Product Details
Configured for horizontal force component measurement in ABB Millmate strip tension systems, the ABB PFCL201C 3BSE027070R20 (PFCL201C Tensiometer Load Cell) provides direct physical/electrical execution. Operating on the magnetoelastic Pressductor principle, the pillow block load cell detects physical shear stresses to deliver proportional electrical signals under a rated measuring force of 20 kN. Housed in IP67 stainless steel, the 2.1 kg unit operates across a temperature range of -20 deg C to +55 deg C with physical dimensions of 220 x 125 x 50 mm.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PFCL201C (3BSE027070R20) |
| Base Model | PFCL201C |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Weight | 2.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 220 x 125 x 50 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to +55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive Sensing Element / Driven by External Controller |
| Rated Measuring Force | 20 kN |
| Measurement Direction | Horizontal force component |
| Sensing Technology | Magnetoelastic Pressductor principle |
| Mechanical Design | Pillow block load cell |
| Housing Material | Stainless steel |
| Degree of Protection | IP67 |
| System Compatibility | ABB Millmate strip tension systems and compatible controllers |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Flash Compatibility
The load cell interface connects to ABB Millmate control units, maintaining rapid backplane bus communication velocity and deterministic signal conversion across dedicated controller racks. High-frequency magnetic field excitation and real-time primary signal processing accommodate rapid I/O density scaling without introducing measurement lag. System-level firmware flash compatibility ensures calibration matrix storage and temperature drift correction across connected drive and DCS network nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How is the physical measurement direction aligned during mechanical mounting?
A: The load cell must be oriented under the roll bearing housing so that the horizontal vector of the strip tension forces aligns directly with the directional arrow marked on the stainless steel chassis.
Q: What precautions should be taken to preserve the IP67 seal rating during field wiring?
A: Cable glands must be torqued to manufacturer specifications, and the protective junction box cover must be fully sealed to prevent moisture ingress into the internal coil assembly.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Machined mounting surfaces beneath the bearing housing must be flat and free of debris, scale, or paint to prevent uneven mechanical loading.
- Tighten all mounting bolts evenly in a cross pattern using a calibrated torque wrench to achieve uniform clamping force.
- Route signal cables through dedicated flexible conduit, keeping them separated from power cables to minimize high-frequency noise interference.
- Verify that signal cable shielding is bonded to the main enclosure earth bar to maintain signal integrity back to the Millmate evaluation unit.
Additional Information
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