The UFC718AE01 is widely used in large-scale process industries such as petrochemicals, power generation, metallurgy, and water treatment. Its design incorporates ABB’s industrial-grade build quality, long lifecycle reliability, and ease of integration with legacy and modern control infrastructures.

Product Advantages

• High Reliability: Built to operate in harsh industrial environments with continuous performance stability.

• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with ABB’s Symphony Harmony and legacy Bailey systems, ensuring upgrade flexibility.

• Modular Architecture: Simplifies maintenance and replacement procedures, reducing downtime.

• Robust Communication: Supports complex protocol handling for accurate signal conversion and processing.

• Extended Lifecycle Support: Backed by ABB’s long-term commitment to product support and spares availability.

• Optimized for Process Control: Specifically tailored for high-demand control applications in critical infrastructure industries.

Technical Specifications

Product Applications

• Power Plants: Used for DCS integration and process monitoring across boiler and turbine control systems.

• Chemical Processing: Facilitates signal and protocol exchange between field devices and centralized control.

• Oil & Gas Refineries: Acts as a bridge in safety systems and distributed process units.

• Water & Wastewater Treatment: Connects sensors and valves for flow, pressure, and treatment process control.

• Metallurgical Industry: Ensures consistent process control in high-temperature production environments.

• Pulp & Paper Plants: Coordinates automation systems from fiber line to finishing.

FAQs (Q&A Format)

Q1: What is the UFC718AE01 module primarily used for?

A1: It functions as a communication interface module within ABB’s Symphony Harmony DCS, allowing integration of signals and protocols from field equipment to central control units.

Q2: Is UFC718AE01 compatible with legacy Bailey systems?

A2: Yes, it is designed for seamless integration with both Symphony Harmony and Bailey INFI 90 control systems.

Q3: What kind of signals can this module handle?

A3: It supports both analog and digital communication signals, with serial protocols like RS-232/485 for broader device compatibility.

Q4: Does the module support hot swapping?

A4: In most ABB rack configurations, UFC718AE01 supports live replacement with proper system redundancy, minimizing downtime.

Q5: Can this module withstand industrial harsh environments?

A5: Yes, it is engineered to operate reliably under high temperatures, humidity, and electrical interference typically found in industrial sites.

Q6: How is this module powered?

A6: It draws low-voltage DC power (5V) directly from the system backplane, simplifying power integration.

Q7: How often does it require maintenance?

A7: It’s designed for long-term use and typically requires only periodic inspection and diagnostic checks.

Q8: What are the indications if the module fails?

A8: Status LEDs on the front panel provide quick diagnostics—blinking or non-illuminated LEDs indicate communication or power issues.

Q9: Can it be used in safety-critical applications?

A9: Yes, when implemented within redundant architectures, UFC718AE01 is suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems.

Q10: How long is the warranty period?

A10: The standard warranty is 1 years, subject to proper usage and conditions.