The ABB SAFT167APC 58096707 Power Connection Board is a precision-engineered power interface component designed to enable safe, reliable, and efficient distribution of electrical power within ABB’s industrial automation and control systems. As a critical part of the Symphony Plus and Advant Master Distributed Control Systems (DCS), this board acts as the primary interface for power input/output interconnection, routing supply voltages to various processing and I/O modules.

This board is not a power converter or supply in itself, but it ensures proper voltage handling, electrical isolation, and structured distribution, especially within modular systems requiring highly organized electrical layouts. It provides terminal points, voltage bus interfaces, and built-in diagnostics support for status indication, fault tracking, and connection integrity monitoring.

The SAFT167APC is deployed in a wide range of mission-critical environments, such as power stations, petrochemical plants, and heavy industries, where electrical reliability and modular expandability are paramount.

Product Specifications

Applications

The SAFT167APC Power Connection Board is ideal for structured and safe power distribution within complex industrial control environments. Though passive in function, its role in maintaining organized and fault-tolerant electrical pathways makes it indispensable in systems with critical uptime requirements.

Common applications include:

• Power Plants: Ensures stable distribution of auxiliary and control voltages across DCS modules and field terminals.

• Petrochemical Facilities: Routes safe power to process controllers, interface units, and remote I/O cabinets.

• Steel and Metal Processing Units: Manages power flow for heavy machinery and high-noise environments.

• Water Treatment Plants: Supports modular panel construction with structured wiring and status indication.

• Marine Automation Systems: Provides robust electrical interfacing for compact marine control rooms.

• Factory Automation and Robotics: Simplifies electrical expansion and centralization of power feeds.

Advantages

• Structured Power Delivery: Centralizes power routing within ABB DCS systems, improving cable management and fault isolation.

• Enhanced Safety: Built-in reverse polarity protection and isolation help prevent electrical faults and damage.

• Reliable Terminal Design: Robust terminals allow secure connections, minimizing loose contact risks in vibration-prone environments.

• Indicator LEDs: Built-in LEDs display voltage presence on key buses, allowing visual confirmation during commissioning or servicing.

• Passive, Maintenance-Free Operation: With no active circuitry, the board minimizes heat, EMI, and long-term failure risks.

• Industrial-Grade Protection: Coated for humidity, dust, and chemical resistance, suitable for harsh process environments.

• Easy Integration: Designed for plug-and-play compatibility with ABB racks and wiring harnesses.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can the SAFT167APC handle multiple voltage lines simultaneously?

   Yes, it supports multi-channel voltage bus distribution within one board.

2. Does it provide reverse polarity protection?

   Yes, the board includes circuit protection features to prevent damage from incorrect wiring.

3. Is it capable of monitoring power status?

   While passive, it includes LED indicators to show voltage presence across connected lines.

4. Can this board be hot-swapped in live systems?

   Only if the system and rack design support live insertion/removal. Consult ABB system documentation.

5. What is the maximum allowable load current per channel?

   Typically up to 10 A, depending on the system design and wire gauge.

6. Is there built-in overvoltage protection?

   It relies on upstream breakers or fuses. Onboard it supports current-limiting path design.

7. Does the board support grounding via chassis or external wire?

   Yes, it includes a grounding pin and contacts for full system earth connection.

8. Is there any intelligence or firmware on this board?

   No, it is a passive connection board and does not include programmable logic.

9. How do I verify proper voltage distribution across terminals?

   Use the onboard LED indicators or measure with a multimeter on designated test points.

10. Can this board be used in parallel with another connection board for load sharing?

    Yes, when designed properly within the system, it can operate in parallel for distribution.