Checkline MST User Manual Page 1

Operating฀InstructionsValid as of:฀01.02.2006฀•฀Please keep the manual for future reference!CHECK•LINE®BY ELECTROMATICELECTROMATIC E Q U I P M E N T

103.3 Operating ProcedureRequirements: - Tension meter switched on as described in Chapter 3.2.1. - Damping factor set, if necessary (Ch. 3.3.4) - Ze

11Requirements: - FIXTURE TO DETERMINE BOBIN CASE removed from POSITION 1 and screwed in at POSITION 2. - Tension meter switched on as described in

123.3.3 Switching on Damping ModeThe MST is equipped with an electronic damping which ensures steady readings when tension fluctuates. This is achieve

13Requirement: - Tension meter switched on as described in Chapter 3.2.1. You can end recall any time by pressing the POWER key. To recall the tensio

14- Press the RECALL key. The DISPLAY blinks, showing 26Peak cN the maximum peak value of the measuring period, the PEAK indicator and the symbo

15Error message 1: - The DISPLAY shows EEE . The upper limit of the tension range was exceeded by more than 10%. Reduce the line tension OR AUTO Z

163.6 Verification of Measuring AccuracyAll tension meters are calibrated with standard materials - such as polyamide monofila-ment (PA) - according

17To calibrate the zero point: - Press the MEM key. As long as the MEM key is depressed, the DISPLAY shows a random decimal value between 500

183.7 Calibration of the MST (Cont.)b) Press the MEM key 4. As long as the MEM key is depressed, the DISPLAY shows a decimal value which is h

193.7.1 Error Messages During CalibrationThe following error messages might be displayed during the calibration of the tension meter: - The DISPLAY sh

2Contents1 Warranty and Liability ...41.1 Notices within the

204.1 WINDOWS Terminal ProgramThe measured values and the mem-ory contents can be transmitted over the RS-232 interface to a personal computer. You c

215 Service and MaintenanceThe tension meter is easy to maintain. Depending on operating time and load, the ten-sion meter should be checked accordin

227 Verification of Calibration and Determination of Repair CostsFlow chart for verifying the calibration of used tension meters, incoming and outgoi

23Should you have any questions regarding the tension meter or Operating Instructions, or their use, please indicate above all the following details w

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4All persons who work with the device agree to perform the following duties before starting work: - to observe the basic regulations on industrial saf

5The device was designed according to the state of the art and the approved safety stan-dards. Nevertheless, its use may cause serious or fatal injury

6Guide Rollers:Calibration: Acc. to SCHMIDT factory procedure with 0.2 mm Ø PA monofil Tension Range: 1 - 500 cN Accuracy: ± 1% FS* ± 1 digit (ty

7Have you read and understood the Operating Instructions, in particular Chapter 1 “Basic Safety Notices”? You are not permitted to operate the instru

83.1 Operating Elements1 ROLLERS 2 DISPLAY 3 DAMP key 4 MEM key 5 RECALL / HOLD key 6 POWER / ZERO key 7 Interface8 Battery compartmen

9Before first use of your tension meter, you need to insert the battery. If the – + symbol is shown on the DISPLAY 6CN– + the battery is low and must