SteadyWeb 6™ Digital Tension Controller
A full-featured, automatic, closed-loop tension controller with an intuitive color touchscreen interface.
The SteadyWeb 6™ stable output and versatility is unmatched in web, wire and cable tensioning applications. It maintains a pre-selected tension set point on processing machinery by measuring web or filament tension from a tension load cell (or pair of load cells), and then sending a compensating signal to a torque device such as a pneumatic brake/clutch, electric brake/clutch or a motor drive.
The large, bright and colorful touchscreen user interface is so easy-to-use that your operators will be up to speed with minimal instruction and training time. Initial setup and configuration is fast with illustrated prompts and color graphics.
The controller may be used in unwind, rewind or intermediate tension zones. A variety of controller output modes are available:
Drive Output (D)
0-10 VDC control output (standard configuration) is used to control DC and AC variable speed drive systems. A 4-20 mA control output may also be configured. Both control outputs are isolated from earth ground to maximize drive compatibility.
Pneumatic Output (P)
Used to actuate any air-operated brake or clutch. The standard version includes a servo valve and pressure regulator installed in a separate open-back enclosure.
Voltage Output (V)
0-24 VDC compensated output @ 2.5A (standard configuration). An optional high-voltage module with 0-90 VDC output @ 5.0A can operate any electric brake or clutch of the same voltage range.
The simple TuneView™ PID control interface allows manufacturers, printers and converters to quickly improve process consistency and productivity without any programming experience.
FEATURES
• Large 5-inch graphic display
• Choice of wall-mount full enclosure or panel-mount for control panel installation
• 24 VDC input power
• Isolated 0-10 VDC control output
• 0-1 mA tension output
• Storage and recall for 32 setups
• Auto-detection and selection of transducer excitation (5V or 10V)
• Integrated diagnostic tools
• Automatic and manual control modes
• Emergency stop circuit
• Ratio output up and down
• Sample and hold output
• Operator lock-out
• Soft start
• Tension meter damping
OPTIONS
• 0-24 VDC control output @ 2.5A
• Isolated 4-20 mA control output
• Bipolar 10V control output mode
• Reverse output mode
• RS232 or RS485 interface
• 0-10 VDC remote amplifier tension input
• Speed follow by DC Tach or Pulse Tach (encoder)
• Tension limit switch
• Tension-on relay
• Taper tension by DC Tachs, Pulse Tachs or Diameter Follower
• 0-90 VDC high-voltage control output module
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ELECTRICAL
Power Input: 24 VDC =/-10%, 0.6 Amps typical,
2.2 Amps internal fusing
Tension Output:
0-10 VDC or 0-1 mA (jumper selectable)
max loading is 5 mA
0-1 mA meter output for 50 ohm impedance meter
Control Output:
Drive (D): +/- 0-10 VDC or 4-20mA (isolated)
Pneumatic (P): 2-75 psi (0.14-5.17 bar)
Voltage (V): 0-24 VDC @ 2.5 Amps
Tension Precision: Max error of 1% over temperature
range, 0.1% typical
Temperature Range: 32º F to 104º F (0º C to 40º C)
MECHANICAL
Enclosure: Steel, powder resin painted
Weight:
Panel: 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
Enclosure: 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
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| Product Code | Control Output Type | Input Power | Mounting Style |
| SW6D-X-E-24-100 | 0-10 VDC, 4-20 mA | 24 VDC | Steel Enclosure |
| SW6V-X-E-24-100-24 | 0-24 VDC, 2.5 Amps Max | 24 VDC | Steel Enclosure |
| SW6P-X-E-24-100 | Pneumatic I/P Module, 0-75 PSI | 24 VDC | Steel Enclosure |
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