ABQINDUSTRIAL MSTX Tension Meter with Motorized Take Up for Setting Sewing Machine Tension Instruction Manual

ABQINDUSTRIAL MSTX Tension Meter with Motorized Take Up for Setting

Sewing Machine Tension

Warranty and Liability

In principle, the supply of the device is subject to our “General Conditions of Sale and Delivery.” These have been provided to the operating company on cthe onclusion of the contract, at the latest.

Warranty

• SCHMIDT tension meters are warranted for 12 months. Parts subject to wear, electronic components and measuring springs are not covered by the warranty. No warranty or liability will be accepted for bodily injury or property damage resulting from one or several of the following causes:
• Misuse or abuse of the device.
• Improper mounting, commissioning, operation and maintenance of the device (e.g. verification interval).
• Operation of the device if any safeguards are defective or if any safety and protection precautions are not properly installed or not operative.
• Failure to comply with the notices in the Operating Instructions regarding transport, storage, mounting, commissioning, operation, maintenance and setup of the device.
• Any unauthorized structural alteration of the device.
• Insufficient inspection of device components that are subject to wear.
• Opening the device or improper repair work.
• Disasters are caused by the effects of foreign objects or by force majeure.

Notices within the Operating Instructions

The fundamental prerequisite for the safe handling of this device and its trouble-free opera-tion is the knowledge of the basic safety notices and safety instructions. These Operating Instructions contain the most important notices for the safe operation of the device. These Operating Instructions, in particular the safety notices, must be observed by any person who works with the device. In addition, the local valid rules and regulations for the prevention of accidents must be complied with. The representations within the Operating Instructions are not true to scale. The dimensions given are not binding. General indications of direction, such as FRONT, REAR, RIGHT, LEFT apply when viewing the front of the device.

Responsibilities of the Operating Company
In compliance with the EC Directive 89/655/EEC, the operating company agrees to only permit persons to work with the device who:

• are familiar with the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention and who have been trained in handling the device.
• have read and understood the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these operating Instructions and have confirmed this with their signatures.
• are examined regularly on their safe and conscientious working method.

Responsibilities of the Personnel

All persons who work with the device agree to perform the following duties before starting work:

• to observe the basic regulations on industrial safety and accident prevention.
• to read the chapter on safety and the warning notices in these Operating Instructions and to confirm with their signatures that they have understood them.

Informal Safety Measures
The Operating Instructions must always be kept on hand where the device is operated. Apart from the Operating Instructions, the general and local valid regulations on accident prevention and environmental protection must be provided and complied with.

Training of the Personnel
Only trained and instructed personnel is permitted to work with the device. The responsibilities of the personnel must be clearly defined for mounting, commissioning, operation, setup, maintenance and repair. Trainees may only work with the device under the supervision of an experienced personnel

Intended Use

The device is intended exclusively to be used as a tension meter. Any other use or any use exceeding this intention will be regarded as misuse. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for damage resulting from misuse. The intended use also includes:

• Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all inspection and maintenance works.

Dangers in Handling the Device

The device was designed according to the state of the art and the approved safety standards. Nevertheless, its use may cause serious or fatal injury to the user or third persons, and/or an impairment of the device or of other material assets.

The device may only be applied:

• For its intended use in a faultless condition with regard to the safety requirements that could impair safety must be remedied immediately.-Personal protective equipment must be used according to the EC Directive 89 /686/EEC.
• The device must not be operated in potential explosive areas and must not come into contact with aggressive substances.

Copyright

The copyright on these Operating Instructions remains with the company HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH. These Operating Instructions are intended for the operating company and its personnel only. They contain instructions and notices that may only be reproduced on the prior written permission of HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH and under indication of the complete reference data. Violations will be prosecuted.

Declaration of Conformity, RoHs II and WEEE Registration

• In compliance with the EU Directives 2014/30/EU and 2011/65/EU

HANS SCHMIDT & CO GmbH is registered in compliance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG) under WEEE Reg. No. DE 48092317.

