ABB PFEA112-20 3BSE030369R20 Tension Electronic Controller

Product Overview

The ABB PFEA112-20 3BSE030369R20 Tension Electronic Controller is a high-performance tension control device designed to ensure accurate, stable, and efficient web tension management in continuous production processes. This controller is part of ABB’s advanced tension control solutions portfolio, commonly applied in industries such as paper manufacturing, plastics, textiles, printing, and converting.

The PFEA112-20 electronic controller provides real-time tension measurement, automatic adjustment, and process feedback, improving product quality, process stability, and operational efficiency. Known for its robust design, precise control, and seamless integration with ABB automation systems, this controller enhances productivity in both new installations and retrofit projects.

Key Features

• Precise Tension Control: Provides accurate, real-time web tension regulation for continuous processes.

• Industrial-Grade Design: Built to withstand harsh environments and demanding production conditions.

• Seamless ABB System Integration: Fully compatible with ABB process automation platforms.

• Advanced Signal Processing: Ensures fast response time and precise feedback.

• Supports Multiple Tension Sensors: Compatible with ABB’s PFEA tension sensor range.

• Flexible Output Options: Analog and digital outputs for integration with drives, PLCs, and other controllers.

• Easy Configuration: User-friendly setup and calibration process.

• Compact and Space-Efficient: Optimized for easy installation in new or existing systems.

• Temperature and Humidity Tolerant: Reliable performance across a wide environmental range.

• Minimal Maintenance Required: Designed for long service life and reduced downtime.

Technical Specifications

Industry Applications

• Paper and Pulp Industry: Maintains consistent web tension during paper production and converting processes.

• Textile Manufacturing: Regulates fabric tension during weaving, dyeing, and finishing operations.

• Plastics and Film Processing: Ensures stable tension in film extrusion, slitting, and coating lines.

• Printing and Packaging: Provides precise tension control in printing presses, packaging machines, and label production.

• Metal and Wire Production: Controls tension in wire drawing, cable production, and sheet metal processing.

• Converting Industry: Essential for laminating, embossing, or material spooling requiring exact tension regulation.

• Automotive and Electronics: Applied in flexible material handling processes demanding precise tension control.

Product Advantages

• Exceptional Control Precision: Guarantees consistent material quality and process efficiency through real-time tension adjustments.

• Fast Response Time: Supports dynamic applications with immediate system feedback for tension fluctuations.

• Robust and Reliable: Industrial-grade components withstand harsh conditions, ensuring stable long-term operation.

• Flexible Integration: Easily connects to ABB drives, PLCs, and automation platforms for centralized control.

• Reduced Downtime: Durable design minimizes maintenance requirements and enhances system availability.

• Space-Saving Installation: Compact controller design allows for easy retrofitting and integration into existing lines.

• Wide Compatibility: Supports various ABB PFEA tension sensors, adapting to diverse application needs.

• Temperature and Humidity Resistant: Operates reliably across a broad environmental range.

• User-Friendly Configuration: Simplified setup process reduces commissioning time and effort.

• International Standards Compliance: Meets CE and RoHS directives for global deployment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the primary function of the ABB PFEA112-20 controller?
   It provides real-time tension control and feedback in continuous production processes to ensure consistent material quality.

2. Which tension sensors are compatible with the PFEA112-20?
   The controller is designed to integrate seamlessly with ABB’s PFEA series of tension sensors, such as PFEA111 models.

3. Can the PFEA112-20 be integrated with non-ABB control systems?
   Yes, it offers standard analog and digital outputs, making it compatible with most industrial controllers and drives.

4. What industries typically use the PFEA112-20 tension controller?
   It is used across paper, textile, plastics, converting, printing, packaging, metal, and automotive industries for tension management.

5. What is the controller’s response time?
   The PFEA112-20 has a rapid response time of less than 5 milliseconds, ideal for high-speed production lines.

6. Is the controller suitable for harsh environments?
   Yes, it features IP65 protection, making it resistant to dust, moisture, and splashes.

7. What output signals are available from the PFEA112-20?
   It provides analog outputs (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA) and digital signals for integration with control systems.

8. Can the controller be used in outdoor applications?
   It is designed for industrial environments; while IP65 offers some protection, it is recommended to install it within protective enclosures for outdoor use.

9. How is the PFEA112-20 mounted?
   It can be installed on DIN rails or mounted on panels, providing flexible installation options.

10. Does the PFEA112-20 meet international standards?
    Yes, it complies with CE, RoHS, and other global safety and environmental standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the primary function of the ABB PFEA112-20 controller?
   It provides real-time tension control and feedback in continuous production processes to ensure consistent material quality.

2. Which tension sensors are compatible with the PFEA112-20?
   The controller is designed to integrate seamlessly with ABB’s PFEA series of tension sensors, such as PFEA111 models.

3. Can the PFEA112-20 be integrated with non-ABB control systems?
   Yes, it offers standard analog and digital outputs, making it compatible with most industrial controllers and drives.

4. What industries typically use the PFEA112-20 tension controller?
   It is used across paper, textile, plastics, converting, printing, packaging, metal, and automotive industries for tension management.

5. What is the controller’s response time?
   The PFEA112-20 has a rapid response time of less than 5 milliseconds, ideal for high-speed production lines.

6. Is the controller suitable for harsh environments?
   Yes, it features IP65 protection, making it resistant to dust, moisture, and splashes.

7. What output signals are available from the PFEA112-20?
   It provides analog outputs (0–10 VDC, 4–20 mA) and digital signals for integration with control systems.

8. Can the controller be used in outdoor applications?
   It is designed for industrial environments; while IP65 offers some protection, it is recommended to install it within protective enclosures for outdoor use.

9. How is the PFEA112-20 mounted?
   It can be installed on DIN rails or mounted on panels, providing flexible installation options.

10. Does the PFEA112-20 meet international standards?
    Yes, it complies with CE, RoHS, and other global safety and environmental standards.

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