Product Short Description
Product Description
The ABB TU818 is a high-density, passive compact module termination unit designed exclusively for the ABB S800 I/O distributed control system. It serves as the critical interface between field wiring and S800 I/O modules, providing secure electrical connections, mechanical support, and ModuleBus communication distribution. This 32-channel termination unit facilitates reliable signal and power transfer, ensures proper I/O module addressing, and enables compact, space-efficient installation in standard industrial control cabinets.
Description
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Compact Module Termination Unit (MTU)
- Compatible System: ABB S800 I/O System
- Channel Capacity: 32 I/O signal termination channels
- Rated Voltage: 50 V
- Current Ratings:
- Maximum per I/O channel: 2.5 A
- Maximum per process power connection: 8 A
- Connection Type: Screw terminals (40-pole total connector)
- Wire Compatibility:
- Solid wire: 0.5 – 2.5 mm²
- Stranded wire: 0.5 – 1.5 mm²
- Mounting: Standard 35 mm DIN rail mounting with mechanical latch
- Dimensions (W x H x D):
- Width: 64 mm (including connector), 58.5 mm (edge-to-edge installed)
- Height: 170 mm (including latch)
- Depth: 64 mm (including terminals)
- Weight: 0.17 kg
- Operating Temperature:
- Horizontal mounting: 0 °C to +55 °C
- Vertical mounting: 0 °C to +40 °C
- Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
- Humidity: 5 – 95% RH (non-condensing)
- Protection Class: IP20 (IEC 60529)
- ModuleBus Interface: Integrated for signal distribution to I/O modules and cascading to adjacent MTUs
- Address Configuration: Automatic address generation via position signal shifting
- Mechanical Keying: Dual mechanical keys (6 positions each) for 36 unique module configurations
- Certifications & Compliance: CE, ATEX Zone 2, UL 61010-1, EN 61010-1, EN 61000-6-2/6-4 (EMC), RoHS
Functional Features
High-Density Compact Design
- 32-Channel Termination: Supports up to 32 field I/O signals in a minimal footprint, optimizing cabinet space.
- DIN Rail Mount: Secure mechanical latch ensures stable mounting and reliable grounding to the DIN rail.
- One/Two-Wire Compatibility: Accommodates both single-wire and two-wire field connections based on I/O module requirements.
Advanced Module Interface & Protection
- Mechanical Keying System: Prevents installation of incompatible I/O modules with 36 configurable code settings, eliminating configuration errors.
- Integrated ModuleBus: Distributes communication and power signals to the mounted I/O module and daisy-chains to subsequent TU818 units.
- Automatic Addressing: Generates and assigns correct I/O module addresses by shifting position signals to the next MTU in the chain.
- High Current Capacity: Handles up to 2.5 A per channel and 8 A per process connection for robust power distribution.
Industrial Reliability & Durability
- Robust Construction: Engineered with high-strength industrial materials to withstand vibration, shock, and temperature variations.
- Wide Environmental Tolerance: Maintains performance across extended temperature and humidity ranges for harsh industrial environments.
- EMC Compliance: Ensures immunity to electromagnetic interference and prevents signal distortion in electrically noisy environments.
- Maintenance-Friendly: Designed for quick, tool-free I/O module replacement with secure screw terminal connections for stable field wiring.
Versatile Compatibility
- Broad I/O Module Support: Fully compatible with a wide range of S800 I/O modules including:
- Digital Input: DI810, DI811, DI818, DI830, DI840, DI880, DI885
- Digital Output: DO818, DO840, DO880
- Analog Input: AI810, AI815, AI835A, AI843, AI845, AI880A
- Combined I/O: DP820, DP840
Application Scenarios
The ABB TU818 termination unit is deployed across diverse industries requiring high-density, reliable I/O connectivity within ABB 800xA and AC 800M control systems:
- Oil & Gas Industry
- Onshore oil refineries and petrochemical complexes
- Natural gas processing plants and pipeline automation
- Offshore platform control systems (non-hazardous or Zone 2 areas)
- Power Generation
- Thermal and combined-cycle power plants
- Renewable energy (wind, solar, biomass) facilities
- Power distribution and substation automation
- Chemical & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Chemical processing and specialty chemical plants
- Pharmaceutical production and biotechnology facilities
- Batch process control and material handling systems
- Metals & Mining
- Iron and steel smelting and rolling mills
- Non-ferrous metal refining operations
- Mining conveyor and mineral processing systems
- Water & Wastewater Management
- Municipal water treatment and distribution networks
- Industrial wastewater purification plants
- Desalination facility process control
- Pulp & Paper Industry
- Paper mill process control systems
- Pulping and bleaching operations
- Drying and finishing line automation
- Food & Beverage Production
- Food processing and packaging lines
- Beverage manufacturing and bottling plants
- Hygienic process control and utility systems
- Marine & Offshore
- Commercial vessel engine control and monitoring
- Offshore support vessel automation systems
- LNG carrier cargo control systems





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