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DFE SteadyWeb 6 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
SteadyWeb™ 6
Tension Controller
DOC 801-2541 R1

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  • Page 1 Quick Start Guide SteadyWeb™ 6 Tension Controller DOC 801-2541 R1...
  • Page 2 Telephone: (603) 332-6150 • Observe all warning labels. • Never remove warning labels. Please review the SteadyWeb™ 6 Instruction Manual (DFE P/N 801-0004) online at www.dfe.com to familiarize yourself with all of the unit’s installation instructions, specifications, safety information, and wiring diagrams.

  • Page 3: General Description

    GENERAL DESCRIPTION The SteadyWeb™6 is a digital tension controller designed to automatically maintain tension of any continuous material at a value selected by the equipment operator. The controller combines ease of use with powerful control features and capability that allow for effortless configuration and utilization over a wide variety of tension control applications.
  • Page 4 enclosure is fastened to the mounting surface you have chosen by two M4 (#8) screws. Install the screws on the mounting surface. Leave the screws loose about 6 turns. Position the keyholes in the back panel of the enclosure over the screws and slide it down until it locks in place.

  • Page 5: User Interface

    For more detail about buttons and indicators, see SECTION 1 - USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW of the SteadyWeb™ 6 Instruction Manual (DFE P/N 801-0004), hereafter referenced as The Manual. After first connecting the controller to power, the POWER LED will...
  • Page 6 Before calibrating the unit, you should verify that the Tension Units, Tension Range, Tension Source, Calibration Weight Percentage and Transducer Type are set to values you desire. Press Menu > Calibration Menu > Calibrate buttons to get to the Select Units screen. Confirm that the preset units are correct, or choose your preferred units and then press OK.
  • Page 7 With no other loads on the transducer roll, ZERO the transducers, hang a calibration weight of known value with an inelastic rope, strap or cable, and CALIBRATE the transducer signal, exactly as instructed in SECTION 6 - CALIBRATION of The Manual. The calibration weight should weigh at least 10% of your maximum expected web tension.
  • Page 8 Some PID (Proportional, Integral and Derivative) tuning may be necessary to control tension optimally. Refer to SECTION 6 - TUNING ADJUSTMENTS of The Manual for a PID control overview and tuning procedure. Use the PID Tune View display located at Menu > Calibration Menu > Tune PID Values to adjust the PID terms for optimal control.
  • Page 9 There are two tension display options, the Analog Meter and Trend-Line Graph, which can be toggled back and forth using the Display button. For more information about the display mode, see SECTION 1 – USER INTERFACE OVERVIEW of The Manual. When in tension display screens, you may bring up velocity- sensitive “+”...

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Most problems are caused by incorrect installation or misapplication of the equipment, so it is important to read through the manual and follow the proper installation, calibration and configuration procedure. The most common source of improper operation of tension equipment is incorrect installation of the tension transducers or using transducers of the wrong load rating.
  • Page 11 The complete SteadyWeb™ 6 Tension Controller instruction manual is located on the product page, here: https://dfe.com/products/tension-controllers/steadyweb-6-tension- controller/ Or by scanning the QR code below with a tablet or smartphone:...
  • Page 12 307 PICKERING ROAD ROCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03867-4630 U.S.A TEL: (603) 332-6150 FAX: (603) 332-3758 E-mail: info@dfe.com Internet: www.dfe.com CANADA EUROPE MEXICO UNITED KINGDOM TAIWAN KOREA CHINA INDIA AUSTRALIA SOUTH AFRICA ©2022 DOVER FLEXO ELECTRONICS, INC. 0830 DOC 801-2541 R1 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED...