FSL
Tension Sensor

5 Tension ranges available
from 0 – 50 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

Low cost tension sensor for quick and easy mounting

Special Features

  • Tension sensor FSL with integrated measuring amplifier and high accuracy of 1.5 % FS
  • Large bending radius for gentle handling of sensitive material by using smooth running, V-grooved guide rollers with Ø 32 mm, ball-bearing mounted
  • Various output signals are available:
    – analog: 0 – 1 V DC (standard), 0 – 10 V DC (optional)
    – digital (optional): USB, RS-232, Wi-Fi, RS-422 – see model FSL-422 (FSL-100 and higher)
    – current: 4 – 20 mA (optional)
  • Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines
  • 2 Mounting possibilities: housing mounting or cylindrical hole mounting (mounting cut out 38.5 – 40 mm Ø) – see picture above.
    The housing of sensors with digital output are larger and need as mounting cut a longhole R 19 with a length of 54 mm
  • Easy calibration to customized material by operator – zero and gain calibration is required
  • With high quality strain gauge bridge
  • Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection

Standard Features

  • Tension sensor FSL with aluminium housing
  • 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

 Available Models

Model Tension Range
 Measuring Head Width*
 SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
FSL-50 0 – 50 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-100 0 – 100 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-200 0 – 200 cN 150 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
FSL-500 0 – 500 cN 150 mm PA: 0.20 mm Ø
FSL-1000 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.
* Outside 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: ±1.5 % full scale and ±1 digit % full scale or better
Other calibration material ±3 % full scale 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: Analog (Option: digital)
Temperature drift: Up to FSL-200 less than ±0.2 % full scale/ºC
From FSL-500 less than ±0.05 % full scale/ºC
Output signal: Standard: 0 – 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ
Option: 0 – 10 V DC (analog), 4 – 20 mA DC (current)
Option digital: USB (500 Hz), RS-232 (200 Hz), RS-422 (200 Hz) or Wi-Fi
Digital output signals are available for FSL-100 and higher
Damping (fg): Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range: 10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity: 85 % RH, max.
Power supply: +15…24 V DC, max. 21 mA (standard output)
Code A3: 50 mA, Code 422: 50 mA, Code 232: 40 mA
Housing material: Aluminium
Dimensions: See dimensions
Weight, net (gross): Approx. 340 g (440 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

GUIDE ROLLERS

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

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

EK0805 – USB Connecting Cable

Cable for USB output to connect the tension meter to a PC.
Cable length 3 m
Order number: EK0805

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

SW-TI3 – Software Tension Inspect 3

For displaying and saving readings on a PC (Win 7 and higher; 32 bit and 64 bit).
Only for sensors with digital output signal.
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
Order number: SW-TI3

 

 E10071 – M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector

Connector suitable for sensors of FS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 5 mm
Ordering Example: E10071

 

 

 

 

 

 

E10070 – M9 Sub-Miniatur Right Angle Plug

Plug suitable for sensors of FS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 5 mm
Ordering Example: E10070

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0620, EK0621 and EK0627 – Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector and Open Ends

Connecting cable for an analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0620, Length 2 m
Order number: EK0621, Length 5 m
Order number: EK0627, Length 10 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0622 and EK 0623 – Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Right Angle Plug and Open Ends

Connecting cable for an analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0622, Length 2 m
Order number: EK0623, Length 5 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0624 – Connecting Cable with M9 Sub-Miniatur Connector and Diode Plug

Connecting cable for analog output.
For connecting sensors of FS series to the display unit SCD-1.
Order number: EK0624, Length 2 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0640 – RS-232 Connecting Cable

Connecting cable for tension sensor FS1 with RS-232 interface – Code 232:
This cable is needed to connect the sensor to a PC or an analog signal processing unit; AC adapter for 100 – 240 V with 3 adapters (EU/USA/UK) for power supply is included, 3 m long
Order number: EK0640

 

 

 

 

 

 

EK0643 – RS-232 Extension Cable

Extension cable for RS-232 connecting cable EK0640, length 2 m
Order number: EK0643

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 EBG510 – USB Adapter

Adapter from RS-232 to USB.
Order number: EBG510

OUTPUT SIGNAL

Standard

Output signal: 0 – 1 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A2

Output signal: 0 – 10 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A3

Output signal: 4 – 20 mA DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code USB

Output signal: USB
for model FS1-100 and higher
Up to 500 readings can be transferred per second. No external power supply is required

 

 

 

 

 Code 232

Output signal: RS-232
for model FS1-100 and higher
Up to 200 readings can be transferred per second.

 

 

 

 

 Code WL

Output signal: Wi-Fi
for model FS1-100 and higher

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

 

 

 

 Code 422

Output signal: RS-422
for model FS1-100 and higher
max. 24 sensors can be connected in line to a PC.

For more information look at the sensor FS1-422.

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension sensor FSL 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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