ABB 3BSE006699D0004 Upper Adapter Plate for PFCL Load Cells and PFEA Tension Electronics

ABB 3BSE006699D0004 Product Overview

ABB 3BSE006699D0004 is not a control processor or electronic measuring
module. It is a mechanical adapter plate used as part of a PFCL load
cell installation. Its purpose is to provide the specified mechanical
mounting interface for compatible PFCL load cell arrangements.

In ABB tension measurement systems, load cells are installed within
mechanical structures where accurate force transmission is essential.
The adapter plate provides a defined mounting surface and mechanical
connection between the load cell arrangement and the associated machine
structure. Correct mechanical alignment is therefore an important part
of the complete tension measurement installation.

The official ABB drawing identifies 3BSE006699D0004 as an upper adapter
plate and assigns it Revision H. The drawing also specifies the relevant
dimensions, hole patterns, material requirements, and compatible PFCL
load cell configurations. These details are useful when identifying the
correct mechanical component for an existing ABB tension measurement
installation.

Compatibility with PFCL Load Cells

According to the ABB dimension documentation, the 3BSE006699D0004 upper
adapter plate is associated with PFCL 101 A, PFCL 101 AE, PFCL 201 C,
PFCL 201 CD, and PFCL 201 CE load cell configurations. These product
designations belong to ABB’s PFCL load cell family used in web tension
measurement applications.

Compatibility should be considered together with the specific load cell,
lower adapter plate, mechanical frame, fixing hardware, and machine
arrangement. ABB’s associated arrangement drawings provide ordering
relationships between the load cell, upper adapter plate, lower adapter
plate, and corresponding manufacturing drawings.

This relationship is important because an adapter plate is a mechanical
component rather than an independent measuring device. Its dimensions
and mounting points must correspond to the load cell and machine
structure for which the assembly was designed.

Mechanical Dimensions

The ABB technical drawing for 3BSE006699D0004 provides several principal
dimensions for the upper adapter plate. The drawing includes overall
dimensions of approximately 450 mm and 410 mm, together with additional
dimensional references of 220 mm, 200 mm, 160 mm, 70 mm, and 50 mm.

The plate thickness shown in the drawing is 35 mm. The mounting pattern
includes four through holes with an 18 mm diameter and additional hole
geometry specified by the drawing. Two M10 threaded features are also
identified for lifting eye bolt applications.

These dimensions are important when comparing an existing mechanical
installation with the ABB drawing. Because the adapter plate is part of
a load measurement structure, dimensional compatibility should be
confirmed before installation. The hole pattern, plate thickness,
mounting position, and relationship to the load cell should all be
considered as part of the mechanical assembly.

Material and Mechanical Construction

ABB’s Revision H drawing includes technical material requirements for
the adapter plate. The documentation identifies through-hardened steel
and martensitic stainless steel alternatives, with specified hardness
and mechanical property requirements.

The drawing specifies hardness in the range of approximately 300 to
400 HB for the relevant hardened steel construction and identifies
yield-stress requirements above 500 MPa for the specified material
configuration. Material thermal expansion characteristics are also
provided in the technical material section.

The material requirements demonstrate that the adapter plate is intended
as a structural mechanical component within a load measurement system.
The mechanical properties are relevant because the plate transfers force
between the load cell and the surrounding installation structure.

Role in ABB Tension Measurement Systems

The 3BSE006699D0004 is associated with ABB PFEA111 and PFEA112 tension
electronics documentation. These systems are used in web tension
measurement applications where load cells detect mechanical forces and
the associated electronics process the measurement signal.

Within such an installation, the adapter plate contributes to the
mechanical side of the measurement chain. The load cell must receive
the intended mechanical force through the mounting structure, while
the electronics receive the corresponding measurement signal from the
sensing element.

Mechanical design therefore has a direct relationship with measurement
performance. Incorrect mounting geometry, unsuitable fixing arrangements,
mechanical deformation, or incorrect load transmission can affect the
behavior of the overall tension measurement system. For this reason,
the adapter plate should be selected according to the specific PFCL
load cell configuration and the corresponding ABB mechanical drawings.

ABB 3BSE006699D0004 Technical Specifications

Installation and Mechanical Considerations

Correct installation of the ABB 3BSE006699D0004 requires attention to
the mechanical relationship between the upper adapter plate, load cell,
lower mounting structure, and machine frame. The mounting surfaces should
correspond to the dimensions shown in the applicable ABB drawings.

The fixing hardware and tightening requirements should also be selected
according to the specific PFCL load cell arrangement. ABB’s associated
arrangement documentation provides ordering information for upper and
lower adapter plates as well as recommended fixing screw sizes and
tightening torque values for different load cell configurations.

Because the adapter plate participates in the force-transfer structure,
mechanical alignment is particularly important. The installation should
avoid unnecessary deformation or uneven loading that could influence the
force applied to the load cell. The complete mechanical arrangement
should follow the applicable ABB installation documentation for the
corresponding PFCL configuration.

Identification of ABB 3BSE006699D0004

When identifying this component, the complete part number
3BSE006699D0004 should be used rather than relying only
on the general description of an adapter plate. ABB’s documentation
assigns this specific ordering number to the upper adapter plate used
with the applicable PFCL load cell configurations.

The drawing revision, dimensions, mounting-hole arrangement, and
compatible load cell family can provide additional identification
references. This is particularly useful when distinguishing the upper
adapter plate from related ABB adapter plate components that use
different ordering numbers.

Conclusion

ABB 3BSE006699D0004 is an upper adapter plate developed for PFCL load
cell installations within ABB tension measurement systems. The component
is documented in the PFEA111/112 technical documentation and is associated
with PFCL 101 and PFCL 201 load cell configurations, including PFCL 101 A,
PFCL 101 AE, PFCL 201 C, PFCL 201 CD, and PFCL 201 CE.

Its approximately 450 × 410 mm principal dimensions, 35 mm plate
thickness, specified mounting-hole arrangement, lifting-eye features,
and structural material requirements define the mechanical interface
required for the applicable load cell assembly. The ABB part number
3BSE006699D0004 should therefore be used when identifying or specifying
this particular upper adapter plate.

For applications involving ABB PFEA tension electronics and PFCL load
cells, the 3BSE006699D0004 provides the mechanical connection required
by the corresponding load cell arrangement. The exact installation
should always be matched to the applicable ABB mechanical drawing,
load cell configuration, mounting structure, and fixing requirements.