Product Overview

The ABB PFEA111-20 is a highly reliable, industrial-grade tension signal amplifier and tension control unit belonging to the ABB Tension Electronics series. It is specially designed for web processing applications such as winding, unwinding, slitting, laminating, printing, and rolling. This compact module provides stable, accurate, and fast signal conditioning for load cell tension sensors, ensuring consistent tension control throughout the production process.

Built with advanced industrial technology, PFEA111-20 delivers strong anti-interference performance, high precision, and long-term stability. It supports dual‑channel load cell inputs and converts weak sensor signals into standard analog outputs for seamless integration with PLCs, drives, HMI systems, and other industrial control equipment. Whether used in paper, film, textile, metal foil, or battery material production, this unit ensures smooth, safe, and high‑quality operation.

Key Features & Benefits

Dual‑Channel Signal Processing

PFEA111-20 supports two load cell inputs, enabling real‑time tension measurement, sum calculation, and difference comparison. It ensures balanced tension control and improves production stability.

High‑Precision Signal Amplification

The module provides high‑accuracy signal amplification and filtering, minimizing interference and ensuring stable output even in harsh industrial environments.

Standard Analog Outputs

It supports configurable analog outputs: 0–10 V or 4–20 mA, making it widely compatible with different control systems.

Sensor Fault Detection & Alarm

Built‑in self‑diagnosis functions detect sensor breakage, overload, or abnormal signals, supporting early warning and safe machine protection.

Compact & Robust Design

With a DIN‑rail mount structure, the unit is small in size, easy to install, and ideal for cabinet installation.

Wide Voltage Power Supply

Powered by 24 VDC (18–36 V), the module features low power consumption and strong adaptability to industrial power environments.

Strong Anti‑Interference Ability

Compliant with industrial EMC standards, it works reliably in high‑electromagnetic environments such as drive cabinets and production lines.

Technical Specifications

Model: PFEA111-20

Brand: ABB

Type: Tension amplifier / tension signal conditioning module

Input: Dual load cell tension sensors

Excitation: Built‑in sensor excitation power

Output: 0–10 V / 4–20 mA configurable

Power Supply: 24 VDC (18–36 V)

Mounting: DIN rail

Protection Level: IP20

Application: Industrial web tension control

Operating Temperature: -10°C to +60°C

Applications

ABB PFEA111-20 is widely used in various web‑processing industries, including:

Printing machines, gravure printing, flexo printing

Paper making, rewinding, slitting machines

Plastic film, packaging film, laminating lines

Textile machines, yarn winding, non‑woven production

Metal foil rolling, aluminum foil, copper foil processing

Lithium‑ion battery electrode film, separator production

Coating machines, calendaring, stretching lines

Why Choose ABB PFEA111-20?

Stable and reliable performance for long‑term industrial use

High precision improves product quality and reduces material waste

Easy installation, low maintenance, and high compatibility

Trusted ABB quality for global industrial applications

Ideal for upgrading tension control systems

If you need a stable, high‑precision, and maintenance‑free tension amplifier, ABB PFEA111-20 is the ideal choice for your production line.