Available Models

Model

| Tension Range

g/cN

| Calibration Material
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MSTX-200| 1 – 200| PA: 0.12 mm Ø
MSTX-500| 1 – 500| PA: 0.20 mm Ø
MSTX-1000| 1 – 1000| PA: 0.30 mm Ø
MSTX-2000| 1 – 2000| PA: 0.50 mm Ø

• Suitable for 95% of all applications. PA = Polyamide Monofilament. If the material to be measured differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in diameter, rigidity, shape, etc., we recommend calibration using customer-supplied material. For this purpose, a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied. International unit of tensile force: 1 cN = 1.02 g = 0.01 N

Specifications

• Calibration: Acc. to factory procedure
• Accuracy: ± 1 % FS ± 1 digit (typically ± 0.5 % FS)
• Overrange: 10 % FS*, without accuracy guarantee
• Overload Protection: 200 % FS*
• Measuring Principle: Strain gauge bridge
• Meas. Roller Deflection: max. 0.5 mm
• Signal Processing: Digital
• Damping: Adjustable electronically (averaging)
• Meas. Frequency: Approx. 1 kHz internally
• Display Update Rate: 2x per sec.
• Display: Colour-TFT 128 x 160
• Memory: Average, last value, maximum, minimum
• Temperature Coefficient: Gain: less than ± 0.01% FS*/°C
• Output Signal USB
• Temperature Range: 10 – 45° C
• Air Humidity: 85% RH, max.
• Auto Power Off: Automatically after approx. 3 min. of non-use
• Take-up speed: ~ 9 m/min
• Power Supply: Li-Ion battery 18650, 3500 mAh, 12.6 Wh, protected
• Housing Material: Aluminium profile with plastic outer casing (PVC)
• Housing Dimensions (incl. clamping device): 208 mm x 80 (124) mm x 106 mm (W x D x H)
• Weight, tension meter: 840 g
• Weight, suction cup:
  • 500 g*
  • FS = Full Scale Guide Rollers

Guide Rollers

V-grooved

| Line Speed m/min max.| Roller Material
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Standard| 2000| Hard-coated aluminium

Connecting the Tension Meter

The requirements of the CE specification are only complied with if the tension meter is equipped and operated with connecting cables supplied by HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH. Certification to the CE specification does not extend to and shall be invalid for any other combination. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for any damage resulting from the use of non- SCHMIDT sensors or cables.

Delivery Includes

Tension meter with Li-Ion battery 18650

• carrying case
• USB AC adapter for 100 – 240 V AC with 4 adapters (EU/USA/UK/AUS-NZ)
• Operating Instructions
• Vacuum base

Optional Accessories

• SW-TI3: »TENSION INSPECT 3« Software for PC with Win 7 or higher

Unpacking
Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notices of defect must be announced immediately, at the latest within 7 days of receipt of the goods.

Operations

Notes before starting measurement
Have you read and understood the Operating Instructions, in particular, Chapter 1 “Basic Safety Notices”? You are not permitted to operate the instrument before doing so. Before working with the instrument you must put on your personal protective clothing, if necessary. For example, eye protectors, gloves, etc. To avoid damage, do not move the centre roller by hand. Tensions that exceed the tension range of the instrument by more than 100% may cause permanent damage to the measuring spring and must be avoided under any circumstances.

• The ID plate with the CE mark and the serial number as well as the calibration label (optional) and the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are provided at the rear side of the instrument.

Operating and display elements

1. Rollers
2. Display
3. „MEMORY“ key
4. Arrow keys
5. „SET / DAMP“ key
6. „ESC / EXIT“ key
7. „POWER / ZERO key
8. USB interface/power connector
9. Switch ON / OFF motor
10. Take off roller
11. Ceramic eyes
12. Clamping device for suction cup
13. Fixture to determine bobbin case

Numeric display

Operating and display elements

Graphic display

• The Y-axis can be scaled with the up and down  buttons. 3 Scalings: total measuring range, set limits range plus approx. 1/3 of MAX.-alarm value and minus approx. 1/3 of MIN.-alarm value, if limit values are entered and the damping is not activated.
• With the button the X-axis can be scaled. The setting range is 2 to 60 sec.
• The scaling can also be changed during the measurement, whereby values already displayed are deleted when the X-axis is changed.

Setup

The tension meter is delivered with a built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery 18650, which has been charged at the factory. The tension meter can only be switched on if the battery is still working, i.e. if the battery has enough charge. If the instrument does not pow-er up or if the battery level indicator shows a low charge after power-up (Chapter 3.3.2), the battery needs to be recharged.

• To ensure maximum battery life, avoid charging or discharging it completely or charging it frequently for short periods. The battery should not be stored for a extended period of time when empty. Regular use increses the lifetime. When using batteries with a lower capacity, the runtime of the device is shortened between two charging cycles.

