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Altra Easy Series
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Altra Industrial Motion Altra Easy Series High Performance Tension Controller Solutions For Measurement and Control The Altra high performance tension controller offers probably the most versatile web tension control system on the market today. Whether your interest is as system integrator, maintenance, production or quality control manager, these powerful tools will be of benefit to all. The intuitive Windows based software suite provides powerful diagnostic, management and data logging tools. Graphical PID tuning makes light work of commissioning. Designed in association with TTS, this controller may be configured to control tension on unwind stands or winders working with any electric or pneumatic brakes via appropriate drivers. The one unit interfaces with load cells, dancers and diameters measurement devices as well as handling splicing. Features and Benefits: • Data logging and diagnostic software tools included • No complicated menus • For use with load cells or dancers • MODBUS communication • Diameter functions • Graphical PID tuning and configuration • No internal adjustments required • 24V Supply • A range of support products available For Technical Assistance Call +44 (0) 1234 350311

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Load Cell Control Load Cells measure the force in the web and compare that force to the set point tension in the controller. If there is any variation, the controller automatically increases or decreases the output, thus maintaining constant tension. Dancer Control The Dancer indicates a position error which is proportional to the web tension, and the controller compares that position to the set point within the controller. If there is any variation the controller automatically increases or decreases the output, thus maintaining constant tension. Ultrasonics Ultrasonics can be used in open...

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