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RTMB-RTMX Replaced by DTXB

Made in Germany
RTMB tension meter measuring tape tension
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RTMB / RTMX Dual Flange Rollers up to 30mm Width
BTMB / BTMX Single Flange Rollers up to 30mm Width

The RTMB tension meter is designed to measure tension of carbon fiber, tape and other narow web materials. Cylindrical rollers are offered in 7, 10, 15, 20 and 30 mm lengths to measure tapes, bands, films and similar materials. Roller length should not exceed 2x the width of the material being measured.

RTMX / BTMX Additional Features

  • Built-in datalogging with RS232 and 0-1 VDC Analog output
  • Memory capacity of 100 values plus min, max, peak, avg and standard deviation
  • Optional TensionView software available for batch download or continuous real-time trending

Features

  • Roller shifting mechanism ensures easy acquisition of the running material
  • Cylindrical rollers pointing toward the operator
  • Dual-flanged outer guide rollers (single-flanged rollers optional, recommended if the material being measured is wider than the tape roller)
  • Carbon Fiber Optmized Rollers Optionally Available, Code CF, Inquire for details

Tension Ranges

ModelRangeResolutionRoller Widths (mm)Measuring
Head Width
RTMB-200
RTMX-200
2.0 - 200.0 g0.1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 3055 mm
RTMB-500
RTMX-500
5.0 - 500.0 g0.1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 3055 mm
RTMB-1K
RTMX-1K
50 - 1000 g1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 3055 mm
RTMB-2K
RTMX-2K
200 - 2000 g1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 3055 mm
RTMB-2.5KB
RTMX-2.5K
250 - 2500 g1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 30117 mm
RTMB-5KB
RTMX-5KB
500 - 5000 g1 g7, 10, 15, 20, 30117 mm
RTMB-10KB
RTMX-10KB
1.00 - 10.00 kg0.01 kg7, 10, 15, 20117 mm
RTMBL-20KB
RTMXL-20KB
2.00 - 20.00 kg0.01 kg7, 10, 15217 mm
RTMBL-50KB
RTMXL-50KB
5.00 - 50.00 kg0.01 kg7, 10217 mm

Tape Rollers

Roller Details Dimensions
7 mm
Max Speed:
1000 (m/min)
Material: nickel-plated steel
10 mm
Max Speed:
1000 (m/min)
Material: hardcoated aluminium
15 mm
Max Speed:
1000 (m/min)
Material: hardcoated aluminium
20 mm
Max Speed:
1000 (m/min)
Material: hardcoated aluminium

Complete Kit

Supplied as a complete kit including tension meter, four (4) AA batteries, needle nose pliers and operating instruction manual all supplied in a foam fitted carrying case.

Specifications

AccuracyFrom 10% up to 90% of tension range: ±0.5% full scale and ±1 digit remaining tension range and other calibration material: ± 3% full scale and ±1 digit
OverrangeApprox. 15% full scale, without accuracy guarantee
Overload protection100% of tension range
Measuring principleStrain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflection0.2 mm max.
Converter12 bit A/D
Temperature CoefficientGain: less than ±0.01 % full scale/ºC
Zero point: less than ±0.3 % full scale/ºC
DisplayLCD 4 digit, 12 mm high
Display update rateAdjustable 0.5, 1, 2 or 4 s (averaging)
Field adjustment±7 steps in 1.5 % increment
MemoryMIN, MAX, PEAK and last value
Temperature range10 -45 ºC
Air humidity85 % relative humidity, max.
Housing Dimensions235 x 76 x 45mm (LxWxH)
Additional specifications model for BTMX
Expanded memoryMax. 100 readings, MAX, MIN, and PEAK as well as average values and standard deviation
Digital output signalRS 232 C (4800, 8, N, 2)
Analog output signal0 - 1 V DC (converter rate 16 ms)
Digimatic interfaceMitutoyo

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