ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
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SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO

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The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO is a optional analog input/output expansion board designed for the inverter units (INU) of ABB SAMI STAR series adjustable frequency AC drives.
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Technical specifications for SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO

  • Manufacturer:
    ABB
  • Part Number:
    SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
  • Product Family:
    ABB Drives
  • Product Type:
    Optional Analog Input/Output Expansion Board
  • Stock:
    3
  • Analog Inputs:
    2 Channels, 10-bit resolution, Galvanically isolated
  • Analog Outputs:
    2 Channels, 12-bit resolution, Galvanically isolated
  • Input Signal Ranges:
    Configurable via jumpers: -10V to +10V, 0 to 10V, 0 to 20 mA (4-20 mA via software)
  • Output Signal Ranges:
    Configurable via jumpers: -10V to +10V, 0 to 10V, 0 to 20 mA (4-20 mA via software)
  • Hardware Jumpers:
    Onboard jumpers S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7, S8
  • Operating Temperature:
    0°C to +50°C (32°F to 122°F), nominal within drive enclosure
  • Storage Temperature:
    -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
  • Relative Humidity:
    5% to 95%, non-condensing
  • Weight:
    0.22 kg
  • Estimated shipping dimensions:
    20x15x2.5cm
  • Tariff Code:
    8538900000
  • Country of origin:
    Sweden
  • Place of shipment:
    Xiamen, Fujian, China
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Overview Manuals Specifications Applications Monitoring & Control Environmental Ratings

Features:

  • Galvanically Isolated High-Precision Channels
  • Onboard Jumper-Selectable Signal Flex
  • Seamless SAMI STAR System Compatibility
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO provides premium electrical isolation across its 2-input (10-bit) and 2-output (12-bit) configurations. This full galvanic separation ensures high-precision analog data transmission and safeguards the core drive circuitry from heavy industrial EMI, making it exceptionally reliable for high-power inverter control.

Featuring hardware jumpers S1 through S8, the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO allows engineers to adapt each channel to diverse field signals including ±10V, 0-10V, and 0-20 mA. This eliminates the need for expensive external signal converters, enabling direct connection to various industrial sensors and actuators with minimum hassle.

Specifically engineered for the SAMI STAR architecture, the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO integrates directly into the inverter unit's firmwae logic. It provides instant expansion to 3 inputs and 4 outputs overall, matching the exact timing and scaling parameters specified in classic ABB drive manuals without needing complex third-party coding.

The SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO ABB Optional Analog Input/Output Expansion Board may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO Optional Analog Input/Output Expansion Board Manuals,Datasheets,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 SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO Optional Analog Input/Output Expansion Board

General

  • Manufacturer ABB
  • Model SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO
  • Condition New Original ready stock
  • Product Family SAFT187CON,SAFT132CBS,SAFT121PAC
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.
  • Pulp & Paper Mill Synchronization: Maximizes web-tension control on paper winders by using the board's high-resolution 12-bit analog outputs to seamlessly transmit dynamic torque references to slave drive systems.
  • Heavy Industrial Pumping Stations: Handles dual-channel process feedback from isolated flow meters and pressure transmitters, allowing the host drive to run advanced internal PID loops for municipal water distribution.
  • Large-Scale HVAC & Fan Optimization: Enhances energy efficiency in massive manufacturing plants by processing real-time air quality and temperature inputs to regulate high-HP fan speeds.
  • Metal Processing & Wire Drawing: Provides fast-response analog I/O loops critical for balancing speed differentials between consecutive pulling blocks, minimizing material breakage.
  • Expanded System I/O Topology: Expands the system's overall analog capability to 3 independent inputs and 4 outputs, offering ample capacity for complex multi-variable monitoring.
  • Firmware Parameter Interfacing: Interfaces directly with the drive’s internal firmware block diagrams, making variables like speed reference (ANIN1/ANIN2) visible and scalable on the drive control panel.
  • Onboard Jumpers (S1-S8) Real-time Scaling: Utilizes physical jumper blocks to dictate the fundamental electrical nature of each channel, facilitating rapid hardware-level adaptation during commission.
  • Downstream Terminal Synchronization: Coordinates through a high-reliability ribbon cable with the SAFT 174 TBC board, giving technicians an organized layout for monitoring field loop currents with multi-meters.
  • Industrial Ambient Limits: Rated for stable continuous performance in controlled industrial environments ranging from 0°C up to +50°C (32°F to 122°F).
  • Extreme Storage Protection: Withstands harsh warehouse shutdowns and long-term storage conditions within an extensive thermal rating of -40°C to +70°C.
  • Non-Condensing Humidity Allowance: Certified to operate reliably under high-humidity conditions (5% to 95% RH), provided the host cabinet prevents internal condensation.
  • Enclosure-Dependent Shielding: Features an open-card layout that leverages the host SAMI STAR inverter unit's chassis to achieve protection against particulate contamination and mechanical impacts.
Description
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO significantly enhances the drive's system architecture by adding two 10-bit analog input channels and two 12-bit analog output channels. When integrated into the SAMI STAR INU framework, it provides engineers with a total system capacity of 3 discrete analog inputs and 4 analog outputs, ideal for handling multi-variable complex control logic.

