Gates Sonic Tension Meter 507C

GatesProfessional DevelopmentSeriesGatesGatesSonic TensionSonic TensionMeter Meter 507C 507Cn NEW!NEW!MeasuresMeasuresTension inTension inBothBothV-BeltsV-BeltsAndAndSynchronous Synchronous BeltsBeltsSTM 507CSTM 507C STM 507C STM 507C1 12 23 34 45 5Operation:Operation:1 1.Attach sensor and power on.Attach sensor and power on.2 2.Push“mass”key and enter.Push“mass”key and enter belt unit weight in grams/meter.belt unit weight in grams/meter.Unit weight can be found in the Unit weight can be found in the instruction manual,on the instruction manual,on the included reference card,or on included reference card,or on Design Flex II printoutDesign Flex II printout3 3.Push“width”key and enter.Push“width”key and enter width in mm for a synch belt.width in mm for a synch belt.Number of strands for a V-belt.Number of strands for a V-belt.(Enter#of strands for a V-belt(Enter#of strands for a V-belt or or PolyFlex/PolyFlexPolyFlex/PolyFlex JB belt.JB belt.Enter#of ribs for a Micro-V Enter#of ribs for a Micro-V belt.)belt.)4 4.Push“span”key and.Push“span”key and and enter span length in and enter span length in mm.(span length can be mm.(span length can be found on the Design found on the Design Flex II printout or Flex II printout or calculated using a calculated using a formula found in the formula found in the included instructional included instructional material).material).5 5.Push the“measure”.Push the“measure”key.The key.The greengreen light light below the number pad below the number pad will begin flashing,will begin flashing,indicating measurement indicating measurement in progress.in progress.507C507C Gates Gates Design Flex IIDesign Flex IIn n Provides the Provides the target target recommended recommended values in lbs,Hz,values in lbs,Hz,and and NewtonsNewtons.n n Also shows the Also shows the constants to be constants to be entered in the entered in the 507C for the 507C for the specific drive to specific drive to be measured.be measured.ConstantsConstantsSTM 507CSTM 507Cn nFrequency Filter Settings and RangesFrequency Filter Settings and RangesA frequency filtering feature is available to focus the meter A frequency filtering feature is available to focus the meter frequency measurement to a narrower range.This can frequency measurement to a narrower range.This can improve the response of the meter.improve the response of the meter.Holding down the“0”button for 1-2 seconds will display a menu Holding down the“0”button for 1-2 seconds will display a menu that allows the freq measurement range to be changed.that allows the freq measurement range to be changed.Default setting is the“Standard”rangeDefault setting is the“Standard”rangeFreq range Freq range indicatorindicator STM 507C STM 507CIndicator lightsIndicator lights STM 507C STM 507Cn n Pluck or tap the belt make the belt vibrate.In some Pluck or tap the belt make the belt vibrate.In some cases,it may be necessary to tap the belt with the cases,it may be necessary to tap the belt with the handle of a screwdriver or some other non-destructive handle of a screwdriver or some other non-destructive device in order to achieve vibration sufficient enough device in order to achieve vibration sufficient enough to measure.In any case,take care not to damage the to measure.In any case,take care not to damage the belt or other drive components.belt or other drive components.STM 507C STM 507Cn n Hold the sensor approx.1 cm from the belt.Hold the sensor approx.1 cm from the belt.Do Do not touch the belt with the sensornot touch the belt with the sensor.n n The The greengreen light will turn off after a signal is light will turn off after a signal is received and remain off for approx.1 to 2 received and remain off for approx.1 to 2 secssecs.during calculation.The measured belt tension is during calculation.The measured belt tension is then displayed.The meter then beeps 3 times,the then displayed.The meter then beeps 3 times,the greengreen light turns on again and remains on until light turns on again and remains on until another signal is received.another signal is received.n n If there is no reading,or a measurement error,If there is no reading,or a measurement error,the the redred light will turn on.light will turn on.STM 507C STM 507CUnit of Unit of measuremeasuren n Results can be displayed in Results can be displayed in 3 different units of measure,3 different units of measure,newtonsnewtons,lbs,and kg.,lbs,and kg.n n To select the desired unit of To select the desired unit of measure,starting with the unit measure,starting with the unit in the“off”mode,press and in the“off”mode,press and hold the 0 and 9 key,while hold the 0 and 9 key,while simultaneously pressing the simultaneously pressing the“power”key.Then the desired“power”key.Then the desired u/m can be selected by by u/m can be selected by by pressing the“select”key until pressing the“select”key until the desired dimension appears the desired dimension appears in the display.in the display.n n Turning the STM off,Turning the STM off,then on again will return then on again will return the STM to its normal the STM to its normal operating mode.operating mode.n n To see the frequency To see the frequency value in Hz,select the value in Hz,select the“Hz”key;pressing the“Hz”key;pressing the“Hz”key again“Hz”key again redisplays the measured redisplays the measured tensiontension;pressing once;pressing once more displays bothmore displays bothSTM 507CSTM 507CnOptional Inductive SensorOptional Inductive SensorIn situations where In situations where high noise or wind high noise or wind is present,or target is present,or target frequency is very frequency is very low,it can be low,it can be difficult for the difficult for the sonic meter to sonic meter to detect the belts detect the belts vibration frequency.vibration frequency.The inductive The inductive sensor may be sensor may be used to obtain used to obtain consistent and consistent and accurate readings accurate readings in these conditionsin these conditionsSTM 507CSTM 507CnOptional Inductive SensorOptional Inductive SensorThe inductive sensor The inductive sensor relies on a magnetic relies on a magnetic field rather than on field rather than on sound waves.In order sound waves.In order for the inductive sensor for the inductive sensor to function,a magnetic to function,a magnetic field must be present field must be present on the belt.This can be on the belt.This can be accomplished by taping accomplished by taping a small,but sufficiently a small,but sufficiently strong,magnet to the strong,magnet to the back of the beltback of the beltMagnet taped to Magnet taped to beltbeltSTM 507CSTM 507CnOptional Inductive SensorOptional Inductive SensorOnce the inductive Once the inductive sensor and the magnet sensor and the magnet are in place,the same are in place,the same procedure as the sonic procedure as the sonic sensor is used.sensor is used.The belt is“tapped”to The belt is“tapped”to cause it to vibrate.cause it to vibrate.Then the sensor is Then the sensor is held over the magnet held over the magnet until a signal is until a signal is received.Signal is received.Signal is processed as processed as previously described.previously described.STM 507C STM 507Cn n Optional features:Optional features:Flexible sensorFlexible sensorMagnetic induction sensor Magnetic induction sensor (for use where ambient(for use where ambient noise is high and/or wind noise is high and/or wind noise may be significant)noise may be significant)n n Standard features:Standard features:20 memory registers 20 memory registers for constantsfor constantsMax freq of 5000 HzMax freq of 5000 HzAuto-gain controlAuto-gain control3 frequency range 3 frequency range settings availablesettings availableAuto-shutoff(10 min Auto-shutoff(10 min inactive)inactive)Cord sensorCord sensorBatteries(2 AA)Batteries(2 AA)