Summary of Contents for ContiTech TensionRite
- Page 1 Power Transmission Products TensionRite Belt Frequency Meter ® User Manual Folio Edition www.contitech.us...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Power Transmission Products Table of Contents Section Page 1.0 Safety Tips 2.0 Device Description 3.0 Quick Start 4.0 Functions 4.1 Keys 4.2 Audio/Visual Display 4.3 Optical Sensor 4.4 Battery Condition 4.5 Charging Batteries 5.0 Setup & Use Procedure 6.0 Operating Tips 7.0 Meter Range 8.0 Calibration 8.1 Spot Check... -
Page 3: Safety Tips
› Do not leave the unit in places that are humid, hot, dust-filled or in direct sunlight. Hint: When the TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is not to be used for a while, remove the batteries and store unit in the case provided. -
Page 4: Device Description
Cable Optical Sensor Plug-in see Section 4.3 Continental ContiTech TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is The meter operates on four AA batteries. Battery life is a two-component system consisting of a hand-held meter approximately 20 hours. The battery compartment is attached to an optical sensor via an electronic cable. The accessible at the back of the meter. -
Page 5: Quick Start
Power Transmission Products 3.0 Quick Start 3.0 Quick Start 5. Read belt frequency (Hz) 2. Press to switch meter on 3. Aim Sensor at belt, gap 1/4 in. – 1 in. 1. Plug in sensor 4. Tap or pluck belt Following these simple steps will allow you to measure the vibration frequency of the belt. -
Page 6: Functions 4.1 Keys
Power Transmission Products 4.0 Functions 4.1 Keys This key switches the meter on or off. If This key has two functions. The first is DOWN ON/OFF the meter is on and sits idle for more than to decrease either the SPAN or MASS (Hz/Lbs) 3 minutes, it automatically switches off to parameters when used in conjunction with... -
Page 7: Audio/Visual Display
Power Transmission Products 4.0 Functions 4.2 Audio/Visual Display Visual Measurement Results The TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is an interactive tool. It provides both visual and audible communication with the operator. Tension displayed in newtons. Each signal or combination of signals has meaning. While all these... -
Page 8: Battery Condition
Power Transmission Products 4.0 Functions 4.4 Battery Condition When the TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is first switched on, a 0000 BEEP battery condition check is automatically performed. A low battery condition is signaled both visually and audibly. The display window will flash an array of zeros, starting with four and progressing to only one. -
Page 9: Setup & Use Procedure
ON/OFF Power Transmission Products 5.0 Setup & Use Procedure SPAN ON/OFF 5.0 Setup & Use Procedure ON/OFF MASS 1. Plug sensor head into meter body. 4. Aim sensor at center of selected belt span. Tap This is a keyed plug. (kg/m) SPAN or pluck the belt. -
Page 10: Operating Tips
› When possible, orient the sensor head with the long edge of the The TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter will measure vibration sensor parallel to the centerline of the belt. This tends to eliminate frequency (Hz) of all style belts, even belt brands other than any non-reading condition due to aiming error. -
Page 11: Meter Range
Power Transmission Products 7.0 Meter Range 7.0 Meter Range The TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter is capable of measuring SPECIAL NOTE: belt vibration frequencies between 10Hz and 400Hz. Tensioning a drive generally involves moving one component shaft with respect to another. On some drives, especially larger... -
Page 12: Calibration 8.1 Spot Check
Technical support relating to calibration certification and/or For certification/calibration purposes the meter may be returned to operation of the TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter can be the manufacturer at yearly intervals to have the meter recalibrated obtained from the manufacturer at: and certified to UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Standards) ISO/IEC 17025:2005. -
Page 13: Technical Specifications
Power Transmission Products 9.0 Technical Specifications 9.0 Technical Specifications Measurement Range Frequency range ........... 10 to 400Hz Measurement accuracy Below 100Hz ..........+/- 1 significant digit Above 100Hz ..........+/- 1% Belt Mass input range ........0.001 to 9.990kg/m Belt Span input range ........0.001 to 9.990 meters Maximum belt tension display.... -
Page 14: Formulas & Conversions
Power Transmission Products 10.0 Formulas & Conversions 10.0 Formulas & Conversions Force Conversion Constants newtons x 0.2248 = pounds ƒ pounds ƒ x 4.4482 = newtons kilograms x 9.8067 = newtons Length Conversion Constants inches x 0.0254 = meters meters x 39.3701 = inches mm x 0.001 = meters Span Length Calculation (D-d) -
Page 15: Belt Mass Constants
Power Transmission Products 1.0 Belt Mass Contstants 1.0 Belt Mass Constants SilentSync® BLACKHAWK Pd ® DUAL Pd® (trapezoidal) TORQUE-FLEX ® Pitch Width Belt Mass Pitch Width Belt Mass Pitch Width Belt Mass Pitch Belt Mass kg/m) (kg/m) (kg/m) (kg/m) Yellow 0.071 12mm 0.045... -
Page 16: Theory Of Operation
The relationship between tension and frequency has been in the display window. determined to be: The TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter may be used with all power T = 4ml transmission belts regardless of type or construction. where... -
Page 17: Faqs
10Hz and 400Hz the unsupported span. The amplitude of vibration is greatest in the to be properly read by the TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter. It is center of the span, degrading geometrically as the tangent points highly unlikely that your drive will be outside this window. - Page 18 TensionRite® Belt Frequency Meter? If the meter uses an infrared beam, what is the lighted spot I Yes there are. The solid-state circuitry of the TensionRite® Belt see on the belt? Frequency Meter is based upon a very stable quartz crystal which The orange-lighted spot is generated by a narrow angle LED (Light requires no adjustment.
- Page 19 International Standard IEC 60079-11? be used while on-board charging of the batteries is taking The TensionRite® Meter does not qualify for I.S. certification. As place or even when connected to the charger with such, the meter is not to be used in locations with potentially batteries removed? explosive atmospheres.
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Page 20: Tensioning Tables 4.1 Synchronous Belt Tensioning Tables
4. Three different levels of Continental ContiTech tension gauges are offered 2. For drives where hub loads are critical, high speed drives or other to aid you in properly tensioning your power transmission belts. See... -
Page 21: V-Belt Tensioning Tables
4. Three different levels of Continental ContiTech tension gauges are offered 2. For drives where hub loads are critical, high speed drives or other drives to aid you in properly tensioning your power transmission belts. See... - Page 22 4. Three different levels of Continental ContiTech tension gauges are offered 2. For drives where hub loads are critical, high speed drives or other drives to aid you in properly tensioning your power transmission belts. See...
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Page 23: Limited Warranty
NEGLIGENCE, OTHER TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF WARRANTY, OTHER THEORY OR OTHERWISE) SHALL NOT EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE TENSIONRITE® BELT FREQUENCY METER IN RESPECT TO WHICH SUCH CAUSE ARISES, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL CONTINENTAL CONTITECH BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, EXAMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY SUCH CAUSE. - Page 24 Distributor Policy ContiTech. Engineering Next Level Contact ContiTech As a division of the Continental Group, ContiTech NAFTA Headquarters is a recognized innovation and technology leader 703 S. Cleveland Massillon Road in natural rubber and plastics. As an industry partner Fairlawn, OH 44333-3023 U.S.A.
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