Description
Product overview
The ABB PCD230A101 is used in the control architecture of an excitation system, where accurate measurement, control coordination, and communication are important to generator operation. ABB’s catalog description links order number 3BHE022291R0101 to the PC D230 A PEC80-CCM designation and places it in the UNITROL 6000 X-power product family. This makes the full order number and the installed excitation-system configuration the key references when identifying a replacement.
For maintenance and procurement teams, the main risk is confusing this component with similarly described excitation controllers or generic communication modules. Third-party listings use inconsistent descriptions and publish conflicting dimensions, power requirements, and interface claims. Those details should not be treated as confirmed specifications without the applicable ABB documentation. Before installation, compare the original nameplate, connector arrangement, system version, and configuration records. Confirm the replacement procedure with the site engineer, particularly where the excitation system supports a running generator.
When sourcing an ABB PCD230A101, request photographs of the actual unit and its identification label, not just a catalog image. For used or refurbished stock, ask which functions were tested and whether the report covers only startup or includes communication and system-level checks.
Product introduction
The PCD230A101 is a system-specific spare for ABB excitation-control equipment. Its value as a replacement depends on matching the original PC D230 A / PEC80-CCM assembly and the installed UNITROL 6000 configuration.
A matching order number is the starting point, not proof of functional compatibility. Confirm the system version, hardware revision, connector details, and any configuration requirements before approving the replacement.
Key technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | PCD230A101 |
| ABB order number | 3BHE022291R0101 |
| Catalog designation | PC D230 A |
| Catalog description | PEC80-CCM |
| Functional designation | Communication, Control and Measurement (CCM) |
| Product family | UNITROL 6000 |
| Associated system | UNITROL 6000 X-power static excitation system |
| Primary application | Excitation-system control and measurement |
| Communication interfaces | Verify against the applicable ABB manual and hardware version |
| Power supply | Verify from the original label and system documentation |
| Input/output configuration | Confirm from the applicable technical documentation |
| Dimensions | ABB catalog data lists 142 mm length, 373 mm height, and 73.5 mm width |
| Net weight | ABB catalog data lists 1.53 kg |
| Mounting arrangement | Verify from the installed assembly |
| Firmware / configuration | Confirm system-specific requirements |
| Condition | Confirm new, used, refurbished, or untested status |
The dimensions and weight above are from an ABB catalog-data reproduction. Other electrical and interface parameters are intentionally left unconfirmed because available third-party descriptions conflict.
PCD230A101 3BHE022291R0101
Related products and components
| Model / designation | Relationship |
|---|---|
| UNITROL 6000 X-power | Associated excitation-system platform |
| PEC80-CCM | Catalog functional designation associated with this order number |
| PC D230 A | ABB catalog designation for the module |
| PCD230A | Related model designation used in supplier listings; verify the complete part number |
| PP D113 B01-26-111000 (3BHE023784R2630) | Separately identified AC800PEC controller; not a confirmed substitute |
These references help identify the system context. They do not establish interchangeability between modules.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the ABB PCD230A101 used for?
It is associated with the PC D230 A PEC80-CCM function in ABB’s UNITROL 6000 X-power static excitation system.
2. Is 3BHE022291R0101 the same as PCD230A101?
The ABB order number is associated with the PC D230 A designation, while is used in supplier listings for the same part. Match both identifiers against the physical nameplate.
3. Is it a standard digital I/O module?
It should not be categorized as a generic distributed I/O module. ABB catalog data identifies it as a PEC80-CCM component for the UNITROL 6000 X-power family.
4. What power supply does it require?
Do not rely on unverified supplier claims about input voltage or redundant power. Confirm the applicable ABB documentation and the installed unit’s label.
5. Can it be replaced while the generator is running?
Do not assume online replacement is permitted. Follow the approved excitation-system maintenance procedure and site operating rules; an incorrect intervention can affect generator operation.
6. What should be checked before ordering?
Verify order number 3BHE022291R0101, the PC A / designation, the UNITROL 6000 system version, connector layout, hardware revision, and any configuration requirements.
7. What test evidence should accompany a used unit?
Request inspection records, startup and diagnostic results, and any available functional-test evidence. Confirm whether testing was performed on a suitable test setup or in the target excitation system. Do not interpret a visual inspection or power-on check as proof of full operational compatibility.
Procurement recommendation
For the ABB , prioritize exact order-number matching and system-specific verification. Request the unit’s actual label and photographs, confirm its condition, and obtain a clear statement of the tests performed. Because the module is part of an excitation-control system, verify the replacement against the installed UNITROL 6000 documentation rather than relying on generic specifications from reseller descriptions.
