Product Description

Overview

The ABB TC513 (3BSE006385R1) is a high-performance coaxial modem designed for the Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF100) network. It serves as a key interface within Advant Controller 400 (AC 400) and AC 110 systems, connecting communication modules like the CI522 to coaxial or twisted-pair network media.

Engineered for industrial reliability, the TC513 converts controller logic signals into high-frequency signals suitable for 75-ohm coaxial cabling, providing superior bandwidth, noise immunity, and long-distance communication capabilities in electrically demanding environments.

Key Features

High-Speed Data Transmission

• Optimized for AF100 networks to ensure deterministic, real-time process data delivery.

• Coaxial cabling support minimizes attenuation, enabling long-distance communications without repeaters.

Robust Noise Immunity

• Coaxial shielding offers excellent protection against EMI and RFI, ideal for steel mills, power plants, and other electrically noisy industrial sites.

• Integrated galvanic isolation safeguards internal circuitry from surges or ground loops.

Flexible Network Integration

• Supports daisy-chain bus topologies common in AF100 networks.

• Compatible with both coax-to-twisted pair and twisted pair-to-coax connections.

Durability and Maintenance

• Rugged, modular design suitable for DIN-rail mounting in control cabinets.

• Diagnostic indicators allow technicians to quickly assess network and power status.

Technical Specifications

Comparison with TC512

• TC512 (3BSE006383R1): Designed for twisted-pair cabling, suitable for shorter distances and lower-noise environments.

• TC513 (3BSE006385R1): Optimized for coaxial cabling, providing long-distance communication and enhanced immunity to EMI/RFI.

Installation Tip: Use high-quality BNC connectors and terminate both ends of the coaxial segment with a 75-ohm resistor to prevent signal reflections that could cause errors in network communication.

Applications

• Long-distance AF100 network connectivity.

• Heavy industrial environments with high electromagnetic interference.

• Integration of Advant Controller 400 and AC 110 systems with coaxial network segments.

FAQ

Q: Can the TC513 be used with twisted-pair networks?
A: Yes, it supports coax-to-twisted pair conversions, but optimal performance is achieved with coaxial segments.

Q: What makes TC513 preferable over TC512?
A: TC513 handles longer distances and high-noise environments due to coaxial shielding and lower attenuation.

Q: Is the TC513 hot-swappable?
A: It is modular and can be replaced during maintenance with minimal network disruption when installed in a DIN-rail baseplate.