{"product_id":"abb-dsca160a-communication-processor","title":"ABB DSCA160A Communication Processor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABB DSCA160A is a dedicated communication processor designed for integration within the ABB MasterPiece T200 process automation and distributed control system architecture. This module operates as a specialized communications interface and routing node, managing data traffic and protocol handling across system buses to facilitate deterministic data exchange between distributed controllers and operator stations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered for high-availability industrial automation environments, the DSCA160A executes real-time data processing and network management tasks without degrading controller cycle times. Its hardware layout is tailored for standard industrial rack mounting, incorporating diagnostic indicators to verify operational status, communication link activity, and hardware health directly from the subrack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNative hardware compatibility with ABB MasterPiece T200 control systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFunctions as a high-performance communication processor and Ethernet routing node\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports deterministic real-time data exchange across system interfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEquipped with front-panel diagnostic indicators for link status and module health\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesigned for direct installation in standard automation subracks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDistributed control system network expansion and node interfacing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReal-time process data routing between MasterPiece T200 controllers and supervisory networks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLegacy industrial automation network modernization and drop-in replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMulti-controller data aggregation in continuous process manufacturing plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eModel \/ Catalog Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDSCA160A\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommunication Processor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMasterPiece T200\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCommunication Service\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEthernet Router \/ System Bus Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSweden\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.58 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.44 x 25.0 x 2.1 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668510273899,"sku":"DSCA160A","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/abb-dsca160a-communication-processor-ucfjjsoj3ev_4abeaa28-37e8-46ae-a22b-5d88b6f014d6.jpg?v=1765532528","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/abb-dsca160a-communication-processor","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}