Description
ABB 3BDH001001R0005 – Control Builder M Professional License for AC 800M Engineering
The part number 3BDH001001R0005 from ABB typically refers to a Control Builder M Professional license used to engineer, deploy, and maintain AC 800M-based applications within an ABB 800xA environment. From my experience, teams choose this when they need full IEC 61131-3 language support, robust online changes, and consistent workflow from simulation to commissioning.
You might notice that it streamlines controller configuration, I/O mapping (S800 I/O in many cases), hardware definition, and diagnostics, which makes day-to-day changes on running systems far less disruptive.
Order Placement Process and Guarantees
- Warranty: 365 days
- Delivery time: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
- Payment terms: 50% advance payment; full balance cleared before delivery
- Express options: FedEx, UPS, DHL
- Support on delivery: License activation guidance and basic installation assistance are included, which tends to reduce first-time configuration issues.
Key Features
- Engineering for AC 800M: End-to-end project setup covering hardware configuration, tasks, I/O allocation, and diagnostics.
- IEC 61131-3 Languages: Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text, and Sequential Function Chart for flexible logic design.
- Online Changes: Typically supports non-stop updates to logic and parameters, which helps during tight production windows.
- Simulation & Test: Offline testing and partial simulation options to catch issues early before commissioning.
- Integrated with ABB 800xA: Smooth handover to 800xA Engineering and Operations for consistent libraries, alarms, and trends.
- Libraries & Reuse: Standard and user libraries, versioned for reuse, improving maintainability across sites.
- Diagnostics & Trace: Watch, force, and trace functions that speed up troubleshooting on running systems.
- Security & Access: Role-based workflows and audit trails in many installations, aligning with typical plant IT policies.
Technical Specifications
| Brand / Model | ABB 3BDH001001R0005 |
| Product Type | Control Builder M Professional License (software for AC 800M engineering) |
| Intended Platform | ABB 800xA Engineering Station for AC 800M |
| Supported Controllers | AC 800M family (e.g., PM864/PM865/PM866 series), with S800 I/O in most cases |
| Engineering Languages | IEC 61131-3: LD, FBD, ST, SFC |
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10/11 Professional (64-bit) typically; version alignment with ABB 800xA release is recommended |
| Communication to Controllers | Ethernet (TCP/IP) via AC 800M service/engineering ports within 800xA |
| Delivery Format | Electronic license and installer; some installations use a USB license key/dongle |
| HS Code | 8523.51 (solid-state storage device) when supplied with a USB license key; electronic license deliveries are typically non-dutiable |
Related or Supporting Products
- Control Builder M Standard (license) – A lighter variant for basic projects; Professional usually adds advanced diagnostics, libraries, and broader engineering features.
- ABB 800xA Engineering Station – The host environment for project management, system topology, and integration to Operations.
- AC 800M Controllers (PM864/PM865/PM866) – CPU modules used with Control Builder M; choose based on performance and redundancy requirements.
- CI854A (PROFIBUS DP) / CI851 (DeviceNet) / CI869 (PROFINET) – Communication interfaces for fieldbus integration; selection depends on installed network standards.
- S800 I/O – Modular remote I/O widely paired with AC 800M; supports hot-swap in many cases and compact cabinet layouts.
- Compact Control Builder (Freelance) – Different platform (Freelance DCS). Mentioned for teams comparing project scales and legacy migration paths.
Installation & Maintenance
- PC & OS: Use an ABB-qualified Windows build for your 800xA version. Admin rights are typically required to install drivers and services.
- Cabinet/Network Environment: Engineering station should sit on the 800xA engineering network (segmented VLAN). Keep clean power and proper grounding to avoid comms drops.
- Licensing: If a USB key is used, assign it to a protected USB port. Keep a secure backup of license files and entitlement IDs.
- Wiring & Connectivity: Standard Ethernet to AC 800M service ports or via the 800xA network switch. Avoid unmanaged network loops; label all ports.
- Version Alignment: Match Control Builder M version to controller firmware and 800xA release. A minor mismatch often leads to unexpected warnings during download.
- Routine Maintenance: Periodic project backups, library version control, and applying ABB hotfixes on a test VM before production rollout.
- Cyber Hygiene: Exclude project folders from aggressive real-time antivirus scanning; maintain whitelisting according to plant IT policy.
- Calibration/Validation: Not a physical device, but schedule functional checks after any firmware or library change, especially on safety-related loops.
Quality & Certifications
- Standards: Engineering per IEC 61131-3; 800xA lifecycle practices commonly align with IEC 62443 for security in many deployments.
- CE / UL / RoHS: Not typically applicable to software licenses; underlying hardware (controllers and I/O) carry relevant certifications.
- Quality Systems: ABB development and manufacturing are generally managed under ISO 9001 frameworks.
- Warranty Policy: 365-day warranty from us, covering license activation and media (if supplied). Manufacturer software support/maintenance can be purchased separately if needed.
One thing I appreciate is how predictable the workflow becomes once versions are aligned—engineering, simulation, and commissioning flow into each other with fewer surprises. If you’re planning a migration or adding new I/O islands, this license tends to keep your AC 800M projects consistent across sites.







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