The ABB PU515A 3BSE032401R1 Real-time Accelerator Board is a high-performance processor extension module designed to enhance computing power and real-time processing capabilities within ABB’s AC 800M controller family. Specifically engineered for demanding industrial automation and control applications, this board accelerates complex control algorithms, communication tasks, and real-time system operations, ensuring higher system responsiveness and reliability.

As part of ABB’s reliable and scalable automation platform, the PU515A integrates seamlessly with existing control architectures, providing additional computational resources for process-intensive environments. It enables industrial users to handle large amounts of data, sophisticated control logic, and critical system processes without compromising speed or performance.

Key Features

• High-speed real-time accelerator board for ABB AC 800M systems

• Enhances processing capacity for complex control applications

• Supports advanced real-time calculations, data handling, and communication tasks

• Designed for seamless integration with ABB automation platforms

• Optimized for high-demand process industries and mission-critical control systems

• Compact, industrial-grade design suitable for harsh environments

• Improves control system performance, responsiveness, and reliability

• Reduces processor load on the main controller unit

• Ensures faster system reaction to process events and alarms

• Certified for global industrial use in critical applications

Technical Specifications

Industry Applications

The ABB PU515A Real-time Accelerator Board is widely used in process and factory automation environments requiring increased computational power:

• Power Generation: High-speed control of turbines, generators, and auxiliary systems

• Oil & Gas: Real-time data processing for offshore platforms, pipelines, and refineries

• Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Advanced process control and optimization

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: High-performance processing for distributed control systems

• Pharmaceutical and Food Industries: Complex batch process management and quality control

• Metals and Mining: Real-time control for demanding material handling and production processes

• General Industrial Automation: Enhanced system responsiveness for automated operations

Product Advantages

• Real-time Performance Boost: Increases processing speed for control applications

• Enhanced Data Handling: Supports large-scale data processing without affecting system stability

• Reduced Main CPU Load: Offloads complex calculations, freeing controller resources

• Seamless System Integration: Fully compatible with ABB AC 800M automation platforms

• Compact Industrial Design: Saves space while providing additional computational capacity

• Improved System Responsiveness: Faster reaction to process events, alarms, and critical conditions

• Reliable Operation in Harsh Environments: Designed for shock, vibration, and temperature extremes

• Ideal for High-demand Applications: Enables efficient operation in complex control scenarios

• Minimal Maintenance Requirements: Stable long-term operation with low servicing needs

• Certified for Global Use: CE, UL, CSA, and RoHS compliant for international deployment

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the primary function of the PU515A Accelerator Board?

It enhances real-time processing capacity for ABB AC 800M control systems.

2. Which ABB platforms is the PU515A compatible with?

The PU515A integrates with ABB AC 800M family automation systems.

3. How does the PU515A improve control system performance?

It offloads complex calculations from the main controller, ensuring faster system response and higher reliability.

4. Can the PU515A be used in harsh industrial environments?

Yes, it complies with international standards for shock, vibration, and temperature resistance.

5. Does the PU515A support advanced communication tasks?

Yes, it accelerates both control logic execution and communication processes.

6. How is the PU515A powered?

It receives power through the internal bus of the AC 800M system.

7. Does the board require separate installation space?

No, it is designed as a modular extension within existing ABB control cabinets.

8. What industries benefit most from the PU515A?

Industries with complex, high-speed control requirements such as power generation, oil & gas, and process industries.

9. Is the PU515A suitable for mission-critical systems?

Yes, it enhances system reliability and responsiveness for critical control applications.

10. Is the PU515A certified for international industrial use?

Yes, it holds CE, UL, CSA, and RoHS certifications for global deployment.