Features:
- Regenerates and repeats bus signals; extends the length of the S100 I/O bus; allows more devices on the bus.
- Monitors bus communication for faults; provides diagnostic information to the MasterPiece 200 controller.
- Designed for ABB S100 I/O systems; works with MasterPiece 200/200/1 and Advant OCS; RoHS exempt spare part.
The DSBC172-57310001-KD acts as a bus repeater master for ABB S100 I/O systems. In a typical I/O bus, signal quality degrades over distance and with each connected device. The bus repeater regenerates the incoming signal and retransmits it at full strength, effectively extending the maximum cable length and allowing more I/O modules to be connected to a single bus. This is critical in large industrial installations where I/O racks must be distributed over long distances – for example, across a power plant, refinery, or material handling system. Without a repeater, the bus might be limited to 100 meters and 32 devices. With the DSBC172, engineers can build much larger distributed I/O networks. The module is listed under S100 I/O – Bus Communication Interface, confirming its role as a bus extension device.
The DSBC172-57310001-KD not only repeats bus signals but also supervises bus communication for faults. Bus supervision includes monitoring for signal integrity, detecting communication errors, and reporting faults to the MasterPiece 200 controller. This diagnostic capability is invaluable for troubleshooting in large distributed I/O systems. If a cable is damaged, a connector fails, or an I/O module malfunctions, the DSBC172 can detect the issue and alert the controller. The controller can then generate an alarm, allowing maintenance personnel to pinpoint the fault quickly. Without bus supervision, a communication failure might cause erratic I/O behavior with no clear indication of the root cause.
The DSBC172-57310001-KD is specifically designed for ABB's S100 I/O platform, a legacy system used with MasterPiece 200 and 200/1 controllers within Advant OCS with Master SW. S100 I/O systems remain in operation in thousands of industrial facilities worldwide, particularly in power generation, pulp and paper, oil and gas, and marine applications. The DSBC172 allows these legacy systems to extend their I/O bus and supervise bus communication without migrating to newer I/O platforms – a process that could cost millions and require extensive downtime.
The DSBC172-57310001-KD ABB Bus Supervision Board may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL)by the manufacturer (OEM).
ABB DSBC172-57310001-KD Bus Supervision Board Manuals,
Datasheets,Drivers,Link
Important Notice:Other accessories,manuals,cables,calibration data,software,etc.are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.All prices are
shown in USD.
ABB DSBC172-57310001-KD Bus Supervision Board Specs
General
- Manufacturer ABB
- Model DSBC172-57310001-KD
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
DSBC173,DSBC174,DSBC170,DSBC180
Important Notice:Other accessories,manuals,cables,calibration data,software,etc.are not
included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description.All prices are
shown in USD.
- Mass Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Utilizing the Advant Controller 400 (AC 400) series controllers as a bus expansion component, enabling high-speed data synchronization between different racks.
- Critical Industrial Automation: Widely used in the power, oil and gas, chemical, and pharmaceutical industries, ensuring distortion-free data transmission in long-distance cabling environments.
- Infrastructure Control: Providing interference-resistant communication links for applications such as water treatment plants, large-scale building automation (HVAC), and marine engine control systems.
- Firmware Update Media: System software and firmware are typically loaded via a dedicated Flash Program Card.
- Maintenance Recommendations: As a traditional S100 I/O series component, firmware updates usually occur during system overhauls or modernization upgrades performed by ABB engineers. When replacing modules, ensure that the new module's manufacturing revision is compatible with the original system.
- System Integration: In the Advant Master software environment, this module must be defined as a Bus Supervision Board. The system will automatically assign its address and monitoring permissions on the bus.
- Configuration Tools: Function Chart Builder or AMPL (ABB Master Programming Language) is primarily used for logical assignment, mapping the physical bus status to system diagnostic variables.
- Diagnostic Functions: A built-in self-test mechanism can detect bus faults, voltage anomalies, or communication timeouts in real time, and provide feedback through front-end LED indicators.