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3.2 Measuring with the Tension Meter
(cont.)
General Information:
We recommend always measuring the same number of ends, such as 5 or 10 ends (re-
peat of pattern) or only a single end at a time.
Requirements:
The weaving machine is not running.
- Push the thumb piece as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow to extend the
REFERENCE FRAME.
- The REFERENCE FRAME must abut on the PROCESS MATERIAL. (see fig. 3.2a).
-
Slowly
release pressure on the thumb piece until the REFERENCE FRAME return to
his original position.
It is important to assure that the process material runs smoothly between the roller
guides and the measuring roller.
Inserting:
It is essential that the thumb piece return slowly to its initial position.
Any uncontrolled snap-back may affect calibration and may also damage
the instrument.
- Set the tension meter with the REFERENCE FRAME down on the warp threads.
- Unhand the tension meter (see fig. 3.2b).
The scale pointer will now show the line tension directly.
During the measuring the process material has to stay in the same position
Removing:
- Push the thumb piece as far as it will go in the direction of the arrow.
- With the REFERENCE FRAME extended, move the instrument away from the material.
- Slowly release pressure on the Thumb piece until the outer rollers return to their
original position.
3.3 Memory Pointer
(Optional Accessory Code
M
)
Memory pointer
Knurled screw
The tension meter Model DXK can be factory-equipped with a
memory pointer for retaining the highest reading obtained during
a measuring period.
This is achieved by a memory pointer which trails the scale
pointer and stops at the highest tension reading (PEAK value)
obtained during the measuring period.
To reset the memory pointer before a new measuring period:
- Set the memory pointer to zero manually with the
knurled screw.
fig. 3.3
