Gates 508C Sonic Tension Meter Manual

The Gates 508C Sonic Tension Meter is a device used to measure the tension of belts by detecting the natural frequency of a vibrating belt span. The meter includes a sensor, a LCD screen and a keypad for data input. It uses special sensors to detect belt oscillation wave forms and converts it into the natural frequency. To calculate belt tension, the Sonic Tension Meter system uses the “transverse vibration of strings theory.” To operate the meter, the belt mass, span length and width of the belt must be entered.

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Key features

  • 20 Memory Registers for Belt Constants
  • Max Frequency of 5000 Hz
  • Auto Microphone Gain Control
  • Variable Frequency Range Filters
  • Auto Shut Off

Frequently asked questions

To take a measurement, you will need to enter the belt mass, span length and width of the belt. Then, you will need to tap the belt to make it vibrate. Hold the sensor approximately 1 cm from the belt without touching it. The meter will then display the belt tension.

The 508C Sonic Tension Meter comes equipped with a Cord type sensor. An optional Flat Flexible stick-type sensor allows one hand operation, and an optional Inductive Sensor relies on a magnetic field rather than on sound waves. This allows tension measurements to be taken in both noisy and windy environments.

A frequency filtering feature is available to focus the meter frequency measurement response to a narrower range. This can be useful in improving the response of the meter and in filtering out potentially interfering background noise.
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