ABB RDCO-01C DDCS Communication Board

Description

Technical Specifications

• Product Type
  • DDCS Fiber-Optic Communication Option Module
• Compatibility
  • For Use With: ABB ACS800 Series VFDs (RMIO & BCU Control Boards)
• Communication Interfaces
  • Channels: 4 independent DDCS fiber-optic channels (CH0, CH1, CH2, CH3)
  • Transmission Speeds:
    • CH0: 10 MBd
    • CH1: 5 MBd
    • CH2: 10 MBd
    • CH3: 10 MBd
  • Connector Type: Dual 15-pin female D-Sub connectors
  • Fiber Type: Supports Plastic Optical Fiber (POF)
• Default Channel Assignment
  • CH0: Overriding control system / Fieldbus adapter
  • CH1: I/O extension modules
  • CH2: Master/Follower drive link
  • CH3: PC tools (DriveWare, Drive Composer)
• Physical Characteristics
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 34 mm x 95 mm x 30 mm
  • Weight: 0.26 kg
  • Mounting: Direct plug-in to ACS800 control board
  • Housing: Industrial-grade PCB with conformal coating
• Power Requirements
  • Supply Voltage: 5V DC, sourced directly from the host drive
  • Power Consumption: ≤ 2 W
• Environmental Ratings
  • Operating Temperature: -10 °C to +55 °C
  • Storage Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C
  • Humidity: 5% – 95% RH (non-condensing)
  • Protection Rating: IP20 (when installed inside drive)
• Certifications
  • CE, UL, RoHS

Key Features

• High-Speed DDCS Communication: Delivers deterministic data transfer at speeds up to 10 MBd, ensuring microsecond-level synchronization for precise multi-drive coordination and real-time process control.
• Quad-Channel Flexibility: Offers four independent fiber-optic channels for versatile connectivity, supporting simultaneous links to fieldbuses, I/O extensions, follower drives, and diagnostic tools.
• Industrial-Grade Durability: Features a conformal-coated circuit board that protects against corrosion, dust, and moisture, ensuring stable operation in demanding conditions.
• Galvanic Isolation: Complete electrical isolation between all communication channels and the drive system, eliminating ground loops and providing robust immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMI).
• Plug-and-Play Installation: Designed for direct insertion into the ACS800 drive’s control slot, enabling easy installation, retrofit, and replacement without complex wiring.
• Real-Time Status Monitoring: Integrated LED indicators for each channel provide instant visual feedback on communication status, activity, and faults for quick diagnostics.
• Master/Follower Control: Optimized for high-performance drive paralleling and speed synchronization, ideal for applications requiring precise coordination between multiple motors.
• Wide System Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with ABB’s Drive Composer software for parameter configuration, firmware updates, and comprehensive drive diagnostics.
• Compact & Space-Saving: Slim, low-profile design minimizes internal space usage within the drive cabinet, ideal for space-constrained control panels.

Application Scenarios

• Multi-Motor Drive Systems: Deployed in conveyor lines, winders, and unwinders for precise master/follower speed and torque synchronization in packaging, textiles, and paper converting.
• Industrial Pump & Fan Control: Facilitates networked control and monitoring of large pump and fan arrays in water treatment, HVAC, and mining, enabling efficient energy management.
• Material Handling & Logistics: Provides high-speed communication for automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), stackers, and high-speed conveyors in distribution centers.
• Metallurgical Processing: Used in rolling mills, extruders, and coil handling equipment, ensuring reliable communication in high-temperature, high-vibration environments.
• Marine & Offshore: Ensures robust control for propulsion systems, bow thrusters, and winches on commercial vessels and offshore rigs, operating reliably in high-humidity, corrosive atmospheres.
• Power Generation: Manages boiler feed pumps, induced draft fans, and turbine auxiliary systems, supporting reliable communication in power plant automation.
• Chemical & Petrochemical: Enables safe, isolated control of mixers, agitators, and transfer pumps in hazardous and chemically aggressive processing environments.
• Cement & Building Materials: Integrates seamlessly into kiln, crusher, and conveyor control systems, providing durable communication in high-dust production facilities.