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- Page 1 Operating Instructions TX-1 Series Digital Wire / Filament Tension Meter pg. 1 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Set-Point Menu ....................11 Version ......................12 • DATA LOGGING Screen ..................12 • TENSION UNITS Screen ..................13 • SELECT MATERIAL Screen ..................13 • LENGTH Screen ..................... 13 • SPEED Screen......................13 pg. 2 TX-1 Series Instrument 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
All models without cylindrical rollers: 2.31” x 3.17” x 7.10” All models with cylindrical rollers: 2.31” x 3.70” x 7.10” (See Figure 1.) Weight .75 lb. (depending on instrument configuration) Environment: Indoor or outdoor use, dust-free environment pg. 4 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 5: Safety
Tensitron, Inc. for repair. Unplug charger when not in use. WARNING: Only use battery pack assemblies provided by Tensitron, Inc. with your meter (P/N: TX-BATT). Other types of batteries might explode, causing personal injury and damage. -
Page 6: Add-On Options
Select tension values to display in grams, lbs, Newtons or cN (cN only available on TX-125-1-series instruments). Instrument includes calibrations for numerous wires and filaments. Extremely accurate custom calibration using up to a 10-point linear calibration procedure. -
Page 7: Basic Operation
A full charge of the battery assembly requires several hours of charging. The battery pack assembly cannot be overcharged. The instrument will remain on while connected to its power supply. The battery charge level is indicated in the upper, right-hand corner of the display. pg. 7 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 8: Quick Start Instructions
Read Tension: Variations in materials affect tension readings. It is essential to select the correct material and size before use, or tension values may be incorrect. Select Tension Units: Using the up or down arrows, scroll to TENSION UNITS, then press ENTER. pg. 8 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 9: Engaging Instrument Onto Material
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 15’ sample of your material and the instrument to Tensitron and ask to have it added to the menu. Select material and then Size – Instrument... -
Page 10: Display Screen
Custom calibrations, listed as Custom 0 – 9, can be renamed so your material appears as a selection on the Main Display. To rename a Custom Calibration: ▪ Scroll to SETUP and press ENTER. ▪ Scroll to CUSTOM NAMES and press ENTER. pg. 10 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 11: Resolution
Below the range, the bar is amber. Above the range, the bar is red. To adjust the Set Point Menu: ▪ Scroll to SETUP and press ENTER. ▪ Scroll to SETPOINT MENU and press ENTER. pg. 11 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 12: Version
This feature allows the operator to view the basic statistics of the logged data (Count, Average, Min/Max, and Standard Deviation). (See Figure 8.) Data Statistics Screen See the Count, Average, Minimum/Maximum, and Standard Deviation of the logged data. Figure 8: Data Statistics Screen pg. 12 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 13: Tension Units Screen
Feet/Minute. (These units are designated in the Setup screen under Length Units). Maximum measurable speed is 9,999 FPM or 9,999 meters per minute. Note: line speeds exceeding 2,000 FPM are generally unsafe for hand-held applications. pg. 13 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... -
Page 14: Advanced Operation
▪ TX-125-1: +/- 1.3 grams ▪ TX-1000-1: +/- 10 grams ▪ TX-5000-1: +/- 50 grams If you have additional questions, please contact Tensitron for assistance. Figure 9: Free Hanging Weight simulating cable tension. pg. 14 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com... - Page 15 (likely horizontal). Then, press ZERO. As the display prompts you, suspend the correct weight from your material. Then clamp the instrument on the material and press ENTER. Repeat for each weight as prompted. pg. 15 TX-1 Series Instrument www.tensitron.com...
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