DSBC172 57310001-KD Bus Repeater Master

Overview

Place of Origin:	Sweden
Brand Name:	ABB
Model Number:	DSBC172 57310001-KD
Packaging Details:	Original new Factory Sealed
Delivery Time:	5-7 days
Payment Terms:	T/T
Supply Ability:	In stock

Specifications

Description

ABB DSBC172 57310001-KD Bus Repeater Module, is a rugged and extremely reliable device employed in the industrial automation equipment of ABB. As a repeater module in distributed control systems (DCS), the module facilitates fault-free communication among various sections of a control network by regenerating and relaying signals over large distances.

Applications

Petrochemical and Refinery Plants: Manage thousands of analog and digital signals distributed across different cabinets.

Nuclear/Coal Power Plants: Provide zero-latency bus support in critical control loops, such as DEH turbine control.

Steel and Metallurgical Plants: Maintain stable communication between the main control room and field I/O stations in environments with strong electromagnetic interference.

Large-scale Paper Mills: Used for high-density distributed I/O layouts to support complex pulp conditioning and tension control.

Competitive Advantage

Signal Regeneration: Repeats and amplifies bus signals to facilitate long-distance communication.

Compact Design: Space-saving design form factor that is ideal for control cabinets.

High Signal Integrity: Eliminates errors and noise from industrial communication cables.

Manufacturing Revision PR:05: Shows revised manufacturing standards and compatibility.

Solid Construction: Designed for rugged industrial environments.

Plug-and-Play Integration: Simple to install within ABB system architecture.

FAQ

Q: Can the DSBC172 57310001-KD replace the DSBC110 or DSBC111?
A: Generally, the DSBC172 57310001-KD can serve as a replacement, but you must verify that the system software version supports this hardware revision.

Q: Does replacing the DSBC172 57310001-KD require shutting down the system?
A: Yes. As a bus master card, the DSBC172 57310001-KD cannot be hot-swapped, since doing so could reset the CPU or cause irreversible hardware surge damage.

Q: What is the maximum bus length supported by the DSBC172 57310001-KD?
A: For the S100 parallel bus, it is recommended to keep the total bus length within 12 meters to ensure proper signal synchronization.

Q: If the DSBC172 57310001-KD fails, will it affect the entire control station?
A: Yes. All downstream I/O racks managed by the DSBC172 57310001-KD will go offline, and the system may switch to a safe state or trigger interlocks.

Q: What does the flashing green light (R) on the DSBC172 57310001-KD indicate?
A: A flashing green LED (R) typically means the module is powered on but has not yet established normal cyclic communication with the CPU. You should check the CPU configuration.