Description
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Metso Automation |
| Current Corporate Association | Metso / Valmet automation heritage |
| Model | D200175 |
| Product Type | Personality Module |
| Application Family | Metso DNA / ACN automation |
| Reported Node Association | ACN RT Node |
| Rated Current | 10 A |
| Input Voltage | 18-36 VDC |
| Typical Nominal Supply | 24 VDC |
| Module Weight | Approx. 3 lb / 1.36 kg according to one distributor listing |
| Status | Discontinued by manufacturer according to distributor records |
| Firmware Reference | Version 2.04 reported for a D200175 ACN RT Node configuration |
Procurement caution: Public sources are inconsistent about D200175. One listing calls it a personality module and gives 10 A / 18-36 VDC; another calls it an ACN RT Node personality module. Other pages incorrectly assign generic PLC, drive-controller, or even unrelated mechanical functions to the same number.
I would therefore treat 10 A and 18-36 VDC as the strongest available catalog data, but not invent additional I/O or communication specifications without the original Metso documentation.
D200175
Application Scenarios & Pain Points
The difficult part with discontinued Metso hardware is usually identification. A cabinet may contain several D200xxx and D201xxx modules, and a purchasing department can easily order a visually similar unit that belongs to another position.
Typical Applications
- Metso DNA Control Systems: D200175 is associated with the older Metso automation hardware used in process-control installations.
- ACN RT Nodes: A field reference specifically lists “Metso D100644 … Metso D200137 ACN RT Node with D200175”, indicating D200175’s relationship to ACN node hardware.
- Mining and Mineral Processing: Metso DNA automation platforms have historically been used in mining, grinding, flotation, thickening, and related process-control environments.
- Legacy Plant Maintenance: The module is most relevant where an existing Metso DNA/ACN installation must be kept operational without replacing the complete automation architecture.
Field Case:
A maintenance team dealing with an obsolete DNA cabinet should photograph every module before removing the failed unit. Record the D-number, revision, node location, wiring, and any visible firmware information. That five-minute exercise can prevent a much longer compatibility investigation when the spare arrives.
Related Products
- Metso D200137 — Associated with an ACN RT Node and specifically referenced alongside . It is a closely related node component, but its function should not be confused with the personality module.
- Metso D201925 — ACN controller/process-control hardware associated with the Metso DNA architecture. It occupies a different role from the personality module and should not be treated as a replacement.
- Metso D201832 — Another DNA/ACN process-unit/controller component. It is typically considered alongside D201925 in legacy DNA cabinet configurations, but the hardware role differs from .
- Metso D201189 — Interface Unit associated with the DNA I/O-link architecture. It provides a different connection function between controller hardware and remote I/O.
- Metso D201134 — Process Control Module from the same broad legacy Metso automation ecosystem. It is a functional alternative only in the sense of belonging to the same control platform; it is not a drop-in substitute.
- Metso D201376 — Another Process Control Module reference appearing in the same legacy Metso equipment family. Application and hardware revision must be checked before considering it for any system change.
- Metso D100644 — Legacy electrical/automation module referenced alongside ACN hardware. It is useful as a related cabinet component, not as a direct replacement.
