Description
ABB 500BIO01 (1MRB150005R1/K) Binary Input‑Output Module
Product Overview
500BIO01, Part No. 1MRB150005R1/K is ABB binary input‑output (BIO) module for Procontrol P13 / P14 substation control & protection system. It serves as the physical interface between the system backplane bus and field binary devices, acquiring status feedback signals and outputting relay commands for circuit‑breakers, disconnectors and auxiliary relays in power substation applications. The suffix /K denotes specific hardware revision variant. This is legacy hardware, original production discontinued, mainly supplied as spare‑parts for existing substation asset maintenance.

ABB 500BIO01 1MRB150005R1K
Typical Applications
- Power substation control system: Procontrol P13/P14 bay‑level control and protection equipment
- Switchgear signal interface: Collect breaker / disconnector position status, execute trip‑close relay commands
- Auxiliary signal processing: Interlock status, alarm signal acquisition and remote control output
- Power plant auxiliary control: Binary signal handling for generator‑related protection panels
- Retrofit & spare‑part replacement: Maintenance of existing installed Procontrol system, hardware renewal for ageing substation control cabinets

ABB 500BIO01 1MRB150005R1K
Specifications & Technical Parameters
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | 500BIO01 |
| Part Number | 1MRB150005R1/K |
| Module Type | Binary Input‑Output (BIO) Eurocard plug‑in board |
| System Compatibility | Procontrol P13 / P14 substation control system |
| Binary Inputs | 9 opto‑isolated binary input channels |
| Binary Outputs | 6 relay‑type binary output channels |
| Input Rated Voltage | 24 VDC … 250 VDC configurable field side |
| Relay Output Rating | Up to 250 VAC / 2 A per contact |
| Module Power | Supplied via system backplane bus |
| Galvanic Isolation | Field side vs logic side galvanic isolation for high‑EMI substation environment |
| Communication | Internal proprietary Procontrol backplane bus, no external fieldbus port |
| Operating Temperature | ‑10 ℃ ~ +55 ℃ |
| Storage Temperature | ‑40 ℃ ~ +85 ℃ |
| Mounting | Eurocard plug‑in installation inside Procontrol rack |
| Indicators | Per‑channel LED status indication for input & output signals |
| Certifications | CE, IEC‑61850‑related substation equipment compliance |
| Weight | Approx. 520 g |
| Protection Class | IP20 (cabinet‑rack installation only) |
Key Features & Benefits
- Substation‑grade galvanic isolation: Robust isolation design suppresses high‑voltage interference and surge noise in heavy‑EMI substation environment.
- Mixed binary I/O design: Combines opto‑isolated digital inputs and relay outputs on one single board, saves rack space for bay‑level control cabinets.
- Per‑channel LED diagnostic: Direct visual status indication for each channel, simplifies on‑site troubleshooting without software tools.
- High‑reliability relay outputs: Suitable for driving breaker trip‑close coils and auxiliary interlock relays in power system control loops.
- Seamless Procontrol bus integration: Plug‑and‑play with Procontrol P13/P14 backplane, directly exchange binary status and control commands with central unit.
- Rugged power‑industry hardware: Designed for continuous 24/7 operation in substation and power‑plant control cabinets.
- Multiple hardware revisions: Available in /J, /K variants for different firmware‑hardware compatibility of existing installed base.

ABB 500BIO01 1MRB150005R1K
Related Series‑Family Models (Procontrol P13/P14 I/O Family)
ABB Procontrol P13/P14 substation control & protection plug‑in modules
- 500BIO01 (1MRB150005R1/K): Binary Input‑Output module (target model)
- 500AIO01: Analog input‑output module
- 500CPU01: Central processing unit board
- 500COM01: Communication interface module
- 500PSU01: Rack power‑supply unit


