Electronic Tension Meters DT Series – Hans Schmidt
AElectronic Tension Meters DT Series
Electronic tension meters providing detailed process data and analysis. Two models available:
DTS (basic unit) and DTX (with memory and output)
Standard features Models DTS and DTX:
- Everything in operator’s view:
- the guide rollers
- the measured material
- the readings
- Filament guide and roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material
- Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
- Rugged aluminum housing
- LiPo Accu (approx. 40 h continuous use) with AC adapter
- CE approved (tested for electromagnetic compatibility)
- Inspection Certificate with calibration report optionally available
Model DTS
Available Models
| Model | Tension Ranges cN | Measuring Head Width*mm | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** Polyamid (PA)-Monofil | Textile Industry Applications | Wire Industry Applications e.g. soft-annealed copper wire |
| DTS-200 | 1 – 200.0 | 66 | 0.12 mm Ø | max. 200 tex | max. 0.15 mm Ø |
| DTS-500 | 1 – 500.0 | 66 | 0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø | max. 500 tex | 0.05 – 0.25 mm Ø |
| DTS-1000 | 10 – 1000 | 66 | 0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø | max. 1000 tex | 0.10 – 0.40 mm Ø |
| DTS-2000 | 20 – 2000 | 66 | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | max. 2000 tex | 0.30 – 0.60 mm Ø |
| DTS-2500 | 25 – 2500 | 116 | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | max. 2500 tex | 0.30 – 0.70 mm Ø |
| DTS-4000 | 40 – 4000 | 66 | 0.50 + 0.90 mm Ø | max. 4000 tex | 0.35 – 0.90 mm Ø |
| DTS-5000 | 50 – 5000 | 116 | 0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø | max. 5000 tex | 0.40 – 1.00 mm Ø |
| DTS-10 K | 0.1 – 10.00 daN | 116 | 0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø | max. 10000 tex | 0.70 – 1.40 mm Ø |
| DTS-20 K | 0.2 – 20.00 daN | 166 | 1.20 + 1.80 mm Ø | max. 20000 tex | 1.00 – 2.00 mm Ø |
| DTS-30 K | 0.3 – 30.00 daN | 216 | 1.40 + 2.20 mm Ø | max. 30000 tex | 1.20 – 2.50 mm Ø |
| DTS-50 K | 0.5 – 50.00 daN | 216 | Steelrope 1.5 mm Ø | max. 50000 tex | 1.40 – 3.00 mm Ø |
| DTS-60 K-V1 | 0.6 – 60.00 daN | 280 | Steelrope 2.0 mm Ø | max. 60000 tex | 1.80 – 3.50 mm Ø |
Specifications
- Calibration: According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
- Accuracy: 5 % to 100 % of range:
± 0.5 % FS* and ± 1 digit or better - Remaining range and other calibration material: ± 3 % FS* and ± 1 digit or better
- Memory for material 1 for SCHMIDT calibration plus
- curves: 4 for customized calibrations
- Measuring units: Force: cN, daN, g, kg, N or lb
- Thickness: mm or inch
- Overrange: Approx. 10 % FS*, without accuracy guarantee
- Overload protection: 100 % FS*
- Measuring principle: Strain gauge bridge
- Measuring roller deflection: 0.2 mm max.
- Signal processing: Digital, 16bit A / D converter
- Measuring frequency: Max. 1 kHz (1000 measurings / sec)
- Display: Graphic LCD
- 3 different displays: Numeric, Numeric + bargraph, Numeric + X-Y-diagram (time tension)
- Display update rate: 2 times per second
- Memory: MIN, MAX, PEAKS, AVG, STD and LAST
- Thickness compensation: Max. 2.5 mm (not for all models)
- Temperature range: 10 – 45 ºC
- Air humidity: 85 % RH, max.
- Power supply: LiPo accumulator (about 40 hours of continuous use)
- Housing material: Die-cast aluminium
- Housing dimensions: 265 x 78.5 x 46 mm (LxWxH)
- Weight, net (gross): Up to Model -50 K 875 g (1550 g)
DTS-60 K-V1 1040 g (2700 g)
Model DTX
| Model | Tension Ranges cN | Measuring Head Width* mm | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** Position Tex | Textile Industry Applications | SCHMIDT Calibration Material*** Position Wire | Wire Industry Applications e.g. soft-annealed copper wire |
| DTX-200 | 1 – 200.0 | 66 | 0.12 mm Ø | max. 200 tex | 0.10 mm Ø | max. 0.15 mm Ø |
| DTX-500 | 1 – 500.0 | 66 | 0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø | max. 500 tex | 0.16 + 0.25 mm Ø | 0.05 – 0.25 mm Ø |
| DTX-1000 | 10 – 1000 | 66 | 0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø | max. 1000 tex | 0.25 + 0.40 mm Ø | 0.10 – 0.40 mm Ø |
| DTX-2000 | 20 – 2000 | 66 | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | max. 2000 tex | 0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø | 0.30 – 0.60 mm Ø |
| DTX-2500 | 25 – 2500 | 116 | 0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø | max. 2500 tex | 0.40 + 0.60 mm Ø | 0.30 – 0.70 mm Ø |
| DTX-4000 | 40 – 4000 | 66 | 0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø | max. 4000 tex | 0.50 + 0.80 mm Ø | 0.35 – 0.90 mm Ø |
