{"product_id":"64008366-ndbu-95c-abb-ddcs-star-connection-branching-unit","title":"64008366 NDBU-95C ABB DDCS Star Connection Branching Unit","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-734 citation-end-734\"\u003eThe ABB NDBU-95C, identified by part number 64008366, is a specialized optical branching unit designed to facilitate star topology communication within the Distributed Drives Control System (DDCS) network.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-733 citation-end-733\"\u003eThis module acts as a central hub, allowing a single master controller, such as an AC 800M or a primary ACS800 drive, to communicate simultaneously with multiple follower drives or I\/O devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-732 citation-end-732\"\u003eBy utilizing fiber optic links, the NDBU-95C ensures high-speed data transmission that is entirely immune to electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This branching unit is essential for complex multi-drive systems where synchronized control and rapid signal propagation are required to maintain process stability and precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eKey Technical Characteristics and Hardware Parameters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-731 citation-end-731\"\u003eThe NDBU-95C is engineered for low-latency signal distribution and robust physical integration into industrial control cabinets.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Identification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e NDBU-95C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eEngineering Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 64008366\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e ABB DDCS (Distributed Drives Control System) via fiber optics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-730 animating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"animating\"\u003eInterface Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-730 citation-end-730 animating\"\u003e 9-channel branching capability (1 Master port to 9 Follower ports)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-729 animating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"animating\"\u003eData Rates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-729 citation-end-729 animating\"\u003e Supports high-speed optical transmission for real-time drive coordination\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eIsolation Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Total galvanic isolation provided by fiber optic medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-728 animating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"animating\"\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-728 citation-end-728 pending\"\u003e 24V DC (±10%) industrial standard input\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eMounting Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Standard DIN-rail mount for efficient space management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-727 animating\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"animating\"\u003eDiagnostic Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-727 citation-end-727 pending\"\u003e Integrated LEDs for power status and channel-specific communication activity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 23.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 7.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5 x 8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e24 kg (Net weight)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Sweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eIndustrial Applications and Operational Use Cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThis branching unit is a vital component for any large-scale automation architecture that relies on high-speed optical fiber for motor control and synchronization.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eACS800 Multi-Drive Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Coordinating the speed and torque of several drives in a master-follower configuration,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e common in paper machine section drives and metal rolling mills.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eDistributed Drive Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Enabling an AC 800M controller to manage up to nine separate drive units through a single optical port,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan 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