Description
Detailed Parameter Table
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | UFC760BE43 (3BHE004573R0043) |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Category | PROFINET I/O Controller (Enhanced) |
| Bus Protocol | PROFINET IRT Class C (IEC 61158) |
| Data Rate | 100/1000 Mbps (Auto-negotiating) |
| Port Configuration | 4x RJ45 (PROFINET) + 1x SFP (Fiber) |
| Cycle Time | ≤100 μs (IRT Synchronous Mode) |
| I/O Capacity | 1,024 Devices / 16,000 I/O Points |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (19.2–30 V) with Hot-Swap |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +70°C |
| Certifications | SIL 3 (IEC 61508), UL Class 1 Div 2, DNV |
| Redundancy | MRP/PRP (HSR) Support |
| Safety Protocols | PROFIsafe V2.0 (SIL 3) |
| Integration | ABB AC 800M/800xA/Symphony Plus |
ABB UFC760BE43 3BHE004573R0043
Product Introduction
The ABB UFC760BE43 (3BHE004573R0043) represents the next evolution in PROFINET control technology, engineered as a high-density I/O controller for ABB’s S800 platform. This advanced module delivers deterministic communication for real-time industrial automation, supporting PROFINET IRT Class C with cycle times as low as 100μs. The ABB UFC760BE43 integrates directly with AC 800M controllers, enabling seamless coordination of drives, robotic cells, and safety systems within ABB’s 800xA ecosystem.
Designed for Industry 4.0 applications, this version features dual-processor architecture with hardware acceleration for PROFINET frame processing. The integrated SFP port enables fiber-optic connectivity up to 40 km, while four copper ports support line, star, or ring topologies. For critical infrastructure, the ABB UFC760BE43 implements IEC 62443 cybersecurity controls and SIL 3 functional safety through native PROFIsafe implementation.
Core Advantages and Technical Highlights
Ultra-low latency performance: Hardware-based IRT processing achieves 100μs cycle times with ±50 ns jitter, enabling nano-precision motion control for semiconductor manufacturing and high-speed packaging.
Multi-network resilience: Concurrent support for Media Redundancy Protocol (MRP) and Parallel Redundancy Protocol (PRP) ensures zero packet loss during network failures (<1ms failover). Fiber port features DDM (Digital Diagnostics Monitoring) for optical power analysis.
Cybersecurity by design: Integrated hardware security module (HSM) enables MACsec encryption (IEEE 802.1AE) and secure device authentication. Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) stores cryptographic keys.
Enhanced diagnostics: On-chip buffer memory captures 512 network events with microsecond timestamps. Predictive network analytics detect cable degradation before failure via impedance monitoring.
PROFIsafe innovation: Implements “Black Channel” principle with 32-bit safety CRCs. Dual-channel cross-validation meets Cat. 4/PLe safety requirements.
Typical Application Scenarios
In automotive battery gigafactories, the ABB UFC760BE43 synchronizes electrode coating machines with 200+ servo axes, utilizing 100μs IRT cycles to maintain ±5μm coating thickness tolerance. Its SIL 3 certification enables direct integration of laser safety scanners.
Pharmaceutical freeze-dryers leverage the module’s PROFIsafe implementation to manage -50°C vacuum chambers, where safety-integrated temperature sensors prevent product spoilage during lyophilization cycles. Fiber-optic links eliminate ground loops in high-humidity cleanrooms.
Offshore substations deploy the UFC760BE43 for wind turbine cluster control, using PRP redundancy to maintain grid synchronization during cable faults. DNV-certified operation withstands 15g shock loads from wave impacts.
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ABB UFC760BE43 3BHE004573R0043
Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Instructions
Installation preparation: Mount the UFC760BE43 in Slot 0 of S800 baseplate using anti-vibration rails (ABB ref: RA887). For fiber connections, use LC/APC connectors with ≤0.2dB loss. Apply conductive coating on DIN rail for ESD protection.
Maintenance suggestions: Monitor “Network Utilization” and “CRC Error Count” via 800xA Diagnostics. Replace SFP modules if optical power drops >3dB from baseline. Perform annual PROFINET stack validation using ABB’s Automation Sentinel tool. Always update firmware in maintenance windows – hot patching supported.
Service and Guarantee Commitment
ABB provides a 48-month warranty for UFC760BE43 (3BHE004573R0043), including next-business-day advanced replacement. Global cybersecurity response team delivers critical patches within 72 hours of vulnerability disclosure. Extended lifecycle commitment guarantees spare parts for 20 years post-production. All modules undergo MIL-STD-810H testing (thermal shock, vibration, humidity) and 100,000-hour accelerated life validation. SIL 3 certification includes TÜV SÜD and exida reports.
