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Tension Meter

ZE Series

Model ZEF

ZED

Edition

ZE 01.E

Instruction Manual

Valid as of: 01.04.2021

• Please keep the manual for future reference!

S C H M I D T

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Summary of Contents for ZE Series

Page 1: ...Tension Meter ZE Series Model ZEF ZED Edition ZE 01 E Instruction Manual Valid as of 01 04 2021 Please keep the manual for future reference S C H M I D T c o n t r o l i n s t r u m e n t s ...

Page 2: ...d display elements 7 3 3 Setup 9 3 3 1 Charging the Battery 10 3 3 2 Switching the tension meter on 10 3 3 3 Switching the tension meter off 10 3 4 Tension meter settings 10 3 4 1 Material setup menu 12 3 4 2 Factory reset 12 3 5 Operation procedure 13 3 5 1 Zero adjustment of the measurement position 13 3 5 2 Inserting and removing material to be measured 14 3 5 3 Damping 15 3 5 4 Using the alarm...

Page 3: ...pera 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 wi...

Page 4: ... according to the state of the art and the approved safety stan dards 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 Malfunctions that could impair safety must be remedied immediately ...

Page 5: ...use 3 charging time USB AC adapter 100 240 V AC with 4 adapters EU USA UK AUS NZ Housing Material Plastic POM Housing Dimensions 157 mm x 124 mm x 32 mm L x W x H Weight net gross Approx 200 g 600 g FS Full Scale 2 1 Specifications Width of filament guide Suitable for 95 of all applications PA Polyamide Monofilament If the material to be measured differs significant from the SCHMIDT calibration ma...

Page 6: ...ns 1 Carrying case 2 3 Delivery includes 2 4 Unpacking Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage Notices of defect must be announced immediately in writing at the latest within 7 days on receipt of the goods ZED Guide Rollers 2 1 Specifications Cont ZEF Guide Rollers V grooved Line Speed max m min Roller Material Standard 2000 Hardcoated Aluminium Code K 3500 Hardcoated Alumi...

Page 7: ...may cause permanent damage to the measuring spring and must be avoided under any circumstances 3 1 Notes before starting measurement 3 Operations ID plate with serial number and CE mark Calibration label option SCHMIDT Quality Seal The ID plate with the CE mark and the serial number the calibration label op tional as well as the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are provided on the backside of the instrument 3...

Page 8: ...or Measurement unit MIN MAX Alarm fig 3 2c Info on material Damping Current reading Readings between the alarm values Data stored in the memory Battery status indicator Measurement unit MIN MAX Alarm fig 3 2d Tension range Current reading as bar graph 3 2 Operating and display elements Display with bargraph ...

Page 9: ...ter can only be switched on if the battery is still working i e if the battery has enough charge If the instrument does not power 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 discharging it completely or charging it frequently for short periods The battery should not be stored for an exte...

Page 10: ...see chapter 3 5 1 Holding the button makes the display freeze so that you can read the measuring range 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 3 3 3 Switching the tension meter off Automatic switch off if enabled After an idle period of 3 minutes the tension meter switches off Manual switch...

Page 11: ...y and Time scale 1 2 5 10 30 and 60 seconds To choose the displayed time period only graphic display Alarm ON OFF Activate deactivate the alarm The display shows the values of the adjusted material characteristic Damping value chapter 3 5 3 damping Material setup chapter 3 4 1 material setup Tension Unit cN g lb N Set the measurement unit Backlight OFF Minimum Medium Maximum For adjusting the brig...

Page 12: ...nsion range Set three calibration points for which a calibration should be performed Weights cN g Set the unit of the calibration weights used 3 4 1 Material setup menu In the material setup 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 Factory setting...

Page 13: ...anged 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 2 To carry out zero adjustment Bring the tension meter into the des...

Page 14: ... original positions It is important to assure that the process material runs smoothly between the guide rollers and the measuring roller It is essential that the thumbpiece return slowly to its initial position Any uncontrolled snap back may affect calibration and may also damage the instrument To measure the process material The display now shows the measured tension values To remove the process ...

Page 15: ...mping factor is 5 The average shown on the display is calculated as follows 5 old measured values 4 new measured values 9 Damping can be changed in 9 steps from 01 low damping 1 old measured value 8 new measured values 9 to 9 high damping 8 old measured values 1 new measured value 9 3 5 4 Using the alarm function Requirements In the Material Setup menu make sure that the MIN and MAX limit values h...

Page 16: ...er the calibration on Schmidt material 1 is omit ted fig 3 6 1 shows a measuring setup for the calibration The SCHMIDT calibration has been preset in the factory and cannot be overwritten For these material characteristics you can only change the name and limit values 3 6 1 Setup for calibration Hang a weight which corresponds to the tension to be measured from the measured material vertically as ...

Page 17: ...fers significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in material type diameter rigidity shape etc we recommend to perform 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...

Page 18: ...ation using other calibration points We recommend that you align the middle of the tension range to be measured with the middle calibration point 3 6 2 Calibration procedure Step 2 Perform a zero adjustment with the tension meter in its measuring position Step 3 Calibrate calibration point 1 Insert material to be measured Step 4 Calibrate calibration point 2 Step 5 Calibrate calibration point 3 On...

Page 19: ...e verifying the calibration move the instrument slowly up and down to compen sate for any mechanical friction losses and thus ensure repeatability of the measure ments 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 ...

Page 20: ...easurement is continued while by pressing the button the measurement is continued without saving Displaying the saved measured values Press the and buttons simultaneously to display the saved data The display will only show statistical values Name of the material to be measured Last reading Average Max Min Standard deviation Std dev Delete the saved measured values If data is saved in the tension ...

Page 21: ...ar side of tension meter Code K rollers Model number ZEF R580006 Delivery 1 set 3 pcs of spare rollers 2000 m min with mounting tool Code K rollers Model number ZED R581003 Delivery 1 set 3 pcs of spare rollers 3500 m min with mounting tool 5 Cleaning For cleaning the unit do not use any AGGRESSIVE SOLVENTS such as trichloroethylene or similar chemicals NO WARRANTY OR LIABILITY shall be accepted f...

Page 22: ... customer No Yes No Yes No Yes Vertification of the calibration Visual inspection and functional test Values within specification Prepare certification for incoming calibration Determination of costs Make of cost estimate Repair and adjustment Verification of the calibration Calibration label on the instrument No Invoice scrapping and disposal Invoice repair and calibration services and dispatch I...

Page 23: ...o our service department Please indicate in your order whether you require an Inspection Certificate 3 1 according to DIN EN 10204 9 Repairs HANS SCHMIDT Co GmbH Schichtstr 16 D 84478 Waldkraiburg Germany 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 custom...

Page 24: ...Thickness Gauge Yarn Package Durometer and Shore A Durometer Sample Cutter Balance Moisture Meter Leak Tester Softometer Mailing address P O B 1154 84464 Waldkraiburg Germany Shipping address Schichtstr 16 84478 Waldkraiburg Germany Hans Schmidt Co GmbH Phone int 49 0 8638 9410 0 Fax int 49 0 8638 4825 int 49 0 8638 67898 More than 70 years Worldwide e mail info hans schmidt com Internet http www ...

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