Engineered for harsh, high-interference industrial environments, every single channel on the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO features total galvanic isolation. This robust electrical separation eliminates ground loop currents and protects the sensitive main controller board from external field-side voltage spikes, dramatically boosting system runtime and reliability.

The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO boasts superior versatility via onboard jumpers (S1 through S8), allowing on-site technicians to configure each channel individually for standard unipolar or bipolar signals (-10V to +10V DC, 0-10V DC, or 0-20 mA). Specialized scaling requirements, such as 4-20 mA or inverted 20-4 mA loops, are seamlessly handled via drive software calibration.

As an authentic legacy component, the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO serves as a critical spare part for maintaining, retrofitting, and extending the operational lifecycle of installed ABB SAMI STAR frequency converters (30 to 900 HP). Utilizing this OEM board guarantees perfect synchronization with original firmware diagrams for speed reference and torque management.
Alternative Names
SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO SAFTI64AIO SAFT I64 AIO SAFT164A1O SAFT 164 A1O SAFT187CON SAFT132CBS SAFT121PAC
Technical notes
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO must be installed in its dedicated option slot within the SAMI STAR inverter unit, utilizing original jumpers S1-S8 for precise hardware signal type selection prior to power-on. For full field-side wiring, the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO is designed to seamlessly interface via ribbon cable with the companion SAFT 174 TBC terminal board.
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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.
How does the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO handle a 4-20 mA input loop if the hardware specification only states 0-20 mA?
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO relies on a hybrid hardware-software calibration method. You must set the physical onboard jumpers (S1-S8) to the 0-20 mA position for current loop sensing; then, within the SAMI STAR drive's firmware parameters (typically managed via the Application block diagram), you rescale the software offset so that 4 mA corresponds to 0% and 20 mA corresponds to 100% reference.
Can the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO board be wired directly to field sensors, or does it require an intermediary terminal card?
While the processing occurs on the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO, direct field wiring is routed through the SAFT 174 TBC terminal connection board. The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO connects to the SAFT 174 TBC via a flat ribbon cable, allowing field cables to be safely terminated on standard screw terminals without risking mechanical stress on the primary I/O card.
What diagnostic steps should be taken if the SAMI STAR drive firmware fails to detect signals from the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO?
First, verify that the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO is securely seated in its assigned option slot inside the Inverter Unit (INU). Next, review the drive's firmware block parameter status; if the additional analog inputs (ANIN1, ANIN2) read flat zero, inspect the ribbon cable continuity to the terminal board and ensure that the jumper settings correctly match the incoming signal type (voltage vs. current).
Does the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO support bipolar voltage outputs for driving bi-directional speed references?
Yes, the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO is fully capable of providing bipolar voltage outputs ranging from -10V to +10V DC. By configuring the respective jumpers on the board, the 12-bit analog output channels can generate negative voltage signals, allowing seamless integration with legacy multi-quadrant actuators or third-party slave drives requiring reverse/forward speed references.
In what specific industrial applications is the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO most commonly deployed within a SAMI STAR drive system?
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO is primarily used in complex heavy-duty applications ranging from 30 to 900 HP, such as multi-pump pressure regulation, fan flow control, and web-tension synchronization in paper mills. The board allows the drive to simultaneously capture process feedback (e.g., from pressure transmitters) while re-transmitting actual motor torque and speed values to a centralized PLC system.
What are the strict environmental restrictions when operating a retrofitted drive containing the ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO?
The ABB SAFT164AIO SAFT 164 AIO must operate within an ambient temperature range of 0°C to +50°C inside the drive enclosure, with relative humidity kept under 95% without condensation. Since it is an open-frame PCB board, it relies entirely on the host SAMI STAR drive cabinet's IP rating to prevent exposure to conductive dust, corrosive chemicals, or moisture.

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