{"product_id":"rdco-02c-abb-acs800-ddcs-communication-adapter","title":"RDCO-02C ABB ACS800 DDCS Communication Adapter","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for fiber optic data exchange in ACS800 drive architectures, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB RDCO-02C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eRDCO-02C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDDCS Communication Adapter) provides direct physical execution of high-speed optical signal transmission between control units and external interface modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComponent Identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRDCO-02C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDDCS Fiber Optic Communication Adapter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eACS800 Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRDCO-02C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.55 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+5 V DC (+\/- 5%)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e200 mA (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eData Transfer Rates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1, 2, or 4 Mbit\/s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterface Port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-pin header\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptical Components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAgilent Versatile Link\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control \u0026amp; Drive Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe RDCO-02C supports backplane bus communication velocity settings compatible with ACS800 RMIO and BCU control units. Firmware flash compatibility is maintained through the DDCS protocol, ensuring that optical communication parameters remain aligned with drive firmware versions. The module enables I\/O density scaling by allowing multiple expansion and follower units to be synchronized over the fiber optic network without degrading signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) RDCO-02C Communication Adapter Module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting hardware for RMIO\/BCU board integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical interface documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAttach the module to the 20-pin header on the host RMIO or BCU control board; ensure all pins are aligned before applying pressure to seat the connector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Routing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eObserve minimum bend radii for fiber optic cables to prevent attenuation; ensure optical connectors are clean and free of dust before insertion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the fiber optic link provides inherent isolation, ensure the host drive control board is properly grounded to the cabinet chassis to prevent static accumulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Assignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAdhere to defined channel allocations (CH0-CH3) according to the specific application requirements for Master\/Follower or Fieldbus coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the RDCO-02C hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. All power to the drive control unit must be removed before installing or removing the adapter to prevent short-circuiting the 5 V DC supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat protocols are supported?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module implements the ABB DDCS (Distributed Drives Communication System) protocol over fiber optic physical layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I mix data rates on different channels?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe adapter supports 1, 2, or 4 Mbit\/s; ensure the baud rate settings match the configuration of the connected slave devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are communication errors diagnosed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSystem status is reported through the drive control unit's diagnostic interface; check for link-loss or data-timeout faults in the drive logs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the coated circuit board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe conformal coating provides enhanced chemical and moisture resistance for operation in harsh industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo, it operates on the +5 V DC power supplied through the 20-pin header from the host drive control board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many devices can be connected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module provides 4 independent optical channels (CH0-CH3), each supporting specific drive-to-drive or control-to-drive links.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs fiber optic isolation maintained?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, the optical components provide full galvanic isolation, effectively eliminating ground loop interference in high-voltage drive cabinets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45231168553133,"sku":"RDCO-02C","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/abb-rdco-02c-communication-adapter-epnmkbt1fnt_b4824b45-68f1-4736-afce-37d4de9cc152.jpg?v=1762942242","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/rdco-02c-abb-acs800-ddcs-communication-adapter","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}