Description
ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 Product Description
Product Overview
ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 is a communication board designed for ABB APC/drive automation systems and Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF100) communication architecture. According to ABB documentation, the ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 communication board is used to connect an Application Controller (APC) to the Advant Fieldbus 100, enabling high-speed serial communication between APCs or between an APC and an overriding control system such as the ABB Advant Controller AC400 family.
The YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 ABB is therefore not simply a general-purpose PLC communication card; it is associated with ABB’s drive and application-controller communication architecture. It provides the network interface required for exchanging control and status information between drive-side controllers and higher-level automation equipment. This makes the board particularly valuable in established ABB industrial drive installations where reliable fieldbus communication is essential.
As a legacy ABB automation component, ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 is well suited to system maintenance, replacement, and lifecycle-support applications. Its dedicated AF100 interface helps preserve existing ABB control architectures without requiring unnecessary changes to the installed drive and controller infrastructure.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Model | YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | Communication Board / Communication Module |
| Product Family | ABB APC / Drive Control System |
| Main Function | APC-to-Advant Fieldbus 100 Communication |
| Communication Bus | Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF100) |
| Application | Industrial Drive Control / Automation Communication |
| System Interface | ABB APC / AF100 Interface |
| Supported Architecture | ABB Advant Control / APC Systems |
| Communication Role | Controller-to-controller / Controller-to-supervisory-system communication |
| Installation | ABB Drive / APC Control Hardware |
| Typical Application | Industrial Automation, Drive Control, Process Control |
| Board Construction | Industrial Electronic PCB Assembly |
| Part Number | 3ASD573001A13 |
Note: ABB’s official documentation confirms the YPK112A function as the communication board connecting the APC to Advant Fieldbus 100. Some third-party listings publish inconsistent generic specifications such as voltage, protocol and temperature values; these should not be treated as definitive YPK112A specifications without the applicable ABB hardware manual.
Main Features and Advantages
Dedicated Advant Fieldbus 100 Interface
The primary function of ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 is to provide communication between an ABB Application Controller and the Advant Fieldbus 100 network. ABB describes AF100 as a high-speed serial bus used for communication between APCs or between an APC and an overriding system such as the Advant Controller AC400 family.
Reliable Drive-System Communication
The YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 ABB enables important process and drive information to move between control levels. This can include operating status, control commands, reference information, alarms, and other system data required for coordinated automation. Reliable communication is particularly important where multiple drive controllers or application controllers operate as part of one production system.
YPK112A
Designed for ABB Automation Architecture
Unlike a generic communication adapter, the ABB YPK112A was designed around ABB’s APC and Advant control environment. This dedicated architecture improves system compatibility and makes the board particularly useful when maintaining legacy ABB drive installations with existing AF100 communication networks.
Supports Distributed Control Structures
AF100 can be used to link multiple APCs and higher-level control equipment. The ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 therefore supports distributed automation architectures in which individual drive or application controllers exchange information with supervisory control equipment. This is valuable for coordinated motor control and production-line automation.
Lifecycle and Maintenance Value
For plants operating older ABB drive and control platforms, YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 is an important replacement component. Maintaining a compatible communication board can avoid unnecessary modifications to application software, network configuration, and existing control cabinets, helping reduce troubleshooting time and production downtime.
Complementary Communication Architecture
ABB documentation distinguishes the YPK112A from the YPK113A UART board. The YPK113A is used for communication with overriding systems using protocols such as Siemens SIMATIC S5, Allen-Bradley DH, and SAMI, whereas the YPK112A specifically provides the APC connection to AF100.
Application Fields
ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 is primarily applied in industrial drive-control systems that use ABB APC and Advant Fieldbus 100 architectures. In manufacturing plants, it can provide the communication link between application controllers and supervisory control equipment, allowing multiple drive units and process controllers to exchange operational data.
In pulp and paper production, the YPK112A ABB can support coordinated control of motors and drive systems used throughout paper machines, conveying equipment, pumps, fans, and other process machinery. Reliable controller communication helps maintain synchronized operation across multiple sections of a production line.
In chemical, petrochemical, mining, metallurgy, and material-handling applications, the board can be used within established ABB drive systems to exchange commands, operating status, and diagnostic information. Its AF100 connectivity is particularly useful where multiple ABB controllers need to operate as part of a coordinated automation architecture.
For power and industrial utility systems, ABB YPK112A 3ASD573001A13 can support legacy APC-based automation installations where the existing Advant Fieldbus 100 infrastructure remains in service. It is especially appropriate for replacement and maintenance projects in which preserving the original control architecture is more practical than a complete system migration.
Related Products
- YPK113A — ABB UART communication board used for communication with overriding systems; ABB documentation identifies support for Siemens SIMATIC S5, Allen-Bradley DH and SAMI protocols.
- CI626 — Advant Fieldbus 100 bus administrator board used to control AF100 when an ABB Advant Controller AC450 is not performing the bus-administrator function.
- AC450 — ABB Advant Controller platform capable of serving as the AF100 bus administrator in applicable system configurations.
- AC400 Series — ABB Advant Controller family that can function as an overriding control system connected to APC equipment through AF100.
- APC Controller — Application Controller platform for which YPK112A provides the AF100 communication connection.
- ABB DCB Drive Controller — Drive-control hardware used in ABB DC drive architectures and associated with APC-based control configurations.
- YPK110A Series — Related ABB drive/control communication hardware family used in legacy APC installations.
- YPQ112A Series — Related ABB control/communication hardware used in legacy drive-system architectures.
