Checkline ETMPB - Manual (Page 2)

1.0 INTRODUCTION
Three long, closely-spaced slender shafts with precision guide rollers or pins at their
ends combine with the latest in microprocessor technology to make this instrument top
choice for all limited-access, tension measuring applications.
Store up to 4000 displayed tension values in memory and statistics (Last, AVG, MIN,
MAX, MIN-PEAK, MAX-PEAK), which can be transmitted using the serial output
port.
Choice of miniature, high speed rollers for ilament speeds up to 2000 m/min or non-
rotating, ceramic pins for speeds to 6000 m/min. Uses part number ETMX or ETMPX
to designate model with ceramic pins.
Available Models - The standard series is also available with the following
modiications. (Special calibration using customer supplied material.)
1.1 Unpacking
Unpack the tension meter and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notice of defect must
be iled immediately, at the latest, within 10 days of receipt of the goods.
Delivery includes:
1 Tension meter
1 AC-adapter with 3 country-speciic adapters (EU/USA/UK)
1 Open end-wrench (4mm jaw width)
1 Screwdriver (1.5mm blade width)
1 Operating Instructions
1 Carrying case
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Model
Tension
Ranges
cN
*Measuring
Head Width
mm
Calibration with
running filament
ETMB-100 0.5 - 100.0 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
ETMB-200 1 - 200 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
ETMB-500 1 - 500 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
ETMPB-100 0.5 - 100.0 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
ETMPB-200 1 - 200 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
ETMPB-500 1 - 500 24 PA: 0.20 mm Ø
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3. Unscrew and remove the GUIDE ROLLERS (2)
using the supplied open-end wrench (4mm jaw width).
Note: Should any of the three threaded studs be damaged,
replace it with one of the threaded studs supplied with the
new rollers.
4. Carefully screw the new GUIDE ROLLERS onto
the ROLLER SHAFTS.
5. Carefully tighten the new rollers with the open end
wrench until hand tight.
Note: When loosening or tightenng the rollers, steady
the roller bolt with the supplied screwdriver to prevent
the ROLLER SHAFTS from being twisted off.
6. Slide the FILAMENT
GUIDE up the roller
shafts in the direction
of the arrow.
7. Push the FILAMENT GUIDE upwards far
enough to ensure that the rollers do not rub
against the FILAMENT GUIDE and that
the process material can slide unhindered
from the FILAMENT GUIDE into the
roller grooves.
8. Tighten the SETSCREWS (2) with the
supplied screwdriver (1.5mm blade).
Ideal line
ROLLER SHAFTS