Description
ABB CS513 3BSE000435R1 | IEEE 802.3 LAN Module | Advant OCS Communication Interface
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Type Designation | CS513 |
| Article Number | 3BSE000435R1 |
| Catalog Description | IEEE 802.3 LAN-Module |
| Product Type | Communication Module |
| System Family | Advant OCS / Advant Controller |
| Network Standard | IEEE 802.3 |
| Network Architecture | MasterBus 300 / MB300 |
| Configuration | MB300 Standard or MB300E Extended |
| Switch Setting | Position 1 = MB300 Standard; Position 3 = MB300E Extended |
| Dimensions | 234 mm × 18 mm × 108 mm |
| Net Weight | Approx. 0.2 kg |
| Battery | None |
| RoHS Status | ABB documentation lists the part as exempt under specified Article 2(4) provisions |
| Replacement References | AC450: 3BSE091971R1 CS513AK01; AC460: 3BSE091972R1 CS513AK02 |
ABB’s current product record specifically describes the module as “ IEEE 802.3 LAN-Module.” It also states that switch position 1 corresponds to MB300 Standard and position 3 to MB300E Extended, and identifies CS513AK01 and CS513AK02 as replacement references for AC450 and AC460 respectively.
Some secondary records report electrical consumption of approximately 0.25 A from both 5 V and 24 V supplies, with total power dissipation around 8 W. These figures are useful as procurement references but should be checked against the exact hardware revision and system documentation before engineering calculations.
Product Introduction
The ABB 3BSE000435R1 is an IEEE 802.3 LAN communication module used within ABB’s legacy Advant OCS / Advant Controller environment. Its role is network communication rather than signal acquisition or control output: the module provides the LAN-side interface required by the Advant architecture and is associated with the MasterBus 300 communication environment. ABB identifies it specifically as a communication module rather than an I/O module.
The is therefore most relevant when maintaining an existing Advant installation where the original communication architecture must remain operational. For replacement work, the complete system type matters. ABB’s documentation distinguishes the original from later CS513AK01 and CS513AK02 versions associated with AC450 and AC460, so the controller generation and communication configuration should be confirmed before substitution.

CS513 3BSE000435R1
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
A communication-module failure in an old Advant installation can look like a controller, I/O, or application fault because loss of network communication can affect several downstream functions simultaneously. Before replacing a , check whether the problem is actually on the LAN side, at the controller interface, in the network configuration, or in the connected Advant equipment.
Typical Applications
- Advant Controller 410 systems: is documented in the Advant architecture for controller communication applications.
- Advant Controller 450 systems: The family is associated with AC450 communication architecture, with CS513AK01 documented as a replacement reference.
- Advant OCS process-control systems: Used as part of the communications infrastructure connecting control-system resources.
- Legacy plant maintenance: Particularly relevant when an operating plant cannot economically replace the complete Advant communication architecture.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
1. Do not treat as an AC 800M module.
The exact ABB identification places 3BSE000435R1 in the Advant OCS / Advant Controller product structure. Several current online listings incorrectly associate it with AC 800M PM86x controllers. That classification should not be used for procurement.
2. Do not assume PROFIBUS or Modbus functionality.
Some secondary listings attach PROFIBUS-DP, Modbus RTU, RS-485, or other interfaces to . ABB’s product record reviewed here identifies the module specifically as an IEEE 802.3 LAN module and documents the MB300/MB300E switch settings. Those unrelated protocol claims should be disregarded unless supported by the exact system manual.
3. Verify the /MB300E switch position.
ABB explicitly documents two configuration positions: switch position 1 for Standard and position 3 for Extended. A replacement should reproduce the configuration of the existing installation.
4. Check the controller generation before choosing a replacement.
ABB lists 3BSE091971R1 CS513AK01 as the replacement for AC450 and 3BSE091972R1 CS513AK02 for AC460. This is a strong indication that the original should not automatically be treated as interchangeable across every Advant controller generation.
5. Inspect the communication path, not just the module.
If a replacement does not restore communication, check the associated network cabling, termination/configuration, controller-side settings, and connected nodes. Swapping the board alone does not correct a physical or configuration fault elsewhere in the network.
Related Products
- ABB 3BSE091971R1 — ABB-documented replacement reference for applications in systems.
- ABB CS513AK02 3BSE091972R1 — ABB-documented replacement reference for applications in AC460 systems.
- ABB CI522A 3BSE018283R1 — Advant Fieldbus 100 interface hardware; related to legacy Advant communication architectures but not a direct substitute.
- ABB CI534V02 3BSE010700R1 — Two-channel MODBUS interface submodule for Advant systems; different communication function.
- ABB CI541V1 3BSE014666R1 — PROFIBUS-DP interface submodule; different network technology and application.
- ABB TC520 3BSE001449R1 — System Status Collector used in / system architecture; not a LAN replacement.
- ABB CI531 3BSE003825R1 — Advant communication interface hardware associated with the legacy AC400 architecture.
- ABB CI532V02 3BSE003827R1 — MODBUS interface hardware for Advant systems; functionally different from .
- ABB Advant Controller 410 / 450 — Controller platforms in which -family communication hardware is used.
Procurement Note
For ABB 3BSE000435R1, retain both the type designation and complete 3BSE000435R1 article number when requesting a replacement. Before installation, verify the target controller generation, / configuration, existing network architecture, and the exact replacement reference.
The most important procurement distinction is this: is an IEEE 802.3 LAN communication module for the legacy Advant architecture. It is not a generic Ethernet/Modbus/PROFIBUS communication card. ABB’s documented replacement references for and should be evaluated when upgrading an older installation.
