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DTX Data-Logging Hand-Held Digital Tension Meter

Made in Germany
DTX Digital Tension Meter
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12 tension ranges from 0.2 - 200 g up to 0.6 - 60 Kg, Wire Diameters up to 3mm

The Checkline DTX Digital Tension Meter accurately measures the running line tensions of yarns, fibers, wires, cables, optic fibers and similar materials. An auto-rotating display and auto-zeroing allow for simple measurement of material running in any orientation. The DTX model provides memory for 60,000 readings in 4 different memory modes. Data can be transferred via USB or WiFi (optional).

Special version models available for tapes and films, narrow access and larger diameter applications.

Features

  • NIST-Traceable Calibration Certification in optionally available
  • V-Grooved Rollers Fabricated from Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum for material Speeds up to 2000 mm/min
  • Optional Rollers/Bearings for 3500 m/min or 5000 m/min
  • Memory for 60,000 data points with USB output with sample rates up to 1kHz
  • Five (5) Memory Modes; Statistics Only, Continuous, Fast and On-Demand
  • Optional Wi-Fi for wireless communication to a PC
  • Includes Tension Inspect Software at no additional charge; displays real-time readings on a PC or download stored data
  • Large, backlight LCD-display with 3 different displays: numeric, numeric with live load bar, numeric with trend graph (time vs. tension)
  • Display automatically rotates in 90° steps (or can be locked in any desired position)
  • Built-in Diameter Compensator System is used to adjust calibration curve for highest accuracy. Diameter is set with wheel and shown on display
  • Automatic "Zero-Setting" in all measuring positions using built-in gravity sensor
  • Storage for 9 Custom Material Calibrations
  • Easy-to-navigate menu system allows for quick adjustments of many parameters
  • Setup parameters can be password protected if desired so they are not accidentally changed by the user
  • Selectable units of measurement: Grams, cN, Kg, daN, Lbs and Newtons (N)
  • High speed internal data sampling (8 kHz) for capture of accurate Min & Max Peaks
  • Storage of Min, Max and Last reading as well as Hi-Peak, Low-Peak, average and standard deviation
  • User-set Min and Max alarms with indication on LCD if reading is out of limits
  • User-adjustable DAMPING is used to minimize tension fluctuations
  • Warranty: 1-Year
  • Made in Germany

Tension Range

ModelTension RangeResolutionMeasuring Head Width*
DTX-2000.2 - 200.0 grams or cN0.166 mm
DTX-5000.5 - 500.0 grams or cN0.166 mm
DTX-100010 - 1000 grams or cN166 mm
DTX-200020 - 2000 grams or cN166 mm
DTX-250025 - 2500 grams or cN1116 mm
DTX-400040 - 4000 grams or cN166 mm
DTX-500050 - 5000 grams or cN1116 mm
DTX-10K0.1 - 10.00 Kg or daN0.01116 mm
DTX-20K**0.2 - 20.00 Kg or daN0.01166 mm
DTX-30K**0.3 - 30.00 Kg or daN0.01216 mm
DTX-50K**0.5 - 50.00 Kg or daN0.01216 mm
DTX-60K-V1**0.6 - 60.00 Kg or daN0.01280 mm
* Depending on model, either width of filament guide or outer distance between outside guide rollers
**Lever no longer required for high capacity models

Calibration

ModelApplications
textile industry
Applications
wire industry
Factory Calibration
Material PA***
Factory Calibration
Material Wire
Material
thickness
compensator
DTX-200max. 200 TEXmax. 0.15 mm Ø0.12 mm Ø0.10 mm Ø
DTX-500max. 500 TEX0.05 - 0.25 mm Ø0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø0.16 + 0.25 mm Ø
DTX-1000max. 1000 TEX0.10 - 0.40 mm Ø0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø0.25 + 0.40 mm Ø
DTX-2000max. 2000 TEX0.30 - 0.60 mm Ø0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø
DTX-2500max. 2500 TEX0.30 - 0.60 mm Ø0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø
DTX-4000max. 4000 TEX0.35 - 0.80 mm Ø0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø
DTX-5000max. 5000 TEX0.40 - 1.00 mm Ø0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø0.60 + 1.00 mm Ø
DTX-10Kmax. 10000 TEX0.70 - 1.20 mm Ø0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø0.70 + 1.20 mm Ø
DTX-20Kmax. 20000 TEX1.00 - 1.70 mm Ø1.20 + 1.80 mm Østeel rope 1.5 mm Ø
steel rope 2.0 mm Ø
DTX-30Kmax. 30000 TEX1.20 - 2.00 mm Ø1.40 + 2.00 mm Østeel rope 1.5 mm Ø
steel rope 2.5 mm Ø
DTX-50Kmax. 50000 TEX1.40 - 2.00 mm Østeel rope 1.5mm Ø
(7x7x0.2)
steel rope 2.0 mm Ø
(7 x 7 x 0.3)
DTX-60K-V1max. 60000 TEX1.80 - 3.00 mm Østeel rope 2.0mm Ø
(7x7x0.3)
steel rope 2.5 mm Ø
(7 x 7 x 0.4)
*** Suitable for 95 % of applications
V1 Rollers, Supplied on DTS-60K-V1ImageDimensions
Center Roller
Max Speed:
1000 m/min
Material: Hard-Coated Aluminum
Part Number: R12900
Outer Rollers
Max Speed:
1000 m/min
Material: Hard-Coated Aluminum
Part Number: R12902

