
Product Overview
The ABB 3BHE006805R0001 is the order-code designated DDC779BE01 process control module—a controller-class board that functions as a real-time control and signal-coordination node within ABB’s industrial automation and drive architectures. Depending on the platform configuration in which it is deployed, the ABB 3BHE006805R0001 appears either as a distributed controller module in ABB DCS environments (AC800PEC, Advant OCS, and related process control families) or as a control board inside ABB medium-voltage drive systems such as the ACS6000, where it executes control algorithms and coordinates signals between the controller and the power section.
The basic definition of the ABB 3BHE006805R0001 is that of a deterministic, industrial-grade processing module: it acquires process signals from the field, executes control logic—PID loops, sequence control, and interlocking—and issues commands to actuators, drives, and downstream controllers. Its role is to sit between the higher-level system bus and the I/O or power-stage layer, performing the millisecond- and microsecond-scale decisions that the supervisory layer is too slow to handle. In a DCS deployment this means closed-loop regulation of process variables; in a drive deployment it means the control algorithms that govern energy conversion and motor behavior.
The value of the ABB 3BHE006805R0001 lies in its combination of processing capability, redundant operation, and industrial ruggedness. It supports primary/backup redundant configurations, where a standby module runs in lockstep with the active unit and can take over in approximately 100 milliseconds—fast enough that operators and field devices notice no interruption. Hot-swappable installation means a failed board can be replaced without powering down the entire rack. With a 32-bit RISC processor, 4 MB of application and data memory, multi-channel analog and digital I/O handling, and support for Profibus-DP, Modbus RTU, and other industrial protocols, the ABB 3BHE006805R0001 is built for continuous-duty process environments where downtime is measured in lost production rather than repair time.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | 3BHE006805R0001 |
| Board / Functional Designation | DDC779BE01 |
| Manufacturer | ABB (Industrial Automation / Drives) |
| Product Type | Process Control Module / Controller Module |
| Compatible Platforms | ABB AC800PEC, Advant OCS, Symphony-family DCS, ACS6000 / AC800PEC drive control |
| Processor | 32-bit RISC, approx. 40 MHz |
| User Memory | 4 MB application + 4 MB data memory |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 24,000 I/O points via S800/S900 stations (system-dependent) |
| Digital Inputs | 6 / 8 / 16 channels (configuration-dependent) |
| Digital Outputs | 4 / 8 channels (configuration-dependent) |
| Analog Inputs | 4 channels (4–20 mA / 0–10 V class) |
| Analog Outputs | 2 channels |
| Communication Protocols | Profibus-DP, Modbus RTU, CS31, IEC 60870-5-103; optional Ethernet/IP |
| Input Voltage | 24 V DC ±10% (backplane-supplied) |
| Power Consumption | ≤ 12 W (typical 5–6 W) |
| Redundancy | Supported – primary/backup pair, switchover ≤ 100 ms |
| Hot-Swappable | Yes |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN rail or dedicated control-rack slot |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | Approx. 140 × 100 × 45 mm (variant-dependent) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5 kg |
| Protection Rating | IP20 (cabinet installation) |
| Operating Temperature | −20 °C to +60 °C |
| Storage Temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C |
| Relative Humidity | 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Certifications | CE, UL, RoHS; compliant with IEC EMC requirements |











