Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | PCD230A |
| Product ID | 3BHE022291R0101 |
| Catalog Description | PC D230 A: -CCM |
| Platform | / 800PEC |
| Module Type | Control / communications I/O module |
| Primary Role | Control and communication interface |
| System Integration | -based control architecture |
| Dimensions | Approx. 373 × 142 × 73.5 mm* |
| Net Weight | Approx. 1.5 kg* |
| Operating Voltage | Verify against the applicable system documentation |
| Communication Interfaces | Configuration-dependent; verify exact system documentation |
| I/O Configuration | System-dependent |
| Firmware | Must be matched to the host application |
| Installation | System-specific mounting/rack arrangement |
| Condition | Application and hardware revision dependent |
*Public commercial records report approximately 373 × 142 × 73.5 mm and 1.53 kg, but these values should be checked against the physical unit and ABB documentation before engineering acceptance.
Product Introduction
The ABB PCD230A 3BHE022291R0101 is identified by ABB as PC D230 A: PEC80-CCM, placing it within the /800PEC control hardware family. The module is associated with control and communications functions rather than being treated as a conventional standalone PLC CPU or generic analog I/O card. ABB’s catalog record confirms the exact product identification, while available technical listings associate the module with -based industrial control equipment.
For maintenance work, the complete ordering code 3BHE022291R0101 matters. units may look similar to other boards, but connector configuration, hardware revision, firmware, and the parent controller architecture determine whether a replacement will operate correctly. This is a legacy/specialized ABB component, so engineering verification is preferable to assuming compatibility from the model name alone.
PCD230A 3BHE022291R0101
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — Engineer’s Perspective
The 3BHE022291R0101 is most relevant where an existing ABB /800PEC installation requires replacement of a control or communications module without redesigning the complete control architecture. Typical applications include specialized industrial automation equipment, power-conversion control systems, excitation-related control cabinets where the platform is used, and maintenance of legacy ABB control assemblies. Some secondary listings describe as an excitation controller, while ABB’s own catalog description identifies it specifically as ; the latter should take precedence when determining the product’s identity.
Field pitfalls to check:
- Do not treat it as a generic PLC I/O card.Its designation indicates a system-specific function.
- Verify the complete part number. Match 3BHE022291R0101, not simply “.”
- Check firmware and application compatibility. A physically compatible board can still fail commissioning if the software baseline or configuration is different.
- Inspect connectors and board revision. Confirm connector locations, board markings, and revision before removing the installed unit.
- Back up the existing configuration first. For a live production system, preserve application parameters and controller configuration before replacement.
- Do not rely on generic voltage specifications from reseller listings. Public sources provide conflicting electrical data, so the applicable ABB documentation and the installed cabinet design should determine the permitted supply and interface conditions.
Related Products
- ABB PCD231B101 / 3BHE025541R0101 — Associated with ABB excitation-control applications; functionally different from the CCM module and should not be substituted without system-level verification.
- ABB PC D232 A / 3BHE022293R0101 — -CIO combined input/output hardware; intended for a different I/O role.
- ABB PC D235 A / 3BHE032025R0101 — -CIO FU combined I/O/FPGA variant; configuration and application are different.
- ABB 800PEC — The broader programmable electronic controller platform in which hardware is used.
- — The control/communications function explicitly identified by the catalog description.
- ABB PC D230 — Closely related product designation; verify the complete suffix before considering replacement.