Charging the Battery
The battery can only be charged at a temperature between +5 °C and +40 °C. Before you connect the AC adapter, verify that the supply voltage is correct (100 V – 240 V). HANS SCHMIDT & Co. GmbH provides no warranty or liability for any damage resulting from the use of AC adapters from other manufacturers.

To charge the battery connect the cable of the AC adapter to the USB output. The battery can also be charged by connecting the USB cable to a PC. When the battery is fully charged, the battery level indicator will be shown full .

Battery overcharging is not possible

Battery change Requirements:

Tension meter was switched off

• Loosen the front screws on the housing sides.
• Remove the housing cover of the old battery and replace it with a new one. Make sure that the battery is inserted correctly.
• Put on the housing cover and fix it with the screws
  • Used batteries must be disposed of in compliance with local regulations.

Battery change (Cont.)

Switching the tension meter on
Press and hold the button (for approx. 1 sec.) until the DISPLAY shows the measuring range, the software and hardware versions, e.g. E 1.0, and then “0”. During startup, the tension meter performs an automatic zero adjustment. If the tension meter does not display zero, perform a manual zero adjustment procedure (see Chapter 3.5.1). Holding the button makes the display freeze so that you can read the measuring range and the software and hardware versions.

• While switch-on the tension meter, make sure not to move it. Otherwise, the automatic zero adjustment will be faulty.

Switching the tension meter off Automatic switch-off (if enabled):

• After an idle period of 3 minutes, the tension meter switches off.

Manual switch-off:

• Press and hold the button for 5 seconds.

Tension meter settings

• Press the and buttons simultaneously to access the main menu.
• The up and down buttons can be used to select the various menu items of the main menu, the submenus and the settings menus.
• Press the right  button to open the selected menu; by pressing the left or button you can close the menu without saving changes.
• In menus with multi-digit fields (e.g. date) use the buttons to move forward and backward between digits.
• Press the button to save the settings and exit the settings menu or press the button to exit the current menu without saving.
• To exit the main menu press the button.

Tension meter settings Cont.

Display Chapter 3.2

| ****

—

| [numeric]

[Bargraph]

[Graphic]| •    Measured value displayed as number

and alarm monitoring

•    Measured value displayed as number, bar graph trend display and alarm monitoring

•    Measured value displayed as graphical

trend, measured value/limit values as graph

Alarms

| ****

—

| ****

[ON] , [OFF]

| Activate/deactivate the alarm for all calibrations.

The alarm of a material characteristic is only active if the [Alarm] menu item in Material Setup is activated as well.

Display Settings

| ****

Backlight

| ** [ON], [AUTO]| Switch the display light on or off. With the AUTO setting, the light switches on and off automatically depending on the ambi- ent light.
Brightness| [1], [2] , [3]| Set the display brightness.
Colortheme| [white] , [black]| A white or black display background can be adjusted
Screen Rotation| [0°], [90°], [180°]; [270°], [AUTO]**| To set the display orientation to be fixed or to automatically adapt to the current orientation of the device.

System Settings

| ****

Tension Unit

| ****

[cN] , [g], [lb], [N],

| Set the measurement unit.

The available units may vary depending on the measuring range of the device.

Auto Power Off| [ON] , [OFF]| Toggle the „Auto Power off“ function on and off.
Language| [EN] , [DE]| Select between the english and german user language.
Date/Time| [Time], [Date], [Timeformat]| Set the time, date, and date/time format.
Password| [0] , [1], [2], [3]| Chapter 3.4.2
Factory reset|  | Reset to the factory settings.
Memory Settings| Memory Mode| [S] , [C], [F], [H], [D]| Chapter 3.7

• Factory settings are illustrated bold

Material menu
In the material menu you can make the settings for the selected material characteristics and perform the calibration. To perform the calibration, the weights for the selected calibration points must be available.

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| [character], [numbers], [special character]| to enter a name for the selected material characteristic. The name can also be adjusted by using the provided software
Damping| —| [1] – [9]; [5]| Chapter 3.5.4
Alarms| —| [ON] , [OFF]| To activate or deactivate the alarm function for the material characteristic.

High limit

|

—

|   [0000] – [9999]| If the set limit value is exceeded, the display reads

MAX-ALARM.

Low limit

|

—

|   [0000] – [9999]| If the value falls below the set limit value, the display reads

MIN-ALARM.

Calibration Chapter 3.6.2

| Start|  | To perform a calibration, follow the in- structions shown on the display.

