Description
Product Overview
The ABB RVVP-TPE 3BSE018741R15 is a 15-meter pre-assembled cable used in ABB web-tension measurement applications. ABB catalogs this part as a cable with a male plug connector for PFTL101, PFTL201, and PFCL201 tensiometers. These sensors are used to measure tension in moving webs and materials, such as paper, film, foil, and other continuous production materials. The cable provides the specified physical connection between compatible measurement equipment and its associated system hardware.
Cable selection matters in tension measurement systems because the connection is part of the measurement chain. Incorrect wiring, a damaged connector, unsuitable cable routing, or an incompatible replacement can interrupt the signal or introduce faults that complicate troubleshooting. The associated ABB cable documentation specifies a four-conductor AWG 17 construction and a temperature range of −25°C to +90°C. The documented minimum bending radius is ten times the cable diameter, so installation should avoid sharp bends and repeated flexing beyond the cable’s intended limits.
When ordering an ABB 3BSE018741R15, confirm the required length and male connector configuration against the installed cable. The same product family includes 30-meter and 50-meter variants, so the suffix and cable length should be checked carefully. Inspect the connector pins, cable jacket, strain relief, and continuity if the cable is being reused or supplied from refurbished stock. Do not assume that a generic cable with a similar connector is an electrically equivalent substitute without confirming its wiring and compatibility with the ABB sensor and measurement electronics.
Product Introduction
The ABB 3BSE018741R15 is a 15-meter male-connector cable for compatible ABB PFTL101, PFTL201, and PFCL201 web-tension measurement equipment. It is a connection accessory rather than a sensor or controller.
For replacement planning, verify the cable length, connector arrangement, conductor construction, and routing requirements. Check connector condition and cable continuity before returning the tension measurement system to operation.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model designation | RVVP-TPE, as supplier-listed |
| Order number | 3BSE018741R15 |
| Product type | Cable with male plug connector |
| Cable length | 15 m |
| Compatible equipment | PFTL101 / PFTL201 / PFCL201 |
| Application | Web-tension measurement |
| Conductor construction | 4 × AWG 17 |
| Operating temperature | −25°C to +90°C |
| Minimum bending radius | 10 × cable diameter |
| Conductor resistance | 86 Ω/km at 20°C, as documented |
| Test voltage | 1,000 VAC, as documented |
| Connector pin count | Verify against the original connector and applicable drawing |
| Protection rating | Not verified |
| Installation | Follow ABB routing, connection, and strain-relief guidance |
Installation note: The cable’s electrical test voltage is not its operating voltage. Do not use that value as an equipment supply specification.
RVVP-TPE 3BSE018741R15
Related Products
These items are associated with ABB web-tension measurement systems but serve different purposes or have different lengths.
- ABB 3BSE018741R30: 30-meter cable with male plug connector.
- ABB 3BSE018741R50: 50-meter cable with male plug connector.
- ABB PFXC141 — 3BSE029997R1: Junction box used in compatible web-tension measurement configurations.
- ABB PFTL101 series: Tensiometers for compatible web-tension measurement applications.
- ABB PFTL201 series: Tensiometers in the same broader measurement family.
- ABB PFCL201 series: Tensiometers listed as compatible with the 3BSE018741R15 cable.
- ABB PFEA111 / PFEA112 / PFEA113: Web-tension measurement electronics; verify the exact connection arrangement for the installed configuration.
The 30-meter and 50-meter versions are length alternatives, not evidence that any cable in the family can be substituted without checking routing and connector requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is ABB 3BSE018741R15?
It is a 15-meter cable with a male plug connector for compatible ABB PFTL101, PFTL201, and PFCL201 web-tension measurement equipment.
Q2. Is RVVP-TPE the official ABB model designation?
Supplier listings use that designation, but the ABB catalog identifies the item by order number 3BSE018741R15 and its cable description. Use the order number as the primary reference when sourcing a replacement.
Q3. Can this cable be used with a PFTL101 or PFTL201 tensiometer?
ABB lists the cable for , , and PFCL201 equipment. Confirm the exact sensor version and connector configuration before installation.
Q4. Are 30-meter and 50-meter versions available?
The same cable family includes order numbers 3BSE018741R30 and 3BSE018741R50, corresponding to 30 m and 50 m lengths.
Q5. What is the operating temperature range?
The associated ABB cable documentation specifies −25°C to +90°C. Confirm that the actual installation environment and routing conditions remain within the documented limits.
Q6. Can a generic cable replace it?
Not without confirming conductor arrangement, wiring, connector pinout, shielding or other construction requirements, and compatibility with the measurement equipment. A physically matching connector alone is insufficient.
Q7. What should buyers inspect before purchasing?
Confirm the complete order number, 15-meter length, male connector type, connector-pin condition, cable-jacket condition, and continuity-test results. For used stock, request photographs of the actual cable and confirmation that it has no cuts, crushed sections, or damaged strain relief.
