Description
Product Introduction
The UAD155A0111, order reference 3BHE029110R0111, is a rack‑mounted combined I/O box designed exclusively for the ABB AC 800PEC high‑performance control platform. It integrates two independent I/O subsystems: high‑speed fast I/O for microsecond‑level power‑electronic closed‑loop control, plus conventional slow I/O for general‑purpose interlocks, status feedback and analog measurements. Acting as the physical signal interface between the AC 800PEC main controller and field transducers, actuators, and drive peripherals, it features D‑sub and terminal field connectors for convenient field wiring. This module cannot operate standalone; it must be installed within the AC 800PEC backplane chassis and paired with a matching main processor unit. It is widely deployed within PCS6000 medium‑voltage drives and generator excitation systems.

ABB UAD155A0111 3BHE029110R0111
Main Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | UAD155A0111; Order code: 3BHE029110R0111 |
| Product Type | Combi I/O Box, rack‑mount card for AC 800PEC system |
| System Compatibility | ABB AC 800PEC controller family, PCS6000 MV drive system |
| I/O Architecture | Dual‑system: Fast high‑speed I/O + conventional slow I/O |
| Field Interfaces | D‑sub connectors + screw terminal blocks |
| Supply Voltage | 24 VDC (19.2‑30 VDC), powered via chassis backplane |
| Power Consumption | <5 W typical |
| Isolation | Galvanic isolation between field side and controller backplane |
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C … +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 °C … +85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5 %‑95 %, non‑condensing |
| Protection Class | IP20 (for cabinet installation only) |
| Mounting | AC 800PEC standard rack chassis |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
Typical Applications
‑ Generator excitation control for thermal‑power, hydro‑power synchronous generators ‑ ABB PCS6000 medium‑voltage AC drive control cabinets ‑ High‑power rectifier & inverter power‑electronic control loops ‑ Large‑variable‑speed motor drives for mining, metallurgy and heavy‑industry equipment ‑ Retrofit & spare‑part replacement for existing AC 800PEC installed base ‑ Grid‑connected power‑conversion equipment requiring ultra‑fast real‑time signal acquisition
Technical Pitfalls to Avoid
- Non‑standalone operation: This I/O box cannot run without an AC 800PEC main CPU module. Installing it alone in an empty rack will result in total loss of function.
- System‑mismatch risk: It is dedicated for AC 800PEC power‑electronics controller. Do not attempt to fit it into AC 800M, S800 or AC500 racks; backplane pin‑out and communication protocols are incompatible.
- Wiring separation for fast‑I/O signals: High‑speed pulse and feedback signals must be routed separately from high‑power motor cables. Mixed routing will introduce EMI noise, trigger unstable sampling and random drive trips.
- Backplane power quality: Unstable or noisy 24 VDC chassis supply causes intermittent module drop‑out, communication loss and false I/O status. Strictly comply with 19.2‑30 VDC input range.
- Improper spare‑part replacement: When replacing a used UAD155A0111 unit, verify hardware revision, firmware version and project‑specific I/O configuration. Direct swap without parameter validation may break excitation or drive control logic.
- Environmental derating: Do not operate above +60 °C ambient temperature. Exceeding temperature limits accelerates internal component aging and increases unplanned failure probability.
- Grounding requirements: Field‑cable shielding must be properly connected to cabinet protective earth. Floating shielding will degrade measurement accuracy for analog and fast pulse signals.
Related Product Recommendations
- AC 800PEC Main Processor Units: Core CPU controllers required to work with UAD155A0111, providing floating‑point computation and FPGA‑based high‑speed loop processing.
- 3BHE025541Rxxxx series: Alternative AC 800PEC I/O combi‑boxes for different channel‑count and signal‑type requirements.
- ABB PCS6000 Excitation System Peripherals: Matched voltage‑/current‑transducers for generator‑excitation closed‑loop control.
- UAD154 series Combi I/O Box: For projects requiring different fast‑I/O channel density within the AC 800PEC platform.
- AC 800PEC backplane chassis & power supplies: Mandatory rack and power‑supply accessories for full system assembly.


