Product Description

PFEA113-65 is the third-generation (PFEA113) integrated tension control unit from ABB. It is a comprehensive upgrade based on PFEA112: 4 sensor inputs, 6 analog outputs, 24DI/16DO, multiple industrial bus protocols, equipped with a 32-bit Cortex-A9 processor, featuring faster response, higher precision, and stronger scalability. It is suitable for high-speed and high-precision sheet material processing. Model Interpretation

PFEA: Pulse Frequency Electronics Assembly (Tension Electronic Module)

113: Third-generation high-performance tension control platform

65: Full-scale capacity of 65 kN

3BSE028144R65: Official order number of ABB Technical Parameters

Measurement Range: 0–65 kN (0–200% FS configurable)

Accuracy: ±0.1% FS (Premium grade)

Response Time: <10 ms (Fastest in the entire series)

Sensor Input: 4-channel pressure-magnetic / strain gauge tension sensors (PFCL/PFTL series)

Analog Output: 6 channels (0–10 V / 4–20 mA configurable)

Digital I/O: 24 input / 16 output

Processor: 32-bit Cortex-A9, 256 MB DDR3, 4 GB Flash

Power Supply: 18–36 VDC (Typical 24 VDC), 7.5 W; Sensor excitation 5 VDC / 10 A

Control Modes: Adaptive PID (Self-tuning), Constant Tension, Cone Tension (Linear / S-shaped), Speed Compensation

Communication: Profibus-DP, Modbus RTU (RS-485), EtherCAT

Display: 2×16-character multilingual LCD, with keys from ABB Group

Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +55°C (IP65)

Protection: IP65 (Dustproof and Splashproof); Optional IP20 (DIN rail) from ABB Group

Dimensions (W×H×D): 270 × 180 × 120 mm (IP65 box) from ABB Group

Weight: Approximately 4.5 kg from ABB Group Interface and Communication Configuration

Sensor Ports: 4 × Sensor Interfaces (A/B/C/D), supporting SUM/DIFF/Independent Display

Analog: 6 × AO (Voltage / Current Adjustable)

Digital: 24 × DI / 16 × DO (Alarm, Status, Interlock)

Fieldbus: Profibus-DP (Master/Slave), Modbus RTU, EtherCAT

Serial: RS-232 (Debugging), RS-485 (Modbus)

Ethernet: Optional (for Extended Communication) Core Functions

4 High-precision Measurement: Multi-sensor redundancy / force calculation, vibration and interference suppression

Adaptive PID Closed-loop: Automatic tuning, fast response (<10 ms), suitable for high-speed rewinding and acceleration/deceleration

Advanced Tension Strategy: Cone-shaped tension to prevent edge collapse, speed-related tension, belt reset, wrap angle compensation

Rich I/O and Buses: 6AO/24DI/16DO, multi-protocol access to PLC/DCS, remote monitoring and parameter setting

Self-Diagnosis and Alarm: Sensor break, overload, communication failure, power anomaly, 4 programmable alarm outputs

Multi-machine Cascade: RTSI bus can be cascaded with 3 units, achieving 12-channel sensor collaborative control Applications

Metal processing: High-speed rolling machines for steel/aluminum foil, cutting, coating, and pickling lines

Lithium batteries / Photovoltaics: Electrode sheet coating, cutting, winding; Silicon wafer cutting line

Papermaking / Printing: High-speed rewinding, intaglio / flexographic printing, laminating, calendering

High-end films: BOPET/BOPP, optical films, release film production lines Usage & Maintenance Instructions

Mounting: IP65 wall mount / chassis installation, away from strong vibration, heat sources and frequency converters ABB Group

Wiring: Sensor cables use shielded twisted pair, separate strong and weak current, grounding resistance <4 Ω ABB Group

Calibration: Regular zero point / range calibration (recommended every 6 months), supports one-click calibration

Operation: LCD panel directly sets parameters, monitors tension, no need for PC ABB Group

Maintenance: IP65 can be cleaned with a damp cloth; no user-repairable components, faults can be replaced as a whole