ABB 3BSE018161R1 PLC Module

ABB 3BSE018161R1 PLC Module

 

 

The ABB 3BSE018161R1 corresponds to the ABB PM864AK01 Processor Unit (AC 800M controller CPU module).

Product Information

• Brand: ABB
• Part Number: 3BSE018161R1
• Product Model: PM864AK01
• Series: AC 800M / System 800xA (DCS/PLC platform)
• Type: CPU / Processor Unit Module
• Function: Main controller for industrial automation system
• Mounting: Installed on baseplate (TP830 system base)
• Power Supply: 24V DC
• Communication Ports:
  • Dual Ethernet (control network + service)
  • Serial communication (RS-232 / RS-485 variants depending setup)
• Architecture: Redundant-capable CPU (hot standby support in system design)

What it actually is

This is the main brain of an ABB AC800M PLC/DCS system.

It:

• Executes control logic (PLC + DCS process control)
• Manages I/O modules (AI/AO/DI/DO via ModuleBus)
• Handles communication with SCADA / 800xA systems
• Supports redundant operation in high-availability systems

System Role (Simple)

Sensors / field I/O modules
→ AC800M backplane (ModuleBus)
→ PM864AK01 CPU (3BSE018161R1)
→ control logic processing
→ outputs to actuators / drives / valves

So it is a central controller, not an I/O module or communication card.

Typical Applications

• Power plants
• Oil & gas control systems
• Chemical processing plants
• Water treatment systems
• Heavy industrial automation (DCS systems)

Key Features

• High-performance industrial CPU
• Designed for System 800xA distributed control system (DCS)
• Supports redundant configurations (hot standby architecture)
• Dual Ethernet communication for control networks
• Large program and data memory capacity
• High reliability for continuous process control

Important Notes

• This is NOT a small PLC module (like MicroLogix or 1769 series)
• It is a DCS/industrial process controller CPU
• Requires:
  • Baseplate (TP830 or equivalent)
  • Power supply module
  • I/O modules (AI/AO/DI/DO)
• Programming done via ABB Control Builder / 800xA tools

Precautions

• Must match correct system architecture (AC800M family)
• Not interchangeable with ABB AC500 PLC series
• Firmware + system version compatibility is critical
• Usually used in engineered systems (not standalone use)