The ABB SAFT166APC 58096652 Power Supply Board is a vital power management module engineered to deliver stable and regulated power to distributed control systems (DCS), field devices, and automation components. As part of ABB’s trusted line of industrial-grade power interface modules, this power supply board ensures continuous and reliable energy conversion within critical control infrastructure.

This board is particularly designed for use in ABB Symphony Plus, Advant, and other control system architectures. It plays a crucial role in maintaining the integrity of control logic, I/O modules, and communication interfaces by delivering isolated and conditioned DC power from various input sources. With advanced fault monitoring, overload protection, and high conversion efficiency, the SAFT166APC board minimizes downtime and enhances operational reliability in industrial environments.

Robust construction, compliance with global safety standards, and long-term field-proven stability make this power board a preferred choice in power plants, oil & gas facilities, chemical plants, and manufacturing units.

Product Specifications

Applications

The SAFT166APC 58096652 is essential in industrial applications requiring stable, regulated, and isolated power delivery. It ensures uninterrupted operation of sensitive control hardware across a range of demanding environments. Its application areas include:

• Power Generation Facilities: Used to power DCS components and protection relays in turbine control and auxiliary systems.

• Oil & Gas Plants: Delivers conditioned power to explosion-proof field equipment and SCADA systems.

• Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Ensures safe energy supply to hazardous area control systems and analyzers.

• Water and Wastewater Treatment: Supplies power to remote instrumentation and PLCs.

• Industrial Automation Systems: Used in robotics, machine control, and distributed sensor networks.

• Marine and Offshore Operations: Powers mission-critical automation systems on vessels and rigs.

Advantages

• High Stability and Reliability: Delivers consistent DC voltage with minimal ripple and noise for sensitive electronics.

• Wide Input Range: Accepts both AC and DC input voltages, offering flexibility in various industrial power configurations.

• Multiple Protections: Built-in protection features ensure long-term equipment safety and fault isolation.

• Seamless ABB Integration: Engineered to interface flawlessly with ABB’s control systems for reduced setup time.

• Compact and Efficient Design: High power density allows more functionality in a smaller footprint.

• Passive Cooling: Reduces maintenance requirements and improves MTBF.

• Redundancy-Ready: Can be used in parallel configurations for redundant power supply designs.

• Status Indicators: LED diagnostics simplify fault identification and maintenance scheduling.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does the SAFT166APC support both AC and DC input sources?

   Yes, it accepts a wide input range of 85–264 V AC and 110–370 V DC, making it versatile for industrial power systems.

2. Can this power board be used in redundant configurations?

   Yes, it is designed to support parallel operation for redundancy or increased power output.

3. What kind of protection mechanisms are integrated into the board?

   The SAFT166APC includes overcurrent, overvoltage, short-circuit, and thermal protection features.

4. Is there any signal feedback or diagnostic output from the power board?

   Yes, it includes LED indicators for status and fault diagnostics.

5. Does the SAFT166APC require forced-air cooling?

   No, it is convection-cooled and does not require external fans for operation.

6. How is electrical isolation achieved between input and output?

   The board provides galvanic isolation up to 1500 V AC between the input and output stages.

7. Can it support hot swapping in a live system?

   In systems designed with hot-swappable racks, this board supports live replacement with minimal interruption.

8. Does the power output remain stable under varying loads?

   Yes, it is equipped with load regulation circuits to maintain a constant output voltage.

9. Is this board programmable or firmware-based?

   No, it is hardware-based and does not require or support firmware updates.

10. What is the typical startup time after power restoration?

    The startup time is typically under 500 milliseconds, allowing rapid system recovery.