Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product model | 87TS50-ER1414 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product family | Procontrol P |
| Module designation in documentation | 87TS50-E/R1414 |
| Order number | GKWE857800R1414 |
| Equipment type | Distribution station (VST) |
| System function | Telegram processing, monitoring, and buffering |
| Continuous listen-in telegram throughput | Up to 500 telegrams/s |
| Listen-in telegram buffer capacity | 12,288 telegrams |
| Plug-in memory locations | IC09, IC20, IC14, IC07, IC03 |
| Memory module part numbers | Depend on the processing section and program version |
| Supply voltage | Not independently verified for this exact assembly |
| Communication interfaces | Confirm from the system configuration and technical manual |
| Operating temperature | Confirm against the applicable equipment documentation |
The throughput and buffer specifications are stated in ABB’s technical documentation for the 87TS50-E/R1414. Actual system throughput also depends on the call sequence and overall system configuration.
Product Overview
The ABB 87TS50-ER1414 is associated with the Procontrol P industrial control system. The documented version, designated 87TS50-E/R1414, is identified as a distribution station module, or Verteilstation (VST). Its role involves handling telegram traffic within the control system, including buffering messages during periods of high message volume.
ABB documentation specifies a continuous listen-in telegram throughput of up to 500 telegrams per second and a buffer capacity of 12,288 telegrams. These figures describe the documented module’s communication-handling capability; they should not be interpreted as a guaranteed end-to-end response time for the complete automation system. System performance depends on the calling sequence and the configuration of the connected equipment.
The 87TS50-ER1414 uses designated plug-in memory modules for its bus-interface and processing sections. ABB lists different memory-module order-number groups for the respective processing configurations. This makes the installed program version and memory-module arrangement important when sourcing a replacement. A unit with the same base model but a different program version may not be suitable for direct substitution.
87TS50-ER1414 GKWE857800R1414
Major Features and Advantages
1. Telegram processing and buffering
The module is designed to handle communication telegrams within the Procontrol P environment. Its documented buffer capacity helps accommodate periods of high message traffic, subject to the overall system configuration.
2. Defined processing capacity
The published throughput of up to 500 listen-in telegrams per second provides a reference for assessing the documented hardware. Actual performance should be evaluated against the installed system’s communication sequence and operational requirements.
3. Configurable processing sections
The technical documentation identifies separate memory-module positions for the bus-interface and processing sections. These distinctions are relevant when checking the program version and configuration of a replacement module.
4. Application within an established control system
The 87TS50-ER1414 belongs to a legacy industrial control platform. For maintenance teams, retaining the correct hardware and program configuration can be more important than matching the model designation alone.
Typical Applications
- Procontrol P industrial automation systems
- Power-generation control installations
- Industrial communication and telegram handling
- Legacy control-system maintenance and spare-part replacement
- Control-system refurbishment where the original module configuration must be preserved
These application descriptions reflect the documented Procontrol P context; confirm the specific role of the module in the installed system before replacement.
Installation and Maintenance
- Verify the nameplate. Confirm the full designation 87TS50-E/R1414 and order number GKWE857800R1414.
- Record the installed configuration. Document the bus-interface and processing memory modules, including their position codes.
- Check the program version. Match the memory-module order numbers and program version to the existing system requirements.
- Inspect the hardware. Check connectors, board condition, and signs of corrosion or physical damage.
- Follow site procedures. Use the approved shutdown, isolation, and handling procedures for the Procontrol P system.
- Validate after replacement. Confirm communication handling, diagnostic status, and expected control-system operation before returning the equipment to service.
Product Assurance and Procurement Notes
When sourcing the ABB 87TS50-ER1414, request photographs of the module label and installed memory modules. Confirm whether the offered unit is new, unused surplus, refurbished, or previously installed, and request details of any functional testing performed.
Because the memory configuration can be tied to the applicable program version, do not assume that two units with the same base order number are interchangeable without checking the installed configuration and project documentation.
Procurement note: ABB documentation supports the identification of order number GKWE857800R1414 with 87TS50-E/R1414. Use the complete designation and memory-module details to confirm replacement suitability.
