Description
ABB 3BHE024747R0101
Product Overview
The ABB 3BHE024747R0101 is an ABB Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB identified by ABB type designation GD C801 A101. ABB catalog information describes it as a “Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB Var,” while ABB’s ACS2000 spare-parts documentation identifies the same part number as a Crowbar Board and, in another frame-specific parts listing, a Crowbar Driver Board. This distinction matters: the board is part of the drive’s power-electronics protection architecture rather than a conventional PLC analog or digital I/O module.
Within an ABB medium-voltage drive, the crowbar circuit is associated with the protection of the power stage during abnormal electrical conditions. The exact electrical behavior, gate-drive interface, triggering thresholds, and associated semiconductor configuration are dependent on the host drive design and are not published as generic specifications for this individual PCB. For procurement, ABB 3BHE024747R0101 should therefore be matched against the drive serial number, frame, electrical drawings, board revision, and existing crowbar assembly rather than treated as a universal replacement board. ABB’s ACS2000 documentation specifically instructs users to identify the correct spare parts from the drive serial-number nameplate.
The documented ACS2000 spare-parts arrangement places the 3BHE024747R0101 alongside the crowbar stack assembly, DC-link capacitor, DC-link resistor, and IPS power supply. ABB catalog records also list the part as a spare for ACS2000 and ACS5000 Water Cooled platforms. The published net weight is approximately 0.74 kg.
Product Introduction
A crowbar circuit is not the place to substitute a board based only on physical appearance. The ABB 3BHE024747R0101 sits inside the medium-voltage drive protection chain, so board revision and the surrounding crowbar hardware have to agree.
For ACS2000 legacy replacement work, the useful identifiers are the complete 3BHE part number, GD C801 A101 designation, drive nameplate, and hardware revision. ABB’s own parts documentation ties the board to specific drive configurations rather than treating it as a generic automation I/O card.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 3BHE024747R0101 |
| ABB Type Designation | GD C801 A101 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Catalog Description | GD C801 A101; Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB Var |
| Product Type | Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB / Crowbar Driver Board |
| Primary System | ABB ACS2000 medium-voltage AC drive |
| Additional Documented Application | ACS5000 Water Cooled |
| Functional Role | Crowbar protection / drive circuitry |
| Installation | Internal drive cabinet PCB assembly |
| Net Weight | Approx. 0.74 kg |
| Working Voltage | Not publicly specified for the individual PCB |
| Communication Protocol | Not specified as a standalone communication module |
| Operating Temperature | Not publicly specified for the individual PCB |
| Protection Rating | Not specified for the bare PCB |
The last four parameters are intentionally left unassigned. Public ABB documentation identifies the board’s function and host-drive application, but does not provide a standalone voltage, communications, environmental, or enclosure specification for the PCB. Inventing those values would create a real commissioning risk.
3BHE024747R0101
Major Features / Practical Advantages
Dedicated Crowbar Protection Function
The principal value of 3BHE024747R0101 is its position in the crowbar protection circuit of ABB medium-voltage drive equipment. ABB’s spare-parts documentation places the board directly with the crowbar stack assembly and associated DC-link components.
This is fundamentally different from replacing a standard control I/O board. A crowbar-related PCB participates in a protection path that can become critical during abnormal DC-link or power-stage conditions. A visually similar PCB with a different revision or application should not be assumed compatible.
Spare-Part Integration
For systems, ABB’s spare-parts manual covers multiple frame sizes and directs technicians to identify the drive using the serial-number nameplate before selecting replacement components.
That makes the drive nameplate an important procurement document. The part number alone is not always enough when multiple hardware generations or cabinet configurations exist.
GD C801 A101 Identification
The ABB type designation GD C801 A101 provides a second identification point beyond the 3BHE part number. ABB catalog records associate this designation specifically with the Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB.
For incoming inspection, compare the PCB label, ABB part number, type designation, hardware revision, connector arrangement, and physical board layout against the removed assembly.
