TENSITRON LX-100-1 Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 6

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Add-On Options 

Instruments can be configured with either of these options, but not both: 

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- A    Analog Output option 

Data output at 40 Hz. 
0-5 VDC or 4-20 mA with Software-definable ending sequences. 
Provided with 10’ cable. 

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 E    RS-232 Serial Output option 

Select data sampling rate from 1, 2 or 5 Hz. 
Provided with 10’ cable to Interface with your receiving device.  

 

Features of all Instruments 

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Color graphic display:  

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Large and easy to read, with adjustable backlighting. 

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Shows Tension, Battery Charge Level, and Cable Size Selected. 

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Includes user-definable tension set points. 

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Store Function: Store and display up to five separate tension readings 
plus the average value of these stored readings. 

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Data Statistics: Monitor your process by viewing count, average, 
minimum/maximum, and standard deviation values of your logged data. 

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Selectable Tension Units: Choose to display tension in Lb, Kg or daN. 

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Up to ten calibrations can be programmed into the instrument. (Password-
protected to provide due diligence against unauthorized changes.) 

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Adjustable LCD refresh rates allow for stable digital readings. 

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Automatic shutoff after several minutes of non-use. 

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All models are typically available from stock.  

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All models are factory calibrated and ready for use.  

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All calibration values are traceable to National Standards.  

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Calibration certificate is included. 

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Continuous operation while connected to power supply. 

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Durable, lightweight carrying case with protective foam inserts included. 
(See Figure 2) 

 

 

 

Figure 2: Carrying case with instrument, 

calibration certificate, power supply, adapters, 

and operating instructions. 

Summary of Contents for LX-100-1

Page 1: ...LX 1 Series Instrument www tensitron com pg 1 Operating Instructions LX 1 Series Digital Wire Cable and Textile Tension Meter...

Page 2: ...uments 6 5 BASIC OPERATION 7 Charging Instrument Batteries 7 Quick Start Instructions 7 Engaging Instrument onto Cable 8 6 DISPLAY SCREENS 10 SETUP Screen 10 o LCD Refresh Rate 10 o Data Averaging 10...

Page 3: ...assistance please call us at 303 702 1980 or find us online at www tensitron com 1 WARRANTY POLICY STANDARD EQUIPMENT WARRANTY Tensitron warrants that all Tensitron manufactured equipment will be fre...

Page 4: ...ry design Battery Life Approximately 12 hours depending upon backlighting intensity Operating Temperature 32 F to 120 F If these values are exceeded battery charge discharge rates will decline However...

Page 5: ...maged instrument Tag damaged instrument DO NOT USE until repaired For repair send instruments to Tensitron o Maintain instrument carefully Protect instrument from exposure to water Keep instrument dry...

Page 6: ...ed readings o Data Statistics Monitor your process by viewing count average minimum maximum and standard deviation values of your logged data o Selectable Tension Units Choose to display tension in Lb...

Page 7: ...k Start Instructions 1 Power unit on by pressing ON button Main display will indicate Tension Material five stored tension readings and their average and other information See Figure 3 2 Select a scre...

Page 8: ...Material a Using either the up or down arrows scroll to SELECT MATERIAL then press ENTER b Next scroll through the material descriptions until the correct material size is highlighted then press ENTE...

Page 9: ...f it takes a lot of force to close the lever STOP Something is binding or the material is too large in diameter Closing the lever in this situation will damage the instrument Note the tension reading...

Page 10: ...readings before posting the average of those 3000 readings to the display Options are 1 2 5 and 10 seconds This is a rolling average meaning that only the readings taken in the last 1 2 5 or 10 second...

Page 11: ...on or off or to edit your high and low values See Figure 7 o Version Press this button to determine what model the instrument is set at in the firmware as well as to see what level of firmware is down...

Page 12: ...rds on correctly sized materials See Figure 8 4 Never use any tensioning device that attempts to convert rotational torque values into tension loads as these types of systems are highly inaccurate Als...

Page 13: ...ss ENTER The screen will now display SETUP RE CALIBRATE TENSION ENTER PASSWORD CAL DATA WILL BE LOST 2 Password To proceed with calibration you must enter the password You may obtain the password by e...

Page 14: ...BER OF POINTS __ ZERO UNIT Without any material engaged to the instrument hold it in the attitude you will be taking the reading in and press ENTER to calibrate zero weight Next the display will promp...

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Page 16: ...733 S Bowen Street Longmont CO 80501 USA Phone 303 702 1980 Fax 303 702 1982 E mail service tensitron com Web Site www tensitron com...

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