ABB UFC760BE1142 3BHE004573R1142 Field Interface Controller (FIC) module

ABB UFC760BE1142 3BHE004573R1142 Field Interface Controller (FIC) module

Product Description

The ABB UFC760BE1142 (3BHE004573R1142) is a Versatile Field Interface Controller (FIC) module designed for ABB’s flagship AC 800M industrial control system. It serves as a robust remote I/O (Input/Output) communication interface, enabling seamless integration of field devices (sensors, actuators) with higher-level control systems. This module excels in demanding environments requiring high availability and safety compliance.

Product Parameters & Specifications

1. Type: Field Interface Controller (FIC) Module
2. Series: Part of ABB’s AC 800M High-Performance Control System family.
3. Model Suffix Significance: 
   • UFC760: Base module type (Versatile Field Controller).
   • BE1142: Specific hardware revision & configuration.
   • 3BHE004573R1142: ABB’s unique order/material number.
4. Processing: 
   • Integrated microprocessor for local I/O processing and communication management.
5. Communication Interfaces: 
   • Primary: PROFIBUS DP-V1 (Master/Slave) via a built-in RS-485 port.
   • Redundancy: Optional module for PROFIBUS DP redundancy.
   • Backplane: Communicates with CPU via ABB’s High-Speed Drive (HSD) bus on the S800 I/O baseplate.
6. I/O Handling: 
   • Connects to ABB S800 I/O modules (e.g., AI, AO, DI, DO, RTD, TC, PI, serial comms) via the local baseplate.
   • Manages cyclic and acyclic data exchange between field devices and the AC 800M controller CPU.
7. Performance: 
   • Supports fast cycle times for process-critical applications.
   • Handles complex I/O configurations efficiently.
8. Certifications & Compliance: 
   • Functional Safety: SIL 3 capable (IEC 61508, IEC 61511) when used in certified safety systems like ABB’s Advant Safety.
   • Cyber Security: Features to support secure system configurations.
9. Environmental: 
   • Operating Temp: Typically 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F).
   • Storage Temp: -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F).
   • Humidity: 5-95% RH non-condensing.
   • Robust Design: Suitable for industrial control cabinets (vibration/shock resistance).
10. Mounting: Mounts on standard S800 I/O baseplate (e.g., TB820).
11. Power Supply: Powered via the S800 baseplate (typically 24 V DC).

Key Features

1. High Availability: Supports redundant configurations (controller, comms, power) for mission-critical processes.
2. Flexible I/O Integration: Interfaces with the extensive range of ABB S800 I/O modules.
3. High-Performance Communication: Fast PROFIBUS DP and HSD backplane communication.
4. Safety-Critical Operation: SIL 3 certification capability for safety instrumented functions (SIF).
5. Local Intelligence: Performs preprocessing, alarming, and diagnostics at the field level.
6. Diagnostics: Extensive self-diagnostics and communication status monitoring.
7. Scalability: Easily expandable I/O capacity by adding more S800 modules/baseplates.
8. Cybersecurity: Supports secure engineering and communication protocols.
9. Rugged Industrial Design: Built for harsh industrial environments.

Function & Purpose

• Field Integration Hub: Acts as the primary interface between ABB AC 800M controllers and field devices connected via S800 I/O modules.
• Data Acquisition & Control: Gathers input data from sensors and transmits output commands to actuators.
• Communication Gateway: Bridges communication between: 
  • The AC 800M CPU (via HSD backplane).
  • Field devices (via S800 I/O).
  • Other systems/PROFIBUS DP masters/slaves (via PROFIBUS DP).
• Distributed Processing: Offloads tasks from the central CPU (e.g., scaling, alarming, local logic).
• Safety System Integration: Implements critical safety logic as part of a certified SIL safety system.

Applications & Use Cases

1. Process Automation: 
   • Chemical & Petrochemical plants (reactor control, safety shutdowns).
   • Oil & Gas (platform control, pipeline SCADA, compressor control).
   • Refineries (distillation, cracking units).
   • Pharmaceutical & Biotech (batch processing).
   • Pulp & Paper (batch digesters, paper machine sections).
2. Power Generation: 
   • Thermal power plants (boiler control, turbine auxiliaries).
   • Hydroelectric plants (gate control, governor systems).
   • Combined Cycle Power Plants (CCPP).
   • Renewable energy integration control.
3. Infrastructure: 
   • Water & Wastewater Treatment (pump control, chemical dosing, filtration).
4. Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS): 
   • Critical shutdown systems (ESD, F&G) requiring SIL 3 certification.
5. Hybrid Control/Safety: 
   • Applications where basic process control and safety functions are integrated on a unified platform.

Application Fields

• Process Industries: Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Power, Pulp & Paper, Water.
• Manufacturing: Continuous & batch process manufacturing.
• Energy & Utilities: Power Generation (Thermal, Hydro, Nuclear), Transmission & Distribution.
• Infrastructure: Large-scale water treatment, district heating/cooling.
• Safety-Critical Systems: Emergency Shutdown (ESD), Fire & Gas (F&G), Burner Management (BMS).