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ABB 3BHE013854R0002 PDD163 A02 UNITROL Excitation Systems Inverter Main Board

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  • Manufacturer: ABB

  • Product No.: 3BHE013854R0002 PDD163 A02

  • Country of origin:Sweden

  • Product Type: Inverter Main Board

  • Barcode: 8537101190

  • Payment: T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 280g

  • Dimensions: 27.1 x 2.8 x 12.9 cm

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

Description

The ABB 3BHE013854R0002 (PDD163 A02) is an inverter main board designed specifically for deployment within ABB UNITROL excitation systems. It functions as a central processing and control node, managing power conversion sequences, firing pulses, and internal diagnostics for excitation power cabinets.

This controller card handles high-speed data acquisition, synchronization with network voltages, and closed-loop regulation of generator field current and voltage. It integrates directly into the UNITROL rack architecture, communicating via internal system buses to coordinate multi-bridge power modules and maintain generator excitation stability under varying grid conditions.

Features

  • Dedicated core processing hardware engineered for UNITROL excitation control logic
  • Real-time monitoring and synchronization circuitry for AC generator field regulation
  • Plug-in architecture with secure backplane interface connectors for rack mounting
  • On-board diagnostic indicators for operational status and fault annunciation

Applications

  • Synchronous generator excitation control in power generation plants
  • Static excitation systems (SEs) for utility and industrial turbines
  • Automatic voltage regulation (AVR) and reactive power control loops
  • Replacement card for existing UNITROL power conversion bays

Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Manufacturer ABB
Product Series UNITROL Excitation Systems
Catalog Number / Model 3BHE013854R0002 (PDD163 A02)
Product Type Inverter Main Board
Country of Origin Sweden
Net Weight 0.28 kg
Dimensions 27.1 x 2.8 x 12.9 cm

FAQ

What system is the ABB 3BHE013854R0002 PDD163 A02 designed for?

This inverter main board is designed specifically for integration within ABB UNITROL excitation systems used in power generation.

What is the primary function of the PDD163 A02 board?

It acts as a core processing and control node, managing power conversion sequences, firing pulses, and closed-loop regulation for generator field excitation.

What are the physical dimensions of this board?

The dimensions of the 3BHE013854R0002 module are 27.1 x 2.8 x 12.9 cm with a net weight of 0.28 kg.

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