Special Features
- Tension meter ZEF with coloured, backlighted TFT display
- 3 different display modes
– numeric
– numeric with live bargraph
– numeric with graph (time-tension) - The display rotates in 90° steps for better reading
- Automatic “Zero-Setting” in each measuring position using a special sensor technique
- Selectable units of measurement: cN, g, N and lb
- Very high data sampling rate (internal 1 kHz)
- Storage of MIN, MAX, last reading, average and standard deviation per measuring interval
- User-set MIN and MAX alarms with indication of TFT display if reading is out of limits
- Adjustable electronic damping for better reading when tension fluctuates
- 3 separate calibration material memory locations for custom calibrations
- Menu set-up in English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French language
- Slim filament guide with small guide rollers – ideal for limited access space
- Simple, trouble free operation
- Filament guide and unique roller shifting mechanism ensure easy acquisition of the running material
- Light weight hand-held unit
Standard Features
- Everything in operator’s view:
– the guide rollers
– the measuring material
– the readings - Ball-bearing mounted, V-grooved guide rollers
- Tension meter with high-strength plastic housing
- LiPo accumulator (approx. 25 hours continuous operation) with AC adapter
- CE approved (tested for electromagnetic compatibility)
- Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
- Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
Available Models
Model | Measuring Range |
Resolution | Measuring Head Width* |
SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
ZEF-50 | 0.5 – 50.0 cN | 0.1 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
ZEF-100 | 0.5 – 100.0 cN | 0.1 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
ZEF-200 | 1.0 – 200.0 cN | 0.1 cN | 43 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
Other units of measure are available, such as g.
* Width of filament guide
** Suitable for 95 % of applications – PA = Polyamide Monofilament
Calibration to customized material:
If process material differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in diameter, rigidity or shape, special calibration using customer supplied samples is recommended. For this purpose a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied.