The ABB DSCA170A, also cataloged as the DSCA170A Communication Processor Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for multi-node data routing and interface translation tasks within ABB Advant Master and Symphony Plus distributed control architectures.
Hardware Specifications
Parameter
Specification
Model
DSCA170A
Brand
ABB
Origin
Sweden
Weight
0.7 kg
Dimensions
Standard subrack configuration
Operating Temp
-10 to +55 deg C
Power Consumption
Subrack backplane-dependent
Product Type
Communication Processors
System Compatibility
Advant Master, Symphony Plus, MasterPiece 200
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Network Determinism
The DSCA170A handles high-throughput packet processing to coordinate deterministic data exchange across controllers, operator stations, and distributed I/O nodes. The module manages communication frames through independent processing channels, ensuring that external network transfers do not degrade local backplane bus communication velocity. By maintaining structured data transit windows and separating asynchronous station communications from real-time loop updates, the processor preserves firm network determinism and ensures complete firmware flash compatibility with legacy MasterPiece 200 hardware.
