{"product_id":"abb-rdco-01-ddcs-communication-option-module","title":"ABB RDCO-01 DDCS Communication Option Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for integration with RMIO motor control and I\/O boards, the \u003cstrong\u003eRDCO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e module provides multi-channel Distributed Drives Communication System (DDCS) functionality. This communication option card mounts directly to RDCU control units and BCU units, establishing high-speed fiber optic links between drives and external control systems. The board features four distinct communication channels (CH0 to CH3), enabling parallel connections to PLC\/fieldbus adapters, decentralized I\/O, master\/follower drive networks, and engineering PC tools. High-speed data transmission is managed via dedicated optical components, ensuring electrical isolation and noise-immune signaling in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFour independent fiber optic transmitter\/receiver channel pairs (CH0, CH1, CH2, and CH3).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSupports selectable communication speeds of 1, 2, or 4 Mbit\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDirect physical and electrical interface via a 20-pin pinheader.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompatible with Plastic Optical Fiber (POF) and Hard Clad Silica (HCS) cables on 10 MBd channels for extended distances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompact footprint designed for direct internal mounting within the drive enclosure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCoordinated master\/follower multi-drive configurations in industrial automation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegration of ABB ACS800 series drives into overriding PLC and DCS architectures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDecentralized I\/O expansion and supply unit communication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrive commissioning, diagnostic monitoring, and parameterization via PC-based engineering tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number \/ Model\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRDCO-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDDCS Communication Option 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