Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: ABB
Model: 87TS50-ER1414
Order Number: GKWE857800R1414
System: Procontrol P14 DCS (Master Station VST)
Ethernet Interface: 10BaseT (IEEE 802.3i), RJ-45 (X2)
Transmission Protocol: TCP/IP (fixed, no auto-negotiation)
Speed/Duplex: 10 Mbit/s, half-duplex (hard-set)
Max Ethernet Distance: 100 m (Cat.5e)
Max 87TS50 Nodes per CPS: 4 modules
Serial Service Interface: RS-232 (9-pole D-sub X1), 9600 baud, 8-N-1, XOFF handshake
Serial Distance: Up to 15 m
Bus Type: Procontrol P14 Master Station (VST) bus
Bus Interface: 48-pole edge connector (X11, DIN 41612 Type F)
Listen-in Telegrams: 1 to 16383 (auto address list generation)
Send-Location Telegrams: 0 to 800 (over 4 consecutive slot addresses)
Time Stamp Resolution: 1 ms
Operating Voltage: Redundant 24 V DC
Current Consumption: 700 mA at 24 V DC
Power Dissipation: 15 W max
Isolation: Reinforced isolation between field/bus and system sides
EMC Compliance: EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6
Form Factor: 6 units × 2 divisions × 160 mm depth (2 slots)
Weight: 0.78 kg
Indicators: ST, SG, HLT, RUN, MODE, LNK, ACT LEDs
Operating Temperature: 0 to +70 °C
Storage Temperature: -40 to +85 °C
Functional Features
10BaseT Ethernet coupling enables deterministic data exchange with HMI and gateway systems. Hard-set 10 Mbit/s half-duplex ensures compatibility with legacy Procontrol networks. Listen-in telegram mechanism with automatic address list generation simplifies configuration. 1 ms time stamp resolution provides accurate event ordering. Reinforced isolation protects the module from field-side transients. Comprehensive LED indicators display Ethernet link/activity, processor status, and fault conditions. Watchdog function restarts processing after programmed timeout.
Application Scenarios
Integration of Procontrol P14 VST bus with ABB 800xA gateway and POS30 operator stations. Bi-directional data exchange between legacy Procontrol DCS and modern HMI/SCADA systems. Process data concentration and forwarding in power plant and heavy process industries.
Installation and Usage Notes
Install the module in two adjacent Procontrol P14 subrack slots, leaving one free slot on each side for ventilation. Connect the RJ-45 Ethernet cable (Cat.5e, max. 100 m) to the X2 port. Connect the RS-232 service cable to the X1 port if local configuration is required. Insert the 48-pole edge connector (X11) into the VST station bus. Verify the redundant 24 V DC supply (USA/USB) is present. Confirm the RUN LED is green and the LNK/ACT LEDs indicate proper Ethernet communication during commissioning. Observe the minimum node spacing of 0.6 m between Ethernet participants.
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