENDIX B - REPLACING THE ROLLERS/CERAMIC PINS

You should regularly inspect the rollers to assure that they are running easily and smoothly. You can replace the rollers yourself, as necessary, by following the directions in this section. Please indicate the tension meter model and the serial number (given on the rear side of the tension meter) in your spare-parts order.

Model ID

Model: 03/04 ETMX-100 # 400 - 88888

Serial number

FILAMENT GUIDE

ROLLER SHAFTS (2x)

Procedure

1. Remove the FILAMENT GUIDE by loosening the SETSCREWS (2) using the supplied screwdriver (1.5m blade width).

2. Slide the FILAMENT GUIDE down the ROLLER SHAFTS in the direction of the arrow.

GRUB SCREWS (2x)

NOTE: Replacing rollers with ceramic pins or ceramic pins with rollers can only be performed at the manufacturer’s facility.

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11.0 SPECIFICATIONS

Calibration According to SCHMIDT factory procedure Units of Measure cN / g, user selectable Accuracy ± 1% FS* ± 1 digit (typical ± 0.5% FS*) Overrange 10% FS*, without accuracy guarantee Overload Protection 200% FS* Measuring Principle: Strain gauge bridge Meas. Roller Deection 0.5 mm, max Signal Processing Digital, 16 bit A/D converter Damping Adjustable electronical (averaging) Measuring Frequency Approx. 5 kHz internal Display Update Rate: 2x per second Display 4-digit LCD, height of digit 11 mm Memory Average, last value,

maximum, minimum, MAX

Memory Modes: 4 - for up to 4000 readings Communication frequency 1 to max. 100 readings/sec Temperature Coefficient Gain: less than ± 0.01% FS*/°C Digital Output Signal USB (Software Tension Inspect > 50 Measuring

values/sec.)

Temperature Range 10 to 45° C Air Humidity 85% RH, max. Auto Power Off Automatical after approx. 3 min. of non-use Power Supply LiPo accumulator (60 h continouse use, 3 ½ h

charging time) and AC adapter 100 ... 240 V AC with country-specic adapters (EU/USA/UK)

Housing Material Aluminium prole with plastic outer casing (PVC) Housing Dimensions 197 mm x 58 mm x 47 mm (L x W x H) Weight (net /gross): Approx. 340 g / 1250 g

*FS = Full Scale

ETMX Guide Rollers:

V-Groove

Standard 2000

Line Speed

m/min ... max.

Roller

Material

Hardcoated

aluminium

ETMPX Guide Pins:

V-Groove

Standard 6000

Line Speed

m/min ... max.

PEAK

, MIN

PEAK

Roller

Material

Oxide

ceramic

To Save The Next Measuring Period:

1. Press the MEM key again. The DISPLAY shows the memory mode “S” and the next memory number.

6.5 Data Logging in Mode F (Fast)

1. Turn on the tension meter.

2. Memory Mode C set as described in Sec. 6.1

3. Insert process material and begin measuring as described in Sec.4.0.

To Start Data Logging:

1. Press and hold the MEM key until the DISPLAY shows the memory mode “F” and the current memory number.

2. Release the MEM key. The tension meter starts logging the data at a rate of 100 readings per second.

While the tension data are stored, the MEM indicator blinks on the DISPLAY and the currently measured value is displayed.

To Stop Data Logging:

1. To stop data logging, press the MEM key once again. The statistical values are calculated and stored in the following order:

Average value

Last value Maximum value (MAX) Minimum value (MIN) Minimum peak value (MIN PEAK) Maximum peak value (MAX PEAK) Tension Value - 1 Tension Value - 2 -

Tension Value - N - up to 4000 tension values in up to

255 measuring periods.

The MEM indicator is frozen on the DISPLAY and the current reading is displayed. The tension meter has changed back to measuring mode.

To Save The Next Measuring Period:

1. Press the MEM key again. The DISPLAY shows the memory mode “F” and the next memory number.

L 2

F 1

Mem cN

F 2

Mem cN

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7.0 RECALLING TENSION VALUES STORED IN MEMORY

Using the Tension Inspect software, you can easily and accurately evaluate the stored tension values and export them to an Excel spreadsheet.

7.1 Recalling Stored Values in Mode S (Standard)

1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key.

Memory Mode STANDARD

Pos: 1 Pos: 2 Pos: 3 Pos: 4 AVG: 22.0 AVG: 12.0 AVG: 12.0 AVG: 12.0 Last: 23.0 Last: 22.1 Last: 22.1 Last: 22.1 MAX: 24.0 MAX: 22.1 MAX: 22.1 MAX: 22.1 MIN: 21.0 MIN: 5.4 MIN: 5.4 MIN: 5.4 PEAK PEAK

: 26.0 PEAK

MAX

: 19.0 PEAK

MIN

: 28.1 PEAK

MAX

: 1. 8 PEAK

MIN

: 28.1 PEAK

MAX

: 1. 8 PEAK

MIN

: 28.1

MAX

: 1. 8

MIN

9.3 Restoring Factory Calibration

You can restore the factory calibration at any time with the following procedure:

1. Switch off the tension meter.

2. Press and hold the MEM and POWER keys until the DISPLAY shows E-0 cN .

3. Release rst the POWER key and then the MEM key.

4. Press and hold the DAMP and RECALL keys, then additionally press and hold MEM until the DISPLAY shows - - - -cN .

The factory calibration is restored.

