3A99159G03
June 05, 2026

3A99159G03

3A99159G03 (SUB8 Main Controller Board, upgraded 3A99159 series latest revision G03) is Ovation DPU side SUB8 master bus interface card, matching SUB8 local I/O rack system, pairing with previously listed 3A99158G01/G02 (slave SUB8+Modbus card). Core function: Acts as master bridge between main DPU backplane bus and multiple SUB8 I/O sub-racks; manages whole SUB8 bus scheduling, data polling and fault diagnosis of all cascaded SUB8 slave modules (3A99158 series). Widely used for thermal power boiler, turbine auxiliary equipment DCS cabinet, petrochemical process control I/O cabinet。

Description

1. Product Introduction

3A99159G03 (SUB8 Main Controller Board, upgraded 3A99159 series latest revision G03) is Ovation DPU side SUB8 master bus interface card, matching SUB8 local I/O rack system, pairing with previously listed 3A99158G01/G02 (slave SUB8+Modbus card).
Core function: Acts as master bridge between main DPU backplane bus and multiple SUB8 I/O sub-racks; manages whole SUB8 bus scheduling, data polling and fault diagnosis of all cascaded SUB8 slave modules (3A99158 series). Widely used for thermal power boiler, turbine auxiliary equipment DCS cabinet, petrochemical process control I/O cabinet。
Version note: G03 is third upgraded revision of 3A99159 series, improved bus anti-interference & surge protection, fully pin-compatible with G01/G02 old versions, direct drop-in replacement.

2. Electrical Specifications

  • Power Input: +5VDC / ±12VDC supplied from Ovation main rack backplane; typical power consumption ≤5.2W

  • Master Bus: Ovation proprietary high-speed SUB8 master protocol, single card can control up to 8 independent SUB8 branch racks; each branch max loads 8 slots SUB8 I/O & communication modules

  • Isolation Design: Bus signal isolation 1000VAC between main backplane and SUB8 field bus; EMC surge & reverse wiring protection upgraded on G03 revision

  • Onboard Diagnosis Power: Isolated auxiliary monitoring power for rack channel fault detection

3. Mechanical & Environmental Parameter

  • Form Factor: Standard Ovation plug-in PCB for main controller rack slot, same outline as 3A99158 series

  • Dimension: 260(L) ×100(W) ×25(H) mm; Net weight ≈0.37kg

  • Operating Temperature: -40℃ ~ +72℃; Storage Temp: -45℃ ~ +85℃

  • Humidity Range: 5%~95%RH non-condensing; CE industrial EMC & LVD certified

4. Key Technical Features

  1. Full Hot-Swap Support: Online plug/replace without main rack power shutdown, running SUB8 I/O keeps uninterrupted control

  2. Redundancy Configuration: Dual 3A99159G03 redundant master setup for critical control loops; standby master seamless auto-switchover upon primary hardware failure

  3. Front Panel LED Indicators:

    • POWER(Green): Module power normal

    • BUS ACT(Green): SUB8 bus communication running

    • FAULT(Red): Bus short/offline / module hardware error

    • LINK(Red): Individual SUB8 branch rack abnormal

  4. Enhanced Self-Diagnosis (G03 upgrade): Real-time scan each SUB8 rack offline, module dropout, bus overload; upload detailed fault codes to DPU for system alarm display in Ovation workstation

  5. Flexible Configuration: Via Ovation Developer software to define quantity of cascaded SUB8 branches, bus communication rate and fault threshold

5. Typical Application Scenarios

  1. Coal-fired power plant induced draft fan, forced draft fan, feedwater pump, coal mill SUB8 local I/O control cabinet master interface

  2. Petrochemical refining unit third-party instrument Modbus access rack master control (cooperated with 3A99158G02 Modbus gateway)

  3. Metallurgy, municipal sewage, waste incineration plant Ovation DCS distributed SUB8 I/O system

6. Installation & Maintenance Guidance

  1. Install into designated master slot of Ovation standard controller rack, lock front buckle against field vibration loose contact

  2. Important safety-related cabinet adopt dual redundant 3A99159G03 layout to avoid single-point failure

  3. Routine annual maintenance: Clean PCB dust, inspect backplane golden finger oxidation and SUB8 bus terminal tightness

  4. Do not hot-unplug when all SUB8 branches are fully loaded to avoid instantaneous bus surge damage to master chip


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