Description
Product Overview
The ABB ATMB-01C (68909058) is a temperature acquisition board engineered for ABB Advant Controller platforms and ACS800-104 / ACS800-104LC drive systems. It is used to collect low-level analog thermal signals from field sensors and convert them into high-resolution digital data for monitoring, control, and protection purposes.
The module is designed for continuous operation in electrically noisy and thermally demanding industrial environments where stable and accurate temperature measurement is required for equipment safety and process reliability.
Technical Specifications
| Category |
Specification |
| Model |
ATMB-01C |
| Order Number |
68909058 |
| Function |
Multi-channel temperature measurement module |
| Sensor Types |
RTD (Pt100, Ni100), Thermocouples (J, K, T, E, N, etc.) |
| Input Channels |
Up to 8 isolated channels |
| Input Signal |
mV signals (thermocouple), resistance signals (RTD) |
| Measurement Range |
-200°C to +850°C depending on sensor type |
| Accuracy |
±0.2% full scale typical |
| Resolution |
16-bit delta-sigma A/D conversion |
| Isolation |
Galvanic isolation per channel and system interface |
| Power Supply |
Backplane powered, < 5 W consumption |
| Operating Temperature |
-25°C to +70°C |
| Storage Temperature |
-40°C to +85°C |
| Humidity |
5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Mounting |
Rack or DIN-rail system integration |
| System Compatibility |
ABB Advant Controller, ACS800-104 / 104LC drives |
| Certifications |
CE, UL, RoHS |
| Origin |
Finland / Sweden depending on production batch |
Functional Characteristics
The module provides multi-channel thermal signal acquisition with stable long-term performance. Each channel is electrically isolated to minimize interference and improve signal integrity in high-noise industrial environments. It is designed for continuous monitoring applications where thermal protection and process stability are critical.
System Integration
The ATMB-01C is integrated into ABB drive and automation architectures, particularly ACS800-based systems. It supports temperature feedback for drive protection, motor winding monitoring, and process control loops within distributed control environments.
Typical Applications
Used in ACS800 drive thermal protection systems, power generation units, oil and gas processing facilities, chemical production plants, and heavy industrial machinery requiring accurate temperature supervision and fault prevention.
FAQ
Q1: What sensor types are supported?
It supports RTD sensors such as Pt100 and Ni100 as well as multiple thermocouple types including J, K, T, E, and N.
Q2: Does it provide channel isolation?
Yes, each input channel is galvanically isolated to improve measurement accuracy and noise resistance.
Q3: Is it only compatible with ABB systems?
It is primarily designed for ABB Advant and ACS800 platforms and is optimized for those architectures.
