Description
ABB UCD240A101 3BHE022287R0101 CCM 6080 Control Module
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | UCD240A101 |
| ABB Product ID | 3BHE022287R0101 |
| Catalog Description | UC D240 A101: CCM 6080 |
| Product Family | UNITROL 6000 Medium |
| System Type | Static excitation system |
| Module Designation | CCM 6080 |
| Module Function | Communication / control / measurement |
| Product Type | ABB power-electronics control hardware |
| Length / Depth | 247 mm |
| Width | 270 mm |
| Height | 30 mm |
| Net Weight | 0.92 kg |
| Part Type | New product in ABB catalog record |
ABB’s product record places this exact material number under Power Electronics → UNITROL Excitation Systems → Static Excitation Systems → UNITROL 6000 Medium. The catalog record also gives the physical dimensions and 0.92 kg net weight.
Product Introduction
The ABB UCD240A101 3BHE022287R0101 is the CCM 6080 control/measurement hardware used within ABB UNITROL 6000 Medium static excitation systems. The CCM designation is also used in field documentation to describe this board as a communication, control, and measurement module for excitation applications.
This is specialized excitation-system hardware rather than a general-purpose PLC I/O module. Replacement should therefore be based on the complete UNITROL configuration, board revision, existing programming, and cabinet documentation rather than on physical dimensions alone.
UCD240A101 3BHE022287R0101
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
The important issue with UCD240A101 is system-level compatibility. This board participates in the excitation control architecture, so an apparently identical replacement may still require the existing application/configuration to be transferred or matched.
Typical Applications
- Static excitation systems — Control and measurement functions within ABB UNITROL 6000 installations.
- Generator excitation control — Interface between excitation-control functions and associated power/control hardware.
- UNITROL 6000 Medium systems — Installed as CCM 6080 hardware within the ABB excitation architecture.
- Legacy excitation-system maintenance — Like-for-like replacement where the cabinet documentation specifies 3BHE022287R0101.
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Do not confuse the catalog identity with generic “communication controller” descriptions.
ABB’s catalog specifically identifies the part as UC D240 A101: CCM 6080 and places it in UNITROL 6000 Medium static excitation systems. - Programming/configuration matters.
Field documentation for this exact part describes replacement boards as requiring programming consistent with the existing board. This means a physically compatible spare should not automatically be considered commissioning-ready. - Do not rely on questionable generic electrical specifications.
Some current reseller pages publish values such as 24 VDC, RS-485, 0–1 kHz output, and unrelated dimensions of 92 × 104 × 35 mm for this part. Those values conflict with ABB’s 270 × 247 × 30 mm catalog dimensions and should not be used as the engineering specification. - Verify the exact UNITROL system configuration.
Confirm the excitation-system type, cabinet drawing, board location, firmware/software revision, and configuration data before energizing a replacement.
Related Products
- ABB UCD224A102 — Related ABB UCD-series analog input hardware; function differs from the CCM 6080.
- ABB UCD224A103 — Related UCD-series analog input module.
- ABB UCD240A101 — Exact CCM 6080 module covered by this page.
- ABB UFC911B101 3BHE037864R0101 — UNITROL-related main control hardware.
- ABB UFC911B106 3BHE037864R0106 — Related UNITROL control hardware with a different material number.
- ABB UFC921A — Main control unit used in related ABB excitation architectures.
- ABB UNS0119A-P,V101 3BHE029154P3 — ABB control/interface hardware encountered in related power-control and excitation applications.
- ABB XXD129A01 3BHE012436R0001 — PEC800-BP hardware used in ABB power-electronics control architectures.
Procurement Check
For a UCD240A101 3BHE022287R0101 replacement, verify:
- Type:
- ABB Product ID: 3BHE022287R0101
- Catalog designation: UC D240 A101: CCM 6080
- UNITROL platform: UNITROL 6000 Medium
- Board revision
- Existing programming/configuration
- Cabinet and slot position
- Connector arrangement
- Firmware/software compatibility
- Existing excitation-system drawings
Engineering recommendation: identify this component as an ABB CCM 6080 module for UNITROL 6000 Medium static excitation systems. Do not use generic reseller specifications to define its electrical interface; ABB’s own product record provides the reliable identification and physical data, while the installed UNITROL documentation should govern functional replacement.
