The new QB-10000 Tension Meter provides a quick and easy way to accurately measure and display all of the elevator traction cable tensions in a set while the tension on a single cable is being adjusted. This makes it extremely easy to balance the tensions of cables in a set of elevator cables or any other multiple-line array of tension cables, such as tower and stack guy wires, crane rigging sets and platform lifts, etc. The digital display also shows the average tension of the set as well as the total tensile load.
The QB-10000 installs easily, measures cable tension up to 10,000 lbs directly, stores readings and is removed from the cable in seconds. No lookup or reference to correction or conversion charts is required. Writing down measurements for comparison purposes is also not required.
Balancing the tensions on a set of cables takes minutes instead of hours and can be done by a single person, working alone, instead of two or three.
Features
DIRECT READING -- no reference to conversion charts required
Minimum training time required. Significant labor and time savings over alternative methods
View tensions on all cables in the set, average tension and total tensile load on the back-lit display - instantly. Display also features full text prompts
Balance tensions in multiple lines in minutes
Accommodates wide range of cable types and sizes, from 3/16” to 1”
Factory-provided 5-line display for four (4) cables can be optionally expanded to as many as 16 cables by keypad entry and scrolling
One (1) set of sheaves for wire rope sizes from ¼” to ¾” is included. Other size sheaves are optionally available
Calibration for three (3) wire rope sizes is included. They are for steel, 1/2", 9/16” and 5/8”, all 8x19. Calibration for up to five (5) additional sizes or types is optionally available
Safety improvement gained by measurement method
Highly visible yellow finish with easy to use soft-key interface
Powered by two (2) standard, easily-replaced AA batteries to provide long life between changes
2-Year Warranty
Display
Display showing cable tension summary screen.
Specifications
Capacity
10,000 Lbs / 45 kN / 4,500 kg
Accuracy
± 3% of full scale, when using cable that is calibrated for same wire rope size and type ± 5% with same wire rope diameter as calibrated but different wire rope type
Number of Calibrations
3 factory installed wire rope sizes: 1/2" 8 x 19 9/16" 8 x 19 5/8" 8 x 19 Up to 5 additional wire rope type or size can be optionally provided
Loading error
Cable elongation of only 0.08" (2mm)
Display
Dot graphic, backlit LCD supports full text and 1.0" high digits
Sheave Set
Supplied with one set of sheaves for 1/4" to 3/4" Wire Rope. Other sheave sets may be ordered as necessary
Environmental protection
Suitable for continued outdoor use
Operating Range
-4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Tension Units of Measure
Pound-force, kilogram force or Newtons, user-selectable
Resolution
Configurable for low, medium or high
Complete Kit
The QB-10000 Quick Balance Tension Meter is supplied as a complete kit including 10,000 lb capacity meter, fitted with 1/4" to 3/4" Sheave Set and (3) pre-loaded calibrations: 1/2" 8x19 9/16" 8x19 5/8" 8x19
Shipped in foam-fitted, hard-plastic carrying case
Features
DIRECT READING -- no reference to conversion charts required
