Description

ABB DSTK221L3 3BSC950164R30 Ribbon Cable Assembly

Technical Specifications

• Product Model: DSTK221L3
• Part Number: 3BSC950164R30
• Brand: ABB (Advant / S100 I/O System)
• Warranty: One Year
• Cable Length: 3 meters
• Connector Configuration: One 64‑pin connector, one 40‑pin connector; 40‑way ribbon cable
• Operating Temperature: 0 °C ~ +60 °C cabinet‑mount
• Storage Temperature: ‑40 °C ~ +85 °C
• Response Time: Passive cable, no signal latency introduced
• Protection Class: IP20, indoor cabinet‑only installation
• Signal Type: Parallel system bus signal for S100 I/O rack interconnection
• Cable Construction: Flat multi‑conductor ribbon cable, shielded for industrial EMC performance
• Rated Voltage: 60 VDC low‑voltage signal level
• Diagnostics: Passive assembly without onboard electronics; system fault reporting via host controller
• Humidity: 5‑95 % RH non‑condensing
• Dimensions / Weight: 3000 mm cable length; approx 0.32 kg

Product Overview

The DSTK221L3 3BSC950164R30 is a dedicated 3‑meter ribbon cable assembly for ABB Advant S100 distributed I/O system. It establishes parallel‑bus physical connection between S100 I/O modules, termination units and main controller hardware. The matched 64‑pin and 40‑pin connectors guarantee correct pin‑out mapping for high‑speed parallel I/O signal transmission. Shielded ribbon‑cable construction reduces ground‑loop interference and electromagnetic noise inside heavy‑EMI power‑plant, steel‑mill and process‑industry control cabinets. This cable is a mandatory interconnection accessory for building S100‑series remote‑I/O hardware layout.

This cable assembly addresses legacy DCS I/O interconnection challenges: factory‑terminated matched connectors, fixed 3‑meter length for cabinet‑to‑cabinet routing, EMC‑optimized shielding, drop‑in spare‑part compatibility for existing S100‑system retrofit‑maintenance projects. DCS automation engineers, manufacturing‑plant maintenance technicians and retrofit integrators benefit most. Typical applications: legacy ABB Advant S100 I/O cabinet interconnection, process‑industry distributed I/O signal wiring, steel‑mill and power‑plant retrofitting projects.

Key Application Notes

‑Passive cable assembly; cannot operate standalone. Requires ABB S100‑series I/O modules and compatible controller hardware. ‑Full part‑number 3BSC950164R30 must be strictly matched; different‑length DSTK221L3 variants are not interchangeable. ‑Avoid sharp bending, mechanical pulling and crushing damage to ribbon cable and connector housings. ‑Original OEM production discontinued; aftermarket surplus/refurbished spare parts circulate for legacy‑DCS maintenance. ‑Observe cable routing separation rule: keep apart from high‑power AC cables to minimize noise coupling. ‑Follow ABB S100 I/O hardware manual for connector insertion, cabinet wiring layout and system‑bus troubleshooting steps.