ABB DSPC 172H 57310001-MP DS Processor Board

The ABB DSPC 172H (57310001-MP) is a high-performance DS Processor Board designed for critical process control tasks within ABB’s Advant OCS and Symphony DCS platforms. Engineered for fast and reliable computation, this processor board plays a key role in managing control logic, inter-system communication, and automation tasks in industrial environments. It is favored for installations that require robust performance, enhanced communication capability, and stable operation over extended durations.

Built to ABB’s exacting industrial standards, the DSPC 172H integrates seamlessly into existing DCS architectures, ensuring both compatibility and future scalability. This makes it an ideal choice for system upgrades, modernizations, or greenfield projects requiring dependable processing hardware.

Product Specifications

Product Applications

The DSPC 172H board is specifically designed for demanding process automation scenarios. It provides the real-time computational power required to ensure stable, safe, and efficient control over large industrial systems. Typical application sectors include:

• Power Generation (fossil, hydro, nuclear, and renewable plants)

• Chemical & Petrochemical Industries

• Oil and Gas Refineries and Pipelines

• Water Treatment and Desalination Plants

• Steel and Metals Production

• Paper and Pulp Manufacturing

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Industrial Automation Lines (Discrete and Process)

Its extended memory and redundancy capabilities make it particularly suited to complex DCS environments involving thousands of I/O points and safety interlocks.

Key Product Advantages

• High-Speed Processing: Optimized for fast control response and complex logic operations.

• Extended Memory Support: Capable of handling large control programs and data logs.

• Full Redundancy Support: Enables seamless switchover in case of failure, increasing system availability.

• Seamless Integration: Fully compatible with ABB’s legacy and modern platforms including Symphony Plus.

• Compact and Efficient: Designed to fit in Eurocard rack systems, allowing easy replacement and upgrades.

• Low Maintenance: Robust industrial design minimizes failure rates; diagnostic LEDs simplify fault tracing.

• Scalable Control: Adaptable to systems of varying sizes, from small batch processes to large-scale power plants.

• ABB Lifecycle Support: Backed by ABB’s extended availability of spares and field service.

• Proven Performance: Trusted across thousands of installations worldwide over decades.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What are the typical symptoms when the DSPC 172H board begins to fail?

   Users commonly report intermittent communication drops, irregular cycle times, or unresponsive control loops. LED diagnostics on the board usually indicate hardware-level faults.

2. Is the DSPC 172H hot-swappable?

   No, this board is not designed for hot-swapping. The system must be powered down before removal or replacement to prevent hardware or system-level damage.

3. Does the DSPC 172H require specific firmware versions to work with certain I/O modules?

   Yes. ABB recommends verifying firmware compatibility with connected I/O modules and system version, especially in mixed-generation DCS setups.

4. How do I perform a functional test on a newly installed DSPC 172H board?

   A loopback diagnostic via the system’s engineering station can validate processor communication, memory integrity, and control path verification. ABB’s tools also provide onboard diagnostics access.

5. What kind of maintenance schedule is recommended for the DSPC 172H?

   Although the board itself requires minimal maintenance, quarterly visual inspections and annual system-level diagnostics are advised to check for heat stress or signal degradation.

6. How does this board handle communication with redundant systems?

   It supports synchronized CPU switching via internal handshake logic. In redundant configurations, it maintains mirrored state data with the partner board to allow seamless switchover.

7. Can I use this board in non-ABB systems or third-party DCS setups?

   No, the DSPC 172H is tightly integrated with ABB’s control architecture and uses proprietary protocols and backplane interfaces.

8. What is the average startup time for the DSPC 172H when the system is powered on?

   Under standard configurations, the full initialization sequence—including handshake with connected modules—takes approximately 25–40 seconds.

9. Is there a risk of data loss during a processor board swap?

   If performed under controlled conditions with a recent configuration backup and redundancy enabled, there is minimal risk. However, any unsaved runtime changes will be lost.

10. What tools or cables are required for field diagnostics or firmware loading on this board?

    ABB provides a dedicated maintenance kit including the serial service cable, diagnostic software, and a configuration loader specific to the DSPC series.