ABB 07CT42 The compact and scalable standalone central unit of the Advant Controller 31 (AC31) 40 series
May 28, 2026

ABB 07CT42 The compact and scalable standalone central unit of the Advant Controller 31 (AC31) 40 series

The 07CT42 is a compact, expandable standalone central unit (integrated CPU+I/O) of the ABB Advant Controller 31 (AC31) 40-series, manufactured in France. Similar to the 07CR42 but with transistor outputs, it integrates a power supply, CPU, fixed digital/analog I/O, and an RS-232 port. It supports up to 6 I/O expansion modules for small-to-medium applications with 14–110 I/O points. Widely used in AC31/800xA/Advant OCS systems; now discontinued by ABB, available as new old stock, used, or refurbished units.

Description

Product Description
The 07CT42 is a compact, expandable standalone central unit (integrated CPU+I/O) of the ABB Advant Controller 31 (AC31) 40-series, manufactured in France. Similar to the 07CR42 but with transistor outputs, it integrates a power supply, CPU, fixed digital/analog I/O, and an RS-232 port. It supports up to 6 I/O expansion modules for small-to-medium applications with 14–110 I/O points. Widely used in AC31/800xA/Advant OCS systems; now discontinued by ABB, available as new old stock, used, or refurbished units.
Model Number Interpretation
  • 07: Procontic 07 / AC31 series

  • CT: Controller with Transistor outputs

  • 42: 40-series, compact, expandable, with analog inputs

Model & Part Number
  • 07CT42 (24VDC): 1SBP260025R1001

Technical Specifications
  • CPU: 8-bit processor, 1000 instructions in 1.2ms

  • Memory: 34kB (Flash EPROM for program, non-volatile RAM for data)

  • Power: 24VDC (19.2–30V), ~5W consumption

  • Fixed I/O:

    • Digital inputs: 8 isolated 24VDC

    • Digital outputs: 6 transistors (24VDC/0.5A, PNP/NPN selectable)

    • Analog inputs: 3 (±10V, 0–20mA, Pt100 selectable)

  • Expansion: Up to 6 I/O expansion units

    • Max digital I/O: 104DI / 54DO

    • Max analog I/O: 51AI / 12AO

  • Communication: 1×RS-232 (programming, Modbus RTU, ASCII)

  • Operating temperature: 0°C~+55°C

  • Protection: IP20

  • Mounting: DIN rail, single-slot

  • Dimensions/Weight: Approx. 120×80×40mm; ~300g

Interface & Indicators
  • Front: Removable terminal block (power, 8DI/6DO, 3AI); LED status (PWR/RUN/FAULT)

  • Side: RS-232 communication port (DB9)

  • Back: Expansion bus connector (for I/O modules)

Core Functions
  • Compact all-in-one design with fast-response, long-life transistor outputs for high-frequency loads

  • 3 built-in analog inputs for basic analog acquisition without expansion modules

  • Flexible expansion with up to 6 I/O modules for small-to-medium control

  • RS-232 with Modbus/ASCII for easy third-party and host connectivity

  • Integrated real-time clock for time stamping and scheduled tasks

  • Self-diagnostics with LED status for fast fault localization

Application Scenarios
  • Small control stations for ABB AC31/800xA/Advant OCS systems

  • Control of high-frequency devices (solenoid valves, contactors, small motors)

  • Standalone control for packaging machinery, electronic equipment, HVAC, water treatment

  • Sites requiring both analog (temperature, pressure, flow) and high-speed digital control

Maintenance
  • Isolate power before wiring; separate high/low-voltage cables

  • Periodically clean dust and tighten terminals

  • Keep environment dry/ventilated, away from VFDs/high-power motors

  • Troubleshoot: power → I/O wiring → communication → expansion modules; do not open casing


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