Features:
- 86KB RAM with ECC error correction and non-volatile data retention .
- 3 groups × 192 registers supporting distributed data access .
- Designed for ABB DRC controllers and Symphony process control platforms .
The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 is designed with fault tolerance and stability as its core principles. It features 86KB RAM (86K words) and utilizes non-volatile memory technology that keeps data intact even during sudden power outages or system restarts . The module incorporates advanced Error Correction Code (ECC) technology that automatically detects and repairs minor memory errors, preventing system crashes or data corruption . This makes the MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 particularly suitable for applications with extremely high requirements for system stability and data accuracy, such as energy distribution systems and process automation .
The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 features a "3x192" segmented memory configuration, consisting of three groups of 192 registers that support distributed data access and optimized memory mapping . This structure enables efficient handling of complex control algorithms and real-time data acquisition . The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3's high-speed cache ensures fast read/write operations, supporting deterministic control critical for time-sensitive applications like robotic automation and safety interlocking . The robust design and excellent memory capacity allow it to perform well in high-speed packaging lines and critical power grid monitoring systems without performance degradation .
The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 is designed for seamless integration with ABB's DRC series controllers and Symphony process control platforms . It works as a plug-and-play module that installs directly into the controller's dedicated slot, enabling fast configuration, data synchronization, and efficient debugging . The module supports standardized hardware interfaces, making installation and replacement straightforward without requiring special tools . Firmware upgrades can be performed through a centralized management system, significantly reducing maintenance time and improving system upgrade flexibility . The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3's compact design and low power consumption help build efficient system architectures for large-scale industrial applications .
The MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 ABB Memory Board may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond
End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ABB MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 Memory Board, 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 MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3 Memory Board Specs
General
- Manufacturer ABB
- Model MEM86-3X192/CMBMR3
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family
MEM86-3*192 R3R1R3,IOD86-MEM
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.
- Heavy Industrial Drives: Houses application-specific firmware and parameter parameters for legacy ABB Strömberg SAMI series frequency converters and high-power DC thyristor drives.
- Metallurgy & Rolling Mills: Controls torque synchronization and speed logic in harsh, high-vibration steel and aluminum hot/cold rolling processing lines.
- Pulp & Paper Machinery: Manages critical non-volatile operational logs and multi-motor tension-matching profiles on paper machine web lines.
- Mining & Materials Handling: Secures crane lifting profiles and long-distance conveyor drive sequencers against sudden processing halts.
- High-Speed Parallel Backplane Bus: Plugs into the host controller chassis using high-pin-density Eurocard DIN connectors, executing low-latency parallel data access to match the CPU clock cycles.
- On-board Memory Address Mapping: Maps its internal 32K structure directly to the host drive controller's microcode execution space, handling volatile/non-volatile register handshakes.
- Dedicated Diagnostic Handshaking: Communicates system fault codes, checksum verifications, and parameter settings natively via internal system code strings, preventing erroneous parameter rewrites.
- Programming Port Coupling: Relies on the main processing unit’s serial service interfaces (or specialized EEPROM programmers) to accept drive parameter flash images and firmware modifications.
- Over-Voltage & Surge Protection: Designed to withstand sudden voltage fluctuations on the drive rack’s internal +5V DC power rails, incorporating dedicated decoupling capacitors.
- Data Retention Integrity: Utilizes industrial-grade EEPROM/non-volatile silicon architecture to ensure control program and parameter retention for years without continuous backplane power.
- Environmental Resilience: Often certified under legacy marine and industrial class standards—such as DNV (Det Norske Veritas) classifications up to +70°C operational ambient conditions—ensuring resistance against thermal stress and moisture on physical solder tracks.
- Mechanical Enclosure Reliance: Conforms to standard industrial installation guidelines, meaning it relies on the physical host drive’s IP-rated metal switch cabinet to meet safety requirements against dust, debris, and direct human touch.