Product Overview

The DSPC173, designated by order number 57310001-MT, is a robust communication enhancement module designed for the ABB MasterPiece and Advant OCS legacy architectures. As a dedicated Repeater Module, its primary function is to extend the physical range of industrial bus systems by regenerating and amplifying electrical signals. This process eliminates the attenuation and electromagnetic interference (EMI) issues typically encountered in expansive plant layouts. By maintaining signal amplitude and timing across long cable runs, the DSPC173 ensures that high-speed data packets remain intact, facilitating deterministic communication between remote I/O stations and the central Distributed Control System (DCS).

Hardware Parameters and Interface Capabilities

Engineered for the rigorous demands of heavy industry, the DSPC173 features a high-mass, durable chassis designed for rack integration and thermal stability.

• Module Designation DSPC173

• Ordering Identification 57310001-MT

• Equipment Line MasterPiece / Advant OCS

• Primary Functionality Signal Amplification and Bus Extension

• Communication Support Multi-protocol compatibility including MasterBus 300/200 and serial-based industrial links

• Physical Mass 2.26 kg

• Device Dimensions 21.2 x 19.3 x 12.7 cm

• Signal Handling Active regeneration with low propagation delay

• Network Topology Supports Point-to-Point, Star, and Multi-drop configurations

• Manufacturing Standard Swedish industrial quality control

• HS Tariff Code 8537101190

Industrial Applications and Strategic Utility

The DSPC173 is indispensable for facilities where physical distances between control nodes exceed standard communication limits without compromising data reliability.

• Expansive Cable Management Extending the reach of DCS networks across large-scale manufacturing floors or petrochemical tank farms.

• EMI Mitigation Serving as an isolation and regeneration point in high-interference zones, such as areas near large variable speed drives or power transformers.

• Remote I/O Synchronization Ensuring millisecond-level data consistency for decentralized I/O racks located in separate buildings or remote control rooms.

• Network Reliability Enhancement Implementing signal redundant paths to prevent total network failure in the event of localized cable degradation.

• Legacy System Maintenance Providing an essential replacement path for aging MasterPiece 200/1 infrastructures, ensuring continued operational life for established automation assets.