Product Details
The ABB DSRC112 52820083-GD, also cataloged as the DSRC112 Communication Interface Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for digital data routing within Advant OCS Master SW systems. The module establishes serial and proprietary communication interfaces between centralized processors and external networks over physical transmission lines.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | DSRC112 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Weight | 0.8 kg |
| Dimensions | 110 mm x 148 mm x 98 mm (W x H x D) |
| Operating Temp | -25 to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Powered via 24 VDC typical supply rail |
| Communication Interfaces | RS-232, RS-485, ABB proprietary bus systems |
| Maximum Data Rate | Up to 500 kbps (configuration dependent) |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Deterministic Networks & Firmware Compatibility
The module executes real-time serialization of data packets over Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks and legacy proprietary ABB field buses. Communication layer protocols are governed by backplane bus communication velocity licenses that compute localized transmission intervals. Hardware component mapping requires explicit firmware flash compatibility matching with MasterPiece 200 and 200/1 base system subracks to prevent variable register offsets during peak multi-channel I/O density scaling events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the DSRC112 support hot-swapping under active communication loads?
A: No. Electrical extraction or insertion of the module while the 24 VDC supply rail or backplane bus is energized can result in data corruption, bus lock-ups, or physical degradation of the interface transceivers.
Q: How is the termination resistance managed for the integrated RS-485 interface?
A: Physical termination must be established externally on the terminal block junctions or via internal jumpers when configuring the module as an end-node device within the network topology.
Q: What action should be taken if a firmware flash compatibility fault is encountered?
A: The system loader must be cross-checked with the primary processor revision software block. Hardware variations between the system firmware and the interface module will prevent initialization of the serial communication registers.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the enclosure unit securely within the subrack assembly, verifying that the backplane connector contacts are aligned prior to applying structural pressure.
- Lay all RS-232, RS-485, and proprietary communication cables in dedicated wire ways that maintain a minimum boundary space of 100 mm from power lines.
- Implement twisted-pair shielded cabling on all long-distance serial links with the copper shield braid terminated cleanly at a single-point reference ground.
- Maintain adequate physical clearance around the unit casing to allow convective thermal dissipation within the defined ambient operating limit of -25 to +70 deg C.
Additional Information
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