Product Description

The CS513 (3BSE000435R1) is a high-performance Real-Time Accelerator (RTA) board engineered for the ABB Advant OCS (Open Control System). It serves as a dedicated communication co-processor in Advant Station 500 series workstations and AC 400 series controllers, managing MasterBus 300 (MB 300) network traffic independently to preserve deterministic timing on the host system.

This board handles the protocol stack directly on the hardware, offloading the CPU from intensive network processing tasks and ensuring reliable real-time data flow. Its design emphasizes speed, precision, and robustness, making it integral to mission-critical industrial control applications.

Key Features

Dedicated Protocol Processing
The board includes an onboard microprocessor and memory, enabling it to manage MB 300 telegram framing, error detection, and retransmission independently. This offloading guarantees consistent timing for process data, critical in real-time control environments.

High Throughput Data Transfer
Optimized for large-volume process data, the CS513 enables fast updates of operator displays, alarms, and historical data streams without compromising system responsiveness.

Real-Time Performance
Engineered as a Real-Time Accelerator, it prioritizes time-sensitive data, minimizing latency and jitter, ensuring reliable delivery of control commands and emergency signals.

Industrial-Grade Reliability
Constructed to meet rigorous Advant Master standards, the board supports continuous 24/7 operation. It includes self-diagnostics with power-on self-tests (POST) and runtime monitoring, with status LEDs providing instant visual feedback.

Seamless System Integration
Once configured via AdvaBuild or ABB Aspect Object, the board automatically maps process objects across the network, reducing manual configuration and simplifying system deployment.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• High-speed HMI updates in Advant Station environments

• Critical process monitoring requiring real-time determinism

• Network protocol offloading in AC 400 series controllers

• Industrial environments with continuous 24/7 operation

FAQ

Q: What happens if network timeouts occur?
A: Check MB 300 physical connections and 75-ohm terminators. Issues often originate from bus termination rather than the CS513 board itself.

Q: Can the board be used in systems other than Advant Station 500?
A: It is specifically designed for Advant Station 500 and AC 400 series controllers. Use in other systems may not be supported.

Q: Does it require software configuration?
A: Minimal configuration is needed via AdvaBuild or ABB Aspect Object to map process objects across the network.

Q: What is the expected lifespan in industrial use?
A: The CS513 is built for long-term 24/7 operation under typical Advant OCS conditions.