5. Release the DAMP, RECALL and MEM keys.

6. Press the POWER key. The instrument switches off.

10.0 WINDOWS TERMINAL PROGRAM

E-0

D cN

----

D cN

2. The DISPLAY blinks showing the average value (AVG) of the rst measuring period (POS: 1) and the symbol.

3. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the last value (LAST) of the measuring period.

4. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the maximum value (MAX) or the measuring period and the symbol.

5. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the minimum value (MAX) of the measuring period and the symbol.

6. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the maximum peak value (PEAKMAX) of the measuring period and the symbol.

7. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the minimum peak value (PEAKMIN ) of the measuring period, the PEAK indicator and the symbol.

8. Press the RECALL key. The next measuring period (POS: 2) is shown on the DISPLAY, starting with the average value (AVG).

Peak cN

D cN

The measured values and the memory contents can be transmitted over the USB interface to a personal computer.

For data transfer to the PC, you will need a USB driver. If no matching driver is installed on your PC, the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears when you connect the unit to the computer for the rst time. Follow the wizard steps. Specify the location of the driver on the supplied CD-ROM. You will nd the driver in the “Treiber” folder.

You can connect the computer to the INTERFACE of the ETX by using the EK-0662 special cable which is included in delivery.

Requirements:

A communication program, such as Terminal or HyperTerminal (provided on MS Windows Version 3.0 or later), must be installed and congured on the computer.

Commands for communication with a PC (polling)

ASCII Code

s transmission Transmission of the undamped reading.

d Send Transmit current reading to PC once.

r Output Output the memory contents to the PC.

Function Description

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o3rd calibration point:o

1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 from the preceding procedure using a weight which corresponds to 70% of the tension range

2. Press the RECALL key. As long as the RECALL key is depressed, the DISPLAY shows a decimal value which is higher than the second decimal value, e.g., 8000. This decimal value may vary from instrument to instrument. Write down the value.

3. Release the RECALL key when the value shown on the DISPLAY is stable (the reading might uctuate greatly). The DISPLAY shows E 100.

o4th calibration point:o

1. Repeat steps 1 through 4 from the preceding procedure using a weight which corresponds to 100% of the tension range

2. Press the RECALL key. As long as the RECALL key is depressed, the DISPLAY shows a decimal value which is higher than the third decimal value, e.g., 9500. This decimal value may vary from instrument to instrument. Write down the value

3. Release the RECALL key when the value shown on the DISPLAY is stable (the reading might uctuate greatly).

4. Press and then release the RECALL key. The DISPLAY switches off after approximately 1 second. The new calibration is stored.

5. Press the POWER key. the instrument switches off.

6. Verify the new calibration, following the directions in Sec. 8.0 If this procedure shows a deviation, you can recalibrate the tension meter again or restore the factory calibration as described in Sec. 9.3.

If the verication of the calibration according Sec.8.0 shows a deviation beyond the allowable tolerance and a reliable operation is no longer allowed, the instrument has to be returned to Electromatic for factory recalibration.

8000

E 100

9500

7.2 Recalling Stored Values in Mode C (Continuous)

1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key.

Memory Mode CONTINUOUS

Pos: 1 Pos: 2 Pos: 3 Pos: 4 AVG: 22.0 AVG : 12.0 AVG: 12.0 AVG : 12.0 Last: 23.0 Last: 22.1 Last: 22.1 Last: 22.1 MAX: 24.0 MAX: 22.1 MAX: 22.1 MAX: 22.1 MIN: 21.0 MIN: 5.4 MIN: 5.4 MIN: 5.4 PEAK PEAK

2. The display blinks showing the average value (AVG) of the rst measuring period (POS: 1) and the symbol.

3. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the last value (LAST) of the measuring period.

4. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the maximum value (MAX) or the measuring period and the symbol.

5. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the minimum value (MAX) of the measuring period and the symbol.

6. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the maximum peak value (PEAKMAX) of the measuring period and the symbol.

7. Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing the minimum peak value (PEAKMIN ) of the measuring period, the PEAK indicator and the symbol.

: 26.0 PEAK

MAX

: 19.0 PEAK

MIN

10.8 14.2 14.1 15.4

10.0 19.4 11. 2 18.3

7. 3 22.9 8.9 1 7.5

6.1 1 7.3 10.2 7. 8

n n n n

: 28.1 PEAK

MAX

: 1. 8 PEAK

MIN

: 28.1 PEAK

MAX

: 1. 8 PEAK

MIN

: 28.1

MAX

: 1. 8

MIN

D cN

Peak cN

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8. Press the RECALL key. The measured values no. 1 — n of the rst measuring period can be recalled.

9. Press the RECALL key. The next measuring period (POS: 2) is shown on the DISPLAY, starting with the average value (AVG).

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7.3 Recalling Stored Values in Mode L (Limit)

1. Turn on the tension meter and press the RECALL key, You can exit recall at any time by pressing the POWER key.

Memory Mode LIMIT