Product Details
Configured for high-accuracy load cell signal conditioning and transducer measurement in Pressductor force measurement systems, the ABB PFBK 164 3BSE000469R1 (PFBK 164 Signal Processing Boards) provides direct physical/electrical execution.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PFBK 164 |
| Part Number | 3BSE000469R1 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Product Type | Signal Processing Boards |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Weight | 0.45 kg |
| Dimensions | Standard subrack board dimension (Eurocard format) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Power supplied via backplane rack rail |
| Circuit Function | Load cell excitation & analog transducer signal processing |
| System Integration | ABB Pressductor Millmate / Load Cell Systems |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Signal Conditioning
The processing board houses analog filter circuits and excitation drivers tailored for magneto-elastic force transducers. Backplane interface logic transfers digitized weight and tension values at high transmission rates without reducing backplane bus communication velocity across adjacent subrack modules. Built-in firmware flash compatibility across control board revisions ensures synchronized signal filtering, drift compensation, and low-latency analog conversion across multi-channel weighing nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the PFBK 164 board support live hot-swapping inside an active Pressductor subrack?
A: No, primary rack power must be isolated prior to extracting or inserting the board to protect sensitive analog-to-digital converter components from backplane voltage transients.
Q: How is chassis ground bonding established for the signal processing board?
A: Earth grounding is established through the metallic front panel plate and rear connector grounding pins when securely fastened into the subrack chassis.
Q: What power rail energizes the onboard processing circuitry?
A: The board receives regulated DC operating voltages directly from the dedicated backplane power supply bus of the control rack.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Turn off all main power sources feeding the control chassis before inserting or removing the PFBK 164 board.
- Wear an anti-static ESD wrist strap connected to cabinet earth ground before removing the board from its protective packaging.
- Align the circuit board with the chassis subrack card guides and push firmly until the rear edge connector seats fully into the backplane.
- Tighten the top and bottom front panel retaining screws to secure mechanical locking and chassis ground continuity.
- Route low-level transducer signal wires separately from high-voltage AC cables with a minimum spacing of 200 mm to suppress noise coupling.
Additional Information
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- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
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