Cal. Points

| between [5 %] and [90 %] of the tension range| Set three calibration points for which a calibration should be performed.
Weights| [cN], [g]| Set the unit of the calibration weights used.

• Factory settings are illustrated bold

Password
By setting a password, you can block access to some menu parts for unauthorized users. Therefore are 3 protection levels:

1. All menus are accessible (Factory setting)
2. The system setting menu is locked
3. The material, system setting, memory setting and cal. adjustment menus are locked
4. All menus are locked.

Apply the password protection

• Select the menu password (chapter 3.4)
• Insert a password and choose a protection level
• Exit the main menu, to apply the password protection

The factory set password is „0000“ If you forgot the password, please contact HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH to request the master password.

Factory reset
A factory reset resets the tension meter to its original manufacturer settings. This procedure will delete all settings, including any customer- defined material characteristics (calibrations); the factory calibration, however, will be kept.

• Customer calibrations will be deleted.

Operating Procedure

Requirements:- Tension meter switched on as described in Chapter 3.3.3.

• Define the required tension meter settings (chapter 3.4)
• Select the desired material characteristic (chapter 3.4.1)
• Bring the tension meter into the desired measuring position and carry out a zero adjustment as described in chapter 3.5.1, if required.

Zero adjustment of the measurement position
Each time the measurement position is changed, the tension meter will automatically perform a zero adjustment. If the tension meter does not display zero in its measuring position, perform a manual zero adjustment procedure. For this purpose, no material to be measured must have been inserted yet!

Requirements:

• The tension meter has been switched on as described in chapter 3.3.3.
  To carry out zero adjustment:

• Bring the tension meter into the desired measuring position and make sure not to move it.

• Press the button.

The Display momentarily shows and then switches to . The tension meter is now adjusted to its new measuring position and ready to take measurements.

Measuring the Upper Tension To insert the process material:

• At the sewing machine, thread the upper thread all the way through to the take-up lever
• Thread the upper thread through the first ceramic eye,
• and then through the measuring rollers (see material path symbol on the front side) It is important to ensure that the upper Thread runs smoothly between the measuring rollers.
• Thread the upper thread through the second ceramic eye, and clamp it in the rubber groove of the motor-driven take-off Roller.

To measure the process material:

• Press the ON / OFF button to switch on the motor-driven take-off roller. The tension meter starts measuring.
• The display shows the measured tension values. You can simultaneously set the desired upper tension at the corresponding setscrew of the sewing machine.

To remove the process material:

• Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the motor-driven take-off roller.
• Remove the upper thread from the measuring rollers and cut it off at the takeoff roller with scissors.

Measuring the Lower Tension Requirements

• Fixture to determine bobbin case removed from position 1 and screwed in at position 2.
• The tension meter is switched on as described in Chapter 3.3.3.
• Define the required tension meter settings (chapter 3.4)
• Select the desired material characteristic (chapter 3.4.1)
• Bring the tension meter into the desired measuring position and carry out a zero adjustment as described in Chapter 3.5.1, if required.

To insert the process material:

• Slip the bobbin case with the full lower-thread bobbin onto the fixture to determine the bobbin case
• Properly insert the lower thread from the bobbin into the bobbin case.
• Thread the lower thread through the first ceramic eye,
• and then through the measuring rollers (see the material path symbol on the front side). It is important to ensure that the lower thread runs smoothly between the measuring rollers.
• Thread the lower thread through the second ceramic eye,
• and clamp it in the rubber groove of the take-off roller.

To measure the process material:

• Press the ON / OFF button to switch on the motor-driven take-off roller. The tension meter starts measuring.
• The display shows the measured tension values. You can simultaneously set the desired lower tension at the corresponding setscrew of the bobbin case.

To remove the process material:

• Press the ON / OFF button to switch off the motor-driven take-off roller.
• Remove the lower thread from the measuring rollers and cut it off at the takeoff roller with the supplied scissors.

Damping
Feature to be used for tensions that vary strongly In the Damping menu (chapter 3.4.1), you can specify separate damping factors for each material characteristic. Back in the display mode, press the button to activate or deactivate the damping function. This is recommended if the displayed values vary strongly. Press the up button to increase the damping value or the down button to decrease it.

Changes made to the damping factor using the arrow keys are not saved permanently in the material characteristic. If you disable the damping feature or select a different material characteristic, the damping factor will be reset to the value originally saved for the material characteristic.

