ABB BN5930

Description

Product Description

The ABB BN5930 is a critical battery backup module designed specifically for ABB’s industrial automation and distributed control system (DCS) components. As an essential spare part for maintaining system integrity, this battery module provides backup power to preserve volatile memory and maintain real-time clock operation in ABB controllers, I/O modules, and communication processors during primary power loss. The core function of the ABB BN5930 is to ensure that configuration data, program logic, and time-stamped information are retained when the main power supply is removed or interrupted, preventing data loss and the need for costly reconfiguration or re-commissioning after power restoration. Engineered to ABB’s exacting quality standards, the ABB BN5930 features reliable lithium-based chemistry, stable voltage output throughout its service life, and robust construction suitable for the industrial environment.

Product Parameters

• Model Number: ABB BN5930

• Type: Battery Backup Module

• Series: ABB Control Systems (AC 800M, S800 I/O, and compatible platforms)

• Chemistry: Lithium-based (typically Lithium-Thionyl Chloride or similar long-life chemistry)

• Nominal Voltage: 3.6 VDC (typical)

• Capacity: Rated in Ah (Amp-hours) for specified backup duration

• Compatibility: Various ABB processor and memory modules requiring battery backup

• Mounting: Plugs into designated battery holder on module or rack

• Connector: Custom connector matching ABB module requirements

• Expected Life: Several years depending on operating conditions and usage patterns

• Indicators: May include voltage monitoring or low-battery detection through host module

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C

• Storage Temperature: Recommended cool, dry storage for maximum shelf life

• Certification: CE, UL recognized (component level), RoHS compliant

Advantages and Features

The primary advantage of the ABB BN5930 lies in its role as a genuine ABB-manufactured component, ensuring perfect compatibility and reliable performance within ABB automation systems. By utilizing the ABB BN5930, facilities can maintain the integrity of controller memory and real-time clock functions, preventing the operational disruptions and engineering effort required to reload configurations after power outages. Each ABB BN5930 is manufactured to ABB’s specifications for voltage stability and capacity, ensuring that the expected backup duration meets the requirements of the application. The long-life chemistry of the ABB BN5930 provides years of reliable service, reducing maintenance frequency and the risk of unexpected data loss. When installed in compatible ABB modules, the ABB BN5930 allows the system to monitor battery health and provide advance warning of low-battery conditions before failure occurs. The use of genuine ABB BN5930 batteries maintains the safety certifications and reliability of the overall control system.

Application Cases in Application Fields

The ABB BN5930 finds essential application across all industries utilizing ABB control systems where memory retention during power loss is critical.

• Chemical Processing: In a continuous chemical plant, the ABB BN5930 maintains configuration memory in AC 800M controllers during brief power interruptions, ensuring that critical control loops resume operation immediately upon power restoration without manual intervention.

• Power Generation: At a combined-cycle power plant, the ABB BN5930 preserves time-stamped alarm and event data in S800 I/O modules during outages, maintaining accurate sequence-of-events records for post-incident analysis.

• Water Treatment: In a municipal water facility, the ABB BN5930 ensures that pump sequencing programs and setpoint configurations are retained in controller memory through overnight maintenance shutdowns.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: In a validated facility, the ABB BN5930 maintains real-time clock accuracy in control modules, ensuring that batch records and audit trails have correct timestamps even after power interruptions.

• Mining and Minerals: At a remote mine site with unreliable power, the ABB BN5930 provides the backup needed to preserve controller configurations through frequent power fluctuations and outages.

Comparison with Competing Products

When compared to generic third-party replacement batteries, the ABB BN5930 offers significant advantages that justify its selection for critical automation applications. While aftermarket batteries may offer lower initial cost, the ABB BN5930 guarantees the exact voltage characteristics, capacity, and physical fit specified by ABB for reliable long-term performance. Third-party batteries may have undocumented variations in discharge characteristics, self-discharge rates, or temperature tolerance that can lead to premature failure or insufficient backup time. The ABB BN5930 is designed and tested specifically for the current draw profiles and charging circuits of ABB modules, ensuring compatibility that generic batteries cannot guarantee. For facilities operating under service contracts or warranty conditions, use of the genuine ABB BN5930 is often required to maintain coverage. Furthermore, the ABB BN5930 incorporates any design improvements and revisions that ABB has implemented over time, while aftermarket batteries may replicate older, superseded designs.

Selection Suggestions and Precautions

When selecting the ABB BN5930 for your application, first verify that this specific battery model is compatible with your ABB module by consulting the module documentation or ABB’s parts database. Ensure that the ABB BN5930 is fresh and within its recommended shelf life when installed, as batteries degrade over time even when not in use. When installing the ABB BN5930, observe proper polarity and ensure secure connection to prevent intermittent contact that could cause data loss. Follow all safety precautions for lithium battery handling, including protection against short circuits and proper disposal of spent units. Before removing an old ABB BN5930 from a powered-down module, note the installation date and consider replacing proactively based on expected service life rather than waiting for failure. After installing a new ABB BN5930, verify through the module’s diagnostic interface that the battery is recognized and functioning properly. Finally, establish a preventive maintenance schedule for ABB BN5930 replacement based on manufacturer recommendations and your facility’s experience with battery life in your specific operating environment.