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Tension Meter

ZE Series

Model   ZED

  

ZEF

Edition 

ZE 10.0.E

Operating Instructions

Valid as of: 10.10.2012 • Please keep the manual for future reference!

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Summary of Contents for ZED

Page 1: ...Tension Meter ZE Series Model ZED ZEF Edition ZE 10 0 E Operating Instructions Valid as of 10 10 2012 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: ...up and Operating Procedure 7 3 1 Notes Before Starting Measurement 7 3 2 Operating Elements 7 3 3 Setup 8 3 3 1 Charging the Battery 8 3 3 2 Switch On 9 3 3 3 Switch Off 9 3 3 4 Zero Adjustment of the Measuring Position Auto Zero 9 3 4 Operating Procedure 10 3 4 1 Switching on Damping Mode 11 3 4 2 Changing the Damping Factor 11 3 5 Error Messages 12 3 6 Static Verification of Measuring Accuracy 1...

Page 3: ...the device Insufficient inspection of device components that are subject to wear Opening the device or improper repair work Disasters caused by the effects of foreign objects or by force majeure 1 1 Notices within the Operating Instructions The fundamental prerequisite for the safe handling of this device and its troublefree opera tion is the knowledge of the basic safety notices and safety instru...

Page 4: ...from misuse The intended use also includes Complying with all notices included in the Operating Instructions and observing all inspection and maintenance works 1 8 Copyright 1 9 Declaration of Conformity RoHs II and WEEE Registration In compliance with the EU Directives 2004 108 EG and 2011 65 EU HANS SCHMIDT CO GmbH is registered in compliance with the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment A...

Page 5: ...owing modifications customized versions Calibration to different units of measure such as g 2 1 Specifications Calibration According to SCHMIDT factory procedure Accuracy 1 FS 1 digit typical 0 5 FS Overrange 10 FS without accuracy guarantee Overload Protection 200 FS Measuring Principle Strain gauge bridge Meas Roller Deflection 0 5 mm max Signal Processing Digital 12 bit A D converter Damping Se...

Page 6: ...um ceramic coated V grooved Line Speed max m min Roller Material Standard 900 Hardcoated Aluminium Code K 2000 Hardcoated Aluminium Code T 450 Plastic POM black Code W 450 Nickel plated steel 2 2 Delivery Includes 1Tension meter 1AC apdapter with 3 country specific adapters EU USA UK 1Operating Instructions 1Carrying case 2 3 Unpacking Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damag...

Page 7: ...er 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 serial number and the CE mark as well as the calibration label optional are provided on the rear side of the instrument the SCHMIDT Quality Seal are provided on the front side Calibration label opti...

Page 8: ...should not be stored for a prolonged time when empty After a maximum storage period of one year the battery has to be recharged 3 3 1 Charging the Battery The battery can only be charged at a temperature between 5 C and 45 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 th...

Page 9: ...seconds 3 3 4 Zero Adjustment of the Measuring Position Auto Zero Zero adjustment is automatically carried out for the current measuring position Zero adjustment must be carried out whenever the tension meter does not display 0 in measuring position The process material must not yet be inserted Requirement Tension meter switched on as described in Chapter 3 3 2 To carry out zero adjustment Hold th...

Page 10: ...urn to their 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 Error mess...

Page 11: ...p cN DAMP below the currently measured value To switch off damping Press the DAMP key The DISPLAY shows 12 c N only the currently measured value 3 4 2 Changing the Damping Factor The tension meter is factory preset to a factor of 07 The tension values are thereby averaged for the display in the following way 7 old values 9 new values 16 The damping factor can be modified in 15 steps from 01 low da...

Page 12: ...rification of Measuring Accuracy All tension meters are calibrated with standard materials such as polyamide monofila ment PA according to the SCHMIDT factory procedure The diameters are given in Chapter 2 Any difference in process material size and rigidity from the standard material may cause a deviation of the accuracy In 95 of all industrial applications the SCHMIDT calibration has been proven...

Page 13: ...ou can recalibrate the instrument following the directions in Chapter 3 6 1 3 6 1 Static Calibration of the ZE Requirements for static calibration The tension meter is factory calibrated for a vertical material path fig 3 6a Recalibration must also be carried out with a vertical material path One cN WEIGHT each corresponding to 10 50 and 90 of the tension range must be provided No PROCESS MATERIAL...

Page 14: ... instrument Release the DAMP key when the value shown on the DISPLAY is stable the reading may fluctuate slightly The display 7 shows E 50 cN 2nd calibration point Hang a WEIGHT which corresponds to 50 of the tension range from the PROCESS MATERIAL vertically as shown in fig 3 6a Push the THUMBPIECE as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow Thread the PROCESS MATERIAL between the GUIDE RO...

Page 15: ...w calibration should be verified following the directions in Chapter 3 6 If this procedure shows a deviation you can recalibrate the tension meter again or re store the factory calibration as described in Chapter 3 6 2 If the verification of the calibration according to Chapter 3 6 shows a deviation beyond the allowable tolerance and a reliable operation is no longer allowed the instrument has to ...

Page 16: ...n the rear side of the tension meter in your spareparts order For example Order of spare rollers Model ZEF 100 ZED 500 given on rear side of tension meter Serial number 800 888888 given on rear side of tension meter Standard rollers Model number ZEF R580005 Delivery 1 set 3 pcs of spare rollers 900 m min with mounting tool Standard rollers Model number ZED R581004 Delivery 1 set 3 pcs of spare rol...

Page 17: ...y verification depends on several different factors Operating time and load of the SCHMIDT tension meter Tolerance band defined by the customer Changes of the tolerance band compared to previous verifications of calibration Therefore the interval between verifications must be determined by the user s Quality Assurance Department based on the user s experience Assuming normal operating time and loa...

Page 18: ... 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 19: ...rvice 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 Service address 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 t...

Page 20: ...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 60 years Worldwide e mail info hans schmidt com Internet http www ...

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