🔹 Product Overview
The ABB DSPC 172, part number 57310001-ML, is a processor board used in ABB Advant OCS and MasterPiece 200/200/1 control-system platforms. ABB documentation identifies DSPC 172 within the MasterPiece processor-module family and the central-unit architecture of these control systems.
The board is intended for real-time processing and control-system operation. It is a legacy ABB automation component, making it particularly relevant for maintenance, system expansion, and replacement projects where the original DSPC 172 hardware must be retained. Current listings identify the unit as an ABB PLC processor module, with 57310001-ML as the MPN.
⚙️ Product Features
• ABB DSPC 172 processor board
• Part number: 57310001-ML
• Designed for Advant OCS / MasterPiece control platforms
• Suitable for industrial automation and process-control systems
• Intended for processor and central-unit applications
• Useful for legacy-system maintenance and spare-parts replacement
• Compact plug-in electronic board construction
• Suitable for long-term support of installed ABB automation systems
📋 Product Datasheet
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | ABB |
| Model | DSPC 172 |
| Part Number | 57310001-ML |
| Series | MasterPiece / Advant OCS |
| Product Name | Processor Board |
| Product Type | PLC / DCS Processor Board |
| Application | Industrial Process Control |
| Dimensions | Approx. 333 × 243 × 40.5 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.9 kg |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
| Manufacturer Origin | ABB |
| Processor Architecture | PowerPC-based processor architecture* |
| Memory | Configuration-dependent; verify board revision |
| Power | Supplied through the host control-system rack |
| Installation | System rack / controller backplane |
| Operating Environment | Industrial Automation |
| Condition | Used / New Surplus depending on actual stock |
| Compatible Platform | Advant OCS / MasterPiece 200 and 200/1 |
| Board Function | Central Processing / Control |
| Mounting | Rack-mounted electronic module |
*Exact processor, memory, firmware, and electrical specifications can vary by hardware revision. Verify the physical board label and system documentation before replacement. The published dimensional and weight data above are consistent with available 57310001-ML product records.
🛠️ Application
The DSPC 172 is suitable for ABB legacy process-control installations where a processor board must be replaced without redesigning the complete control system.
Typical applications include process plants, industrial production lines, power-related automation, chemical processing, and other installations using ABB Advant OCS or MasterPiece-based control architectures.
For a replacement project, technicians should compare the part number, board revision, firmware requirements, rack position, connectors, and host-system configuration before installation.
🔍 Identification Notes
The designation DSPC 172 and part number 57310001-ML are important when identifying this board. Similar DSPC-family boards can have different part numbers and system functions, so the complete part number should be matched rather than relying on the DSPC 172 designation alone.
ABB documentation places DSPC 172 in the MasterPiece processor-module category and identifies it with MasterPiece 200 and 200/1 central-unit applications.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
🔹 Q: What is the ABB DSPC 172?
A: It is a processor board used in ABB Advant OCS and MasterPiece control-system platforms.
🔹 Q: What is the exact part number?
A: The part number is 57310001-ML.
🔹 Q: What systems use this board?
A: ABB documentation associates DSPC 172 with MasterPiece 200 and 200/1 central-unit applications within the Advant OCS control-system family.
🔹 Q: Is DSPC 172 an I/O module?
A: No. It is a processor board rather than a conventional analog or digital I/O module.
🔹 Q: Can 57310001-ML be used as a direct replacement?
A: It may be suitable when replacing the same hardware revision in a compatible system, but the complete part number, firmware, board revision, and host configuration should be checked first.
🔹 Q: What is the approximate weight?
A: One available product specification lists approximately 0.9 kg, while another current listing identifies a specific used unit at 1.45 kg. Packaging, mounting hardware, and configuration can account for differences.
🔹 Q: What is the approximate board size?
A: A published specification lists approximately 333 × 243 × 40.5 mm.
🔹 Q: Does the board require an external power supply?
A: The processor board is intended to operate within its host control-system rack; the applicable rack power arrangement should be verified from the installed system documentation.
🔹 Q: What should be checked before purchasing?
A: Check the ABB logo, DSPC 172 designation, complete 57310001-ML part number, board revision, connectors, physical condition, and compatibility with the existing Advant/MasterPiece system.
🔹 Q: Is this a current-generation ABB controller?
A: No. DSPC 172 belongs to ABB’s legacy Advant OCS / MasterPiece control architecture, so it is primarily relevant to installed-system maintenance and lifecycle support.
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⚠️ Purchasing Note
For a legacy processor board, exact part-number matching is more important than appearance alone. The DSPC 172 / 57310001-ML identification should be confirmed against the existing board before ordering. Current market listings show this part as a PLC processor module and identify Switzerland as the country of origin.
