ABB KUC321AE | Advant Controller Communication Module
ABB KUC321AE | Advant Controller Communication Module
Brand: ABB
•• Model: KUC321AE
•• Product Type: Communication Module
•• Series: Advant OCS / AC 460F
•• Core Function: Provides MasterBus 300 communication interface for the Advant Controller AC 460F, enabling network connectivity with operator stations and other controllers.
KUC321AE: Product OverviewThe KUC321AE is a communication module designed for ABB’s Advant Controller AC 460F within the Advant OCS (Open Control System) platform. This module serves as the network interface that enables the controller to communicate on the MasterBus 300 network, which is the backbone for data exchange in ABB’s distributed control system architecture. Installed in the AC 460F controller chassis, it facilitates real-time data transfer between the controller and operator workstations, engineering stations, and other controllers throughout the plant.The module operates as a critical link in the control system hierarchy, allowing the AC 460F controller to share process data, receive operator commands, and synchronize with other control units. It handles the protocol conversion between the controller’s internal bus and the MasterBus 300 network, ensuring reliable and deterministic communication for process control applications. The module’s design focuses on robust industrial communication with error detection and recovery mechanisms to maintain data integrity in electrically noisy environments.
ABB KUC321AE
KUC321AE: Technical Specifications
•• Model Number: KUC321AE
•• Manufacturer: ABB
•• Product Type: Communication Module
•• Controller Compatibility: Advant Controller AC 460F
•• Communication Protocol: MasterBus 300
•• Network Topology: Bus topology with token-passing protocol
•• Data Rate: 1 Mbps
•• Connection: Coaxial cable interface
•• Addressing: Configurable node address
•• Power Supply: 5VDC from controller baseplate
•• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
•• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
•• MTBF: > 150,000 hours
•• Physical Interface: Eurocard format with backplane connector
ABB KUC321AE
Core Features & Customer ValueThe module’s implementation of the MasterBus 300 protocol provides deterministic communication with predictable response times, which is essential for real-time process control applications. The token-passing mechanism ensures fair network access for all nodes while preventing data collisions. For control engineers, this translates to reliable data exchange between controllers and operator interfaces, supporting coordinated control strategies across multiple process units.The robust communication design includes error checking and fault detection capabilities that help maintain network integrity. The module can detect communication failures and participate in network recovery procedures, minimizing the impact of transient network issues on process operations. This reliability is particularly valuable in continuous process industries where communication interruptions can lead to production disruptions or safety concerns.Typical ApplicationsIn power generation facilities, the KUC321AE enables communication between AC 460F controllers managing turbine control, boiler control, and auxiliary systems. The MasterBus 300 network allows these controllers to exchange critical process data for coordinated plant operation while providing operators with a unified view of the entire generation process.In chemical processing plants, the module facilitates data exchange between process unit controllers and central operator stations. This enables operators to monitor and adjust control parameters across multiple production units from a centralized control room, improving operational efficiency and response time to process upsets.
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