Description
Product Overview
The ABB 87TS01L belongs to the PROCONTROL P14 control-system product family. The wider 87TS01 family includes coupling modules used to connect computers, operator stations, engineering tools, or other external systems to PROCONTROL. Depending on the specific hardware and firmware version, these modules can exchange control-system data through supported communication interfaces. This makes correct variant identification important when maintaining legacy power-plant control infrastructure.
The exact suffix matters because 87TS01 variants do not all perform the same function. Documentation for the broader family describes serial-interface versions using RS-232C or RS-422, while certain 87TS01L-E ordering variants are associated with CDS Master and FDDI communication applications. Other variants within the 87TS01 family serve specialized purposes, including time synchronization and operator-station connectivity. These functions should not be treated as interchangeable simply because the base model number is similar.
For procurement, the ABB 87TS01L should be matched against the original module’s full designation, GJR ordering number, firmware or memory-module configuration, and installed communication architecture. Confirm connector type, bus requirements, and the intended external-system interface before ordering. Since the supplied model lacks a complete suffix or ordering number, a definitive specification for this individual unit cannot be established from the base designation alone.
Product Introduction
Replacing a communication module in a legacy power-plant control system requires matching the installed interface and application—not just the family name. The ABB 87TS01L is associated with PROCONTROL P14, where the exact variant determines its communication role.
Before installation, verify the complete GJR order number, interface type, firmware or memory configuration, and system connection requirements. These checks help avoid mismatches between modules that share similar model designations.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | 87TS01L |
| Product Family | PROCONTROL P14 |
| Product Type | Coupling / communication module; exact variant unconfirmed |
| Primary Function | Control-system communication, depending on variant |
| Communication Interfaces | Variant-dependent; serial interfaces are documented for the broader 87TS01 family |
| Serial Interface Types | RS-232C / RS-422 on documented family versions |
| FDDI Function | Associated with certain 87TS01L-E variants; confirm exact ordering code |
| Firmware / Memory Modules | Variant-dependent |
| Exact Order Number | Not provided |
| Power Requirements | Verify against the exact module documentation |
| Installation | PROCONTROL P14 system-specific module position |
| Dimensions / Weight | Not verified for the supplied designation |
| Operating Temperature | Verify against the applicable manual |
| Condition | Confirm stock status, inspection, and test records |
The interface and function details above describe the documented product family, not a verified specification for every 87TS01L version.
Related Products
These models are useful for comparing functions within the ABB PROCONTROL P14 family, but they are not confirmed direct substitutes.
- 87TS01-E/R2340 — GJR2368900R2340: Serial coupling module for connecting a process operator station to the PROCONTROL station bus.
- 87TS01-E/R2313: Time-master version designed for time synchronization using a compatible external time receiver.
- 87TS01L-E/R1550 — GJR2368900R1550: Listed as a CDS Master / FDDI control-board variant.
- 87TS01L-E/R1313 — GJR2368900R1313: Another listed 87TS01L-E ordering variant; verify its exact function against the installed documentation.
- 87TS01R1645: PROCONTROL P14 communication module with Ethernet interface for Master Bus systems.
- 87TS01R1665: PROCONTROL P14 communication module with Ethernet interface for FDDI systems.
- 87TS51R1210: HSI communication module for supported operator and engineering systems.
- 87TS50 series: Earlier HSI communication-module family; replacement compatibility depends on the application and exact version.
ABB’s P14 product bulletin documents later communication modules, while the PROCONTROL module documentation distinguishes the serial and time-master variants. Check the applicable system drawings and ordering records before selecting a replacement.
87TS01L
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the ABB 87TS01L used for?
It is associated with the ABB PROCONTROL P14 control-system family. The specific function depends on the full variant designation; some related versions provide communication or coupling functions for external systems.
Q2. Is 87TS01L the same as 87TS01L-E GJR2368900R1550?
Not necessarily. The complete suffix and ordering number are needed to identify the exact configuration. The R1550 variant is listed as a CDS Master / FDDI control-board version, but that description should not automatically be applied to every 87TS01L unit.
Q3. Does the module support RS-232C or RS-422?
Those interfaces are documented for versions in the broader 87TS01 family. The exact interface fitted to the unit must be verified using its full order number, connector arrangement, and applicable manual. Do not assume all 87TS01L variants have the same serial ports.
Q4. Can I replace it with an Ethernet communication module?
Not without checking the system design. Later PROCONTROL P14 communication modules include Ethernet variants, but interface technology, bus type, firmware, and application compatibility must all be confirmed before substituting hardware.
Q5. Does replacing the module require firmware or memory-module changes?
Potentially. Documentation for the 87TS01 family identifies versions that use dedicated memory modules for bus and processing functions. Confirm the required firmware or memory configuration and follow the approved commissioning procedure for the installed system.
Q6. How can I verify a replacement module before purchase?
Request photographs of the full type label, GJR order number, board revision, connectors, and any installed memory modules. Ask for traceability information and a test report describing the interfaces and functions checked. Visual inspection alone does not establish communication compatibility.
Q7. Is new-surplus status enough to establish that the module is ready for service?
No. Confirm the actual condition, previous installation history if known, available functional-test evidence, warranty, and return terms. For a legacy control-system communication module, matching the full ordering code and verifying the interface configuration are essential before installation.
