{"product_id":"216db61-abb-hesg324063r100-g-excitation-system-card-procontic-b-module","title":"216DB61 ABB HESG324063R100\/G Excitation System Card Procontic b Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe ABB HESG324063R100\/G,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ealso identified by the hardware designation 216DB61,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-precision excitation system controller card designed for the Procontic b series and high-level Distributed Control System (DCS) architectures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module acts as a specialized processing unit that manages the field excitation of synchronous machines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring voltage stability and reactive power regulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy integrating a sophisticated microprocessor with Error Correction Code (ECC) capabilities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe 216DB61 provides a resilient computational environment that prevents system crashes caused by memory bit-flips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts modular design is engineered for rapid deployment in redundant system configurations,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emaking it a vital component for power generation facilities where uninterrupted operation is a prerequisite.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eHardware Architecture and Physical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Identification:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e216DB61\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eGlobal Order Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHESG324063R100\/G\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eComponent Net Mass:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e36 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModule Proportions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e8 x 25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 26.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSystem Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProcontic b \/ DCS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eLogic Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIntegrated ECC (Error Correction Code)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturing Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTariff Code (HS):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8537101190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNetwork Capability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEthernet router data link support\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperational Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDC Excitation \/ Processor Control\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe HESG324063R100\/G features a slim 1.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e8 cm form factor,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoptimized for high-density slot mounting within Procontic b subracks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDespite its lightweight 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e36 kg construction,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe board is built using industrial-grade components designed to withstand the electromagnetic interference (EMI) typical of excitation cubicles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts processing core handles complex algorithms for voltage regulation while maintaining real-time communication with the broader control network through high-speed bus interfaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Applications and System Deployment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 216DB61 excitation card is a fundamental unit for heavy electrical infrastructure and automated power management.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eKey deployment scenarios include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSynchronous Generator Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eManaging the DC excitation current for large-scale generators in hydroelectric and thermal power stations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eRedundant Control Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eServing as a primary or secondary processor in hot-standby configurations to ensure zero-fail power regulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eVoltage Stability Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eExecuting rapid response logic to compensate for grid fluctuations and maintaining consistent voltage setpoints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Cogeneration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eProviding excitation oversight for on-site power plants in chemical processing and metallurgical facilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: What is the significance of the ECC memory on the HESG324063R100\/G?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eECC stands for Error Correction Code.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt allows the 216DB61 to detect and fix internal data corruption automatically,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich is critical for preventing processor halts in the high-interference environments of power plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Is the 216DB61 compatible with other ABB Procontic series?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis card is specifically designed for the Procontic b range.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile it shares common communication protocols,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehardware compatibility with other series should be verified against your specific system backplane requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: How does this module handle communication with an Ethernet-based DCS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe HESG324063R100\/G interfaces with the control network through dedicated bus connectors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhich can be linked to Ethernet router services via appropriate communication gateways for plant-wide data exchange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Does this card require manual calibration during installation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the hardware is factory-tested,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe specific excitation parameters must be configured through the system software to match the characteristics of the generator it is controlling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: What is the benefit of the modular architecture for this excitation card?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe modular design allows for \"plug-and-play\" replacement and easy system scaling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt simplifies maintenance by allowing engineers to swap individual cards without redesigning the entire excitation cubicle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default 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