ABB|PFEA111-20| Tension Electronics
ABB PFEA111-20 Tension Controller Module
Description
ABB PFEA111-20 is a programmable tension controller module supporting PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET RT communication, designed for precise tension control in industrial applications.
Features
- Dual load cell input support with excitation supply
- Integrated analog and digital I/O with selectable filtering
- Multi-language display and selectable tension units
- Self-diagnostics with LED indication and alarm via PROFIBUS
Technical Specifications
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Power Supply:
- IP20 Version: 24 V DC (18–36 V)
- IP65 Version: 24 V DC (18–36 V) or 100–240 V AC (45–65 Hz, ±15% / +10%)
- Power Consumption: 7.5 W
- Load Cell Support: Up to 2 load cells, max 0.5 A rms excitation at 330 Hz, including 5 Ω cable resistance
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Analog Outputs:
- 1 x Voltage: -5 to +11 V (5 mA max)
- 1 x Current: 0 to 21 mA (550 Ω max load)
- Adjustable step response: 15, 30, 75, 250, 750, 1500 ms
- Output scaling function available
- Status Indication: Green/red LED for self-diagnostics and status
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Alarms:
- Alarm via PROFIBUS
- No alarm via PROFINET
- Display: Interactive multi-language interface
- Tension Units: N, kN, kg, lbs, N/m, kN/m, kg/m, pli
- Memory Functions: Maximum load memory, zero offset memory
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Communication:
- PROFIBUS DP: GSD file ABB_0716.GSD
- PROFINET RT: GSDML-V2.42-ABB-PFEA122-20230330.xml
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Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature: +5 to +55 °C
- Protection Rating: IP20 or IP65 (per IEC 529)
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Compliance:
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- UL 508 approved for IP20 models (PFEA111, PFEA112, PFEA113)
ABB|PFEA111-20| Tension Electronics

ABB|PFEA111-20| Tension Electronics
ABB PFEA111-20 Tension Controller Module
Description
ABB PFEA111-20 is a programmable tension controller module supporting PROFIBUS DP and PROFINET RT communication, designed for precise tension control in industrial applications.
Features
- Dual load cell input support with excitation supply
- Integrated analog and digital I/O with selectable filtering
- Multi-language display and selectable tension units
- Self-diagnostics with LED indication and alarm via PROFIBUS
Technical Specifications
-
Power Supply:
- IP20 Version: 24 V DC (18–36 V)
- IP65 Version: 24 V DC (18–36 V) or 100–240 V AC (45–65 Hz, ±15% / +10%)
- Power Consumption: 7.5 W
- Load Cell Support: Up to 2 load cells, max 0.5 A rms excitation at 330 Hz, including 5 Ω cable resistance
-
Analog Outputs:
- 1 x Voltage: -5 to +11 V (5 mA max)
- 1 x Current: 0 to 21 mA (550 Ω max load)
- Adjustable step response: 15, 30, 75, 250, 750, 1500 ms
- Output scaling function available
- Status Indication: Green/red LED for self-diagnostics and status
-
Alarms:
- Alarm via PROFIBUS
- No alarm via PROFINET
- Display: Interactive multi-language interface
- Tension Units: N, kN, kg, lbs, N/m, kN/m, kg/m, pli
- Memory Functions: Maximum load memory, zero offset memory
-
Communication:
- PROFIBUS DP: GSD file ABB_0716.GSD
- PROFINET RT: GSDML-V2.42-ABB-PFEA122-20230330.xml
-
Environmental Conditions:
- Operating Temperature: +5 to +55 °C
- Protection Rating: IP20 or IP65 (per IEC 529)
-
Compliance:
- EMC Directive 2014/30/EU
- Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
- UL 508 approved for IP20 models (PFEA111, PFEA112, PFEA113)