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2.3 Turning the Power On and Off
Power On: Press the POWER key until the DISPLAY momentarily shows the tension
range and the software version, e.g. E 1.0, followed by random values or “0.”
Auto Power Off: The tension meter switches off automatically after
3 minutes of non-use.
Manual Switch-Off: Press the POWER key for 5 seconds.
2.4 Reversing the Display
When you shift the tension meter from the right to the left
hand, you can rotate the readings on the DISPLAY by
180°.
Measuring with the left hand:
If you would like to use the left hand for measuring, you should reverse the readings on
the DISPLAY to make them easier to read.
1. Tension meter switched off as described in Chapter 3.3.3.
2. Press and hold the DAMP and POWER keys until the DISPLAY shows the
readings the other way around.
Measuring with the right hand:
1. Tension meter switched off as described above
2. Press and hold the DAMP and POWER keys until
the
DISPLAY shows the readings in the default
(right-handed) orientation.
2.5 Selecting the Unit of Measure
You can set the ETMB to the cN or g unit of measure, depending on the required tension
range. The default setting is cN.
1. Tension meter switched off as described aboveTo select the unit of measure:
2. Press and hold the RECALL and POWER keys until the new unit of measure
is indicated on the DISPLAY.
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9.0 SPECIFICATIONS
Calibration
According to factory procedure
Units of Measure
cN / g, user selectable
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, 24 bit A/D converter
Damping
Adjustable electronical (averaging)
Meas. Frequency
Approx. 1 kHz internal
Display Update Rate
2x per sec.
Display
4-digit LCD, 11 mm high
Memory
Average, last value, maximum, minimum, MAX
PEAK
,
MIN
PEAK
Temperature Coefficient
Gain: less than ± 0.01% FS*/°C
Converter Frequency
30 Hz
Temperature Range
10 - 45° C
Air Humidity
85% RH, max.
Auto Power Off
Automatical after approx. 3 min. of non-use
Power Supply
LiPo accumulator (60 h continouse use, 3 ½ h charging
time) and AC adapter 100 ... 240 V AC with country-
speciic adapters (EU/USA/UK)
Housing Material
Aluminium proile with plastic outer casing (PVC)
Housing Dimensions
197 mm x 58 mm x 47 mm (L x W x H)
Weight (net /gross)
Approx. 340 g / 1250 g
*FS = Full Scale
ETMB Guide Rollers:
ETMPB Guide Pins:
V - grooved
Line Speed
m/min max.
Roller
Material
Standard
2000
Aluminium
hard
chromed
V - grooved
Line Speed
m/min max.
Pin
Material
Standard
6000
Oxide
ceramic