ABB IPMON01 Power Monitor Module

Overview

The ABB IPMON01 Power Monitor Module is a dedicated electrical monitoring unit engineered for Bailey and Symphony/MPSII control platforms. It provides continuous measurement and supervision of three-phase electrical systems, supporting both operational visibility and protective system logic within critical industrial installations.

Designed to integrate directly into the MPSII architecture, this module converts raw electrical signals into actionable diagnostic data, helping operators detect abnormal power behavior before it impacts control performance or equipment reliability.

System Compatibility

The ABB IPMON01 is fully compatible with the following ABB control environments:

• Bailey INFI 90 systems

• Symphony control systems

• MPSII power and control architectures

Its electrical and logic interfaces are optimized for legacy and upgraded ABB installations where stable power supervision is mandatory.

Electrical Characteristics

The module operates from standard industrial power sources and maintains reliable performance across multiple voltage classes.

• AC supply current

• 0.3 A at 120 VAC

• 0.2 A at 240 VAC

• DC supply support

• 125 VDC nominal input

• Selectable auxiliary voltage configurations

• 24 VDC

• 48 VDC

• 125 VDC

Measured Power Parameters

The ABB IPMON01 continuously evaluates essential electrical values within a three-phase network:

• Phase-to-phase and phase-to-neutral voltage

• Line current across all three phases

• Active (real) power

• Reactive power

• Calculated power factor

These measurements are used for power quality analysis, fault detection, and system diagnostics.

Logic and Status Interfaces

The module includes multiple discrete interfaces for power and cooling supervision:

• Logic status inputs

• Logic 0: 0.8 VDC at 10 mA sink

• Logic 1: 3.1 VDC at 80 µA source

• Two inputs

• Logic 0 indicates fault condition

• Logic thresholds

• Fan monitoring inputs

• Two inputs dedicated to fan speed or fan fault detection

Output Signals and Alarms

The ABB IPMON01 provides several hardware outputs for system-level signaling:

• Power Fail Interrupt output

• 0.8 VDC at 10 mA sink

• 4.75–5.25 VDC at 80 µA source

• Open-collector, non-isolated

• Logic 0 indicates power failure

• Logic levels

• Status output

• Open-collector, non-isolated

• Logic 0 represents fault state

• Bus alarm output

• Opto-isolated open-collector

• 24 V interface

• Logic 1 signals fault condition

• Voltage range: 5–30 VDC source

Mechanical Specifications

• Dimensions (D × W × H)

• 40.13 cm × 3.56 cm × 21.84 cm

• Weight

• 0.71 kg

Form factor is compliant with standard MPSII rack assemblies, ensuring straightforward installation and replacement.

Typical Applications

The ABB IPMON01 is commonly deployed in environments requiring continuous electrical supervision, including:

• Distributed control system power monitoring

• Industrial power quality assessment

• Protection logic input for control CPUs

• Detection of undervoltage, overvoltage, and phase imbalance

FAQ

What is the primary role of the ABB IPMON01?
It monitors three-phase electrical conditions and reports power health information to the control system for diagnostics and protection.

Does the IPMON01 perform control functions?
No. It is a monitoring and signaling module only; control decisions are executed by the system CPU.

Can this module be used outside ABB systems?
The electrical design and signaling are specific to Bailey and Symphony/MPSII platforms and are not intended for third-party control systems.