BTX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 3.14.2018
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5. Select Tension Units:
a. Using the up or down arrows, scroll to TENSION UNITS,
then press ENTER.
b. Next, select from: Kilograms, DecaNewtons, or Pounds, and
then press ENTER.
6. Select Material:
a. Using the up or down arrows, scroll to SELECT MATERIAL,
then press ENTER.
b. Next scroll through the band descriptions until the correct
band size/material is highlighted, then press ENTER. Your
main display will indicate the band size selected. (See
Figure 4)
c.
If your specific material is not listed, add it to the menu by
following the calibration instructions included at the end of
these instructions. Or, send a 10
’ sample of your
material/band and the instrument to Tensitron and ask to
have it added to the menu.
Zero
Instrument: Hold the instrument in the attitude your reading will be taken before you
engage it to the tensioned band. Then, press ZERO.
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Engaging Instrument onto Band
▪
To engage the instrument onto the tensioned band, start with the
meter’s lever released, so the center sensor roller is lowered.
▪
Position the meter so the band passes under the two outer guide
rollers and over the center sensor roller.
Do not exceed the
maximum tension range of the instrument or damage will occur.
(See Figure 5)
▪
Squeeze the lever gently shut until the rollers close onto the material.
Note: If it takes a lot of force to close the lever, STOP! Closing the
lever with excessive force will damage the instrument.
▪
Note the tension reading on the display. (See Figure 5)
Select band size
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Instrument automatically
adjusts calibration
Figure 4:
Select Material Screen
