DTS
Tension Meter

Special Features

• Tension meter DTS with large, backlight LCD-display
• 3 different display modes:
  – numeric
  – numeric with bargraph
  – numeric with graph (Time-Tension)
• The display rotates in 90° steps for better reading
• New, unique, force reduced material catching system
• Thickness compensation: to reach highest accuracy the diameter of the material to be measured can be set with a wheel and will be displayed in the screen (not available for all models)

•  Automatic „Zero-Setting“ in each measuring position using a special sensor technique
• 4 Material memory locations for customer made calibrations
• Calibration adjustment for fine tuning of the calibration if material differs from the used calibration material
• Programmable MIN- and MAX alarms: indication in the display, if reading is out of limits
• High speed data sampling (internal 8 kHz) and recording of MIN-, MAX-, last reading, PEAKS, average and standard deviation
• Selectable units of measurement: cN, daN, g, kg, N, lb
• Menu set-up in English or German language
• Flexible menu set-up to meet operators demand
• Some functions of tension meter DTS can be password protected

Note: Tension meter DTX offers additional features, like interface, statistical evaluation on PC and a large internal memory.

Standard Features

• 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
• Rubberized handle provides a secure hold in the operators‘ hand
• Tension meter with rugged aluminium housing
• LiPo accumulator (approx. 40 hours continuous operation) with AC adapter
• CE certified, interference resistant against static electrifications
• 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*	Applications Textile Industry e. g. Yarn Count	Applications Wire Industrie e .g. soft-annealed copper wire	SCHMIDT Calibration Material PA**	Material Thickness Compensator
DTS-200	1 – 200.0 cN	0.1 cN	66 mm	max. 200 tex	max. 0.15 mm Ø	0.12 mm Ø
DTS-500	1 – 500.0 cN	0.1 cN	66 mm	max. 500 tex	0.05 – 0.25 mm Ø	0.12 + 0.20 mm Ø	X
DTS-1000	10 – 1000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 1000 tex	0.10 – 0.40 mm Ø	0.20 + 0.40 mm Ø	X
DTS-2000	20 – 2000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 2000 tex	0.30 – 0.60 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø	X
DTS-2500	25 – 2500 cN	1 cN	116 mm	max. 2500 tex	0.30 – 0.70 mm Ø	0.40 + 0.70 mm Ø	X
DTS-4000	40 – 4000 cN	1 cN	66 mm	max. 4000 tex	0.35 – 0.90 mm Ø	0.50 + 0.90 mm Ø	X
DTS-5000	50 – 5000 cN	1 cN	116 mm	max. 5000 tex	0.40 – 1.00 mm Ø	0.60 + 1.20 mm Ø	X
DTS-10K	0.1 – 10.00 daN	0.01 daN	116 mm	max. 10000 tex	0.70 – 1.40 mm Ø	0.80 + 1.40 mm Ø	X
DTS-20K	0.2 – 20.00 daN	0.01 daN	166 mm	max. 20000 tex	1.00 – 2.00 mm Ø	1.20 + 1.80 mm Ø	X
DTS-30K	0.3 – 30.00 daN	0.01 daN	216 mm	max. 30000 tex	1.20 – 2.50 mm Ø	1.40 + 2.20 mm Ø	X
DTS-50K	0.5 – 50.00 daN	0.01 daN	216 mm	max. 50000 tex	1.40 – 3.00 mm Ø	steel rope 1.5 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.2)
DTS-60K-V1	0.6 – 60.00 daN	0.01 daN	280 mm	max. 60000 tex	1.80 – 3.50 mm Ø	steel rope 2.0 mm Ø (7 x 7 x 0.3)

* Depending on model, either width of filament guide or outer distance between outside guide rollers
** Suitable for 95 % of applications