TSF1
Tension Sensor

7 Tension ranges available
from 0 – 100 cN up to 0 – 10 daN
Stationary electronic tension sensor for measuring sensitive materials as optical fibres, technical fibres or fine wires up to 1.5 mm Ø etc.

Large, smooth running guide rollers with 70 mm groove diameter for minimized material deflection.

Tension sensor for quick and easy mounting

Special Features

  • Tension sensor TSF1 with integrated measuring amplifier and high accuracy of 1 % FS
  • Large bending radius for gentle handling of sensitive material
  • Smooth running, V-grooved guide rollers, ball-bearing mounted with 70 mm Ø
  • Various output signals are available:
    – analog: 0 – 1 V DC (standard), 0 – 10 V DC (optional)
    – current: 4 – 20 mA (optional)
    – analog DMS: mV/V (optional)
  • Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines
  • Easy calibration to customized material by operator – zero and gain calibration is required
  • Tension sensor with mechanical overload protection
  • Measuring principle – load cell with high quality strain gauge bridge

Note: a wide range of custom designed models as well modifications are available on request. Please contact us with your demand!

Standard Features

  • Tension sensor TSF1 with rugged 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**
TSF1-100 0 – 100 cN 300 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
TSF1-200 0 – 200 cN 300 mm PA: 0.12 mm Ø
TSF1-500 0 – 500 cN 300 mm PA: 0.20 mm Ø
TSF1-1000 0 – 1000 cN 300 mm PA: 0.30 mm Ø
TSF1-2000 0 – 2000 cN 330 mm PA: 0.50 mm Ø
TSF1-5000 0 – 5000 cN 330 mm PA: 0.80 mm Ø
TSF1-10K 0 – 10 daN 330 mm PA: 1.00 mm Ø

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request.
Other measuring units available, such as g.
* Depending on model, either outside dimension of front plate or outer distance between outside guide rollers
** 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
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
Temperature drift: 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 (current) or mV/V (DMS)
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, 21 mA regulated
Code A3: max. 50 mA regulated
Code A10: max. +5 V DC, max. 20 mA regulated
Housing material: Aluminium
Dimensions: See dimensions
Weight, net (gross): Approx. 800 g (1100 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

GUIDE ROLLERS

Order-Code Line Speed vmax. …m/min Roller Material
Standard 5000 Hard-coated aluminium
Code FB 5000 Tempered steel (for model TSF1-2000 and higher)

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

E10061 – Diode Plug with Bayonet Cap

Diode Plug suitable for sensors of TS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 6 mm
Order number: E10061

 

 

 

 EK0603, EK0605 and EK0610 – Connecting Cable with 2 diode plugs

Connecting cable with 2 diode plugs, for analog output and voltage signal.
For connecting the TS sensor to the display unit SCD-1.
Order number: EK0603, Length 3 m
Order number: EK0605, Length 5 m
Order number: EK0610, Length 10 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 EK0612, EK0614 and EK0615 – Connecting Cable with 1 diode plug and open ends

Connecting cable with 1 diode plug and open ends, for analog output and current signal.
For connecting sensors of TS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0612, Length 3 m
Order number: EK0614, Length 5 m
Order number: EK0615, Length 10 m

OUTPUT SIGNAL

Standard

Output signal: 0 – 1 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A2

Output signal: 0 – 10 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A3

Output signal: 4 – 20 mA

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A10

Output signal: mV/V
For sensors without amplifier
incl. firmly connected cable with open ends, 3 m long

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension sensor TSF1 with transport packaging, operating instruction in german or english (as requested), Certificate of Compliance 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge

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