ABB 3BSE024387R4 is a high-reliability digital output module specifically engineered for seamless integration with ABB’s AC800M control system and System 800xA automation platform, serving as a critical component for translating digital control signals into physical actions in industrial environments. This advanced module converts commands from central control systems into discrete output signals to activate actuators, valves, pumps, and other field devices, making ABB 3BSE024387R4 an essential link between control logic and operational hardware. As a flagship offering in ABB’s digital I/O portfolio, ABB 3BSE024387R4 delivers consistent performance, robust output drive capabilities, and enhanced diagnostic features, ensuring reliable execution of control commands in mission-critical processes. Its design prioritizes compatibility with ABB’s engineering tools and system architecture, simplifying integration into both new installations and legacy upgrades, solidifying ABB 3BSE024387R4 as a trusted solution for industries requiring precise, durable digital output control.
Technical Specifications
Parameter Name
Parameter Value
Product Model
ABB 3BSE024387R4
Manufacturer
ABB
Product Type
High-Drive Digital Output Module
Number of Output Channels
16 isolated channels
Output Signal Type
PNP/NPN configurable (sourcing/sinking)
Rated Output Voltage
24 VDC (±10%)
Maximum Output Current
2 A per channel (continuous), 5 A per channel (peak)
High-Drive Capability: ABB 3BSE024387R4 delivers 2 A continuous current per channel (5 A peak), enabling direct control of high-power field devices such as solenoid valves, small pumps, and motor starters without the need for intermediate relays. This eliminates additional hardware layers, reducing system complexity, cost, and potential failure points while ensuring responsive device activation.
Configurable Output Flexibility: Each of the 16 isolated channels in ABB 3BSE024387R4 can be independently configured as PNP (sourcing) or NPN (sinking), supporting diverse wiring schemes and field device types. This versatility allows the module to adapt to existing infrastructure or new system designs, making it a flexible solution for mixed-technology environments.
Robust Protection and Isolation: ABB 3BSE024387R4 features 500 VAC channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation, protecting the module and central control system from voltage transients and electromagnetic interference. Built-in short-circuit and overcurrent protection safeguard both the module and connected devices, minimizing downtime and repair costs in harsh industrial settings.
Advanced Diagnostics: Equipped with NAMUR NE 107-compliant diagnostic capabilities, ABB 3BSE024387R4 provides real-time monitoring of channel status, including short-circuit detection, overcurrent alerts, and open-load identification. These diagnostics enable proactive maintenance, rapid fault localization, and enhanced system visibility, ensuring operational continuity and reducing troubleshooting time.
Seamless ABB Ecosystem Integration: Designed exclusively for ABB’s AC800M control system and System 800xA platform, ABB 3BSE024387R4 integrates seamlessly with ABB’s engineering tools (e.g., Control Builder M) and communication protocols. This compatibility simplifies configuration, programming, and system commissioning, reducing installation time and lowering operational costs for plant operators and integrators.
Application Fields
ABB 3BSE024387R4 is a versatile digital output module tailored for industries where reliable control of field actuators and devices is critical to process efficiency and safety. In process manufacturing (chemical, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage), ABB 3BSE024387R4 controls valve positions, pump starters, and mixing system actuators, ensuring precise execution of production recipes and batch processes. The module’s high-drive capability makes it ideal for oil and gas facilities, where it activates pipeline valves, emergency shutdown devices, and offshore platform equipment—withstanding harsh environmental conditions while delivering consistent performance.
In power generation facilities (coal-fired, gas, nuclear, and renewable), ABB 3BSE024387R4 plays a key role in controlling auxiliary systems such as conveyor belts, damper actuators, and cooling system pumps, supporting efficient energy production and grid stability. Water and wastewater treatment plants rely on ABB 3BSE024387R4 to operate pump stations, chemical dosing systems, and filtration unit actuators, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and optimal treatment efficiency.
Manufacturing industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods, use ABB 3BSE024387R4 in assembly lines and robotic workcells to control grippers, conveyor motors, and quality inspection devices, supporting flexible production and process optimization. Its configurable outputs and robust design make it a valuable asset for any application requiring reliable digital control of field devices.
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