ABB PFEA111-20 3BSE050090R20 Tension Controller

Description

ABB PFEA111-20 3BSE050090R20 Tension Controller

The ABB PFEA111-20 (Part Number: 3BSE050090R20) is a high-performance, single-channel Tension Electronics controller. It is part of the ABB Tension Measurement family, designed to work in conjunction with ABB’s famous Pressductor® pillow-block load cells to provide precise web tension measurement.

Product Detailed Description

The PFEA111-20 is a compact, DIN-rail mounted tension electronic unit. It processes signals from a single load cell (or a pair of load cells) to determine the exact tension in a moving web of material (paper, plastic, metal, or textile). The “20” version is the IP20-rated model, specifically intended for installation inside a control cabinet.

Technical Parameters

Product Advantages

• Superior Accuracy: Utilizes ABB’s Pressductor® technology, which is unaffected by variations in web temperature or environmental moisture.
• User-Friendly Interface: Features a built-in display and keypad, allowing for easy calibration and monitoring without the need for an external handheld tool.
• Flexible Scaling: The analog output can be easily scaled to represent the physical tension values in Newtons, Pounds, or Kilograms.
• Compact Design: The slim DIN-rail profile saves valuable space in the electrical control panel.
• Built-in Diagnostics: The module continuously monitors the load cell excitation and signal circuits for faults, ensuring reliable data for the process controller.

Important Considerations & Precautions

• Installation Environment: Because this is an IP20 version, it must be installed in a clean, dry, and dust-free enclosure. If used in a wash-down area, the IP65 version (PFEA111-65) should be used instead.
• Load Cell Alignment: For accurate measurement, the load cells must be aligned correctly according to the force component (F_R) relative to the wrap angle of the web.
• Cabling: Use shielded twisted-pair cables for all signal lines to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) from nearby motor drives or power cables.
• Calibration: Perform a “zero set” (tare) with the web removed and a “gain calibration” using a known weight to ensure the tension readings match the physical reality of the machine.

Product Applications

The PFEA111-20 is essential in any industry involving continuous web processing:

• Paper & Pulp: Monitoring tension on paper machines, winders, and slitting lines.
• Converting & Printing: Controlling the web tension for high-speed printing presses, laminators, and coaters to prevent material breakage or wrinkling.
• Metals Industry: Measuring tension in steel or aluminum strip processing and rolling mills.
• Textiles: Managing the tension of fabrics during dyeing, drying, and finishing processes.
• Plastics: Extrusion and film blowing lines where precise tension is required for uniform thickness.

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