FSL-422
Tension Sensor

4 Tension ranges available
from 0 – 100 cN up to 0 – 1000 cN
Stationary electronic tension sensors for measuring sensitive materials as optical fibres, carbon fibres, technical fibres etc.

Large, smooth running guide rollers for minimized material deflection with 32 mm groove Ø

Tension sensor with RS-422 output for multi station system and connection to a with PC

Special Features

  • Tension sensor FSL-422 with integrated microprocessor controlled measuring amplifier and RS-422 interface for multi station system
  • Large bending radius for gentle handling of sensitive material by using smooth running, V-grooved guide rollers with Ø 29.5 mm, ball-bearing mounted
  • Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines
  • 2 Mounting possibilities: housing mounting or cylindrical hole mounting (mounting cut out: long hole R 19 mm, length 54 mm)
  • Easy calibration to customized material by operator – zero and gain calibration is required
  • Measuring principle – load cell with high quality strain gauge bridge
  • Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection

Standard Features

  • Control lamp shows operative mode availability
  • Tension sensor FSL-422 with aluminium housing
  • CAT 5 cables are used for data transfer
  • Required power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated)
  • 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

Special features of the RS-422 interface:

  • Up to 24 sensors with different tension ranges and designs may be connected in one line (data transfer max. 200 readings/sec.)
  • Connection to RS-232 using a converter (RS-422 – RS-232).
  • The RS-422 signal can be used for a single sensor over a distance of 1000 m.
  • Each sensor can individually be addressed and set up
  • Can be connected to PLC controls with digital input
  • Simple connection to BUS-Systems using gateways

 Available Models

Model Tension Range
 Measuring Head Width*
 SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
FSL-50-422 0 – 50 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-100-422 0 – 100 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-200-422 0 – 200 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-500-422 0 – 500 cN 150 mm PA: 0.20 mm Ø
FSL-1000-422 0 – 1000 cN 150 mm PA: 0.30 mm Ø

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request.
Other measuring units available, such as g.
* Outer dimensions of front plate
** 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

Calibration: According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy: ±1 % full scale and ±1 digit or better
Other calibration material:
±3 % full scale and ±1 digit 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
Signal processing: Digital 12-bit A/D converter, Internal averaging up to 4 sec.
Communication frequency: 200 readings/s
Temperature drift: Less than ±0.05 % full scale/°C
Output signal: RS-422 (57600, 8, N, 1)
Temperature range: 10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity: 85 % RH, max.
Power supply: +15…24 V DC, 50 mA (regulated)
Housing material: Aluminium
Dimensions: See dimensions
Weight net (gross): Approx. 440 g (540 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

GUIDE ROLLERS

Order-Code Line Speed vmax. … m/min Roller Material
Standard 2000 Hard-coated aluminium
Code T 4000 Plastic red (PVC)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Software Tension Inspect 3

For displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 7 and higher; 32 Bit und 64 Bit).
Features:
– Real-time reading
– The readings are also shown in a X-Y- diagram (time/date-tension)
– For data analysing the buffered diagram can be zoomed and scaled
– Recording of the buffered readings as CSV-file (on user request)
– Download of values to Excel

 

EBG800 – Serial Port Converter

Converter from RS-422 to RS-232 with terminal strip.
Order number: EBG800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0715 – Connecting Cable Cat 5 with open ends


Cat 5 cable with open ends for RS-422/RS-232 converter and power supply to connect the last sensor. Length 3 m.
Order number: EK0715

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0711 and EK 0712 – Connecting Cable Cat 5

Cat 5 cable for series connection of FS sensors.
Order number: EK0711, Length 3 m
Order number: EK0712, Length 1.5 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0643 – RS-232 Connecting Cable

Connecting cable for connecting EBG-800 converter to PC, length 2 m.
Order number: EK0643

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K50204 – Mains Adapter

Recharger with 4 adapters (EU/USA/UK/AUS-NZL) for worldwide use,
100 – 240 V AC
Order number: K50204

OUTPUT SIGNAL

Standard

output signal: digital RS-422
Up to 200 readings can be transferred per second (internal sampling rate max. 57600 times/sec).

 

 

 

 

Code WL

Output signal: Wi-Fi

The Wi-Fi module is not licensed for all countries. Please contact us for further information!

 

 

 

 

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension sensor FSL-422 with transport packaging, operating instruction in German or English (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge

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