The MZ1 is a 3 Roller Tension Sensor built in a narrow (25mm / 1") housing designed for parallel installation to simultaneously monitor multiple fibers or wires. It is fitted with 12 mm diameter V-Grooved Rollers fabricated from Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum. Alternate roller materials are offered.
Built-in signal conditioning with ZERO and SPAN adjustment pots provide a high-level, analog output to minimize the chance for signal interference.
It can be used to continuously monitor and record online tensions for process diagnostics. The MZ1 Tension Sensor can also be part of a closed-loop control system with a 3rd-Party controller.
Mounting possibilities: The MZ1 Sensor can be mounted on a flat plate using the threaded holes on the underside of the housing, through holes using the flange at each end of the housing or using the holes in the front plate.
- Strain Gauge-based sensor provides accuracy of 1.5% Full Scale or better.
- Compact housing for convenient parallel mounting when access space is limited
- Easy calibration using the zero and gain adjustment pots located on the side of the housing
- Built-in amplifier provides a 0-1V DC output as standard (0-10V or 4-20mA, optional)
- Can be used together with SC-PM Digital Tension Indicator or with user-supplied electronics
- Various Digital Output Signals available, inquire
- Connection cables are offered in 2-meter, 5-meter and custom lengths
- Alternate Roller Materials & Profiles are optionally available
| Model | Tension range | Measuring Head Width* | Calibration Material** |
|---|---|---|---|
| MZ1-1000 | 0 – 1000 g/cN | 120 mm | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
| MZ1-2000 | 0 – 2000 g/cN | 120 mm | PA: 0.50 mm Ø |
| MZ1-5000 | 0 – 5000 g/cN | 120 mm | PA: 0.80 mm Ø |
| MZ1-10K | 0 – 10 Kg / daN | 120 mm | PA: 1.00 mm Ø |
Other measuring units available, such as g or kg.
* Outer dimensions of front plate
** Suitable for 95 % of applications PA = Polyamide Monofilament
| 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 |
| Output signal | Standard: 0 – 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ Option: 0 – 10 V DC (analog), 4 – 20 mA DC (current) Option digital: USB, RS-232 or RS-422 |
| Damping (fg) | Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request) |
| Temperature range | 10 – 45 ºC |
| 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 |
| Weight, net (gross): | Approx. 420 g (580 g) |
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