TS1 Tension Sensor
The Checkline TS1 Stationary Tension Sensors are available with different easy-running guide rollers the rollers are ball bearing mounted to provide a friction-free path for measuring threads, fibers and thin wires with a diameter up to approx. 2 mm.
TS1 Stationary Electronic Tension sensors are available in 10 Tension Ranges:
from from 0 - 50 cN up to 0 - 50 daN
TS1 Stationary Tension Sensor comes with standard Hard-coated Aluminum Guide Rollers, applicable for yarn, threads and thin wires with a maximum line speed of 2000 m/min.
Other Guide Rollers for different applications are available.
The TS1 Stationary Electronic Tension sensor is available with various Output Signals:
- Standard: Output signal: analog 0 – 1 V DC
or optional
- Code A2:;Output signal: analog 0 – 10 V DC
- Code A3:;Output signal: current 4 – 20 mA
- Code A10:Output signal: analog DMS: mV/V (For sensors without amplifier)
The TS1 Stationary Tension Sensor comes with a Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204.
Optionally available:
Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration certificate.
- Special features
- Tension sensor TS1 with integrated measuring amplifier and high accuracy of 1 % FS
- Different guide rollers are available according to the application
- 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, also afterwards on existing applications
- Easy calibration to customized material by the 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
- Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report
- V-grooved guide rollers, ball-bearing mounted
- Tension sensor TS1 with rugged aluminum housing
- Required power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated)
- Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
| Calibration | According to Manufacturer's 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 | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | See Dimensions |
| Model | Tension Range* | Measuring Head Width* | SCHMIDT Calibration Material** |
|---|---|---|---|
| TS1-50 | 0 – 50 cN | 64 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TS1-100 | 0 – 100 cN | 64 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TS1-200 | 0 – 200 cN | 64 mm | PA: 0.12 mm Ø |
| TS1-500 | 0 – 500 cN | 64 mm | PA: 0.20 mm Ø |
| TS1-1000 | 0 – 1000 cN | 64 mm | PA: 0.30 mm Ø |
| TS1-2000 | 0 – 2000 cN | 124 mm | PA: 0.25 mm Ø |
| TS1-5000 | 0 – 5000 cN | 124 mm | PA: 0.80 mm Ø |
| TS1-10K | 0 – 10 daN | 124 mm | PA: 1.00 mm Ø |
| TS1-20K | 0 – 20 daN | 224 mm | PA: 1.50 mm Ø |
| TS1-50K | 0 – 50 daN | 224 mm | steel rope 1.50 mm Ø |
| Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request. Other measuring units available, such as g or kg. * Outer dimensions of front plate ** Suitable for 95 % of applications PA = Polyamide Monofilament Calibration to customized material: If process material differs significantly from the manufacturer's 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. |
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| Order-code | Line Speed vmax. … m/min | Roller Material |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 2000 | Hard-coated aluminum |
| Code K | 3500 | Hard-coated aluminum |
| Code H | 5000 | Plasma-coated aluminum for model TS1-100 and higher ranges |
| Code ST | 1000 | Hardened steel |
| Code B | 1000 | Tempered steel (for tire cord) |
| Code CE2 | 1000 | Aluminum ceramic-coated |
| Code ASY | 1000 | Hard-coated aluminum, asymmetrical groove for model TS1-500 and higher ranges (measuring head width 124 mm) |
| Code ASYB | 1000 | Tempered steel (for tire cord), asymmetrical groove for model TS1-500 and higher ranges (measuring head width 124 mm) |
| Code U | 2000 | Hard-coated aluminum (radius R3) for model TS1-500 and higher ranges (measuring head width 124 mm) |
- Tension sensor TS1 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
| E10061 - Diode Plug with Bayonet Cap Diode Plug | |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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Connecting cable with 1 diode plug and open ends, for analog output and current signal. Other cable length available on request! |
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, 2 m long
To order the tension sensor TS1:
Please indicate the complete item number:
| Model with tension range | Code guide rollers (if not standard) | Code output signal (if not standard) | Complete item No. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1-500 | + | B | + | A2 | = | TS1-500-B-A2 |
SC-PM Display Unit
- Connection of series TS and LTS with analog output 0 - 1 V DC, optionally series without integrated amplifier
- User set limits (Min and Max alarms) with LED and Open Collector output for external signal unit
- Adjustable damping for easier reading if tension fluctuates
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SCV-1 Amplifier SCV-1
- For use with sensors providing mV/V output
- For use with sensors providing mV/V output
- Provides ZERO and GAIN Adjustment Pots for Calibration purposes
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Availability: Available: 1 - 3 days, Delivery time: 1 - 3 weeks, special order request