The factory setting for the damping factor is 5. The average shown on the display is calculated as follows:

Using the alarm function Requirements:
In the Material Setup menu, make sure that the MIN and MAX limit values have been set for each material characteristic. The limit value alarm has to be enabled in the main menu.

Cal. Adjustment
By performing a calibration adjustment, you can adjust a material characteristic calibrated for a particular material to a different material or diameter without creating a new material characteristic.

Requirements:

• Prepare the measuring setup as shown in Fig. 3.5.6a.
• Select the desired material characteristic (chapter 3.4.1).
• Move the tension meter into the desired measuring position and carry out a zero adjustment, if required.

Adjusting:

• Select the „Cal. Adjustment“ menu item from the main menu (Fig. 3.5.6b)
• Insert the material to be measured (chapter 3.5.2) and push the thumbpiece into the measuring position.
• Press the up or down key to perform the calibration adjustment until the value on the display corresponds to the weight suspended to the material. The adjustment can be performed in 1 % steps within the range from + 10 % to – 10 %.
• Press the button to save the determined value.
• Please note that this is a general value. So determine it separately for each material characteristic and note it down for later reference. It is not possible to save it per material characteristic. To disable calibration adjustment, reset the value to 0 % in the „Cal. Adjustment“ menu.
• The calibration adjustment has to be conducted with the weight unit, that is adjusted in the menu „tension unit“ and must carried out with weights corresponding to the chosen unit.

Creating a material characteristic
The tension meter has been calibrated on material 1 according to our SCHMIDT procedure for a vertical material path and cannot be deleted or overwritten. The material and diameter is given in Chapter 2. Factory calibrations using customer-supplied materials follow the same procedure. In this case, however, the calibration on Schmidt material 1 is omitted. Fig. 3.6.1 shows a measuring setup for the calibration. The material characteristics have been preset in the factory and cannot be overwritten. For these material characteristics, you can only change the damping factor, the alarm function setting, and the limit values.

Setup for calibration

Calibration procedure
Calibrations of the tension meter are performed according to the SCHMIDT factory procedure using weights that correspond to 10 %, 50 %, and 90 % of the measuring range. In 95 % of all industrial applications, the SCHMIDT calibration has been proven to provide the best results. In particular, it is suitable for comparative purposes. If the material to be measured differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in material type, diameter, rigidity, shape, etc., we recommend performing a calibration using customer-supplied material. In addition to the factory-preset material, you can save up to 3 additional materials.

Calibration Units and Calibration Points

• The device can be calibrated in centinewton (cN) or gram (g). Although the unit of the calibration weights has to correspond with the unit chosen in the menu „calibration“
• For the calibration of the tension meter, three calibration weights are used. For example, if you select 10 %, 40 %, and 70 % for the weights the static calibration must correspond to 10 %, 40 % and 70 % of the measuring range. In this example, you need the following weights for the MTS-1000: Calibration in Newton: 100 cm, 400 cm, and 700 cN Calibration in Gram: 100 g, 400 g, and 700 g

The measured values are displayed in the unit set in the „Settings“ menu, independent from the unit that was used to calibrate the material characteristic. So that they are available when you verify the calibration later or repeat the calibration after a factory reset.

e. g.

To perform the calibration procedure

• Select a new material or edit an existing one (by re-entering the values) from the „material“ menu.
• Enter a designation (you can use the software supplied with the tension meter alternatively).

While performing the calibration, the tension meter must be fixed in such a way that the material to be measured runs smoothly between the measuring rollers. The display gives detailed information on the calibration.

Calibration procedure

• In the „Material“ menu, select Calibration.

Step 1:
Set the calibration points and weights, e.g. in Newton using the calibration points 10 %, 40 %, and 70 % of full scale

Start: Select the Start menu item.

Alternative calibration points:

• 5 %, 45 %, 90 %
• 5 %, 50 %, 90 %
• 10 %, 45 %, 90 %
• 10 %, 50 %, 90 %
• 10 %, 40 %, 70 %

We recommend to use the 10 %, 50 %, and 90 % settings for initial calibration. If the measured values are not accurate enough when you check the calibration, repeat the calibration using other calibration points. We recommend that you align the middle of the tension range to be measured with the middle calibration point.

Step 2
Perform a zero adjustment with the tension meter in its measuring position

Step 3
Calibrate calibration point 1 Insert the material to be measured

Step 4
Calibrate calibration point 2

Step 5
Calibrate calibration point 3

Once you have completed the calibration, make sure to verify it as described in Chapter 3.6.3. In case of a large deviation, repeat the calibration or select different calibration points.

