ETPB-ETPX Limited Access Digital Tension Meter
Electronic tension meter for hard to reach and limited access space applications with ceramic pins up to max. 6000 m/min
2 Models
ETPB (Basic unit) & ETPX (with memory and outputs)
3 Ranges
0.5 - 100, 2 - 200, 2 - 500 (g or cN)
Three long, closely-spaced slender shafts with precision guide rollers or pins at their ends combine with the latest in microprocessor technology to make this instrument top choice for all limited-access, tension measuring applications.
Tension meter with measuring head as small as possible for textile application only
Reversible display for right or left-hand operation
Special features for the ETPX models:
- Memory of max. 4000 displayed tension values splitted up to 255 series of measurements and statistics (Last, AVG, MIN and MAX of displayed values, MIN-PEAK and MAX-PEAK are values measured within a measuring frequency of 1 kHz)
- USB interface for connection to a PC (With the program SW-TI3 »Tension Inspect 3« readings can be
displayed, statistically analyzed and saved.) - 4 different memory modes can be selected by the operator:
- Mode S: only statistical values per series are displayed
- Mode L: statistics plus 10 displayed values of each series of measurements
- Mode C: statistics plus 4000 displayed values arbitrary splitted up to 255 series
- Mode F: as C plus higher sampling rate of 100 Hz = 100 values/s
- User Selectable Units Grams or Centinewtons
- New filament guide for easy acquisition of material
- Adjustable damping for easier readings when tension fluctuates
- Backlit LCD Display
- 0-2 VDC analog output for connection to a chart recorder or data logger
- USB output for batch download or real-time data transfer to TensionInspect Software
- TensionInspect Software plus USB cable provided FREE
| Model | Ranges | Resolution | Rollers or Pins | ||
| ETB-100 / ETX-100 | 0.5-100.0 | 0.1 | Rollers | ||
| ETB-200 / ETX-200 | 1-200 | 1 | Rollers | ||
| ETB-500 / ETX-500 | 1-500 | 1 | Rollers | ||
| ETPB-100 / ETPX-100 | 0.5-100.0 | 0.1 | Ceramic Pins | ||
| ETPB-200 / ETPX-200 | 1-200 | 1 | Ceramic Pins | ||
| ETPB-500 / ETPX-500 | 1-500 | 1 | Ceramic Pins | ||
| Selectable Units: Grams or Centinewtons Outer Roller Spacing 24mm Standard Calibration Material 0.20 mm Ø Polyamide Monofilament | |||||
Tension Inspect Data Transfer & Analysis Program
- TensionInspect is an easy-to-use program designed to display, record, graph and print data transferred from the gauge.
- Can be used for: Tension Meters: Series DT, ETX, KXE, MST, TS and FS
- Displays the measurements as digital value
- Displays the measurements as X-Y diagram
More details
| Accuracy | ±1 % full scale ±1 digit or better (typical ±0.5 % full scale) |
| Factory Calibration Material | 0.20 mm Ø Polyamide Monofilament |
| Minimum Access Space Required | 3/4" x 1" (20 x 26mm) |
| Guide Roller / Pin Material | Rollers, chrome-plated steel, std : 2000 m/min Ceramic pins, optional : 6000 m/min |
| Outputs Signal Analog | ANALOG, 0-2.0 V DC, proportional to tension |
| Outputs Signal Digital | RS232 (9600, 8,N, 1) |
| Measuring Principle | Strain-gauge bridge |
| Maximum Sensing-Roller Displacement | 0.5mm |
| Scanning Frequency | 100 / sec., except 40/sec. in PEAK mode |
| Display Update | 0.5 sec. (2 times per second) |
| Thermal Drift | 0.25% full scale per degree C |
| Natural Frequency | 250 Hz |
| Over Range | 10% FS, without accuracy guarantee |
| Overload Protection | 200% |
| Temperature Limits | 40-115° F (5-45° C) |
| Automatic Zero | ± 20% of range |
| Rel. Humidity Limit | 95% |
| Battery/Life | 9 volt, long-life lithium (included), non-rechargeable / Approx. 80 hrs. (Note: A standard 9V alkaline battery can be used as a backup, but with greatly reduced life.) |
| Low Battery Voltage Indicator | LO BAT, or equivalent display |
| Weight | 14 oz. (400 g) |
| Dimensions | 13" x 1-3/4" x 1" (330 x 45 x 25mm) |
| Complete Kit | Tension Meter, one long-life 9V lithium battery and instructions, all supplied in a foam-fitted carrying case. |
| Memory | Last, average, MAX, MIN, MAX-PEAK, MIN-PEAK |
