ABB PFTL201C 10KN 3BSE007913R0010 | Load Cell Replacement

Product Overview

The ABB PFTL201C 10KN 3BSE007913R0010 is a web-tension measuring load cell designed for industrial strip, web, and material-handling applications. It belongs to ABB’s PFTL family of tension-measurement equipment, where the sensing element is mechanically installed beneath or within a measuring roll and converts the resulting force into an electrical signal for the tension-control system. The 10 kN version is intended for applications requiring a substantially higher measuring range than the smaller PFTL201C variants.

In a production line, ABB PFTL201C 10KN 3BSE007913R0010 does not directly regulate web speed or tension. Its job is measurement: the load cell detects the force generated by the moving material and supplies the feedback signal used by a controller or tension amplifier. This distinction is important when replacing an existing sensor. A correctly sized load cell can still produce incorrect tension readings if its orientation, roll geometry, excitation voltage, sensitivity, or signal wiring does not match the installed measurement electronics.

The ABB PFTL201C 10KN 3BSE007913R0010 uses strain-gauge technology and is specified with a nominal sensitivity of 2 mV/V. The PFTL201C family is designed for demanding web-processing environments, including converting, printing, coating, paper, film, foil, and similar continuous-material applications. For procurement, the 10 kN range should be treated as a critical identification parameter. Installing a sensor with a different force range can change the measurement scaling and may require corresponding controller configuration changes. Mechanical fit is only half of the replacement check.

Product Introduction

Tension-control problems often originate from the measurement point rather than the drive itself. ABB PFTL201C 10KN provides the force feedback needed to monitor web tension, with a 10 kN measuring range and strain-gauge output suitable for dedicated tension-measurement electronics.

For a web tension sensor replacement, verify the complete 3BSE part number, measuring range, mounting arrangement, excitation, output sensitivity, and cable termination. A sensor that fits the roll assembly mechanically is not automatically electrically equivalent.

Key Technical Specifications

Technical note: The exact excitation voltage, temperature coefficients, overload characteristics, and mechanical dimensions should be taken from the nameplate/datasheet for the specific revision. Do not infer those values from another PFTL-family load cell simply because the housing appears similar.

Related Products

• PFTL101A — Related ABB tension-measurement load-cell family. It serves similar measurement purposes but can have different mechanical and electrical characteristics.
• PFTL201B — Earlier PFTL-family tension sensor configuration. Relevant primarily to legacy installations where the existing mounting and signal architecture are based on the older version.
• PFTL301E — Related ABB web-tension measurement family for applications requiring different installation or measurement configurations.
• PFEA111 — ABB tension electronics used to process load-cell signals and provide tension measurement/control functionality. It complements the load cell rather than replacing it.
• PFEA112 — Related ABB tension-measurement electronics with expanded application capabilities. Compatibility depends on sensor configuration and system architecture.
• PFEA113 — ABB tension-control electronics for systems requiring more advanced tension measurement and control functions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is ABB 10KN used for?

The 10KN is a web-tension load cell. It measures the mechanical force acting on a measuring roll and converts that force into an electrical signal for the tension-control system.

Typical applications include:

• Paper processing
• Film and foil lines
• Printing presses
• Coating equipment
• Slitting and converting machines
• Continuous strip-processing lines

It is a measurement device, not the tension controller itself.

What does 10KN mean on ?

10KN identifies the 10 kN measuring range.

That specification must match the mechanical forces expected at the measuring roll. Using a lower-range sensor can introduce overload risk; using a substantially higher-range sensor can reduce useful measurement resolution.

For a replacement, the existing sensor’s full part number should therefore be matched rather than ordering solely by the family name.

Is 3BSE007913R0010 compatible with ABB PFEA tension electronics?

Potentially, but compatibility should be verified from the exact sensor configuration.

Check:

1. Load-cell measuring range.
2. Bridge sensitivity.
3. Excitation voltage.
4. Sensor wiring.
5. Number of load cells in the measurement system.
6. PFEA configuration/scaling.
7. Mechanical force direction.

The should be treated as part of a complete tension-measurement chain rather than as an isolated component.

Can I hot-swap the 10KN?

No.

The sensor is mechanically integrated into the measuring-roll assembly and is connected to measurement electronics. Replacement should be performed with the relevant machinery stopped and mechanically secured.

After replacement, verify zero/tare and tension calibration before returning the line to production.

Will replacing the load cell erase my tension-control parameters?

Normally, replacing the physical load cell does not erase controller parameters.

The important issue is whether the replacement sensor has exactly the same:

• Measuring range
• Sensitivity
• Wiring
• Mechanical orientation
• Sensor configuration

If any of those differ, the tension amplifier/controller may require recalibration or scaling changes.

Does 10KN support firmware v3.1?

Firmware is generally not a load-cell specification.

The is a passive strain-gauge sensing device rather than a programmable controller. Firmware considerations apply to the associated ABB tension electronics, PLC, or control system.

For a system upgrade, check the PFEA/controller firmware separately from the sensor’s electrical and mechanical specifications.

How should I verify a New Surplus 10KN?

For a precision tension sensor, visual condition alone is not enough.

I would request:

• Exact 10KN nameplate
• ABB part number 3BSE007913R0010
• Serial number
• Bridge resistance measurement
• Insulation resistance
• Sensitivity verification
• Zero-output verification
• Mechanical inspection
• Cable/connector inspection
• Calibration or test certificate
• Overload/force test where appropriate

To be completely transparent: a load cell can look unused and still have an unknown calibration history. For a production tension-control system, documented sensitivity and zero-output testing are much more useful than a simple continuity check.