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NPBA-12

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The ABB NPBA-12 is an optional PROFIBUS adapter module that connects ABB drives to PROFIBUS-DP/DPV1 networks as slave devices.
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Technical specifications for NPBA-12

  • Manufacturer:
    ABB
  • Part Number:
    NPBA-12
  • Product Family:
    ABB Drives
  • Degree of protection:
    IP 20
  • Mounting:
    Onto a standard mounting rail
  • Settings:
    Via drive interface (control panel)
  • Current Consumption:
    70 mA at 24 V d.c.
  • Enclosure:
    Plastic
  • Physical layer:
    RS-485 twisted pair cable.
  • Maximum bus length:
    100–1200 m (depends on transmission rate).
  • Max stations per bus:
    31 without repeaters, up to 127 with repeaters.
  • Weight:
    0.12 kg
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    2.2x11.5x10cm
  • Tariff Code:
    8537101190
  • Country of origin:
    Sweden
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Description
Designed for industrial automation, the NPBA-12 supports data exchange between ABB drives and PROFIBUS master stations (e.g., PLCs).  It uses an RS-485 twisted pair cable for communication, with a bus length of 100–1200m (depending on transmission rate) and capacity for up to 31 stations (or 127 with repeaters).  The module is IP 20-rated, housed in plastic, and mounts onto a standard rail—either inside or outside the drive unit (per drive configuration).

With 70 mA current consumption (24V DC), the NPBA-12 enables core drive functions via the PROFIBUS network: sending control commands (start/stop), setting speed/torque references, reading status/actual values, adjusting parameters, and resetting faults.  It is compatible with ABB drives (via COMM PROFILE settings) and all PROFIBUS-DP/DPV1-compliant master stations, aligning with EN 50170 standards and PROFIDRIVE profiles for adjustable speed drives.
Alternative Names
NPBA-I2 NP8A-12 NPBA12 NPBAI2 NP8A12
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FAQS

The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
What PROFIBUS protocols does the NPBA-12 support?
It supports PROFIBUS-DP and PROFIBUS-DPV1 protocols.
How is the NPBA-12 powered?
It consumes 70 mA at 24 V DC from the drive’s internal supply.
How is the module mounted?
Onto a standard mounting rail inside or outside the drive unit.
What is the module’s protection rating?
IP20.
How many devices can be connected to the same PROFIBUS network?
Up to 31 stations without repeaters, and up to 127 with repeaters.

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