{"product_id":"sx540-abb-3bse004253r1-power-switch-and-distribution-unit","title":"SX540 ABB 3BSE004253R1 Unité de commutation et de distribution d'énergie","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSX540 (3BSE004253R1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a heavy-duty Power Switch and Distribution Unit engineered specifically for the ABB Advant Master process control system. Designed to manage high-current AC power routing, this unit acts as the primary electrical gateway for Advant Controller 400 series (including AC 410 and AC 450) and MOD 300 systems. Rated for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 250V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat a robust\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e35A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapacity, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSX540 (3BSE004253R1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides the critical power switching and circuit protection required to maintain continuous operation in power plants, refineries, and chemical processing facilities. By centralizing power distribution and providing a reliable manual disconnect, it simplifies maintenance procedures and enhances system safety, ensuring that power delivery to critical CPU racks and I\/O subracks remains stable even in the face of varying industrial electrical loads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SX540 is built as a high-reliability control system accessory, focusing on power density and mechanical durability:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Current Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineered to manage up to 35A continuously, making it suitable for powering large, fully populated controller cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSeamlessly integrates with the Advant Power accessory line, specifically tuned for Advant Controller 450 Version 2.3 and 450RMC environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Pole Switching:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProvides simultaneous switching of line and neutral to ensure complete electrical isolation during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Mechanical Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeatures a heavy-duty chassis (2.25 kg) designed to withstand the thermal and mechanical stresses of high-current power distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoHS Exemption Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis part is exempted from the scope of 2011\/65\/EU (RoHS) under Article 2(4), confirming its specialized status as a \"large-scale fixed installation\" component within the Advant Master ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSX540 (3BSE004253R1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Switch and Distribution Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAC 250V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e35A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdvant OCS \/ Master \/ MOD 300\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Net Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.25 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e180 mm x 90 mm x 162 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHS Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e85389091\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWEEE Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5. 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