Details
The Dillon Quick-Check Tension Meter quickly measures tension in cable guardrails, guy lines and overhead wires. It installs, measures and removes in seconds. The digital load cell is highly accurate and requires no look-up or correction tables.
The Quick-Check can be employed in many industries to ensure proper tensioning. Typical applications include tower and stack guy wires, pretensioned cable barriers, bridges, elevators, winch rope, overhead electric transit wires, fall arrest systems, aircraft cables and utilities.
The Quick-Check includes: tension meter, cable gauge, one set of sheaves, a single wire calibration, AA-type batteries, wrench, user manual and calibration certificate.
| Capacity x Resolution | 10,000 lbf x 10 / 4,500 kgf x 5 / 45,000 N x 50 |
|---|---|
| Wire Sizes | 3/16" through 1" (4.75 mm through 25.4 mm) |
| Accuracy | ± 3% of instrument capacity (calibrated to specific wire size and type) |
| Loading Error | Cable elongation of only 0.08" (2 mm) |
| Display | Dot graphic LCD display supports full text and 1.0" high digits |
| Sheave Range | Each set accommodates rated wire size and 1/2" smaller. Multiple sheave sets may be used. |
| Suggested Wire Calibrations | Calibrate each wire diameter needed with the most appropriate sheaves. If two wire types are used of the same diameter (e.g. 1/2" 1 x 7 and 1/2" 6 x 19), calibrate each type independently if accuracy is critical. |
| Calibration | Each wire rope calibration is traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Certificate included with curve readings. Passes only with three consecutive confirming runs, with all points in specification. |
| Environmental Protection | Suitable for continued outdoor use. |
| Interface | RS-232 port |
| Power | 2 "AA" batteries |
| Battery Life | 120+ hours (with backlight off) |
| Operating Range | -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) |
| Resolution | Configurable for low/med/high |
| Size | 9" x 24" x 3" (22 cm x 61 cm x 8 cm) |
| Weight | Approximately 11 lb (5 kg) |
| Approval | CE |
How to order:
- Select Quick-Check maximum capacity.
- Select desired sheaves (Quick-Check includes first set of sheaves. Must specify sheave size. Additional sheave can be ordered in accessories.)
- Select calibrations (First wire calibration is included with each Quick-Check. Additional calibrations are available - up to 20 total per instrument.)
Please call us at 800-455-9107 for assistance.
What size sheaves should be purchased?
It makes sense to take advantage of the range for the sheaves. Most customers can make do with one set of sheaves for the entire assortment of wires they tension by installing the sheave set that matches the largest diameter cable being used. If a customer checks tension in both 3/4" and 3/16" rope, then they should order two sheave sets, sheave code "L" and "S". The operator must use the appropriate sheave set for the wire size and calibration stored. Changing sheave sets takes about two minutes with included wrench.
