TERX Tape & Band Tension Sensor Data Sheet

Tape & Band
TENSION
SENSOR

Model TERX

5 Tension Ranges
0-100 g up to 0-2000 g

Dual-flanged, cylindrical rollers are ball bearing mounted to provide a friction-free path for tapes, bands and narrow webs/warps up to 30mm wide. TERX Tension Sensors are offered with roller width of 7, 10, 15, 20 and 30mm.

FEATURES
Roller shells are available in aluminum, chrome-plated and plastic Precision strain gauge sensing for highest accuracy and repeatability	0-1 V DC output, proportional to tension (0-10 V DC optional) Frequency response of 100 Hz	Surface mount electronics provide long-term reliability Optional 5ft. connecting cable. Specify roller width "YY"

TENSION RANGES
Model #	TERX-100-YY	TERX-200-YY	TERX-500-YY	TERX-500-YY	TERX-2K-YY
Range	0-100 g	0-200 g	0-500 g	0-1000 g	0-2000 g

Dimensions

Roller Dimensions
Roller Width	a	b	c	d
7 mm	9	7	13	17
10 mm	12	10	13	17
15 mm	17	15	13	17
20 mm	22	20	13	17
30 mm	32	30	13	17

Note

Rollers are offered in single-flanged versions

All dimensions in mm

Specifications
Accuracy	± 1.5% FS or better
Sensor Excitation	12 - 18 VDC, 21mA
Middle Roller Deflection	0.5 mm (maximum)
Sensor Output	0-1 V DC (standard),
	0-10 V DC (optional),
	proportional to tension
Overload Rating	150% FS
Housing Material	Aluminum
Spacing of Outer Rollers	40 mm
Roller Diameter (Root)	13 mm
Roller Material Standard Optional	Aluminum Chromed-Plated Steel (ST) Plastic (PL)
Maximum Linear Speed With "K" option	1000 m/min 3000 m/min
Operating Temperature	40 to 105° F (5-40° C)