| DTX-5000 | 50 – 5000 | 116 | 0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø | max. 5000 tex | 0.60 + 1.00 mm Ø | 0.40 – 1.00 mm Ø |
| DTX-10 K | 0.1 – 10.00 daN | 116 | 0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø | max. 10000 tex | 0.80 + 1.20 mm Ø | 0.70 – 1.40 mm Ø |
| DTX-20 K | 0.2 – 20.00 daN | 166 | 1.20 + 1.80 mm Ø | max. 20000 tex | Steel rope 1.5 mm Ø | 1.00 – 2.00 mm Ø |
| Steel rope 2.0 mm Ø | ||||||
| DTX-30 K | 0.3 – 30.00 daN | 216 | 1.40 + 2.00 mm Ø | max. 30000 tex | Steel rope 1.5 mm Ø | 1.20 – 2.50 mm Ø |
| Steel rope 2.5 mm Ø | ||||||
| DTX-50 K | 0.5 – 50.00 daN | 216 | Steel rope 1.5 mm Ø | max. 50000 tex | Steel rope 2.0 mm Ø | 1.40 – 3.00 mm Ø |
| DTX-60 K-V1 | 0.6 – 60.00 daN | 280 | Steel rope 2.0 mm Ø | max. 60000 tex | Steel rope 2.5 mm Ø | 1.80 – 3.50 mm Ø |
Specification
| Output signal: | USB |
| Memory: | 60.000 values at 255 measuring periods |
| Memory for material | 2 for SCHMIDT calibration plus |
| curves: | 9 for customized calibrations |
| Memory modes: | 5 memory modes with statistical |
| Digimatic: | evaluation |
DTSB, DTXB Models
Available Model
| Model | Tension Ranges* cN | Measuring Head Width** mm | Roller Widths mm |
| DTSB-500 | 5.0 – 500.0 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20 |
| DTSB-1000 | 50 – 1000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTSB-2000 | 100 – 2000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTSB-2500 | 150 – 2500 | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTSB-4000 | 200 – 4000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTSB-5000 | 250 – 5000 | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTSB-10 K | 0.5 – 10.00 daN | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 |
| DTSB-20 K | 1.0 – 20.00 daN | 167 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 |
| DTSB-30 K | 1.5 – 30.00 daN | 217 | 7, 10, 15 |
| DTSB-50 K | 2.5 – 50.00 daN | 217 | 7, 10 |
| DTXB-500 | 5.0 – 500.0 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20 |
| DTXB-1000 | 50 – 1000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTXB-2000 | 100 – 2000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTXB-2500 | 150 – 2500 | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTXB-4000 | 200 – 4000 | 55 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTXB-5000 | 250 – 5000 | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30, 41 |
| DTXB-10 K | 0.5 – 10.00 daN | 117 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 |
| DTXB-20 K | 1.0 – 20.00 daN | 167 | 7, 10, 15, 20, 30 |
| DTXB-30 K | 1.5 – 30.00 daN | 217 | 7, 10, 15 |
| DTXB-50 K | 2.5 – 50.00 daN | 217 | 7, 10 |
Model DTSL, DTXL
Available Model
| Model | Tension Ranges cN | Measuring Head Width* mm | SCHMIDT Calibration Material |
| DTSL-2500 | 150 – 2500 | 185 | with convenient material or each roller design or customer supplied material |
| DTSL-5000 | 250 – 5000 | 185 | |
| DTSL-10 K | 1.00 – 10.00 daN | 235 | |
| DTSL-20 K | 2.00 – 20.00 daN | 235 | |
| DTSL-50 K-R4 | 5.00 – 50.00 daN | 226 | with convenient or customer supplied material |
| DTSL-50 K-R5 | 5.00 – 50.00 daN | 226 | |
| DTSL-60 K-R4 | 6.00 – 60.00 daN | 276 | |
| DTSL-60 K-R5 | 6.00 – 60.00 daN | 276 | |
| DTXL-2500 | 150 – 2500 | 185 | with convenient material for each roller design or customer supplied material |
| DTXL-5000 | 250 – 5000 | 185 | |
| DTXL-10 K | 1.00 – 10.00 daN | 235 | |
| DTXL-20 K | 2.00 – 20.00 daN | 235 | |
| DTXL-50 K-R4 | 5.00 – 50.00 daN | 226 | with convenient or customer supplied material |
| DTXL-50 K-R5 | 5.00 – 50.00 daN | 226 | |
| DTXL-60 K-R4 | 6.00 – 60.00 daN | 276 | |
| DTXL-60 K-R5 | 6.00 – 60.00 daN | 276 |
Model DTSF, DTXF
Available Model
| Model | Model | Tension Range cN | Measuring Head Width* mm | SCHMIDT Calibration Material |
| DTSF-200 | DTXF-200 | 1.0 – 200.0 | 140 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| DTSF-500 | DTXF-500 | 1.0 – 500.0 | 140 | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
| DTSF-1000 | DTXF-1000 | 10 – 1000 | 140 | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
| DTSF-2000 | DTXF-2000 | 20 – 2000 | 140 | PA: 0.50 mm Ø |
| DTSE-200 | DTXE-200 | 1.0 – 200 | 36 | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| DTSE-500 | DTXE-500 | 1.0 – 500 | 36 | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
| DTSE-1000 | DTXE-1000 | 10 – 1000 | 36 | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
| DTSE-2000 | DTXE-2000 | 20 – 2000 | 36 | PA: 0.50 mm Ø |
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