ABB UFC718AE01 HIEE300936R0101

• Response Time:
  • Step response time: ≤10 ms (from digital command input to 90% of final analog output)
• Isolation:
  • Channel-to-channel isolation: 500 V AC (rms) for 1 minute (prevents cross-channel interference)
  • Module-to-backplane isolation: 1500 V AC (rms) for 1 minute (protects the control system backplane from field electrical disturbances)
• Operating Temperature Range: -25°C to +60°C (suitable for harsh industrial environments)
  • Storage temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
• Power Supply Requirements:
  • Backplane power input: 5 V DC (compliant with ABB AC 800M system backplane specifications)
  • Field power input: 24 V DC (separate from backplane power, for powering analog output circuits)
  • Maximum power consumption: 4.0 W (backplane power) + load-dependent power (field power)
• Communication Interface: ABB proprietary backplane bus (compatible with AC 800M/AC 800xA systems, data transfer rate up to 100 Mbps)
• Mechanical Dimensions:
  • Width: Approximately 32 mm (standard single-width DIN rail-mount size for ABB AC 800M modules)
  • Height: Approximately 120 mm
  • Depth: Approximately 180 mm
• Certifications:
  • IEC 61131-2 (industrial control equipment safety and performance standards)
  • IEC 61000-6-2 (electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) immunity for industrial environments)
  • IEC 61000-6-4 (EMC emissions to avoid interference with other equipment)
  • UL 508 (North American safety standard for industrial control equipment)
  • CE marking (compliance with European Union industrial directives)

Function Features

• Multi-Signal Flexibility: Supports both current (4-20 mA) and voltage (0-10 V/±10 V) outputs, with configurable sinking/sourcing for current signals. This enables compatibility with a wide range of field actuators (e.g., VFDs for current control, valves for voltage control).
• High-Precision Signal Generation: 16-bit DAC and ±0.1% FS accuracy ensure minimal signal error, critical for closed-loop control applications requiring tight proportional adjustments (e.g., maintaining precise reactor temperature or pipeline flow rate).
• Robust Output Protection: Integrates short-circuit, reverse polarity, and overvoltage protection. This safeguards the module and connected actuators from wiring mistakes, load faults, and power surges—reducing downtime and maintenance costs.
• Channel-Level Isolation: Each of the 8 channels is isolated from one another and the backplane, eliminating ground loops and cross-channel interference. This maintains signal integrity even when driving devices powered by different field power sources.
• Fast Step Response: ≤10 ms response time ensures rapid translation of digital control commands into analog outputs, meeting the real-time requirements of dynamic processes (e.g., fast-adjusting VFDs in manufacturing lines or emergency valve actuation).
• Real-Time Status & Diagnostics:
  • Local status LEDs per channel (power, active, fault) for visual verification of output operation.
  • Remote diagnostic data (output current/voltage, fault status, load impedance) transmitted to the central CPU, enabling proactive troubleshooting (e.g., detecting open circuits or overloaded actuators).
• Easy Configuration & Installation:
  • DIN rail-mountable design for quick integration into standard AC 800M racks.
  • Configurable via ABB Control Builder M software—users can set signal type (current/voltage), output range, and fault recovery behavior (auto-reset/latched) without physical hardware adjustments.
• Rugged Industrial Design: Withstands extreme temperatures (-25°C to +60°C), vibration (up to 5 g peak), and shock (up to 20 g peak). The module’s enclosure and component selection ensure reliable operation in harsh settings like refineries, mines, and chemical plants.

Application Scenarios

• Process Industry:
  • Chemical & Petrochemical Plants: Sends 4-20 mA signals to control valves (regulating chemical flow into reactors) and 0-10 V signals to temperature controllers (adjusting heater output). High accuracy maintains consistent reaction conditions and product quality.
  • Oil & Gas Refineries: Transmits analog signals to VFDs (controlling pipeline pump speed for flow rate regulation) and pressure control valves (maintaining stable distillation column pressure). Short-circuit protection handles harsh field conditions.
  • Power Generation (Thermal/Hydro): Delivers 4-20 mA signals to turbine governor actuators (adjusting steam flow for speed control) and boiler feedwater control valves (regulating water input). Fast response ensures grid frequency stability.
• Manufacturing Industry:
  • Automotive Manufacturing: Sends analog signals to robotic arm position controllers (for precise movement) and VFDs (controlling conveyor belt speed to match assembly line 节奏). High resolution ensures consistent part alignment.
  • Electronics Manufacturing: Transmits 0-10 V signals to reflow oven temperature controllers (maintaining precise soldering temperatures) and 4-20 mA signals to SMT machine component placement actuators. Accuracy prevents product defects.
  • Food & Beverage Processing: Delivers analog signals to mixing tank agitator VFDs (adjusting speed for ingredient blending) and filling machine control valves (regulating product flow into containers). Isolation avoids interference from washdown equipment.
• Infrastructure & Utilities:
  • Water & Wastewater Treatment: Sends 4-20 mA signals to pump VFDs (controlling water transfer rate) and sludge dewatering machine actuators (adjusting pressure for moisture control). Overvoltage protection handles field power fluctuations.
  • HVAC for Large Facilities (Data Centers, Airports): Transmits 0-10 V signals to air handling unit (AHU) damper actuators (regulating airflow) and chiller temperature controllers (maintaining cooling output). Real-time diagnostics enable remote maintenance.
  • Mining Operations: Delivers analog signals to crusher VFDs (adjusting speed for ore processing) and conveyor belt tension actuators (maintaining stable material transport). Rugged design withstands dust, vibration, and temperature extremes.