Description
ABB SC560 3BSE008105R1
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | SC560 |
| Product ID | 3BSE008105R1 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | Submodule Carrier including local CPU |
| ABB Product Family | AC 400 |
| Automation Platform | Advant OCS |
| Controller Association | Advant Controller 450RMC 2.x |
| Module Category | Communication Module |
| Local CPU | Integrated |
| Net Width | 30 mm |
| Net Height | 300 mm |
| Net Depth / Length | 291 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Submodule Function | Provides carrier platform for compatible submodules |
| Exact Supply Rating | Verify against system documentation/nameplate |
| Communication Interfaces | Configuration-dependent; verify installed submodules |
| Operating Temperature | Verify against the applicable SC560 system documentation |
| Protection Rating | Verify against the installed cabinet/system specification |
The 291 × 300 × 30 mm dimensions and 0.76 kg net weight are documented in ABB product-detail records.
Important specification note: Some third-party listings attribute specific CPU speeds, fieldbus protocols, I/O capacities, 24 VDC tolerances, and environmental ratings to the SC560. Those figures are not sufficiently supported by the ABB product record reviewed here, so they should not be treated as definitive specifications for 3BSE008105R1 without checking the applicable system manual or hardware documentation.
Product Introduction
The ABB SC560 3BSE008105R1 is a submodule carrier with an integrated local CPU used within ABB’s AC 400 / Advant automation architecture. It is classified as a communication module and is specifically listed in ABB documentation for the Advant Controller 450RMC 2.x environment. Its role is different from a conventional standalone analog or digital I/O module: the SC560 provides the local carrier and processing structure required by compatible submodules.
For maintenance engineers, the important distinction is that 3BSE008105R1 is a system-dependent carrier/processor assembly, not a generic communication card. Its compatibility depends on the controller generation, submodule arrangement, firmware/software environment, rack architecture, and the specific modules installed on or associated with the carrier.
SC560 3BSE008105R1
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
The main replacement risk with an is treating the part number as if it completely defines the system configuration. It does not. The provides the carrier and local CPU function, while the actual automation behavior depends on the submodules and the surrounding Advant architecture. ABB’s documentation places it specifically within the Advant Controller 450RMC 2.x communication-module structure.
Typical Applications
- ABB Advant Controller 450RMC systems — Used as part of the communication and submodule architecture.
- AC 400 control systems — Provides the carrier/local-processing platform for compatible submodules.
- Legacy DCS maintenance — Relevant when an existing Advant installation still depends on hardware.
- Submodule-based control architectures — Suitable where the original system configuration calls specifically for an carrier with local CPU.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not confuse the with a standalone PLC CPU.
ABB classifies it as a submodule carrier with local CPU under the AC 400 communication-module structure. - Verify the controller generation before replacement.
ABB specifically associates this product with Advant Controller 450RMC 2.x. A similar-looking carrier from another Advant generation should not automatically be considered interchangeable. - Record every associated submodule.
Before removing the original , document the installed submodules, their positions, identification numbers, firmware where applicable, and cable connections. - Do not rely on third-party CPU specifications without verification.
Several aftermarket records publish detailed processor, protocol, temperature, and I/O figures that are not confirmed by the ABB product record reviewed for 3BSE008105R1. - Check the physical installation carefully.
ABB documentation gives a substantial 300 mm module height and 291 mm depth. Cabinet clearance and neighboring module arrangement should therefore be checked before assuming that a visually similar carrier is mechanically equivalent. - Preserve the original system configuration.
If the is being replaced in a running Advant installation, record controller configuration, communication assignments, submodule order, node addressing, and application/engineering software information before powering down the cabinet.
Related Products
- ABB SC510 — Another Advant submodule carrier family; system generation and local-processing configuration must be checked before substitution.
- ABB SC520 — AC 400/Advant carrier family with a different hardware designation; do not assume direct interchangeability.
- ABB SC540 — Related Advant carrier designation; verify the controller generation and submodule architecture.
- ABB CI560 — Advant communication interface designation appearing in the same broader Advant product environment; its function is different from the carrier.
- ABB CI522A — Advant Fieldbus 100 communication interface used in compatible Advant architectures; it is a communication interface rather than an carrier.
- ABB CI531 — Advant communication interface belonging to the same broader control-system ecosystem.
- ABB CI532V01 — Advant communication interface variant; exact fieldbus/system role differs from the .
- ABB Advant Controller 450RMC — The controller platform specifically associated with in ABB’s product categorization.
Procurement and Replacement Note
For 3BSE008105R1, procurement should start with the complete / 3BSE008105R1 identification and the installed Advant Controller 450RMC generation. Confirm the submodule population, local CPU configuration, rack position, communication architecture, and software/firmware environment before approving a replacement.
The safest approach is to match the exact ABB product ID and hardware configuration, rather than selecting a substitute based on dimensions, CPU claims, or a generic description such as “communication module.” ABB’s documented product record confirms the carrier/local-CPU role, AC 400 classification, Advant 450RMC 2.x association, and 291 × 300 × 30 mm mechanical envelope.
