PFTL 201C 3BSE007913R0010 ABB Pressductor Load Cell

The ABB PFTL 201C 3BSE007913R0010, also cataloged as the PFTL 201C Pressductor Load Cell, operates as a dedicated hardware component for horizontal force component detection within ABB Millmate strip tension systems. Utilizing magnetoelastic Pressductor sensor technology, the non-strain-gauge solid stainless steel block converts mechanical shear stresses under a rated force capacity of 10 kN into proportional electrical output signals. Featuring an IP67 protection rating, the 2.1 kg unit executes signal generation across operating temperatures from -20 deg C to +55 deg C.

Hardware Specifications

Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Firmware Flash Compatibility

The analog measurement signals generated by the magnetoelastic core transfer directly to connected ABB Millmate processing racks, maintaining rapid backplane bus communication velocity during real-time load evaluation cycles. Solid-state core excitation accommodates high-frequency signal sampling without mechanical degradation, supporting high I/O density scaling across expanded automation channels. Firmware flash compatibility within the host control interface allows downloading digital calibration curves and dynamic zero-drift correction parameters directly to the system memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How does the non-strain-gauge magnetoelastic construction handle mechanical overloads?

A: The solid stainless steel block changes its electromagnetic properties when subjected to shear force, allowing high overload resistance and negligible zero drift without physical strain gauge foil deformation.

Q: What orientation requirements apply when installing the load cell beneath a bearing housing?

A: The unit must be positioned flat beneath the pillow block bearing housing with the horizontal measurement vector aligned precisely parallel to the process web tension direction.

Field Installation Guidelines

• Verify that all base mounting plates are machined flat and free from burrs, rust, or foreign matter before positioning the load cell body.
• Torque all mounting bolts evenly in a diagonal cross sequence to ensure uniform mechanical contact force across the entire base area.
• Keep signal wiring separated from high-voltage AC motor lines by routing sensor cables through dedicated grounded conduit.
• Connect cable shielding to the main cabinet ground earth bar at a single point to prevent ground loop noise from corrupting low-level analog signals.