Description
The ABB PU516 3BSE013064R1 is an Engineering Board PCI module designed for ABB Advant OCS and Advant Master process control systems. It provides communication between engineering/operator workstations and ABB controller subsystems through the MB300 communication network.
The PU516 features one MB300 interface and one RS-232 serial port, designed for a 5V 32-bit 33MHz PCI bus with 16 MByte onboard memory. It is commonly used in ABB Advant Station 100 engineering environments and legacy AC450 control system maintenance applications.
ABB PU516 3BSE013064R1
Product Specifications
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | ABB |
| Model | PU516 |
| Part Number | 3BSE013064R1 |
| Series | Advant OCS / Advant Master |
| Product Name | Engineering Board PCI Module |
| Product Type | Communication / Engineering Interface Board |
| Function | MB300 communication interface between workstation and controller systems |
| System Compatibility | ABB Advant OCS, Advant Master, AC450 Control Systems |
| Bus Interface | 5V 32-bit 33MHz PCI Bus |
| Communication Ports | 1 × MB300 Port, 1 × RS-232 Port |
| Memory | 16 MByte onboard memory |
| Exchange Part Number | EXC3BSE013064R1 |
| Mounting Type | PCI plug-in board |
| Place of Manufacture / Origin | Switzerland |
| Product Status | Discontinued / Legacy Industrial Spare Part |
| Dimensions | Approx. 324 × 126 × 18 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 0.38 kg |
| Country of Origin | Switzerland |
| Power Requirements | PCI Bus supplied 5V DC |
Key Features
✅ Original ABB Advant OCS engineering interface hardware
✅ Supports MB300 MasterBus communication network
✅ PCI-based workstation integration
✅ Includes RS-232 serial communication interface
✅ 16 MByte memory for communication and engineering functions
✅ Suitable for ABB legacy control system replacement and maintenance
Applications
• ABB Advant OCS engineering stations
• ABB Advant Master process control systems
• AC450 controller communication
• Power generation automation
• Oil & gas process control
• Industrial plant maintenance systems
• DCS engineering and configuration workstations
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ Q: What is the ABB PU516 3BSE013064R1 used for?
A: The PU516 is an engineering communication board used to connect ABB Advant engineering workstations with controller subsystems through the MB300 network.
❓ Q: Is the PU516 a PLC CPU module?
A: No. The PU516 is an engineering and communication interface board, not a standalone PLC processor.
❓ Q: Which ABB systems use the PU516?
A: It is mainly used with ABB Advant OCS, Advant Master, Advant Station 100, and compatible AC450 control system environments.
❓ Q: What interfaces are available on the PU516?
A: The module provides one MB300 interface for ABB controller communication and one RS-232 port for serial communication tasks.
❓ Q: Is PU516 still available from ABB?
A: The PU516 3BSE013064R1 is considered an obsolete/legacy product and is mainly supplied through industrial spare-part channels. ABB replacement information lists PU516A 3BSE032402R1 as a successor version.
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