Description
Key Technical Specifications
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Model Number: PM150V08 3BSE009598R1
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Manufacturer: ABB
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Processor: Motorola MC68020 32-bit, 25 MHz typical
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Memory: 8 MB ECC DRAM (SIMM), 512 kB EPROM boot
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Storage: PCMCIA flash-card slot for application / firmware
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Comm Ports: 2×RS-232-C (printer/MasterView), 1×RS-232 engineering (Advant Station 100), 2×MB300 on sub-module slots
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Expansion: 4 comm sub-module slots (Profibus, Modbus, MB300, etc.)
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Scan Time: <1 ms typical (application dependent)
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Power: 24 VDC ±10 %, <15 W typical
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Isolation: 2 kV port-to-system
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Operating Temp: −20 °C to +60 °C
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Dimensions: 216 × 99 × 234 mm; 2.85 kg
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RoHS: Exempt per 2011/65/EU Art. 2(4)(c)
ABB PM150V08 3BSE009598R1
Field Application & Problem Solved
In the field, the biggest pain on an Advant 410 rack is running out of CPU horsepower or comm ports. PM150V08 drops in as the main brain—handles 60 000 I/O, safety logic, and still leaves four comm slots free. You’ll find it in turbine panels, flare skids, old paper mills—anywhere AC-410 is still king. Its real value: one card runs the logic, manages three serial ports, and still has room for Profibus or MB300—no external gateways needed.
In the field, the biggest pain on an Advant 410 rack is running out of CPU horsepower or comm ports. PM150V08 drops in as the main brain—handles 60 000 I/O, safety logic, and still leaves four comm slots free. You’ll find it in turbine panels, flare skids, old paper mills—anywhere AC-410 is still king. Its real value: one card runs the logic, manages three serial ports, and still has room for Profibus or MB300—no external gateways needed.
Installation & Maintenance Pitfalls (Expert Tips)
PCMCIA card first – Slot the flash card BEFORE you bolt the CPU down. If you forget, you’ll be pulling the whole processor out of a live rack later.
SIMM seating – 8 MB ECC SIMM must click flush. Half-seated memory gives random “parity” faults that look like application bugs.
24 VDC ripple – Keep ripple <1 V p-p. High ripple kills the on-board DC-DC converter and you’ll get “power-fail” alarms even though the supply reads 24 V.
MB300 termination – If you populate MB300 modules, terminate the last one. Missing 75 Ω terminator gives “bus-off” every time a VFD starts.
Engineering port grounding – The front RS-232 is isolated; float it or tie to panel star only. Ground both ends and you’ll inject 60 Hz noise into the firmware download.
ABB PM150V08 3BSE009598R1
Technical Deep Dive & Overview
PM150V08 is a 68020-based central processor. It contains the application image, runs the control task list, and manages all backplane traffic. Two on-board serial ports handle operator stations; the fourth front port is for firmware flash. Memory is ECC-protected, so single-bit errors get corrected in hardware—no watchdog restarts. The card is passive-cooled; no fan to fail. Lose 24 V and the whole node dies, so feed it from the same UPS as the rack.
PM150V08 is a 68020-based central processor. It contains the application image, runs the control task list, and manages all backplane traffic. Two on-board serial ports handle operator stations; the fourth front port is for firmware flash. Memory is ECC-protected, so single-bit errors get corrected in hardware—no watchdog restarts. The card is passive-cooled; no fan to fail. Lose 24 V and the whole node dies, so feed it from the same UPS as the rack.