Memory Modes - 60,000 data point capacity

4 Memory Modes:
  • Mode S: statistics only (Last, Avg, Max. Min, Peak-Max, Peak-Min, Std Dev, # of records)
  • Mode H: storage of the X-Y-diagram for reviewing after finishing a series of measurements
  • Mode C: continuous logging over a user set time and different series of measurement (2 Hz)
  • Mode F: fast, continuous logging at 1 kHz over a user set time and different batches (1000 samples/sec)

Roller Guide

Code Line Speed
Vmax ...m/min
Roller Material
Standard 2000 Hardcoated aluminium
Code K 3500 Hardcoated aluminium
Code H 5000 Plasma-coated aluminium
Code T 1000 Plastick (POM) black
Code W 1000 Nickle-plated steel
Code ST 1000 Hardened steel
Code B 1000 Tempered steel
Code CE2 1000 Aluminium ceramic-coated
Code ASY 1000 Hardcoated aluminium, asymetrical groove
Unit without filament guide
(not for DTS-200)
Code ASYB 1000 Tempered steel (for tire code), asymmetrical groove
Unit without filament guide
(not for DTS-200)
Code V1 1000 Hardcoated aluminium
(only for DTS-60K-V1)
Code U 2000 Hardcoated aluminium (radius R3)

Options

Option MH
for stationary use. With distance bolts with M5 female thread on the rear side.

Option MH for stationary use. With distance bolts with M5 female thread on the rear side.

Option WL
Wi-Fi Output
Option WL Wi-Fi Modul for wireless data transfer

Dimensions

Complete Kit

Tension meter in foam-fitted carrying case, built-in rechargeable battery and AC adapter/charger with country plug adapters (EU, US, UK), USB cable, Tension Inspect 3 Software & operating instructions

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Hand-Held Digital Tension Meter
- Large, backlight LCD-display with 3 user-selected display modes: Large-numeric, Numeric with Bar Graph, Numeric with Trend Graph (tension vs time)
- Storage for 4 Custom Material Calibrations
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Data Transfer & Analysis Program
- Data can be viewed and analyzed in TensionInspect or transferred to Excel
- Selectable sample rates up to 200 Hz and scalable trend graph "x" and "y" axis

Specifications

AccuracyFor PA from 5 % up to 100 % FS*: ± 0.5 % FS* ± 1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration materials: ±3 % full scale and ±1 digit
Memory for material curves1 for factory calibration plus 4 for customized calibrations
Measuring unitsTension: cN, daN, g, kg, N, lb (user-selected)
Thickness : mm, inch (user-selected)
OverrangeApprox. 10 % FS*, full scale, without accuracy guarantee
Overload protection100 % full scale
Measuring principleStrain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflectionMax. 0.2 mm
Signal processingDigital, 16 bit A/D converter
Measuring frequencyMax. 1 kHz (1000 samples/sec.), internal 8 kHz
DisplayGraphic LCD, Backlit (user-set: on/off/auto)
3 different displaysNumeric, Numeric with graph (time-tension), X-Y-diagram
Display update rateApprox. 2 times per second
Memory - StandardMIN, MAX, PEAK, AVG and LAST
Memory60,000 values in up to 255 measuring separate batches
Memory Modes4 memory modes with statistical evaluation
OutputUSB (supplied with USB-Male to Mini-B, 1.5 meter length)
DampingUser-adjustable electronic damping (averaging)
calculated by [X-Values OLD + Y-Values NEW] ÷ 9
Cal. Adjustment± 10 steps in 1 % increment
Thickness compensationMax. 2.5 mm (not available for all models)
Auto power offApprox. 3 minutes of non-use
Temperature coefficientGain: less than ± 0.01 % FS* /°C
Zero point: less than ± 0.3 % FS* /°C
Temperature range10 - 45 °C
Air humidity85 % RH, max.
Power supplyRechargeable Lithium Polymer Battery provides 40 hours of continuous operation, charging time approx. 3-1/2 hours includes AC-Adapter/Charger 100 – 240 V AC (with EU, USA, UK plug adapter)
Housing materialDie-cast aluminium
Weight, net (gross)Up to DTS-50K approx. 875 g / 1550 g
DTS-60K-V1 approx. 1040 g / 2700 g
Replacement BatteryE08711-X
Replacement ChargerUSB-MINI-CHARGER

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