In the realm of industrial automation, achieving seamless integration between ultra-fast power electronics control and broader process management has long presented a significant engineering challenge. ABB addresses this paradigm directly with the AC 800PEC, the high-end process control system within its ControlIT product line. This system eliminates the traditional compromise between speed and integration by offering an optimum solution that combines the microsecond-level control requirements of power electronics with the millisecond-cycle tasks of conventional process automation. Historically, such demands necessitated separate, specialized hardware—often a dedicated controller for power conversion and a separate PLC for slower process logic. The AC 800PEC controller collapses this architecture into a unified platform. Engineered as a modular high-speed control system, its configuration is dictated by the specific I/O and process needs, enabling a harmonized control environment. This foundational unification, programmed via the established Control Builder M tool and MATLAB®/Simulink®, marks a pivotal advancement in control system design, offering a cohesive framework for complex applications in process industries, power generation, and traction.
The physical embodiment of the AC 800PEC system is a testament to meeting rigorous and often contradictory control requirements. At its core is the AC 800PEC Controller PP D113, a robust unit built around a low-power, high-reliability circuit featuring a powerful 750 MHz RISC processor with a 64-bit Floating-Point Unit, optimized for exceedingly fast control cycles. Its modular design is paramount, centered on a configurable base unit that hosts the processor, power supply, and critical communication modules. A key differentiator is its extensive use of noise-immune, high-speed fiber-optic connectivity, supporting up to 36 bi-directional PowerLinks. This optical backbone connects the controller to a versatile suite of peripheral I/O modules, such as the universal Combi IO UA D149 for high-speed sensing and the specialized Measuring Interface PECMI UA D140 for precise current and voltage measurement. The hardware's modular, energy-efficient design allows operation without forced cooling and facilitates easy installation on DIN rails in distributed locations. Furthermore, the system's performance is concretely demonstrated through very fast analog and digital I/Os with cycle times as low as 25 µs, alongside standard I/Os at 10 ms, enabling fast closed-loop control and logic within a single controller unit.
ABB AC 800PEC Control System Delivers Extensive Connectivity and Seamless IndustrialIT Integration
Beyond raw processing power, the AC 800PEC excels in its outstanding ability to communicate across diverse automation landscapes. The system is designed as a natural hub within a larger ecosystem, featuring multiple embedded Ethernet ports for plant network connectivity, engineering tools, and service interfaces like PECView. Its flexibility is further amplified by onboard AnyIO ports, which support the ABB Communications Expansion (CEX) bus and AnyBus®-S modules, enabling connectivity to virtually all common fieldbus types such as Profibus, CANopen, and Modbus. This ensures effortless integration with other control devices, upper-level supervisory systems, and ABB's own extensive portfolio, including standard S800 I/O devices. Crucially, the AC 800PEC is fully integrated into ABB's overarching IndustrialIT and ControlIT software environment. This integration means the system is not an isolated component but part of a cohesive architecture designed to set the standard for productivity. From configuration and programming in the IEC 61131-3-based Control Builder M to its role in enterprise-wide automation and information solutions, the AC 800PEC is engineered for interoperability and future-ready operations.
The ultimate value of the AC 800PEC is realized in its direct application to solve complex real-world challenges. Its hardware and software are expressly optimized for demanding domains like power electronics control, transportation, traction, and process industries. The system accommodates any combination of fast and slow I/Os in large or small topologies, whether installed locally or remotely. Specialized modules like the Combi IO, with its stackable boards for fast analog and digital signals, and the PECMI, scalable for voltages up to 6000 Vrms, demonstrate a design philosophy centered on practical adaptation. The ability to combine these I/Os with voltage divider and transducer interface boards allows precise adaptation to various electrical signal levels, which is critical in power conversion and protection circuits. Programmed with tools that support both standardized logic and optimized fast application code generation from models, the system bridges the gap between control theory and implementation. By consolidating high-speed control, conventional process logic, and unparalleled connectivity into a single, modular, and cool-running platform, the ABB AC 800PEC Control System stands as a cornerstone technology for building more efficient, integrated, and powerful automation solutions for the future.
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