{"product_id":"abb-pfea112-20-3bse030369r0020-tension-electronics-control-module","title":"ABB PFEA112-20 3BSE030369R0020 Tension Electronics Control Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eABB PFEA112-20 Tension Electronics Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB PFEA112-20\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003ePFEA112-20\u003c\/strong\u003e Tension Electronics Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for dual-input load cell signal processing and tension regulation within industrial control networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePFEA112-20 (Product ID: 3BSE030369R0020)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 mm x 190 mm x 110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePowered via standard industrial backplane\/terminal grid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoad Cell Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfigurable voltage and current outputs (A + B)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Filtering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable low-pass filtering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard self-test, LED indicators, and fault alarm loops\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 deg C to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication and Deterministic Networks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tension control module features native integration into modern industrial architectures by utilizing low-latency Modbus RTU network framing to upload tension variables to primary host controllers. High-speed internal signal conditioning loops align with the I\/O density scaling requirements of centralized PLC environments. This configuration enables synchronous data refreshment over deterministic network boundaries, allowing real-time tuning of web-handling actuators while preventing communication jitter during high-velocity machine cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How does the dual-input configuration operate on the PFEA112-20?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module accepts two distinct load cell inputs, enabling the instrumentation engineer to set up either a redundant measuring circuit for a single web path or independent signal verification at two distinct processing points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What network interface protocols are supported for system integration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The module provides a serial port configured for Modbus RTU communication, allowing the device to transfer digital measurement and diagnostic arrays to external PLCs or DCS units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can the internal signal filtering parameters be modified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The hardware accommodates adjustable low-pass filtering settings to eliminate mechanical vibration frequencies from the analog voltage and current output channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the tension electronics module securely onto a stable structural panel using the designated mounting holes, ensuring the chassis maintains an adequate thermal clearance path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect all load cell inputs using high-frequency shielded twisted-pair (STP) cables, maintaining separation from high-voltage AC motor lines to avoid inductive cross-talk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerminate all grounding conductors directly at the central enclosure ground rail, verifying that the module enclosure maintains low electrical resistance to the plant earthing system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that output loop impedance parameters match the exact nominal requirements for downstream analog control interfaces before activating the main loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43865669369955,"sku":"PFEA112-20 3BSE030369R0020","price":676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/47_f19ed64a-4217-4827-a683-cc2b3e9eb10f.jpg?v=1764579609","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/abb-pfea112-20-3bse030369r0020-tension-electronics-control-module","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}