Product Details
The ABB 3BSE014017R1, also cataloged as the DSBB 172B Central Units, operates as a dedicated hardware component for backplane bus signal distribution and module interconnectivity within ABB Advant Master control subracks.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | DSBB 172B |
| Order Code | 3BSE014017R1 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Product Type | Central Units |
| Function | PBC Backplane Board |
| Weight | 0.555 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard Advant subrack backplane footprint (> 50 cm) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive backplane routing |
| WEEE Category | 4. Large Equipment (Any External Dimension More Than 50 cm) |
Backplane Bus Communication & I/O Density Scaling
The ABB DSBB 172B backplane board establishes high-speed electrical traces for internal power rails, address lines, and parallel data buses connecting processor cards to subrack I/O channels. By maintaining stable trace impedance across all slot positions, the assembly prevents signal crosstalk during high-frequency backplane clock cycles. The multi-slot backplane architecture facilitates flexible I/O density scaling without inducing communication latency or requiring firmware flash updates on installed slave cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What primary physical function does the DSBB 172B backplane fulfill inside the subrack?
A: The DSBB 172B provides structural mounting slots and backplane trace paths for power distribution and data bus communication between central processing modules and I/O cards.
Q: Can subrack modules be inserted onto the DSBB 172B backplane while the system is powered?
A: Main power to the backplane assembly must be isolated before installing or removing modules to prevent electrical arcing across edge connectors and data corruption on the backplane bus.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Disconnect all primary AC/DC power sources feeding the subrack frame before mounting or servicing the DSBB 172B backplane.
- Secure the backplane board flatly into the chassis framework using all designated corner and center grounding screws.
- Torque retaining fasteners to standard panel specifications to ensure a low-resistance earth bond with the enclosure frame.
- Verify that signal cable shield clamps are attached to the central protective ground bar to suppress external electromagnetic interference.
- Inspect all connector pins for alignment before locking subrack processor and I/O modules into their respective slots.
Additional Information
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Tech & Buying Guide
The Shift to Flexible IO Modules in Modern Industrial Automation
Traditional control systems rely on dedicated Input Output (IO) cards for industrial automation. Each conventional module processes a single signal type, such as Digital Input (DI), Digital Output (DO), Analog Input (AI), or Analog Output (AO). A standard 16-channel card accepts only one specific channel type across all ports. This inflexible hardware design often creates severe engineering bottlenecks during project execution. Engineers frequently must install entirely new cards to accommodate a single extra sensor. Consequently, late design changes increase control cabinet space requirements and drive up project costs.
DCS Commissioning Steps in Industrial Automation Projects
Commissioning a Distributed Control System (DCS) represents a crucial milestone when deploying modern process automation infrastructure. Field engineers must execute systematic verification steps to transition complex control hardware from static installation to dynamic plant control. Proper commissioning ensures that controllers, I/O modules, network switches, and HMI software operate in strict compliance with engineering design specifications before introducing live process fluids.
PLC and DCS Control System Spares Strategy: Engineering Guidelines
Modern factory automation relies on high-speed fiber optic backbones to link distributed control systems across noise-intensive industrial environments. Unlike copper wiring, optical fibers transmit data via light pulses, making them completely immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI). Field engineers must master optical cable joining and fusion splicing techniques to guarantee low-loss data transmission across critical Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Distributed Control System (DCS) nodes.