Optibelt TT 3, Technical Manual

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Safety advice!
Before the start of measurement the drive motor must be
switched off, thus ensuring that neither the drive nor the driven shaft
can start rotating .
All the corresponding safety measures must be complied with!
Application advice!
The datas of belt tension (static belt tension T
S
) from the Optibelt
data bank are approximate values .
We recommend to calculate the detailed belt parameter and to
adjust the drive respectively .
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Function overview
The Optibelt TT 3 Frequency
Tension Tester is used for determining
of the initial tensioning of V-belts,
kraftbands, ribbed belts and timing
belts .
The actual frequency is established
by touching the belt and, once
measurement has been taken
successfully it is displayed in Hertz
or Newton . The implemented
data bank enables direct adjustment
with the Optibelt tensioning
recommendations . In addition, users
can also store their own, user-defined
data sets .
A serial RS-232 interface is available
for communication with a PC .