ABB PFEA111-65 3BSE050090R65 Tension Electronics Unit

The ABB PFEA111-65 is a high-precision tension electronics unit engineered for demanding industrial web processing applications. This field-mountable unit processes signals from up to two ABB Pressductor® magneto-elastic load cells (PFCL or PFTL series) and provides real-time tension measurement and control for continuous materials such as paper, film, foil, textiles, and cable.

The -65 designation indicates the IP65 enclosure version — a rugged, wall-mounted housing that provides protection against dust and water jets . Unlike the IP20 DIN-rail variant (PFEA111-20), this version is specifically engineered for direct installation in harsh, dirty, or wet environments such as paper mills, metal processing lines, and outdoor installations.

This module is available with ordering number 3BSE050090R65 (the official designation for the IP65 variant, while 3BSE028140R65 corresponds to the IP20 version).

  • Item No :

    PFEA111-65
  • Order(MOQ) :

    1
  • Payment :

    EXW
  • Product Origin :

    Sweden
  • Shipping Port :

    Wuhan, Hubei, China
  • Lead Time :

    3-5 days
  • Weight :

    1.5kg
  • Products Description

    ABB PFEA111-65 3BSE050090R65 Tension Electronics Unit

    IP65 High-Protection Tension Controller for Web Processing Applications

    Model Number PFEA111-65 3BSE050090R65 
    Place of Origin Sweden
    Dimension/Weight 1.5kg
    Condition New and Original
    Warranty 1 year
    Shipping term DHL Fedex TNT EMS UPS
    Payment TT / Western Union
    Delivery time 3-5 days
    Service 24 Hours Online Service

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    Key Features & Benefits

    • IP65 Rugged Enclosure: Dust-tight and protected against low-pressure water jets, enabling direct machine-side installation without additional cabinet housing 

    • Dual Load Cell Input: Supports two ABB Pressductor® tension sensors (PFCL/PFTL series) for measuring total, individual, or differential web tension 

    • High Measurement Accuracy: ±0.1% full-scale precision, ensuring reliable tension control in critical processes 

    • Flexible Output Options: Provides configurable analog outputs and digital I/O for integration with PLCs, drives, and DCS systems 

    • Local Operator Interface: Built-in 2×16 character multilingual LCD display and function keys for on-site configuration, calibration, and status monitoring — no PC required 

    • Advanced Signal Processing: Digital filtering options to suppress vibration noise and improve measurement stability in high-interference environments 

    • Comprehensive Diagnostics: Sensor health monitoring, hardware fault detection, and self-diagnostic functions for proactive maintenance 

    • Flexible Power Supply: Supports 24 VDC (18–36 VDC) for the IP65 version, with AC options available depending on configuration 

    Technical Specifications

     
     
    Category Specification
    Manufacturer ABB
    Model Number PFEA111-65
    Ordering Number 3BSE050090R65
    Product Type Tension Electronics Unit / Tension Controller
    Application Web tension measurement and closed-loop control

    Input Specifications

     
     
    Parameter Detail
    Load Cell Inputs 2 channels (ABB PFTL/PFCL Pressductor® sensors) 
    Excitation Signal 330 Hz, 0.5 A RMS AC 
    Max Load 2 load cells + 5 Ω cable resistance 
    Measurement Accuracy ±0.1% FS 
    Sampling Rate 1 kHz 

    Output Specifications

     
     
    Parameter Detail
    Analog Outputs Voltage (-5 to +11V) and Current (0–21 mA) 
    Digital I/O Configurable digital inputs and outputs 
    Filter Options 15 / 30 / 75 / 250 / 750 / 1500 ms 
    Communication RS485 (Modbus RTU), optional Profibus DP, PROFINET, Ethernet/IP 

    Power & Environmental Specifications

     
     
    Parameter Detail
    Supply Voltage (DC) 24 VDC (18–36 VDC) 
    Power Consumption 7.5 W 
    Protection Rating IP65 (dust-tight, water-jet protected) 
    Operating Temperature -25°C to +70°C (IP65 version) 
    Storage Temperature -40°C to +85°C 
    Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
    Dimensions Approx. 120×180×100 mm 
    Weight Approx. 1.9 kg 
    Mounting Wall mount / machine-side mount 
    Certifications CE, UL508, EMC Directive 
    Country of Origin Sweden 

    Core Functions

    Signal Conditioning & Tension Calculation

    The PFEA111-65 processes weak magneto-elastic signals from the Pressductor® sensors and performs precision signal conditioning to calculate :

    • Sum Tension — Total tension measured across both load cells

    • Difference Tension — Difference between the two sides (A-B)

    • Individual Sensor Signals — Per-sensor measurement values (A, B)

    Control Modes

     
     
    Mode Description
    Manual Control Direct operator-set output for simple applications
    Automatic PID Control Closed-loop regulation of tension to maintain setpoint 

    Communication & Integration

    • Fieldbus Support: RS485 with Modbus RTU; optional Profibus DP, PROFINET, or Ethernet/IP 

    • Analog Outputs: Directly drives drives, brakes, or PLC analog input channels for closed-loop control

    • Local Display: 2×16 character LCD provides real-time tension readings in user-selectable units 

    Why Choose the IP65 Version?

     
     
    Feature PFEA111-20 (IP20) PFEA111-65 (IP65)
    Enclosure Open module, DIN-rail mount Sealed housing, wall mount
    Protection IP20 (cabinet installation only) IP65 (field installation)
    Mounting DIN rail (inside cabinet) Machine-side direct mount
    Power Supply 24 VDC only 24 VDC or AC variants available
    Best Application Clean control rooms, panels Paper mills, metal processing, wet/dirty environments

    Key Advantage: The IP65 version enables installation directly on production machinery, significantly reducing the distance of analog signal cables and minimizing interference risks .

    Applications

    The PFEA111-65 is widely deployed across industries requiring precise tension control in harsh environments :

     
     
    Industry Application
    Paper & Pulp Paper machine press sections, dryers, winders, coating lines
    Metal Processing Steel rolling, aluminum foil finishing, pickling lines
    Film & Plastics Optical film, lithium battery separator coating, stretch film production
    Printing Gravure, flexo, offset printing press tension control
    Textile Fabric tension control, coating lines
    Cable Manufacturing Wire drawing, insulation layer thickness control

    Ordering & Shipping Information

     
     
    Detail Information
    Condition New & Original
    Stock Status In Stock
    Warranty 12 Months
    Shipping Port Wuhan, China
    Lead Time 3-5 Working Days
    Payment Terms T/T, Western Union
    Country of Origin Sweden
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