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TSW Tension Sensor

Made in Germany
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Heavy-duty Tension Sensor for wires, ropes and cables up to a diameter of 15 mm
3 Tension Ranges from 0-20 Kg up to 0-100 Kg
60mm diameter U-Grooved Rollers
Radius of U-Groove is 3mm (5mm and 8 mm available)
Fabricated from Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum
Wide range of analog and digital outputs available

The new TSW Series Tension Sensor are purpose-built online tension sensor for continuous measurement of running line tensions of wires, ropes and cables and similar process materials up to a diameter of 15 mm. Built-in signal conditioning with ZERO and SPAN pots provide a high-level, analog output to minimize the chance for signal interference.

Features

  • U-Grooved guide rollers 80 mm OD / 60 mm root diameter with easy-running ball-bearings
  • Radius of U-Groove offered in 3mm (standard), 5mm Code R2 or 8 mm (Code R3)
  • Tension sensor with integrated measuring amplifier provides 0-1V DC, 0-10V DC or 4-20mA output
  • Various digital output signals include USB, RS-232 and RS-422
  • Strain Gauge-based sensor provides accuracy of 1.5% Full Scale or better.
  • Easy calibration to customized material by operator (using Zero & Gain Adjustment Pots)
  • Includes mechanical overload protection (200%)
  • Fabricated from Aluminum for use in tough production environments
  • 2 Mounting possibilities: via holes in front plate or cylindrical hole mounting
  • Front Plate dimensions of 550 mm width x 100 mm
  • Requires power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated) or connection to SC-PM Tension Indicator
  • Custom-designs are possible along with special features such as air fitting to create positive internal pressure in the housing for protection against airborne chemicals or contaminants

Available Models

ModelTension RangeMeasuring Head Width*Factory Calibration Material
TSW-20K0 - 20 Kg (44 Lbs)550 mm (22")Steel rope 1.50 mm ⌀ (7x7x0.20)
TSW-50K0 - 50 Kg (110 Lbs)550 mm (22")Steel rope 3 mm ⌀ (6x7x0.30)
TSW-100K0 - 100 Kg (220 Lbs)550 mm (22")Steel rope 4 mm ⌀ (6x7x0.50)
Other tension ranges available on request
* Outside dimensions of front plate

Guide Rollers

Code Line Speed
Vmax ...m/min
Roller Material
Standard 2000 Hardcoated aluminum (radius 3mm)
Code R2 2000 Hardcoated aluminum (radius 5mm)
Code R3 2000 Hardcoated aluminum (radius 8mm)

Output Signal

TS1 Sensor Standard Output Signal Diagram Standard

Output signal: 0 - 1 VDC

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TS1 Sensor Code A2 Output Signal Diagram Code "DC"

Output signal: 0 - 10 VDC

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TS1 Sensor Code A3 Output Signal Diagram Code "-MA"

Output signal: 4 - 20 mA DC

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TS1-A10 without integrated Amplifier Diagram Code A10

Output signal: mV/V
for sensors without amplifier

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TS1-232 Sensor to PC Code 232

Output signal:
-digital: RS 232
-analog: 0 - 1 V DC

Up to 100 readings can be transferred per second, (internal sampling rate max. 4800 times/s)

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TS1-232-H Sensor to PC Code 232-H

Output signal:
-digital: RS 232
-analog: 0 - 1 V DC

Only for tension range 200 Kg or higher
Up to 500 readings can be transferred per second, (internal sampling rate max. 25000 times/s)
Only for certain tension ranges and designs available
Please contact us for details

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SC-PM Tension Sensor Indicator
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Tension Indicator with Color Display
- User set limits (Min and Max alarms) with Visual Indicator in LCD with Open Collector output for external signal
- Adjustable damping to reduce tension fluctuates
- Storage for 4 different material calibrations (standard + 3 customer supplied materials)
SC-4PM Tension Display
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4-Channel Digital Tension Indicator
- SC-PM4 is suitable to connect max. 4 sensors (different ranges are possible) providing 0 – 1 V DC output
- Adjustable damping for easier reading, if tension fluctuates
SCD-1 Tension Indicator
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Display Unit
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Data Transfer & Analysis Program
- Data can be viewed and analyzed in TensionInspect or transferred to Excel
- Selectable sample rates up to 200 Hz and scalable trend graph "x" and "y" axis

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Specifications

Accuracy±1 % full scale and ±1 digit
other calibration material: ±3 % full scale or better
Overload protection100 % of tension range
Measuring principleStrain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflectionMax. 0.5 mm
Natural frequencyApprox. 500 Hz, depending on tension range
Signal processingAnalog (option: digital)
Temperature driftLess than ±0.05 % full scale/°C
Output SignalStandard: 0 - 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ
Option: 0 - 10 V DC (analog), 4 - 20 mA (current) or mV/V (DMS) digital RS 232
Damping (fg)Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range10 - 45 °C
Air humidity85 % RH, max.
Power supply+15...24 V DC, max. 50 mA regulated
Code A10: max. +5 V DC, max. 20 mA regulated
Housing materialAluminium
Weight, net (gross)Approx. 1500 g (approx. 1800 g)