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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