Product Details
The ABB SS832 3BSC610068R1, also cataloged as the SS832 Voting Unit, operates as a dedicated hardware component for power decoupling and voltage supervision within redundant power supply configurations.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | SS832 (3BSC610068R1) |
| Brand | ABB |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Weight | 0.35 kg |
| Dimensions | 32 mm x 117 mm x 125 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to 55 deg C |
| Power Consumption | 18 W (Heat dissipation) |
| Input Voltage | 2x 24 VDC nominal (60 VDC max input rating) |
| Input Current | 2x 10 A nominal |
| Output Current | 10 A rated (20 A parallel, 25 A overload max) |
| Voltage Drop | 0.85 V typical at maximum current |
| Short Circuit Protection | Max 25 A RMS secondary limit |
| Diagnostics | Dual green front-panel LEDs, voltage-free relay contacts |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Redundant Power Architecture
The SS832 voting module decouples dual 24 VDC power supply outputs using internal isolation diodes to prevent a short circuit in one supply from pulling down the entire system rail. Continuous supervision of incoming supply channels ensures stable power delivery to System 800xA backplane structures, maintaining uninterrupted backplane bus communication velocity and preventing processor resets. Green front-panel LEDs and dry relay contacts transmit status signals directly to I/O controllers to maintain complete system diagnostics without affecting I/O density scaling or firmware flash compatibility across connected nodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum current capacity of the SS832 when operated in parallel configuration?
A: The module supports up to 10 A per channel in standard redundant mode and up to 20 A total continuous output current during parallel operation.
Q: How does the SS832 signal a fault condition in one of the connected power supplies?
A: When an input voltage drops below the factory-preset threshold, the corresponding green front-panel LED turns off and the associated voltage-free relay contact opens to trigger a supervisor alarm.
Q: What is the typical voltage drop across the SS832 module under full load?
A: The internal decoupling diodes produce a typical output voltage drop of 0.85 V at maximum continuous operating current.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the SS832 vertically onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside the enclosure.
- Maintain minimum clearance spacing of 15 mm laterally and 25 mm vertically to allow proper airflow and heat dissipation.
- Wire the outputs from two independent 24 VDC power supplies directly to the dual input terminal pairs.
- Connect the supervision relay contacts to the power consumer or I/O module input channels for fault monitoring.
- Torque all screw terminal connections according to standard panel wiring specifications and verify correct polarity before energizing primary AC lines.
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