1. General Information

• Model: UFC718AE01

• ABB Part Number: HIEE300936R0001

• Product Type: Communication Processor / Analog Interface Board

• Applicable System: ABB Advant DCS, Power Plant Controls, Drive Systems

• Function: High‑speed data communication, analog I/O, signal processing, system interfacing

• Country of Origin: Sweden

• Weight: approx. 0.3 kg

• Form Factor: Standard ABB rack‑mount PCB, conformal coated

2. Electrical Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 24 VDC (backplane fed)

• Power Consumption: typical 0.5 A (12 W max)

• Analog Inputs:

  • Voltage: 0–10 VDC, ±10 VDC selectable

  • Current: 4–20 mA

  • Resolution: 14‑bit

  • Accuracy: ±0.15% full scale

  • Channels: 8 differential

• Analog Outputs:

  • Range: 0–10 VDC / 4–20 mA

  • Channels: 4 isolated

  • Resolution: 12‑bit

• Digital I/O: 16 channels (TTL/24 VDC configurable)

• Isolation: 250 VAC galvanic isolation (field vs control)

• Protection: Overcurrent, overvoltage, overtemperature

3. Communication & Interface

• Internal Bus: ABB proprietary Advant Fieldbus

• Protocols: Modbus RTU, PROFIBUS DP, Ethernet/IP (optional)

• Ports:

  • RS‑485 (isolated)

  • Ethernet 10/100 Mbps (RJ45)

• Data Rate: Up to 12 Mbps (fieldbus)

• Connector: 96‑pin DIN for field wiring

4. Environmental Ratings

• Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +70 °C

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C

• Relative Humidity: 5%–95% RH, non‑condensing

• Protection Class: IP20 (board level)

• Vibration: IEC 60068‑2‑6 compliant

• Certifications: CE, RoHS

5. Mechanical & Installation

• Dimensions (mm): approx. 130 × 70 × 32

• Mounting: ABB standard rack slot

• Hot Swap: Supported

• Wire Gauge: Up to 2.5 mm²

6. Key Features

• Integrated Comm + Analog: Combines high‑speed communication and precision analog I/O

• Multi‑Protocol Support: Native Modbus, PROFIBUS, and Ethernet options

• Industrial Grade: Conformal coating, wide temperature range, isolated I/O

• Real‑Time Processing: Onboard MCU for fast control loops

• Plug‑and‑Play: Direct replacement in Advant and drive systems

7. Applications

• Power generation (turbine, boiler, excitation control)

• Process automation (chemical, pulp & paper, water treatment)

• Drive system interfacing (ACS series MV drives)

• High‑speed analog signal monitoring & control

• Retrofit/upgrade of legacy ABB DCS systems