{"product_id":"gf-d563-a101-3bhe046836r0101-abb-excitation-device-control-unit","title":"GF D563 A101 3BHE046836R0101 | ABB | Excitation Device Control Unit","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for precise generator excitation regulation in industrial control networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eABB GF D563 A101\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003e3BHE046836R0101\u003c\/strong\u003e Excitation Device Control Unit) provides direct physical signal processing and power output execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGF D563 A101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3BHE046836R0101\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 deg C to 55 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 V AC \/ 440 V AC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane bus communication velocity and firmware compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe GF D563 A101 utilizes internal bus architecture to maintain deterministic backplane bus communication velocity, ensuring real-time monitoring of generator electrical parameters. The module's internal firmware flash compatibility is fixed to specific control platform versions; engineers must verify that the excitation unit revision aligns with the host controller project file to ensure correct register mapping and protective trip logic. The device manages I\/O density scaling by integrating high-speed A\/D converters for voltage, current, and power factor telemetry, enabling instantaneous fault detection and reactive power regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can this unit be hot-swapped during active generator operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. Hot-swapping is prohibited. The unit must be fully isolated from excitation power sources and control power before any maintenance or removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the unit respond to a ground fault condition?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Upon detection of a ground fault, the internal logic triggers a protective trip function. The status is reported through the communication interface to the supervisory system for diagnostic logging and operator acknowledgment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure the unit is mounted in a well-ventilated control cabinet. Maintain specified clearance to allow for thermal dissipation of internal power electronics during full-load 10 A output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Wiring\u003c\/strong\u003e: Verify that the AC input (220 V AC or 440 V AC) matches the configured primary supply. Use appropriate cable cross-sections to handle the excitation current requirements without excessive voltage drop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Establish a robust connection between the unit chassis and the facility's protective earth (PE) bus. A low-impedance ground path is required to stabilize the excitation reference and protect against surge transients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use shielded, twisted-pair cabling for all remote monitoring and communication links. Terminate shields at the controller cabinet entrance to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) from inducing errors in the excitation voltage feedback loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerification\u003c\/strong\u003e: Prior to commissioning, perform a full loop check of all current and voltage transformer inputs to ensure correct phasing and polarity, which are critical for the accuracy of power factor calculations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52965542658357,"sku":"GF D563 A101 3BHE046836R0101","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/7630\/5461\/files\/PCD231B3BHE025541R0101_e07041e6-76f7-4737-a15c-ef998ad88b56.png?v=1780646263","url":"https:\/\/www.5gplc.com\/products\/gf-d563-a101-3bhe046836r0101-abb-excitation-device-control-unit","provider":"High Five PLC Solution Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}