Sec. 4. ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL INFORMATION
.
1.
INDICATING SPEED
.
(Optional feature).
From main display press the
UP
arrow once. Your display
will now show either feet per minute or meters per minute with both high and low values recorded.
2.
LENGTH OF PART RUN
.
(Optional feature)
. From the main display press the
UP
arrow twice. Your
display will now indicate length of material run in either feet or meters.
3.
CHANGING LENGTH OR SPEED UNITS
.
(Optional feature).
From the main display depress either the
UP
or
DOWN
keys until the display indicates:
SETUP
.
Press Enter. Next use the
UP
and
DOWN
keys
until
Length Units
is displayed. Press
ENTER
and make your selection from
Feet
or
Meters
.
Enter
Selection.
4.
DATA LOGGING
.
(Optional feature).
From the Main display use the
UP
or
DOWN
keys until
Data
Logging
is displayed. Press
ENTER
. Next, select
Logging Rate
and select Hz rate which your data
will be collected in (choices are from 1Hz to 100Hz). Next select
Duration
and select the time
period the data will be collected over by using the
UP
or
DOWN
keys. Finally select
Begin Logging
when you are ready to collect your data. Note: You can stop collecting data at any time by simply
depressing
ESC
(escape). Collected data will remain in memory, regardless if instrument is turned
off, and will only be overwritten once new data is collected. To view collected data select
View
Data Log
and press
ENTER
.
Logged Data can also be uploaded to your computer via the RS-232,
serial port. Refer to
Sec 4.16, Uploading logged data
,
for specific instructions.
5.
SPEEDING UP OR SLOWING DOWN DISPLAY LCD REFRESH RATES
—
DAMPENING ADJUSTMENT
.
To help control oscillating tension display values the user can either speed up or slow down the
rate at which tension values refresh on the display. Using the
UP
or
DOWN
keys select
SETUP
and
press
ENTER
.
Next select
Dampening
and after entering this selection, choose the refresh rate from:
1Hz, 2Hz or 5Hz. Remember to
ENTER
your selections.
6.
AUDIO
.
Turn on or off Audio beep (with key inputs) by selecting:
SETUP
, then select
Audio
, and
finally either select
ON
or
OFF
.
7.
BACKLIGHTING INTENSITY
. Increase or decrease Backlighting intensity by selecting:
SETUP
, then
BACKLIGHT
, and finally intensity level.
8.
DISPLAY CONTRAST
. Increase or decrease LCD display contrast by selecting:
SETUP
, then select
CONTRAST
, and finally manipulate contrast using the
UP
or
DOWN
keys. Remember to
ENTER
your
new setting.
9.
VERSION
. Instrument Model No. along with Software version information can be viewed under
SETUP
and then selecting
Version
.
10.
CUSTOM CALIBRATIONS
.
Calibrations are password-protected to prevent unintended changes and
can only be preformed on Custom Calibration selections. All other calibrations under Wire and
Filament selections can only be reset by Tensitron. See Page 10 for step-by-step instructions to
perform this 5 point, dead weight calibration, or contact your Metrology Department or Tensitron
for assistance. Note 1. If you simply want to verify your instrument’s accuracy refer to
Checking
Accuracy
on Page 10.
11.
CUSTOM CALIBRATION NAMES
.
Custom Calibrations (listed as Custom 0 - 9) can be renamed so
that the Main Display indicates your name for the calibration instead of Custom 1, 2, etc. From the
Main Display use the
UP
and
DOWN
keys until
SETUP
is selected. Press
ENTER
.
Using the
UP
and
DOWN
keys select
Custom Names
.
Press
ENTER
.
Next, using the
UP
and
DOWN
arrows select
calibration number, or previous name you wish to rename. Press
ENTER
.
Using the
UP
and
DOWN
keys select the number, letter or character for the beginning of your new name. Press
ENTER
.
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Page 4 TX Series Operating Instructions
MODEL
RANGE
RESOLUTION
TX-125
0-125 Grams
0.1 to 1 Grams
TX-1000
10-1000 Grams
1 to 5 Grams
TX-5000
50-5000 Grams
5 to 10 Grams
APPLICATION-SPECIFIC METERS
TX-5EDM 50-5000 Grams - For use on EDM wires
.
Note: For tapes, webs and custom materials please provide thickness, width, or diameter with order.
AVAILABLE OPTIONS FOR ALL INSTRUMENTS:
Note: Add option designator to the end of the Model Number. (For example a Model TX-1000-S
denotes a standard TX-1000 with the optional Speed and Length function included.)
–
R
Custom Roller Option. Choose from numerous sizes of cylindrical, flanged, or U-shaped rollers.
Note: For tapes, webs, and custom materials please provide thickness, width, or diameter with
order.
–
S
Speed and Length Option. Indicate real-time speed in FPM, or MPM. Maximum measurable
speed is 9,999 FPM or 9,999 meters per minute, however line speeds in excess of 2,000 FPM are
generally unsafe for hand-held applications. Read length of part run in feet or meters. Maximum
length measuring up to 9,999 meters or feet.
–
A
Analog Output Option. For both speed and tension values. 0-5 VDC or 4 -20 mA with software
definable ending sequences. Provided with 10’ cable. Data is outputted at a rate of 40 Hz.
–
E
RS-232 Serial Output Option. Provided with 10’ cable to interface with your receiving device.
Select data sampling rate from 1, 2 or 5 Hz.
–
D
Data Logging Option. Capture and play back data within a user-defined time window. Select the
time window; then select the sampling rate (adjustable from 1-100 Hz). After capturing the data,
review the data on the instrument’s display or upload it using the 10’ serial interface cable.
Instruments can be configured with any or all of these options.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR ALL METERS
Input real-time serial data into any Windows® application using the optional software WinWedge
Pro for Windows®.
Euro Plug. P/N: TX-15-PS-240
Magnetic or rigid mounting bracket. P/N: TX-350
SPECIFICATIONS
Approximate weight .75 lbs (14 oz), depending upon configuration.
(5) Re-chargeable NIMH battery assembly and power supply provided. (For input voltages
between 100 – 240 V, use power supply P/N: TX-15-PS-240)
Durable, lightweight carrying case with protective foam inserts.
CE certification complying with heavy, industrial, immunity standards.
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