2 Models
CTM2-2000 - 2000 lb / 10 kN / 1000 kg - Dillon PN AWT05-508112
CTM2-10000 - 10000 lb / 45 kN / 4500 kg - Dillon PN AWT05-508111
Measures Cables 3/16" - 1" (5mm - 25mm) (OD) The Check-Line CTM2 Digital Cable Tension Meter Quick-Check by Dillon quickly measures tension in guy wires, zip lines, guardrail cable and overhead lines. It installs, measures and removes in seconds. The CTM2 features a precision loadcell for highly accurate measurements that do not require lookup or correction tables. The Dillon Quick-Check can be placed on a cable, measure its tension, and removed in under three seconds! There are no complex lookup tables, no conversion charts. The operator can quickly select from 20 different wire sizes and types stored in CTM2's memory. The Check-Tensioning mode graphically displays the current and target tensions for extremely quick setting of line tension. Even the infrequent battery changes are quick. The Dillon Quick-Check is used in many industries to ensure proper tensioning. Typical applications include tower and stack guy wires, zip lines, pretensioned cable barriers, bridges, elevators, winch rope, overhead electric transit wires, fall arrest systems, aircraft cables and utilities. 
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Features
- Includes NIST-Traceable Calibration Certificate
- 2 Year Warranty
- Stores calibrations for up to 20 unique wire sizes and types up to 1 inch max. (25 mm)
- Portable and rugged – designed for outdoor use
- Telescoping handle engages meter quickly with minimal effort
- Uses standard AA Batteries for up to 120 hours of use
- User-selected units of measure of Lbf, Kgf or Newtons
- CE Certified
Calibration
Suggested wire calibrations - Calibrate each cable diameter installed with the most appropriate sheaves. If two cable types are used of the same diameter (e.g. ½” 7x7 and ½” 6x19), calibrate each type independently if accuracy is critical.
Recalibration - At user discretion. Commonly 24 months but should be more frequently with heavy use. Factory recalibration conducted typically in 2-4 days.
Custom Calibration Available - The CTM2 can be calibrated with a customer supplied sample if none of the factory calibrated materials are suitable. In this case a 10 ft. sample must be supplied (non-returnable).
What Size Sheaves should be Selected?
Three sheave sizes are available. For most applications one sheave set for the entire assortment of wire they tension will be sufficient. If you need to check tension in both 3/16" and 3/4" rope, then they should order two sheave sets. The operator must use the appropriate sheave set for the wire size and calibration stored. Changing sheaves sets takes about two minutes with the included wrench.
Calibration
The CTM2 needs to be calibrated in advance for each wire diameter / wire construction you will be measuring. 1 calibration is included at no charge, each additional calibration is $120.
When listing cables you must provide the diameter & construction, for example;
Cable 1: 1/2", 1x7
Cable 2: 3/4", 1x19 Complete List of Calibrations Samples Available: Click here to view complete list of calibrations (EXCEL FILE)
Wire
Diameter | Wire
Construction | | Inch | 1 x 6 | 1 x 7 | 1 x 19 | 3 x 7 | 6 x 7 | 6 x 19 | 6 x 26 | 6 x 36 | 6 x 37 | 7 x 19 | 8 x 19 | 19 x 7 | | 3/16 | | X | X | | | X | | | | X | | X | | 1/4 | | X | X | | | X | | | | X | | X | | 9/32 | | | | | | X | | | | X | | | | 5/16 | | X | | | | X | | | | X | | X | | 3/8 | X | X | X | | | X | | | X | X | X | X | | 7/16 | | X | | | | X | X | X | X | | X | | | 1/2 | | X | X | | | X | X | X | | X | | X | | 9/16 | | X | X | | | X | X | | | | | | | 5/8 | | X | X | | | X | X | X | X | | X | X | | 11/16 | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | 3/4 | | | X | X* | | X | X | X | X | | X | | | 13/16 | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | 7/8 | | | X | | | X | | X | X | | | | | 1 | | | | | | X | | X | | | | | | MM | 1 x 6 | 1 x 7 | 1 x 19 | 3 x 7 | 6 x 7 | 6 x 19 | 6 x 26 | 6 x 36 | 6 x 37 | 7 x 19 | 8 x 19 | 19 x 7 | | 5 | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | 6 | | | | | | | | | | X | | | | 7.8 | | X | X | | | | | | | | | | | 8 | | | | | | X | | | | | | | | 9 | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | 9.5 | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | 9.6 | | X | | | | | | | X | | | | | 10 | | | | | | | | | | | X | | | 10.5 | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | 11 | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | 12 | | | X | | | X | | | | X | X | | | 12.5 | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | 13 | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | 14 | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | 15 | | X | | | | | | | | | | | | 16 | | | | | | | | | | X | X | | | 17 | | | X | | | | | | | | | | | 18 | | | | | | | | | X | | | | | 20 | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | | 25.4 | | | X | | | | | | | | X | | |
* = Pre-stretched ACSR Cable - #2, #4, 1/O, 2/O, 4/O, 336 Oriole, 397, 556, 563 Penguin, 743 Chickadee, 997 Petunia, 795 Drake Calibration load may be changed if desired. Higher calibration loads are limited by max. capacity of the sling. If the desired wire size/type does not appear, customer may supply 10 ft. sample of wire to determine if a custom calibration sling can be created (non-returnable). Consult factory for details. Ordering Example | Item | Description |
|---|
| CTM2-10000 | CTM2-10000 Cable Tension Meter | | CTM-SH-S | Code S Sheave for 1/4" to 3/4" | | CTM-CAL1 | 1st Calibration Free EX: 5/16" 1x7 | | CTM-CAL2 | Optional Calibration* EX: 1/2" 6x19 |
*20 separate calibrations maximum CTM2-10000 Cable Tension Meter, includes calibration on one factory sample. SPECIFY diameter and wire construction.
Specifications
| Capacity | CTM2-2000 - 2000 lb / 10 kN / 1000 kg
CTM2-10000 - 10000 lb / 45 kN / 4500 kg | | Resolution (Selectable) | CTM2-2000 Low 10lb/5Kg - Med 5lb/2Kg - High 2lb/1Kg
CTM2-10000 Low 50lb/20Kg - Med 20lb/10Kg - High 10lb/5Kg
*Default Setting is Medium | | Wire sizes | 3/16 inch through 1 inch (4.75 - 25mm) | | Accuracy | ±3% instrument capacity | | Number of calibrations | Up to 20 can be stored independently | | Operating Temperature | -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) | | Loading error | Cable elongation of only 0.08 inch (2mm) | | Display | Informative Display: Shows Unit, Wire Type, Sheave & Battery; | | Date and Time | Included | | Calibration Reminder | Included (set by factory) | | Backlight | Included (configurable intensity and timer) | | Power | AA batteries x2 | | Battery Life | 10 Hz = over 250 hours continuous
100Hz = over 100 hours continuous
*Tested with blacklight off | | AZT (Automatic Zero Tracking) & Filtering | Configurable AZT and Filtering | | Carrying Case | Included | | RS-232 Port | 4-Pin Lemo RS-232 output | | Sheave range | Sheave accommodates rated cable size and 1/2" smaller. Sheaves are not compatible with larger wire sizes - order additional sheaves for wire sizes. | | Units Of Measure | pound-force, kilogram force, Newtons | | Environment protection | Suitable for continued outdoor use | | Dimensions | 10 x 23 x 3 inch (25 x 59 x 8 cm) | | Weight | Approx 11 lb (5 kg) | | Shipping Weight | 25 lbs (11.4 kg) | | Shipping Dimensions | 29 x 19 x 9 inches (74 x 48 x 22 cm) with carrying case | | Warranty | 2 Years |
Complete Kit
The CTM2 is supplied as a complete kit including tension meter, instruction manual and calibration certificate in a heavy duty carrying case.
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