The measuring operation is quite simple. Place the head on the belt and tightened the clamp using the clamping knob. This deflects the belt through a known angle defined by the anvil and the fixed pillars. A load cell attached to the clamp measures the force required to deflect the belt, which is proportional to the tension in the belt. The output voltage from the load cell is digitized and scaled to give the correct tension reading on the instrument display.

The entire precision sensor technology of this meter enables a fast and exact measurement. With it's external probe you can even reach difficulty accessible measurement points e.g. behind covers. The TMT-2880 is a compact hand measuring instrument: form, dimensions and weight of the equipment were developed under ergonomic aspects for the professional employment and all functions can be selected with one hand. In this way a hand always remains free. The measuring instrument is calibrated supplied fully operationally.