Description
ABB 560AIR01 R0001 — 1KGT036500R0001
Product Introduction
The ABB 560AIR01 R0001 1KGT036500R0001 is an eight-channel analog input module used in ABB RTU560 remote terminal unit systems. Its role is to acquire analog field measurements and make those values available to the RTU560 communication and processing architecture. The module supports both current and voltage measurement, making it suitable for applications where field instrumentation uses different analog signal levels. ABB’s RTU500 product documentation identifies the 560AIR01 as an analog input module with configurable measurement ranges rather than a dedicated 4–20 mA-only input card.
The ABB 560AIR01 R0001 1KGT036500R0001 supports eight analog channels and can be configured for ±2, ±5, ±10, ±20, or ±40 mA, as well as ±2 VDC and 0–20 VDC. Other effective ranges and live-zero signal configurations can be generated through conversion in the RTU560 communication unit. This makes the module useful for electrical substations, utility automation, remote monitoring, and other RTU applications where analog measurements have to be collected and transferred to higher-level control or SCADA systems.
The ABB 560AIR01 R0001 1KGT036500R0001 is a replacement-generation product for the older 23AE23 R5001, part number 1KGT012200R5001, according to ABB-related product records. That relationship is important when handling legacy RTU560 systems, but it should not be interpreted as permission to substitute the modules without checking the RTU hardware configuration, firmware, wiring, and project database.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 560AIR01 R0001 |
| Part Number | 1KGT036500R0001 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Family | RTU560 / RTU500 Series |
| Product Type | Analog Input Module |
| Number of Inputs | 8 |
| Input Signal | Analog current / voltage |
| Current Ranges | ±2 mA, ±5 mA, ±10 mA, ±20 mA, ±40 mA |
| Voltage Ranges | ±2 VDC, 0–20 VDC |
| A/D Converter Resolution | 16 bit |
| Accuracy at 25°C | ≤0.1%; ≤0.2% at ±2 VDC |
| Linearity Error | ≤0.1% at 25°C |
| Temperature Drift | ≤100 ppm/K, 0–70°C |
| Maximum Common-Mode Input Voltage | ±150 VDC electrical limit |
| Functional Common-Mode Limit | ±8 VDC |
| Maximum Differential Input, Current | ±4 VDC |
| Maximum Differential Input, Voltage | ±38 VDC |
| Common-Mode Rejection | >70 dB at 25°C; >60 dB at 0–25°C |
| Line-Frequency Rejection | >100 dB at fN ±2% |
| Backplane Supply | 5 VDC |
| Current Consumption | Approximately 75 mA from RTU560 backplane |
| 24 VDC Consumption | None specified for the module |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to +70°C |
| Startup Temperature | -40°C |
| Maximum Short-Term Operating Temperature | +85°C, maximum 96 h |
| Relative Humidity | 5–95%, non-condensing |
| Status Indication | Red ERR LED |
| Product Replacement | Replaces 1KGT012200R5001 / 23AE23 R5001 |
The electrical specifications above are taken from available 560AIR01 technical documentation.
1KGT036500R0001
Main Features and Engineering Considerations
Eight-Channel Analog Acquisition
The 560AIR01 provides eight analog input channels within the I/O architecture. The configurable input ranges allow one module to handle several classes of current and voltage instrumentation rather than restricting the installation to a single nominal signal range.
Wide Measurement Range Selection
Current inputs can be configured from ±2 mA through ±40 mA, while voltage measurement includes ±2 VDC and 0–20 VDC. This is important when reviewing an existing installation because the actual engineering range may be produced through RTU configuration rather than being printed directly as a conventional “4–20 mA” input specification.
Measurement Performance
The available technical documentation specifies ≤0.1% accuracy at 25°C for the principal measurement ranges, with a stated ≤0.2% value for the ±2 VDC range. Linearity error is specified at ≤0.1%, while temperature drift is listed as ≤100 ppm/K from 0 to 70°C.
Backplane Architecture
The module receives its operating power through the backplane. The documented consumption is approximately 75 mA from the 5 VDC backplane supply, with no separate 24 VDC consumption specified for the module itself. This should be considered when calculating RTU rack power loading.
Replacement Considerations
The 560AIR01 R0001 is documented as the replacement for the earlier 23AE23 R5001, 1KGT012200R5001. That is useful when maintaining older installations, but a replacement should still be validated against the existing RTU hardware revision, configuration, field wiring, and project database.
Procurement Perspective
For procurement, the complete identifier 560AIR01 / 1KGT036500R0001 should be recorded. Several secondary listings incorrectly describe this part as a communication board. The RTU500 product catalog identifies it specifically as an analog input, 8-channel module.
Application Scenarios
- ABB remote terminal units
- Electrical substation monitoring
- Utility automation
- Power-grid remote measurement
- SCADA analog data acquisition
- Voltage and current measurement
- Remote process instrumentation
- Industrial telemetry systems
- Legacy replacement projects
Engineer’s Guide: Field Pitfalls
1. Do not classify it as a communication module.
The 560AIR01 is an analog input module. The communication unit performs the subsequent conversion and communications functions within the RTU architecture.
2. Do not assume every channel is simply 4–20 mA.
The documented ranges include several bipolar current ranges and voltage ranges. Verify the actual channel configuration in the RTU project.
3. Check the backplane power budget.
The module draws approximately 75 mA from the 5 VDC backplane. Rack-level power calculations should include every installed module.
4. Verify the predecessor part number.
1KGT036500R0001 is documented as replacing 1KGT012200R5001 / 23AE23 R5001. Do not assume that a physical replacement automatically transfers the existing engineering configuration.
5. Check common-mode conditions.
The specified electrical common-mode limit and functional limit are different. Field wiring should be checked against the module’s differential and common-mode input limits rather than relying only on the nominal signal range.
6. Inspect the exact hardware label.
For used or surplus equipment, confirm both 560AIR01 and 1KGT036500R0001 before purchase. This avoids mixing the current module with visually similar analog-input variants.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ABB 1KGT036500R0001?
It is the ABB 560AIR01 , an eight-channel analog input module for the product line.
How many analog inputs does 560AIR01 have?
The module provides 8 analog input channels.
What signals can it measure?
The documented ranges include ±2, ±5, ±10, ±20, and ±40 mA, plus ±2 VDC and 0–20 VDC.
What is the resolution?
The RTU500 product catalog specifies a 16-bit A/D converter resolution for 560AIR01.
What is the operating temperature?
The documented nominal operating range is -25 to +70°C. The technical documentation also specifies a -40°C startup capability and a maximum +85°C operating temperature for a limited duration.
What is the predecessor of 1KGT036500R0001?
Product records identify 23AE23 R5001 / 1KGT012200R5001 as the replaced product.
Is 1KGT036500R0001 suitable for a general PLC?
It should not be treated as a generic PLC analog card. It is designed for the ABB architecture, so compatibility with a particular PLC or other control platform should not be assumed.
Procurement Note
When sourcing ABB 560AIR01 1KGT036500R0001, specify the complete commercial alias and part number together. For a replacement in an existing installation, verify the rack configuration, predecessor module, field signal ranges, channel engineering, and communication-unit configuration before installation. For used equipment, request clear label photographs and confirm that the module is actually marked 560AIR01 / 1KGT036500R0001.
