ABB PM864AK01 3BSE01816R1 Controller module.

ABB PM864AK01 3BSE01816R1 Controller module.

A high-performance process controller in a distributed control system (often called a “master controller” or “CPU module”)

Detailed Product Description
1. Product Name and Type
Product Name: PM864A High-Performance Process Controller

Model: PM864AK01 (K01 typically refers to a specific hardware version or configuration)

Order Number: 3BSE01816R1

Type: Programmable Automation Controller (PAC) / DCS Controller

2. Main Functions and Roles
Control Execution: Runs applications configured by the control engineer, including continuous process control (such as PID regulation), sequential control, batch control, safety interlock logic, etc.

Data Processing: Collects process data from field I/O modules (analog, digital, etc.), processes, calculates, and stores it.

Communication Hub: Serves as the communication core, connecting to other system components through various networks:

Communicates with the Engineering/Operator Station (ES/OS) to upload and download programs and display real-time data.

Communicates with field I/O modules to obtain input signals and issue output commands.

Supports communication with higher-level systems (such as MES, ERP) or third-party devices. Redundancy (Key Feature): The PM864A controller supports hot standby redundancy. A pair of identical controllers (one active, one standby) can be configured. If the primary controller fails, the standby controller seamlessly switches to primary control within milliseconds, significantly improving system availability and reliability, which is crucial for continuous process industries.

3. Key Features
High-Performance Processor: Powerful processor capable of handling complex control algorithms and a large number of I/O points, meeting the application requirements of large plants.

Large Memory: Provides ample storage for user programs and data.

Multiple Integrated Communication Interfaces:

Typically includes an integrated Ethernet port for connecting to the control network.

Supports a variety of fieldbus and industrial network protocols, such as Profibus DP, Modbus TCP/RTU, and Foundation Fieldbus H1/HSE (usually requiring additional communication interface modules).

High Reliability: Designed for 24/7 operation in harsh industrial environments, it offers a high mean time between failures (MTBF).

System 800xA Platform: Seamlessly integrated into the ABB Ability™ System 800xA platform, it shares a unified engineering, operations, diagnostics, and maintenance environment for plant-wide collaborative control and asset management.

4. Typical Application Industries
The PM864A controller is widely used in process industries requiring extremely high reliability and performance, such as:

Oil & Gas (upstream, downstream, LNG)

Chemical & Petrochemical

Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology

Pulp & Paper

Power & Energy (thermal, nuclear, renewable energy)

Water & Wastewater Treatment

Metallurgy & Mining

Company Name: ABB Ltd

Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland

Established in 1988 (formed by the merger of ASEA from Sweden and BBC Brown Boveri from Switzerland)

Business scope: Electrification, Automation, Robotics and Discrete Automation, Motion Control

Operating scope: Over 100 countries worldwide

n 1988, ASEA from Sweden merged with BBC Brown Boveri from Switzerland to form ABB, which became one of the largest engineering groups in the world at the time. This merger is a milestone cross-border merger in the history of European industry.

Growth and Expansion: Throughout the 1990s and early 21st century, ABB rapidly expanded its global business and product portfolio through a series of acquisitions and internal growth

Main business sectors：

Electrification business

Process Automation

Motion Control Business

Robotics&Discrete Automation Business

China market: China is ABB’s second largest market globally and holds an extremely important strategic position. ABB has achieved a comprehensive layout in China, including:

R&D: We have a globally leading R&D center.

Manufacturing: Multiple modern factories located throughout the country (such as Xiamen, Beijing, Shanghai, etc.).

Sales and Service: Our extensive sales and service network covers all parts of the country

Sales of the brand:

ABB、EPRO、GE、FOXBORO、Schneider、Rexroth、Honeywell、Bently、YASKAWA other global DCS system and PLC system, servo system of famous industrial brand.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:
1. How long does it take to receive the goods?
We have stock in stock and can accept same-day payment and delivery!

2. What payment methods do you accept?
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3. Is there after-sales service?
Of course, if our products are brand new, they have a one-year warranty!

4. What courier services do you accept? We offer SF Express, DHL, and other international express delivery options.

5. How can I contact you?
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