Description
ABB PDP22-FBP | PROFIBUS DP FieldBusPlug | FBP Device Interface
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | PDP22-FBP |
| Product Type | PROFIBUS DP FieldBusPlug |
| Fieldbus | PROFIBUS DP |
| Protocol Versions | DP-V0 / DP-V1 |
| Maximum Data Rate | Up to 12 Mbit/s |
| Protection Rating | IP65 |
| Diagnostic Indicator | LED |
| Rated Control Supply | 24 VDC |
| Cable Length Options | 0.25 / 0.50 / 1.00 / 2.00 / 5.00 m |
| Network Role | Interface between FBP device and PROFIBUS DP |
| Mounting | Device-mounted FieldBusPlug |
| Typical Compatible Equipment | ABB FBP motor starters and other FBP devices |
ABB identifies the and PDQ22 as FieldBusPlugs that link FBP devices such as UMC equipment to a PROFIBUS DP network. The ABB product page specifies data transfer rates up to 12 Mbit/s, IP65 protection, an A-coded M12 connection, diagnostic LED, and PROFIBUS subscriber certification.
The exact part number depends on cable length. ABB documentation lists .025 / 1SAJ240100R1003, .050 / 1SAJ240100R1005, .100 / 1SAJ240100R1010, .200 / 1SAJ240100R1020, and .500 / 1SAJ240100R1050.
Product Introduction
The is a PROFIBUS DP FieldBusPlug designed to provide a ready-made network interface between ABB FieldBusPlug-compatible equipment and a PROFIBUS DP control network. It is commonly associated with ABB motor-control equipment, including FBP-based motor starters and related devices, where the fieldbus connection needs to remain physically separated from the connected device.
The supports PROFIBUS DP V0 and V1 and is available in several factory-assembled cable lengths. This makes the exact suffix important during procur. A without its cable-length designation should not automatically be treated as equivalent to every variant.
PDP22-FBP
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
When an ABB motor starter or field device disappears from a PROFIBUS network, the FieldBusPlug is easy to overlook because it is not the PLC-side PROFIBUS master and it is not the motor-control device itself. A fault can come from the connection, PROFIBUS cable, device-side interface, power arrangement, termination, or the connected FBP device.
Typical Applications
1. ABB motor-control centers
The provides the PROFIBUS connection for compatible ABB FBP motor-control equipment.
2. Motor starter communication
It allows control-system commands, status information, diagnostics, and parameter data to pass between the PROFIBUS network and a compatible FBP device.
3. Distributed motor control
FBP architecture allows fieldbus connections to be associated with individual motor-control devices while keeping the bus connection arrangement manageable within the installation.
4. Legacy PROFIBUS installations
The remains relevant when maintaining existing ABB installations based on PROFIBUS DP and FieldBusPlug technology.
Technical Pitfalls
Cable length is part of the identification.
.025, .050, .100, .200, and .500 are different ordering variants. Confirm the suffix and ABB product ID before replacement.
Do not confuse with PDQ22.
provides the standard PROFIBUS DP connection for an FBP device. PDQ22 is a different FieldBusPlug designed to connect up to four compatible devices through one PROFIBUS node access.
Do not confuse with DNP21.
DNP21 is the ABB DeviceNet FieldBusPlug. is specifically the PROFIBUS DP version. ABB treats these as different fieldbus interfaces.
Check the GSD file used by the PLC.
ABB documentation provides specific GSD files for -connected equipment. For example, ABB identifies ABB_082d.gsd for certain PST softstarter configurations and provides ABB_34e0.gsd for UMC100-FBP with . The correct device configuration therefore depends on the connected ABB equipment and its firmware/configuration.
Inspect the physical connector before replacing the unit.
A PROFIBUS communication failure can originate from connector seating, cable shielding, termination, address configuration, or bus quality rather than the itself.
Do not treat it as a PLC communication module.
The is a device-side FieldBusPlug. It interfaces an ABB FBP-compatible device to PROFIBUS DP; it does not replace a PROFIBUS master module in the PLC or DCS.
Related Products
- ABB PDQ22-FBP — quadruple PROFIBUS DP FieldBusPlug for up to four compatible devices.
- ABB DNP21-FBP — DeviceNet FieldBusPlug; different fieldbus technology.
- ABB UMC100-FBP — universal motor controller family commonly associated with the FBP architecture.
- ABB PST/PSTB — softstarter families with FBP communication options.
Procurement Note
For a replacement, do not purchase solely by the base name. Confirm the ull suffix, cable length, ABB order code, connected FBP device, PROFIBUS configuration, and required GSD file.
For used industrial automation spare parts, inspect the cable and connector for mechanical damage, check the diagnostic LED behavior, and verify PROFIBUS communication with the actual connected ABB device. The is a relatively simple interface component, but the wrong cable-length variant or incorrect device configuration can create avoidable commissioning problems.
