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Wire & Cable Tension Controller
Wire & Cable Tension Controller
Resource Engimech X-Block, the latest in the Merobel digital controller range, specifically designed for multi-spindle wire and cable pay-off applications, whether using open loop or closed loop tension control systems. The X-block has been designed by Redex Andantex of France to meet the demand for easy wiring, easy start-up, and to answer the need of compactness for cabinet backplane installation. These criteria are the most essential features for the integrators designing multiple wire and cable pay off equipments. Its narrow profile and its rear-panel DIN rail mounting clip allow up to six units to be installed side-by-side in a width of 300 mm. The connectors are located on the front panel for easy access to the units installed on the cabinet backplane when cabling. The electronic board provides very comprehensive functions, built around a dedicated PID controller. With its many professional integrated functions, it meets all the specific needs of tension control systems. It also includes a digitally fully-configurable sensor amplification module, enabling plug-and-play settings for all types of load cells currently available on the market. In addition, the same amplification module allows direct calibration of position measurement potentiometers (used for dancer roller systems) or distance measurement sensors (ultrasonic or laser). Moreover, a built-in power supply function allows direct control from many types of electromagnetic actuators without any need of external powering modules, including of course the entire range of EMP brakes and clutches supplied by Merobel. The X-block simply eliminates the need of external wirings linked up to all the usual components of tension control systems between the sensor and the actuator. A data acquisition embedded function allows both the real time data and the associated operating set of parameters to be saved for archiving, and also, if necessary, to get efficient distant support through the Internet from Merobel network of specialists.
