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Cable Logging Monitoring

In cable logging systems, the tension of the cables need to be monitored to maintain a safe working environment, and prevent any potential equipment damage. A system is needed to monitor the tension of the cables.


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Summary

  • Customer Need / Challenge

    In cable logging systems, the tension of the cables need to be monitored to maintain a safe working environment, and prevent any potential equipment damage. A system is needed to monitor the tension of the cables.

  • Interface Solution

    Interface’s WTSATL Lightweight Aluminum Wireless Tension Load Link is attached to the cables of the logging yarder, where tension forces are monitored. Force measurements are transmitted to the WTS-HK-S Next-Generation Wireless Handheld and to the customers computer or laptop through the WTS-BS-4 USB Industrial Base Station. With the WTS Log100 Software,the customer is able to graph and log the data results with this software onto their computer.

  • Results

    The logging company was able to monitor the tension of their cables on the logging yarder during logging operations to ensure a safe working environment.

Materials


  • WTSATL Lightweight Aluminum Wireless Tension Link
  • WTS-HK-S Next-Generation Wireless Handheld
  • WTS-BS-4 USB Industrial Base Station
  • WTS Log100 Software (graphing and logging software, included with WTS-BS-4)
  • Customer PC or Laptop

How it Works


  1. The WTSATL Lightweight Aluminum Wireless Tension Link is attached to the cable line on the yarder.
  2. Tension results are measured and monitored using the WTS-HK-S Next-Generation Wireless Handheld.
  3. The customer can also graphic and log the results with included Log100 software onto their computer.

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Products Used in this App Note

WTSATL Lightweight Aluminum Wireless Tension Load Link

WTS-BS-4 Wireless Base Station with USB Interface in Industrial Enclosure

WTS-HK-S Next-Generation Wireless Handheld