Verifying the calibration

When verifying the calibration, make sure to select the same material, calibration position and calibration points as used for creating the associated material characteristic. Otherwise, the precision of the measurements will not be sufficient. The tension meter has been calibrated on material 1 according to our SCHMIDT procedure for a vertical material path and cannot be deleted or overwritten. The diameter and material is given in chapter 2. Calibrations of the tension meter are performed according to the SCHMIDT factory procedure using weights that correspond to 10 %, 50 % and 90 % of the measuring range.

• Attach a weight vertically to the material to be measured that corresponds to the tension to be measured (make sure to select the correct unit). The weight must hang freely. (Always use a fresh portion of the material to be measured.)
• Insert the material as described in chapter 3.5.2. While contolling the calibration, the tension meter must be fixed in such a way that the material to be measured runs smoothly between the measuring roller.
• The tension value shown on the display should be equal to the mass of the suspended weight.

If the verification of the calibration shows a deviation beyond the allowable tolerance so that reliable operation is no longer possible, the instrument needs to be re-calibrated or returned to the factory for repair.

Memory functions

The tension meter is delivered with 5 different memory modes. You can store up to 999 measurement series at one or more machine positions. The number of storable measure-ment series depends from the adjusted memory mode and the selected storage time and will be displayed in the setting menu of the memory mode. The tension meter can store up to 60000 measured values. All saved measured values and statistic data can be transferred to a PC (for further processing, e.g. in Excel). For this purpose, use the optional software with the tension meter. Recall of memory: The display only shows the last measured value, the average, the minimum and maximum measured values, the peaks, the standard deviation and the number of measured values per measurement series. You can select the desired memory programs from the main menu.

Memory Mode “S” – Standard
Data is recorded during a user-defined period (min 1 sec, max. 60 min). 2 readings/second will be recorded. The system will only determine and save statistical values.

Memory Mode “C” – Continuous
Data is recorded during a user-defined period (min. 1 sec, max. 8 hrs 20 min). The system will acquire 2 measured values/sec, determine statistical values, and save them for each measurement series together with the measured values.

Memory Mode “F” – Fast
Data is recorded during a user-defined period (min. 1 sec, max. 60 sec.). The system will acquire 200 measured values/sec, determine statistical values, and save them for each measurement series together with the measured values.

Memory Mode “H” – Hold, Freeze Display
The last max. 128 values are saved. In graphical mode, you can freeze the display and thus view the course of the tension values after completion of the measurement. The system will determine statistical values and save them together with the measured values. Peak values are not determined.

Memory Mode „D“ – on demand
Recording single readings by the operator’s instigation. Statistical values and readings will be saved for only one measurement series.

• Changing to another memory mode will delete any saved data. When you select the memory mode, a corresponding message is displayed. The selected memory mode and the saved data will be kept even after switching off the tension meter.

Selecting the memory mode Requirements:

• The tension meter has been switched on as described in chapter 3.3.3.
• Open the menu by pressing the buttons simultaneously and select Memory Settings.
• Select the desired memory mode in the user navigation.

If the memory already contains data, a message will inform you that the data will be deleted.

Memory mode “S” – standard
Data recording for a user-set time

Saving Data Requirements:

• In the main menu, select „Memory Settings“ and then memory mode “S”.

To save the first measurement series:

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec S” flashes on the display.
• Once the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved (the display shows “Mem S”, the memory position and the free memory space).
• If the  button will be pressed before the set time has elapsed data recording stops and data will automatically be saved.

To abort data recording, press the button. This stops the procedure. No data will be saved.

To save more measurement series

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec S” flashes on the display.
• Once the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved. (the display shows “Mem S”, the memory position, and the free memory space)
• If the button is pressed before the set time has elapsed data recording stops and data will automatically be saved.

Displaying the saved measured values

• Press the RECALL  buttons simultaneously to display the saved data.
• The buttons allow you to switch between the various measurement series.

The display will only show statistical values:

• Number of batches (File)
• Name of the material to be measured
• Date and time of the measurement series
• Last reading
• Average
• Max.
• Min.
• Standard deviation (Std dev)
• Number of measured values (Records)

Displaying the saved measured values on a PC
The optional SCHMIDT software Tension-Inspect 3 allows you to easily and accurately to analyze the saved measured values and export them to an Excel table.

