ABB PFSK130 3BSE002616R1 Core Signal Conditioning Unit

The ABB PFSK130 (3BSE002616R1) is a fundamental Signal Conditioning Unit within the ABB Advant and MasterPiece control architectures.

Primarily serving as a high-precision interface board, the PFSK130 is designed to capture, isolate, and normalize signals from industrial transducers—most notably Pressductor® tension load cells. It acts as a critical bridge, ensuring that raw physical measurements are accurately converted into clean, linear electronic signals for the master controller.

Technical Parameter Table

Product Advantages and Features

Galvanic Isolation: High-level isolation between the field sensors and the control system, protecting sensitive CPU boards from electrical noise and surges.

Precision Filtering: Built-in hardware filters effectively eliminate mechanical vibration noise from rollers, providing a stable “true” tension reading.

Analog Simplicity: Offers a direct, low-latency analog path, making it faster for real-time control loops than some networked processors.

Zero and Gain Adjustment: Features accessible potentiometers or software-adjustable parameters for fine-tuning the zero point and measurement span.

Legacy Reliability: Known for a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), often operating for decades in harsh industrial environments without signal drift.

Application Cases

Basic Web Tension: Used in smaller printing presses and laminators where simple, reliable tension monitoring is required.

Wire Drawing: Monitoring the force exerted on wires during the drawing process to prevent thinning or breakage.

Conveyor Systems: Measuring the tension on heavy-duty belts to prevent slippage or motor overload.

Legacy System Upgrades: Serving as a drop-in replacement part for older ABB Master systems that still rely on 3BSE series backplanes.

Unique Product Description

The PFSK130 (3BSE002616R1) is the “Analog Workhorse” of the PFSK family. While newer models like the PFSK165 are essentially computers, the PFSK130 focuses on the purity of the signal.

It is highly prized by engineers for its “no-nonsense” design—it doesn’t require complex software handshakes to start working. If you need a stable, isolated, and fast analog representation of physical force, the PFSK130 is the industry standard for simplicity and longevity.

Installation and Maintenance

Installation

Card Seating: Slide the board into the designated sub-rack slot (e.g., within an AC400 or MP200 rack). Ensure the front-panel screws are tightened to guarantee a solid ground connection.

Wiring: Connect the load cell excitation and signal leads to the backplane terminals. Use shielded cables and ground them at only one end to prevent ground loops.

Calibration: After installation, perform a “Zero” adjustment with the rollers empty, followed by a “Gain” adjustment using a known calibration weight.

Maintenance

Periodic Zero Check: Due to mechanical wear in the rollers, check the zero-point voltage every 6 to 12 months.

Contact Cleaning: If the board is used in a dusty environment (like a paper mill), use a non-residue electronic cleaner on the gold finger connectors once a year.

Electrolytic Caps: In units older than 15 years, inspect the board for any signs of capacitor aging to maintain peak filtering performance.

Other Models in the Same Series

Model    Part Number    Comparison

PFSK 142    3BSE006505R1    Higher precision with digital conversion.

PFSK 151    3BSE018876R1    Dedicated Pressductor processor for standard use.

PFSK 152    3BSE018877R1    Dual-channel version for complex tension zones.

PFSK 162    3BSE015088R1    Advanced model with integrated communication.

Related Models

PFTL 101A/B: The most common load cells used with the PFSK130.

PFCL 201: Pillow-block style transducers.

Advant Controller 410/450: The typical master systems for this card.