TSH
Tension Sensor

6 Tension ranges available
from 0 – 1000 cN up to 0 – 50.00 daN
Stationary electronic tension sensor for flexible material as wires, thin ropes and cables up to 15 mm Ø, as well as flat material up to 10 mm width

Large, hardened guide rollers for minimized material deflection

Versatile tension sensor for quick and easy mounting

Special Features

  • Tension sensor TSH with integrated measuring amplifier and high accuracy 1 % FS
  • Ball-bearing mounted guide rollers,
    – V-grooved (for material with max. 4 mm Ø)
    – U-grooved (for material with 3 up to 15 mm Ø)
    – tape grooved (for material with max. width of 10 mm)
  • Various output signals are available:
    – analog: 0 – 1 V (standard), 0 – 10 V (optional)
    – current: 4 – 20 mA (optional)
    – analog DMS: mV/V (optional)
  • Easy installation, even afterwards, on existing machines
  • Easy calibration to customized material by operator – zero and gain calibration is required
  • Measuring principle – load cell with hight quality strain gauge bridge
  • Tension sensor TSH with mechanical overload protection

Note: a wide range of custom designed models as well modifications are available on request. Please contact us with your demand!

Standard Features

  • Tension sensor TSH with rugged aluminium housing
  • Required power supply +15…24 V DC (regulated)
  • Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 is included
  • Optionally available: Inspection Certificate 3.1 according EN 10204 with calibration report

 Available Models

Model Tension Range
 Measuring Head Width*
 SCHMIDT Calibration Material**
TSH-1000 0 – 1000 cN 150 mm PA: 0.30 mm Ø
TSH-2000 0 – 2000 cN 150 mm PA: 0.50 mm Ø
TSH-5000 0 – 5000 cN 200 mm PA: 0.80 mm Ø
TSH-10K 0 – 10 daN 200 mm PA: 1.00 mm Ø
TSH-20K 0 – 20 daN 250 mm PA: 1.50 mm Ø
TSH-50K 0 – 50 daN 250 mm steel rope 1.50 mm Ø (7x7x0.20)

Other tension ranges and measuring head widths available on request.
Other measuring units available, such as g or kg.
* Outer distance between outside guide rollers or outside dimensions of front plate
** Suitable for 95 % of applications PA = Polyamide Monofilament

Calibration to customized material:
If process material differs significantly from the SCHMIDT calibration material in diameter, rigidity or shape, special calibration using customer supplied samples is recommended. For this purpose a material sample of about 5 m should be supplied.

SPECIFICATIONS

Calibration: According to SCHMIDT factory procedure
Accuracy: ±1 % full scale and ±1 digit
Other calibration material:
±3 % full scale or better
Overload protection: 100 % of tension range
Measuring principle: Strain gauge bridge
Measuring roller deflection: Max. 0.5 mm
Natural frequency: Approx. 500 Hz, depending on tension range
Signal processing: Analog
Temperature drift: Less than ±0.05 % full scale/ºC
Output Signal: Standard: 0 – 1 V DC (analog) impedance: ≥ 5 kΩ
Option: 0 – 10 V DC (analog), 4 – 20 mA (current) or mV/V (DMS)
Damping (fg): Standard: 30 Hz (other values on request)
Temperature range: 10 – 45 ºC
Air humidity: 85 % RH, max.
Power supply: +15…24 V DC, 21 mA regulated
Code A3: max. 50 mA regulated
Code A10: max. +5 V DC, max. 20 mA regulated
Housing material: Aluminium
Dimensions: See dimensions
Weight, net (gross): Up to model TSH-2000 approx. 420 g (530 g)
Model TSH-5000 and TSH-10K approx. 450 g (600 g)
Model TSH-20K and higher tension ranges approx. 490 g (650 g)

Specifications subject to change without notice!

GUIDE ROLLERS

Order-Code Line Speed vmax. … m/min Roller Material
Standard 4000 Hardened steel (max. Ø 4 mm)
Code R1 4000 Hard crome-plated steel (Ø 3 – 9 mm)
Code R4 1000 Hardened steel steel (Ø 8 – 11 mm)
for model TSH-50K and higher
Code R5 1000 Hardened steel steel (Ø 12 – 15 mm)
for model TSH-50K and higher
Code B6 2000 Hardened steel, width 6 mm
Code B10 2000 Hardened steel, width 10 mm

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

E10061 – Diode Plug with Bayonet Cap

Diode Plug suitable for sensors of TS series,
cable outlet 3.5 – 6 mm
Order number: E10061

 

 

 

 EK0603, EK0605 and DK0610 – Connecting Cable with 2 diode plugs

Connecting cable with 2 diode plugs, for analog output and voltage signal.
For connecting the TS sensor to the display unit SCD-1.
Order number: EK0603, Length 3 m
Order number: EK0605, Length 5 m
Order number: EK0610, Length 10 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 EK0612, EK0614 and EK0615 – Connecting Cable with 1 diode plug and open ends

Connecting cable with 1 diode plug and open ends, for analog output and current signal.
For connecting sensors of TS series to the display unit SC-PM.
Order number: EK0612, length 3 m
Order number: EK0614, length 5 m
Order number: EK0615, length 10 m

OUTPUT SIGNAL

Standard

Output signal: 0 – 1 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A2

Output signal: 0 – 10 V DC

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A3

Output signal: 4 – 20 mA

 

 

 

 

 

 Code A10

Output signal: mV/V
For sensors without amplifier
incl. firmly connected cable with open ends, 3 m long

DELIVERY INCLUDES

Tension sensor TSH with transport packaging, operating instruction in german and english (as requested), Certificate of Compliance with the order 2.1 according EN 10204 free of charge

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