TENSITRON WX-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

TENSITRON WX-1 Series Operating Instructions Manual

Digital web tension meter

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Operating Instructions
WX-1 Series Digital
Web Tension Meter

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions WX-1 Series Digital Web Tension Meter...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DATA LOGGING Screen ..................12 View Data Stats ....................12 View Data Log ....................12 Clear Single Point Log ..................12 • TENSION UNITS Screen ..................12 • SELECT MATERIAL Screen ..................12 pg. 2 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 3: Warranty Policy

    Tensitron warrants that all Tensitron-manufactured equipment will be free of any defect in materials or workmanship for the period of (1) year. Warranty begins from the date of shipment from a Tensitron facility. The warranty is extended to customers and applies to all Tensitron-manufactured equipment purchased, installed, and used for the purpose for which such equipment was originally designed.
  • Page 4: Specifications

    Ambient Humidity 10% to 90% non-condensing Weight, Dimensions Weight 3.1 lb. Dimensions 5.7” x 14.7” x 4.6” (See Figure 1) WX-1: Figure 1: WX-1 Dimensions Environment Indoor or outdoor use, dust-free environment. pg. 4 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 5: Safety And Maintenance

    Do not use a damaged instrument. Tag damaged instrument “DO NOT USE” until repaired. For repair, send instruments directly to Tensitron. • Guard against electric shock.
  • Page 6: Instrument Features

    4. INSTRUMENT FEATURES • Calibration and Accuracy WX-1 series instruments are calibrated to customer-supplied materials to ensure the greatest possible accuracy for each application. When ordering, please provide Tensitron with a sample (approximately 10”-wide, 10’-long) of each material you’d like included in the menu.
  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    5. BASIC OPERATION • Charging Instrument Batteries Use only a Tensitron power supply to avoid damage to instrument. Connect power supply to the instrument. Plug the power supply into a power source with input voltages between 100 – 240 VAC.
  • Page 8: Quick Start Instructions

    Sec 6 Display Screens - Data Logging. Read Tension: Variations in webbing (material, thickness and width) affect tension readings. It is essential to select the correct material and size before use, or tension values may be incorrect. pg. 8 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 9: Engaging Instrument Onto Web

    If your specific material is not listed, add it to the menu by following the calibration instructions included at the end of these instructions. Or, send a 10’ sample of your material/web and the instrument to Tensitron and ask to have it added to the menu. Select web size –...
  • Page 10: Display Screens

    Scroll to the description to rename and press ENTER. ▪ Input your custom name by using the up and down arrows to select each number, letter, or character, followed each time by ENTER. pg. 10 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 11: Re-Cal Tension: See Description At The End Of This Booklet

    Figure 6: Setpoint Setup Version Press this button to determine what Model the instrument is set at in the firmware as well as to see what level of firmware is downloaded to the Instrument. pg. 11 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 12: Data Logging Screen

    Also, any load cell system must be routinely checked for accuracy using traceable weights as these types of systems are also highly inaccurate and generally do not meet the minimum repeatable accuracy standards required by ISO-17025. pg. 12 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 13 DEPENDENT. For an instrument with a full-scale range of 250 lb., this translates into +/- 5 lb., and for an instrument with a full-scale range of 500 lb., accuracy is +/- 10.0 lb. (with a 2% Accuracy Specification). If you have additional questions, please contact Tensitron for help. • Calibrate Instrument...
  • Page 14 1. Scroll to SETUP and press ENTER. Next, scroll to RE-CAL TENSION and press ENTER. The screen will now display: SETUP, RE-CALIBRATE TENSION, ENTER PASSWORD, CAL DATA WILL BE LOST! 2. Enter Password. Contact Tensitron at service@tensitron.com for the password.
  • Page 15 After completing a calibration always recheck the values. Refer to “Check Accuracy” in Section 7. pg. 15 WX-1 Series Instrument Revised: 10.3.19 www.tensitron.com...
  • Page 16 733 S. Bowen Street Longmont, CO 80501 Phone: (303) 702-1980 Fax: (303) 702-1982 E-mail: sales@tensitron.com Web Site: www.tensitron.com...

This manual is also suitable for:

Wx-50-1Wx-100-1Wx-250-1Wx-500-1

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