Sample memory printout

• 03.02.2022 11:37	MTS-Series-306 200 cN	Unit : cN
  Material: PA 0.2 mm

  Start: 11:32:30 03.02.22
  Stop: 11:32:38 03.02.22
  Last: 23.3
  Avg: 23.6
  Max: 24.4
  Min: 21.9
  Std dev: 6
  Peak max: 53.5
  Peak min: 4.5
  HI-Alarm: 85.0
  Lo-Alarm: 15.0
  Records: 16

Deleting the saved measured values
If data is saved in the tension meter, the display shows “Mem” and indicates the free memory space.

Deleting data:

• Press the „Recall“ buttons
• Then press the button and confirm with the button. This clears the memory.

Memory mode “C”
Data is recorded during a user-defined period. The tension meter records
2 measured values/sec.

Saving data Requirements:

• In the main menu, select „Memory Settings“ and then memory mode C.

To save the first measurement series:

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec C” flashes in the display.
• Once the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved (the display shows “Mem C”, the memory position and the free memory space).
• If you press the button before the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved. The data is saved automatically (the display shows “Mem C”, the memory position and the free memory space)

To abort data recording, press the button. This deletes the procedure. No data will be saved.

To save more measurement series:

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec C” flashes in the display.

Displaying the saved measured values

• Press the „Recall“ left and right buttons simultaneously to display the saved data.
• The down and up buttons allow you to switch between the various measurement series.

The display will only show statistical values:

• Number of batch (File)
• Name of the material to be measured
• Date and time of the measurement series
• Last reading
• Average
• Max.
• Min.
• Standard deviation (Std dev)
• Number of measured values (Records)
• The measuring values can be shown as graph by pressing right

Displaying the saved measured values on a PC
The optional SCHMIDT software Tension-Inspect 3 allows you easily and accurately to analyze the saved measured values and export them to an Excel table.

• Sample memory printout

Deleting the saved measured values
If data is saved in the tension meter, the display shows “Mem” and indicates the free memory space.

Deleting data

• Press the „Recall“ left and right buttons
• Then press the button and confirm with the button. This clears the memory.

Memory mode “F”
Data is recorded during a user-defined period. The tension meter records 1000 measured values/sec.

Saving data Prerequisites:

• In the main menu, select „Memory Settings“ and then memory mode F.

To save the first measurement series:

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec F” flashes in the display.
• Once the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved (the display shows “Mem F”, the memory position, and the free memory space).
• If you press the  button before the set time has elapsed, no more data will be saved. The data is saved automatically (the display shows “Mem F”, the memory position and the free memory space)

To abort data recording, press the button. This deletes the procedure. No data will be saved.

To save more measurement series:

• Press the button to start recording the measured values.
• While recording is in process, “Rec F” flashes in the display.

Displaying the saved measured values

• Press the „Recall“ buttons simultaneously to display the saved data.

• The buttons allow you to switch between the various measurement series.
  The display will only show statistical values:

• Number of batch (File)

• Name of the material to be measured

• Date and time of the measurement series

• Last reading

• Average

• Max.

• Min.

• Standard deviation (Std dev)

• Number of measured values (Records)

The measuring values can be shown as graph by pressing right

Displaying the saved measured values on a PC
The optional SCHMIDT software Tension-Inspect 3 allows you easily and accurately to analyze the saved measured values and export them to an Excel table.

Sample memory printout

Deleting the saved measured values
If data is saved in the tension meter, the display shows “Mem” and indicates the free memory space.

Deleting data:

• Press the „Recall“     button
• Then press the button and confirm with the button. This clears the memory.

Memory mode “H”
The last max. 128 values are saved. In graphical mode, the display freezes so that you can view it after the completion of the measurement. In numerical mode, the last measured value is displayed.

• This memory mode does not record PEAK values.

Saving data Requirements:

• In the main menu, select „Memory Settings“ and then memory mode H.
• Set the X-axis as described in chapter 3.2

To save the first measurement series:

• Press the button to freeze the recording of the measured values.

If you have recorded less than 128 measured values, you will continue recording by pressing the button. If the graphics window is full, its contents will be shifted to the left and you can only freeze the last 128 measured values.

• To save the graphics and measured values for later evaluation, press the button. This returns the tension meter to measuring mode.
• If you press the or button, no data will be saved and the tension meter returns to measuring mode.

