Tension Controller Comparison Chart

Compare the features of all DFE tension controllers.

     
  SteadyWeb™ 6 EasyWeb™

Features

 SteadyWeb 6 Tension Controller EasyWeb Torque Controller
115/230 VAC Input Power
 Yes Yes
24 VDC Input Power Yes Yes
Closed-Loop Control via Load Cell Feedback
 Yes No
Open-Loop Control
 No Yes
Auto & Manual Control Modes
 Yes Yes
User Interface (HMI)
 Resistive LCD Touchscreen OLED w/Softkeys & Dial
Display Resolution
 480 x 272 2 x 16
Isolated 0-10 VDC Output Yes Yes
Isolated 4-20 mA Output Yes Yes
0-24 VDC Output
 Yes (4 Amps, Integrated) Yes (5 Amps, Ext. Module)
0-45 VDC Output
 Yes (5 Amps, Ext. Module) Yes (5 Amps, Ext. Module)
0-90 VDC Output
 Yes (5 Amps, Ext. Module) Yes (5 Amps, Ext. Module)
0-75 PSI Output
 Yes (Ext. Pneumatic Module) Yes (Ext. Pneumatic Module)
Remote Tension Amplifier Capability
 Yes N/A
Meter Damping (External)
 Yes N/A
Speed Follower Mode
 Yes N/A
Diameter Compensated Speed Follower Mode
 Yes N/A
E-Stop
 Yes Yes
Soft Start By Tension
 Yes N/A
Soft Start By Line Speed
 Yes Yes
Reverse Output
 Yes N/A
Taper Tension or Torque
 Yes Yes
Tension Limit Low
 Yes Diameter Min
Tension Limit High
 Yes Diameter Max
Remote Auto-Manual Mode
 Yes Yes
Remote Auto Set Point
 Yes N/A
Remote Tension-On / Tension-Off
 Yes Yes
Sample & Hold & Ratio
 Yes N/A
Direct Diameter Input (0-10 VDC)
 Yes Yes
Diameter Input (Network Device)
 No No
Ethernet Connectivity
 Yes, via RS232 Gateway No
Modbus & Serial Connectivity
 Yes, RS232/RS485 No
Display Damping Yes Yes
Available Mounting Styles Panel-Mount, Steel Enclosure Panel-Mount, Steel Enclosure
Storage & Recall of Job Setups
 32 Jobs N/A
User-Friendly Setup & Calibration
 Yes Yes
Tension Limit Switch Yes N/A
Built-In Diagnostics
 Yes No
CE-Marked No No