Product Details
The ABB 3BSE019297R1 serves as the primary DSFR 197 Equipment Frame utilized to execute I/O module bus interfacing and physical structural housing across ABB Advant Master Control platforms. Integrated with a DSBB 172B Bus Back Plane, this hardware unit establishes mechanical alignment and backplane electrical connectivity for sub-rack process I/O cards. The frame provides passive structural support and direct backplane signal distribution without requiring active local processing circuits or internal battery power.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | DSFR 197 / DSRF 197 |
| Product ID | 3BSE019297R1 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Product Type | Equipment Frames / Central Unit |
| System Platform | ABB Advant Master Process Control System |
| Integrated Backplane | DSBB 172B Bus Back Plane |
| Net Width | 238.5 mm |
| Net Height | 418.5 mm |
| Net Depth / Length | 283.5 mm |
| Net Weight | 8.1 kg |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive (Backplane line resistance negligible) |
| Internal Batteries | 0 (None required) |
| Origin | Sweden |
| RoHS Compliance | Exempted per Article 2(4)(c), (e), (f), (j) of 2011/65/EU |
| WEEE Category | Category 4 (Large Equipment > 50 cm) |
Backplane Bus Interfacing and Power Distribution
The DSFR 197 framework integrates the DSBB 172B Bus Back Plane to establish high-velocity backplane bus communication and stable DC power routing across inserted I/O slots. High-density edge connectors ensure low contact resistance and structural pin alignment for sub-rack module insertion. Physical track separation on the DSBB 172B board minimizes inter-channel signal cross-talk during deterministic bus polling cycles. Firmware flash compatibility and bus address assignment are defined by the installed controller and peripheral modules connected directly to the multi-slot backplane bus structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the DSFR 197 equipment frame require active battery backup power?
A: No. The DSFR 197 frame contains zero internal batteries and operates purely as a mechanical carrier and passive backplane distribution assembly.
Q: What specific backplane printed circuit board is factory-installed in this equipment frame?
A: The frame comes pre-assembled with the DSBB 172B Bus Back Plane for internal communication routing and DC power bus distribution.
Q: What are the primary physical clearance requirements for housing the 3BSE019297R1 unit in a control cabinet?
A: Cabinet layout designs must account for physical frame dimensions of 238.5 mm width, 418.5 mm height, and 283.5 mm depth, leaving adequate vertical airflow clearance for natural thermal dissipation.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Verify panel cutout dimensions and cabinet mounting rack alignment prior to installing the 8.1 kg frame assembly.
- Secure the DSFR 197 frame to the cabinet rack using standard M6 mounting hardware, ensuring a minimum thread engagement of 5 full turns.
- Establish a low-impedance ground bonding link from the frame earth connection directly to the master cabinet protective earth (PE) bus.
- Inspect the DSBB 172B backplane pin headers for debris or physical misalignment before inserting hot-swappable I/O cards.
- Maintain segregated wiring paths for AC field supply cables and low-voltage DC backplane signal lines to avoid electromagnetic interference.
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.