Suitable for Legacy Drive Maintenance
The board is documented as a spare for ABB and ACS5000 Water Cooled equipment.
That makes it particularly relevant where an operating medium-voltage drive cannot simply be converted to a current-generation architecture without a much larger engineering project. Maintaining the correct protection hardware can be considerably less disruptive than redesigning the complete drive control and power section.
Procurement Reality
Do not purchase this part solely because a supplier labels it “GDC801A,” “GDC801B,” or “analog module.” Public listings contain inconsistent descriptions for this exact number. ABB’s own catalog is the stronger reference and identifies 3BHE024747R0101 as GD A101 / Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB Var.
Related Products
- 2UEA003063 — ABB Crowbar Stack Assembly used with documented cabinet configurations.
- 2UEA001406 — DC-Link Capacitor associated with the same power-electronics section.
- 2UEA001348 — DC-Link Symmetry Resistor used alongside the crowbar/DC-link architecture.
- 3BHE032593R0002 — IPS Power Supply listed in the same right-cabinet spare-parts assembly.
- — ABB medium-voltage AC drive platform for which the board is documented as a spare.
- ACS5000 Water Cooled — ABB medium-voltage drive platform also listed in ABB catalog records for this spare part.
- 3BHE024855R0101 — ABB UF C921 A101 INT-2 board; a different drive PCB and should not be substituted based on physical appearance.
- 3BHE028761R1001 — ABB GD C806A / HA C807A gate-driver-related board family component; functional identification must be checked before substitution.
FAQ
What is ABB 3BHE024747R0101 used for?
It is identified by ABB as a Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB, and ABB documentation identifies it as a Crowbar Board/Crowbar Driver Board. Its role is within the drive’s crowbar protection circuitry.
Is 3BHE024747R0101 a PLC or DCS I/O module?
No. It is a specialized medium-voltage drive PCB. It should not be specified as a generic analog-input, digital-output, or communication module.
Which ABB drives use 3BHE024747R0101?
ABB documentation lists the part as a spare for and ACS5000 Water Cooled systems. Actual compatibility should still be checked against the complete drive type code and serial number.
Can I hot-swap this board?
Do not assume that it can be hot-swapped. This is an internal power-electronics protection PCB associated with medium-voltage drive equipment. Replacement requires the drive to be placed in the manufacturer’s prescribed safe state, with appropriate isolation, discharge, and verification procedures completed.
Does 3BHE024747R0101 contain firmware?
Public ABB spare-parts documentation does not provide a standalone firmware specification for this PCB. Do not treat a supplier’s firmware claim as verified without checking the board label, drive documentation, and commissioning records.
Does GD mean the board is interchangeable with every GDC801 listing?
No. The exact ABB designation for this part is , but third-party listings use inconsistent GDC801A/GDC801B descriptions. The safest identification is the complete 3BHE024747R0101 part number plus the physical board marking and revision.
What should be checked before ordering a replacement?
At minimum, record the ABB part number, type designation, hardware revision, drive model/type code, drive serial number, cabinet/frame configuration, connector arrangement, and condition of the existing crowbar assembly. ABB specifically points users to the drive serial-number nameplate when identifying spare parts.
Is New Surplus the same as factory-new?
Not necessarily. “New Surplus” describes inventory condition, not proof of current factory production status. For a protection-critical PCB, request clear photographs of the complete identification labels and confirm storage history, packaging condition, board revision, and any available electrical test evidence.
Procurement Note
For ABB 3BHE024747R0101, the procurement risk is less about finding a board with the same connector shape and more about proving that it belongs to the correct /ACS5000 drive configuration. ABB identifies the part as GD ; Rigi Crowbar Drive PCB Var, with a published net weight of approximately 0.74 kg.
Before releasing a purchase order, compare the complete part number and board marking against the removed PCB and the drive’s serial-number documentation. If the supplier describes the item as a generic “analog module,” “frequency converter control board,” or a different GDC801 revision, stop and reconcile the discrepancy first. For medium-voltage protection hardware, that small verification step is worth far more than a fast shipment.
