ABB 57310255-AL Advant S100 I/O Equipment Frame

Product Overview

DSRF 182 (57310255-AL) is an ABB-manufactured I/O equipment frame (subrack) designed for the Advant S100 control system architecture. It serves as a mechanical and electrical mounting platform for S100 I/O modules, providing backplane connectivity, supervision signal routing, and system-level integration within ABB distributed control environments.

Unlike signal-processing modules, this unit does not perform I/O conversion itself. Instead, it forms the structural and electrical foundation required to operate S100 I/O assemblies reliably in continuous-duty industrial applications.

Produced by ABB, the DSRF 182 is supplied as an original spare part and is commonly deployed in legacy Advant installations requiring long-term lifecycle support.

Functional Characteristics

The DSRF 182 (57310255-AL) acts as a centralized carrier frame that accommodates multiple S100 I/O modules while ensuring proper power distribution, signal supervision, and mechanical stability.

Key functional roles include:

Providing a rigid subrack for S100 I/O module installation
Integrating internal supervision signal paths for system diagnostics
Ensuring correct electrical alignment between I/O modules and system interfaces
Supporting modular maintenance and replacement without disturbing field wiring

This design allows system engineers to expand or service I/O configurations while maintaining deterministic system behavior.

Technical Specifications

General Information

Product Model: DSRF 182
Material / Order Number: 57310255-AL
Product Category: Control System Accessory
Product Family: ABB Advant S100 I/O
Manufacturer Origin: Sweden
Part Condition: New (Original ABB Spare Part)

Mechanical & Physical Data

Form Factor: S100 I/O Equipment Frame / Subrack
Gross Weight: 7.405 kg
Net Weight: 7.405 kg
Frame Size Classification: Spare_Parts
Mounting Type: Rack / Cabinet Mounted

System & Compliance

System Compatibility: ABB Advant S100 Control Systems
Supervision Support: Integrated supervision signal routing
HS / Customs Code: 85389099
UNSPSC: 39120000
WEEE Scope: Not Applicable

Lifecycle Information

Made to Order: No
Minimum Order Quantity: 5 pieces
Replacement Product ID: 3BSE014453R1
Stock Location: Västerås, Sweden

Application Scenarios

The DSRF 182 (57310255-AL) is typically installed in:

Power generation control rooms using ABB Advant DCS
Process plants operating long-life S100 I/O infrastructures
Industrial facilities maintaining legacy ABB automation platforms
Spare-part strategies for critical control cabinets requiring frame-level redundancy

Its primary value lies in maintaining mechanical integrity, signal supervision, and system continuity rather than executing control logic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is DSRF 182 an input or output module?
A: No. DSRF 182 is an I/O equipment frame (subrack). It hosts S100 I/O modules but does not process signals itself.

Q: Can this unit replace a faulty S100 I/O module?
A: No. It replaces the mounting frame, not the functional I/O electronics. Modules are installed into the frame.

Q: Is this compatible with S800 I/O systems?
A: No. DSRF 182 is specific to ABB Advant S100 architecture and is not interchangeable with S800 I/O hardware.