{"product_id":"abb-3bhb0072r115-xvc768115-ethernet-rs-232-i-o-board","title":"ABB 3BHB0072R115 XVC768115 Ethernet RS-232 I\/O Board","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB XVC768115 (Part Number 3BHB0072R115)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a multifunctional digital\/analog I\/O and power interface module. Engineered specifically for complex ABB PLC and DCS environments, this module facilitates high-speed signal processing and stable distribution of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e24 V DC power\u003c\/strong\u003e. It acts as a critical bridge between field devices and the central controller, supporting diverse signals from load cells to digital switches. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, factory-sealed for immediate deployment in mission-critical automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 or 4 Channels (Optimized for Load Cells)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAnalog Outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 Channels (Voltage or Current)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Power Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+24 V DC (Max 0.5 A)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEthernet, 2 x RS-232 Serial Ports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 V DC Nominal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e120 × 80 × 60 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSwitzerland\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Signal Handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe XVC768115 processes both digital and analog signals simultaneously. This eliminates the need for separate expansion cards, reducing the physical footprint in the control cabinet and simplifying the I\/O architecture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Load Cell Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpecific analog input channels cater to load cell signals. This allows for direct integration of weighing and tensioning data without requiring external signal conditioners, reducing signal latency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Communication Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDual RS-232 ports and an Ethernet interface enable the module to communicate with legacy serial equipment and modern network infrastructures concurrently. This versatility protects your investment during incremental system upgrades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuxiliary Power Distribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module provides a regulated 24 V DC (0.5 A) output to power external sensors or small field devices. This feature simplifies cabinet wiring by centralizing power distribution through the I\/O card itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the XVC768115 support both current and voltage for its analog outputs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes. You can configure the 4 analog output channels to deliver either voltage or current signals, providing maximum flexibility when interfacing with different types of actuators or secondary controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use the RS-232 ports for peripheral integration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAbsolutely. The dual RS-232 serial ports allow the XVC768115 to connect with HMI panels, barcode scanners, or older industrial hardware while the Ethernet port maintains the primary link to the ABB DCS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the primary mounting method for this module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis expansion card typically mounts directly onto the compatible ABB controller backplane or within a standardized sub-rack. Its compact 120 x 80 mm dimensions ensure it fits into high-density rail configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this unit compatible with third-party PLCs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile primarily designed for the ABB ecosystem (DCS and PLCs), its standard Ethernet and RS-232 interfaces allow it to exchange data with any system supporting these protocols, provided the software driver configuration allows for ABB-specific memory mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43789650985059,"sku":"XVC768115 3BHB0072R115","price":676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/521.jpg?v=1761103178","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/sr\/products\/abb-3bhb0072r115-xvc768115-ethernet-rs-232-i-o-board","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}