Description
ABB UAC389AE01 (HIEE300888R0001) – Industrial Control/Interface Module for ABB Procontrol / Advant Systems
The ABB UAC389AE01, part number HIEE300888R0001, is a rack-mounted control/interface module used in legacy ABB Procontrol and, in many cases, Advant-based DCS installations. From my experience, it’s typically selected as a drop-in replacement to stabilize mature plants, keep spares ready, and avoid the cost and risk of accelerating a full system migration. You might notice that the AE01 variant is favored in lifecycle projects because it aligns with established backplane buses and cabinet layouts, which keeps commissioning time short.
Our Order Process & Guarantees
- Warranty: 365 days
- Lead time: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
- Payment: 50% advance payment, balance in full before delivery
- Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL
- Pre‑shipment testing: Functional check and visual inspection, with packing photos on request
Key Features
- System compatibility: Designed for ABB Procontrol racks; commonly applied in Advant Master–based cabinets as a direct replacement.
- Backplane integration: Plug-in module interfaces via the system backplane for power and signaling, simplifying wiring changes.
- Stable lifecycle support: Suited to plants prioritizing reliability and uptime over platform migrations.
- Service-friendly design: Front panel status indicators (varies by revision) make basic diagnostics straightforward for maintenance teams.
- Proven in harsh environments: Typically specified for cabinet-mounted operation in industrial temperature ranges when correctly ventilated.
- Revision-aware supply: We help match firmware/EPROM revisions so the module aligns with your installed controller set.
Technical Specifications
| Item | Details |
| Brand / Model | ABB UAC389AE01 (HIEE300888R0001) |
| Function Category | Rack-mounted control/interface module for ABB Procontrol / Advant systems |
| HS Code | 8537.10 (Boards/panels for electric control, rated ≤1000 V) |
| Power Requirements | Supplied via system backplane from the rack PSU (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | Typically 0 to +55 °C when installed in a ventilated control cabinet |
| Signal I/O Types | System bus via backplane; front indicators for status/diagnostics (varies by revision) |
| Communication Interfaces | Backplane interface to controller and system bus (configured per system) |
| Installation Method | Plug-in rack module; secured by front-panel fasteners in ABB system chassis |
Note: Exact electrical and interface details depend on system configuration and revision; we verify against your installed base before shipment.
Application Fields
Plants running ABB Procontrol or Advant DCS platforms—especially where the objective is stable long-term operation—tend to keep UAC389AE01 modules as first-line spares. Typical sectors include:
- Power generation (boiler/turbine control, BOP systems)
- Oil & gas (compressor stations, refining units)
- Chemicals & petrochemicals (continuous process units)
- Metals, mining, and cement (line control, utility islands)
- Pulp & paper (machine section control, steam/water systems)
One thing I appreciate is how quickly a maintenance team can swap this module during a planned outage. A customer in a combined-cycle plant told us they kept downtime under 40 minutes because the backplane and addressing stayed exactly as before—no field rewiring at all.
Advantages & Value
- Reliability first: Sourced, inspected, and tested to stabilize legacy control nodes with predictable behavior.
- Compatibility: Matches existing racks, addressing, and controller expectations—minimizing engineering changes.
- Cost control: Extends the life of installed assets and defers capex-heavy migrations.
- Technical support: We assist with part identification, firmware/revision matching, and packaging for safe transit.
Installation & Maintenance
- Cabinet environment: Install in a clean, ventilated control cabinet. Maintain ambient within typical industrial ranges and avoid heat sources.
- Handling: Use ESD protection. Verify module code and AE01 variant before insertion.
- Power-down procedure: Isolate power per site safety rules before module replacement unless your site procedure explicitly supports online swap for this slot.
- Wiring: The module interfaces via backplane; confirm backplane connector condition and alignment prior to seating the card.
- Routine tasks: Periodically check diagnostic LEDs, record any alarms, clean dust filters, and keep firmware/EPROM versions aligned across redundant nodes (where applicable).
- Spare policy: In most cases, plants keep at least one tested spare per critical controller bay to reduce MTTR.
Quality & Certifications
- Manufacturer standards: ABB manufacturing under ISO 9001 quality systems (typical for the product family).
- Compliance: CE for industrial use where applicable; RoHS applicability can vary by production year for legacy modules.
- Warranty: 12 months replacement warranty from our side.
- Traceability: Serial and revision capture provided on delivery documents; test reports available upon request.
Related/Supporting Components (for planning)
To simplify spares planning, we can also help with matched rack power supplies, Procontrol/Advant backplanes, and commonly paired controller/communication cards in the same family. From a practical standpoint, it seems to be more efficient to verify these together so you don’t uncover a backplane or firmware mismatch during an outage.
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