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Appendix E: Belt Tensions, Gates Ten-
sion Meter
Part Number: PF40-DI-00010 Rev. A
5. Click Select” to record the data.
6. Click Measure to take a tension reading.
7. Place the microphone near the belt, typically within 3 mm or so. Gently pluck the belt so that it
vibrates. The tension meter will calculate the belt tension from the acoustic vibrations and display the
tension in Newtons. Compare the tension to Table 8-7. Adjust the belt tension preload screws if
necessary.
Belt Mass (g) Width (mm) Span (mm) Tension (N)
S2 - 400 4.1 12 530 100-130
S2 - 750 4.1 12 880 100-130
S2 - 1160 4.1 12 1290 100-130
J2 - 12mm 2.8 12 108 160-200
J3 - STD/ EXT 2.8 12 113 90-120
J4 - STD 2.8 9 95 45-70
J4 - EXT 2.8 9 146 65-80
Table 8-7: Belt Tension
NOTE: SDT denotes standard reach and EXT denotes extended reach robots.
Mass (g) Width (mm) Span (mm) Tension (N)
4.1 20 500 135-160
Table 8-8: Linear Rail Belt Tension Values
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