Description
Product Overview
The ALSTOM 029.144456 is an operator control panel associated with the ALSPA MD2000 industrial drive-control platform. It provides a local interface for personnel working with the drive system, supporting operator interaction during equipment operation, inspection, and maintenance. In industrial drive applications, a dedicated control panel is important because it gives maintenance personnel access to the equipment’s local operating interface without requiring every routine interaction to take place through a higher-level control system.
The ALSPA MD2000 platform is associated with industrial power-conversion and drive-control applications. The ALSTOM 029.144456 should therefore be evaluated as a system-specific operator interface rather than a general-purpose HMI. Its suitability depends on the installed MD2000 configuration, panel hardware revision, connection arrangement, and supported control-system software. The available product records identify it as a control panel for ALSPA MD2000 equipment, but do not provide verified display dimensions, keypad layout, communication protocol, supply voltage, or detailed interface specifications.
Procurement requires particular attention to the suffix. Records separately identify 029.144456/05 and 029.144456/06 as ALSPA MD2000 operator-panel variants. A related listing describes the /06 assembly as an operator panel with the designation PS02 BZB-3. These details indicate that the suffix may distinguish a specific assembly configuration. The ALSTOM 029.144456 should not be substituted solely on the basis of the shared base number.
For maintenance planning, retain the original panel’s configuration information and compare the complete part number, revision, connectors, and front-panel arrangement. If the original unit has failed, verify that the replacement communicates correctly with the MD2000 controller and supports the intended operating functions before releasing the equipment.
Product Introduction (Non-Templated)
An operator-panel failure can leave an otherwise serviceable drive system difficult to operate or diagnose locally. Replacement work must account for the panel’s hardware version and its relationship with the existing control configuration.
The 029.144456 is a discontinued ALSPA control-panel part. Before ordering, inspect the full suffix on the original nameplate. A base-number match alone is not enough to establish compatibility, particularly when /05 and /06 variants appear in equipment inventories.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 029.144456 |
| Manufacturer | ALSTOM / Converteam |
| Product Family | ALSPA |
| Product Type | Control panel / operator interface |
| Application | drive-control equipment |
| Related Variants | 029.144456/05, 029.144456/06 |
| Panel Designation | PS02 BZB-3 reported for /06 |
| Weight | Approximately 0.45 kg reported |
| Manufacturer Status | Discontinued, as reported in product inventory |
| Display Type | Not verified |
| Display Resolution | Not verified |
| Keypad Configuration | Not verified |
| Communication Interface | Not verified |
| Supply Voltage | Not verified |
| Power Consumption | Not verified |
| Mounting Arrangement | Not verified |
| Firmware Compatibility | Not verified |
The weight and discontinued status are secondary listing details, not confirmed manufacturer specifications.
029.144456
Related Products
The following parts are associated with the ALSPA family or broader ALSTOM drive-control equipment. They are not confirmed direct substitutes.
- 029.144456/05 — ALSPA control-panel variant.
- 029.144456/06 — ALSPA operator-panel variant, also identified as PS02 BZB-3.
- 029.144470 — ALSPA equipment assembly.
- 029.144472 — ALSPA -associated part number.
- 029.155038/11 — ALSTOM -associated spare part.
- 029.155038/16 — ALSTOM -associated spare part.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the ALSTOM 029.144456 used for?
It is identified as a control panel or operator interface for the ALSPA platform. Its role is associated with local operator interaction and drive-system maintenance.
Q2: Is the 029.144456 still manufactured?
Available inventory information reports the part as discontinued by the manufacturer. Confirm current support status and available replacement arrangements with the equipment service documentation.
Q3: Are 029.144456/05 and 029.144456/06 interchangeable?
Interchangeability has not been verified. The suffixes identify separately listed variants. Compare the nameplate, connector arrangement, panel designation, and host-system requirements before substitution.
Q4: Can I hot-swap the operator panel?
Hot-swap capability is not established. Follow the ALSPA service procedure and isolate the equipment as required before disconnecting the panel.
Q5: Does the 029.144456 support firmware v3.1?
No verified firmware v3.1 compatibility information is available. Check the panel revision and control-system software documentation.
Q6: What should I check before purchasing a used unit?
Inspect the front panel, display, keys or controls, rear connectors, enclosure, and nameplate. Request evidence of functional testing and confirm whether the supplied unit is the /05, /06, or another configuration.
Q7: Can another operator panel replace this part?
Not without confirming the complete assembly number and system configuration. Similar product-family descriptions do not establish electrical, mechanical, or software compatibility.
Procurement note: The most defensible identification is ALSTOM 029.144456 — ALSPA control panel / operator interface. Confirm the complete suffix before ordering, especially when comparing /05 and /06 assemblies.