Displaying the saved measured values

• Press the „Recall“ buttons simultaneously to display the saved data.
• The buttons allow you to switch between the various measurement series.

The display will only show statistical values:

• Number of batch (File)
• Name of the material to be measured
• Date and time of the measurement series
• Last reading
• Average
• Max.
• Min.
• Standard deviation (Std dev)
• Number of measured values (Records)

The measuring values can be shown as a graph by pressing right

Displaying the saved measured values on a PC
The optional SCHMIDT software Tension-Inspect 3 allows you easily and accurately to analyze the saved measured values and export them to an Excel table.

Sample memory printout

• PEAK are not recorded; therefore 0 in the printout

Deleting the saved measured values
If data is saved in the tension meter, the display shows “Mem” and indicates the free memory space.

Deleting data:

• Press the „Recall“ buttons
• Then press the button and confirm with the button. This clears the memory.

Memory mode “D”
Recording single readings by the operator’s instigation.

Saving data Requirements:

• In the main menu, select „Memory Settings“ and then memory mode D.

Saving:

• By pressing the button the current reading will be saved.

Displaying the saved measured values

• Press the RECALL buttons simultaneously to display the saved data.
  The display will only show statistical values:

• Number of batch (File)

• Name of the material to be measured

• Date and time of the measurement series

• Last reading

• Average

• Max.

• Min.

• Standard deviation (Std dev)

• Number of measured values (Records)

Displaying the saved measured values on a PC
The optional SCHMIDT software Tension-Inspect 3 allows you easily and accurately to analyze the saved measured values and export them to an Excel table.

Sample memory printout

Start: 11:32:30 03.02.22
Stop: 11:32:38 03.02.22
Last: 23.3
Avg: 23.4
Max: 24.4
Min: 21.9
Std dev: 0.6
HI-Alarm: 85.0
Lo-Alarm: 15.0
Records: 6
22.6
24.4
23.5
21.9
24.1
23.9

Deleting the saved measured values
If data is saved in the tension meter, the display shows “Mem” and indicates the free memory space.

Deleting data:

• Press the „Recall“ and buttons
• Then press the button and confirm with the button. This clears the memory.

PC Communication (USB Interface)

The requirements of the CE specification are only complied with if the tension meter is equipped and operated with connecting cables supplied by HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH. Certification to the CE specification does not extend to, and shall be invalid for any other combination. Under no circumstances shall HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH be held liable for any damage resulting from the use of non SCHMIDT sensors or cables.

Installing the USB Driver
For data transfer to the PC, you will need a USB driver. If no matching driver is installed on your PC, the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard appears when you connect the unit to the computer for the first time. A driver is also supplied with the optionally available Tension Inspect 3 software.

Terminal program
The contents of the memory can be transferred to a PC using the USB interface of the tension meter. Connect the ETX/ETPX to the computer using the USB cable type K50202 which is supplied with the tension meter.

Prerequisites:
A communication program, such as Terminal, must be installed and configured on the computer. PC communication commands (polling)

Requesting data:
(data is requested by PC polling)

• The ASCII character “r” is used to transfer the contents of the memory to the PC.

Service and Maintenance

The tension meter is easy to maintain. Depending on operating time and load, the tension meter should be checked according to the locally valid regulations and conditions (as described in Chapter 3.6). The use of other test methods than the procedure described in Chapter 3.6 may cause deviating measuring results.

Cleaning

• For cleaning the unit, do not use any
• AGGRESSIVE SOLVENTS such as trichloroethylene or similar chemicals.
• NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY shall be accepted for damage resulting from improper cleaning.

Correspondence

Should you have any questions regarding the tension meter or Operating Instructions, or their use, please indicate above all the following details which are given on the ID plate:

1. The tension meter model
2. The serial number

Repairs

Shipping instructions: We kindly ask for return free of charge for us, if possible by airmail parcel. All occurring charges, if any (such as freight, customs clearance, duty, etc.) will be billed to customer. For return from foreign countries, we ask you to include a proforma invoice with a low value for customs clearance only, e.g. 50 Euro, each and to advise the shipment in advance by fax or eMail.

To avoid unnecessary follow-up questions, and the resulting loss of time or possible misunderstandings, please return the tension meter with a detailed fault description to our service department. Please indicate in your order whether you require an Inspection Certificate 3.1 according to DIN EN 10204.

Service address: HANS SCHMIDT & Co GmbH Schichtstr. 16 D-84478 Waldkraiburg Germany

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