ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1
ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1
ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1
ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1
ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1

ABB 3BDZ000371R1 PCO011 | PCO Series Logic Controller Unit

  • Brand: ABB
  • Model: 3BDZ000371R1 PCO011
  • Product Type: Programmable Controller Module
  • Series: PCO Series
  • Core Function: Executes user-defined control logic and manages distributed I/O; interfaces with field devices and supervisory systems.
  • Key Specs: Supports multiple I/O types; integrates with ABB 800xA DCS; built-in communication ports.
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Description

3BDZ000371R1 PCO011: Product Overview
The referenced component is a programmable controller module belonging to the PCO series, designed for industrial automation applications. It serves as a decentralized control unit within ABB’s Advant or 800xA DCS architecture, or as a standalone controller for smaller automation tasks. Its position in an automation system is to provide localized processing power, reducing the load on a central controller. It handles discrete and analog I/O, executes ladder logic or function block diagrams, and manages communication with other system nodes.
The core functionality involves reading sensor data, executing control algorithms such as PID, and sending commands to actuators. It supports a variety of signal types, including 4-20mA, 0-10V, and digital contacts. The module also performs signal conditioning and electrical isolation to ensure data integrity in noisy environments.
This module belongs to the PCO family of controllers, which are known for their compact size, robustness, and seamless integration with ABB’s broader automation portfolio. The benefits of this platform include simplified engineering through a unified software environment, high reliability for continuous operation, and the ability to scale from a single controller to a large, distributed system. This design philosophy aims to lower the total cost of ownership and increase system availability.

ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1

ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1

3BDZ000371R1 PCO011: Technical Specifications
  • Model Number: 3BDZ000371R1 PCO011
  • Manufacturer: ABB
  • Product Type: Programmable Controller Module
  • Processor: 32-bit RISC
  • Memory: 8 MB RAM, 4 MB Flash
  • I/O Capacity: Up to 256 I/O points (expandable)
  • Communication Ports: 2x Ethernet, 1x RS-232, 1x RS-485
  • Protocol Support: Modbus TCP, Modbus RTU, PROFIBUS DP
  • Power Supply: 24 V DC
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +60°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Dimensions: 100 mm x 150 mm x 60 mm
  • Weight: 0.5 kg
Core Features & Customer Value​
The controller’s 32-bit RISC processor provides sufficient performance for complex control tasks, such as batch control or advanced process regulation. For the engineer, this means the ability to implement sophisticated algorithms without needing a larger, more expensive controller. The benefit is a right-sized solution that optimizes cost. The module’s support for multiple communication protocols, including Modbus and PROFIBUS, offers significant integration flexibility. It can connect to a wide range of third-party devices as well as ABB’s own drives and instruments, eliminating the need for protocol converters and reducing system complexity.
The rugged design, with an operating temperature range of -20°C to +60°C, ensures reliable operation in challenging industrial environments like pump stations or outdoor installations. This robustness translates to higher uptime and lower maintenance costs for the end user. The hot-swappable design of the module allows for replacement without shutting down the entire system, a critical feature for continuous process industries.

ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1

ABB PCO011 3BDZ000371R1

Typical Applications​
In a municipal water treatment plant, this controller is used to manage a filtration process. It reads level sensors in a flocculation tank, controls the speed of agitators via VFDs, and opens/closes valves to regulate flow to the sedimentation basin. Its local logic handles interlocks to prevent overflows.
In a food and beverage facility, it controls a pasteurization skid, monitoring temperature and pressure sensors, and modulating steam valves to maintain the required process conditions. The controller logs data for quality control and communicates status to the central SCADA system.
In an oil and gas remote wellhead application, the controller manages chemical injection pumps and monitors safety shutoff valves, operating autonomously and transmitting data via a satellite link.

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