ABB PFEA112-65 3BSE030369R0065 / 3BSE050091R65 Tension Electronics Unit

The ABB PFEA112-65 is a high-precision tension electronics unit designed for demanding industrial web processing applications. This field-mountable unit processes signals from up to two ABB Pressductor® magneto-elastic load cells (PFTL or PFCL series) and provides real-time tension measurement and control for 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 (PFEA112-20), 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 two ordering numbers — 3BSE030369R0065 and 3BSE050091R65 — which represent the same functional unit under different ABB ordering systems. 

  • Item No :

    PFEA112-65
  • Order(MOQ) :

    1
  • Payment :

    EXW
  • Product Origin :

    Sweden
  • Shipping Port :

    Wuhan, Hubei, China
  • Lead Time :

    3-5 days
  • Weight :

    0.5kg
  • Products Description

    ABB PFEA112-65 3BSE030369R0065 / 3BSE050091R65 Tension Electronics Unit

    IP65 High-Protection Tension Controller for Web Processing Applications

    Model Number PFEA112-65 3BSE030369R0065 3BSE050091R65
    Place of Origin Sweden
    Dimension/Weight 9.6*11.9*5.4cm / 0.2kg
    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® magneto-elastic tension sensors (PFTL/PFCL series) for measuring total, individual, or differential web tension 

    • High Measurement Accuracy: ±0.1% to ±0.5% full-scale precision, ensuring reliable tension control in critical processes 

    • Flexible Output Options: Provides configurable analog outputs (0-10V / 0-20mA / 4-20mA) and digital I/O for integration with PLCs, drives, and DCS systems 

    • Profibus-DP Communication: Enables seamless data exchange with ABB System 800xA and other industrial networks 

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

    • Advanced Signal Processing: Digital filtering options (15–1500 ms) to suppress vibration noise and improve measurement stability in high-interference environments 

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

    • Versatile Power Supply: Supports 24 VDC (18–36 VDC) with optional 100–240 VAC variant, providing flexibility for different installation requirements 

    Technical Specifications

     
     
    Category Specification
    Manufacturer ABB
    Model Number PFEA112-65
    Ordering Numbers 3BSE030369R0065 / 3BSE050091R65
    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% to ±0.5% FS 

    Output Specifications

     
     
    Parameter Detail
    Analog Outputs 1× voltage (0-10V) / 1× current (0/4-20mA), configurable 
    Digital I/O 2× digital inputs, 2× digital outputs 
    Filter Options 15 / 30 / 75 / 250 / 750 / 1500 ms 

    Power & Environmental Specifications

     
     
    Parameter Detail
    Supply Voltage (DC) 24 VDC (18–36 VDC) 
    Supply Voltage (AC) 100–240 VAC (optional variant) 
    Power Consumption 7.5 W (DC) / 12 W (AC) 
    Protection Rating IP65 (dust-tight, water-jet protected) 
    Operating Temperature -10°C to +55°C 
    Storage Temperature -40°C to +70°C 
    Humidity 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing 
    Dimensions Approx. 170×105×32 mm 
    Weight Approx. 1.0–2.0 kg (depending on enclosure) 
    Mounting Wall mount / machine-side mount 
    Certifications CE, cULus, UL508, EMC Directive 

    Core Functions

    Signal Conditioning & Tension Calculation

    The PFEA112-65 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 (Differential) Tension — Difference between the two sides

    • Individual Sensor Signals — Per-sensor measurement values

    Control Modes

     
     
    Mode Description
    Manual Control Direct operator-set output for simple applications
    Automatic PID Control Closed-loop regulation of tension to maintain setpoint
    Constant Tension Maintains steady tension regardless of speed variation
    Taper Tension Reduces tension with increasing roll diameter (winding applications) 

    Communication & Integration

    • Profibus-DP Fieldbus: Transmits tension values, status, and diagnostic information to upper-level PLC/DCS systems 

    • 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 (N, kN, kg, lbs) 

    Why Choose the IP65 Version?

     
     
    Feature PFEA112-20 (IP20) PFEA112-65 (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 100–240 VAC
    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 PFEA112-65 is widely deployed across industries requiring precise tension control in harsh environments :

     
     
    Industry Application
    Paper & Pulp Wet end felt tension, press section monitoring, paper machine lines 
    Metal Processing Steel rolling, aluminum foil processing, pickling lines 
    Film & Plastics Lithium battery separator coating, optical film, stretch film production 
    Textile & Printing Fabric tension control, printing presses, coating lines 
    Cable Manufacturing Wire drawing machines, cable insulation layer thickness control 
    Automotive Lamination processes, composite materials

     

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