ABB DSQC 355 DeviceNet Analog I/O Unit

Product Overview

The ABB DSQC 355 is a high-performance analog I/O board developed specifically as a dedicated interface for IRC5 controllers. It serves as a vital bridge between the robot’s central logic and external hardware, enabling the exchange of high-resolution analog signals. 

Technical Specifications

• Brand/Manufacturer: ABB

• Model Number: DSQC 355

• Analog Inputs: 8 Channels (-10 V to +10 V)

• Analog Outputs: 4 Channels (0 V to 10 V)

• Resolution: 12 bits

• Accuracy: ±0.5% of full scale

• Update Rate: 10 ms

• Communication: DeviceNet

• Operating Voltage: 24V DC (Standard DeviceNet bus power)

Key Features

• DeviceNet Integration: Facilitates seamless networking with a wide array of industrial peripherals, allowing for easy expansion within the DeviceNet ecosystem.

• Flexible Communication Modes: Supports Polled, Change-of-State (COS), and COS with acknowledge suppression methodologies, allowing users to optimize network traffic based on process urgency.

• Integrated Hardware Protection: Features built-in short-circuit and overvoltage protection, ensuring the longevity of the board and safeguarding connected external equipment from electrical faults.

• High-Resolution Precision: The 12-bit resolution translates to 4,096 distinct signal levels, providing the fine-grained control necessary for sensitive applications like pressure monitoring and variable speed coordination.