Description
General Information
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Part Number | DAPI100, 3AST000929R109 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Family | ASTAT Soft‑starter System |
| Product Type | Ethernet Communicator Interface Board |
| Installation | Plug‑in eurocard module for ASTAT soft‑starter rack |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC auxiliary power supply |
| Lifecycle Status | Obsolete / End‑of‑Life. OEM manufacturing discontinued. Only new‑old‑stock, refurbished and field‑pulled used maintenance spare parts available; no brand‑new factory‑built units can be ordered. |
| ESD Handling Requirement | Network communication electronics assembly; anti‑static wrist‑strap and anti‑static workstation required for installation and replacement operations. |
Electrical & Interface Specifications
- Communication Port: One 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Ethernet port, TCP/IP protocol support.
- Backplane Interface: Gold‑plated eurocard edge connector, connects to ASTAT rack internal bus for data exchange with DAPC100 main control processor board.
- On‑Board Circuitry: Ethernet physical layer transceiver, protocol processing unit, status LED indicators, galvanic isolation circuit between Ethernet side and rack internal bus.
- Power Consumption: Typical 4‑6 W.
- Operation Limitation: Cannot operate standalone. Must be installed together with DAPC100 main control board inside ASTAT soft‑starter rack. It is only a communication interface, without motor control or field I/O channels.
- Compatibility Matrix
‑ Compatible System: ABB ASTAT soft‑starter control rack
‑ Matching Module: DAPC100 (3ASC25H203) main digital control processor board
‑ Hot‑swap: Not supported; rack power shall be fully cut off before module replacement.
Environmental Specifications
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | 0 °C ~ +60 °C inside soft‑starter cabinet |
| Storage / Transport Temperature | ‑40 °C ~ +70 °C for long‑term spare‑part preservation |
| Relative Humidity | 5 %‑95 % RH, non‑condensing; avoid condensation to prevent circuit corrosion. |
| Compliance Standard | CE certification for industrial automation environment, complies with EMC industrial standards, RoHS compliant. |
| Protection Class | IP00 printed‑circuit assembly; installed inside protected cabinet. |
| Dimension | 112.5 mm × 27 mm × 180 mm (W×H×D), standard eurocard form‑factor |
| Net Weight | Approx. 0.182 kg |
| Conformal Coating | Conformal‑coated variant available for corrosive and high‑humidity industrial environments. |
| Vibration Resistance | Complies with IEC 60068‑2‑6 industrial cabinet vibration criteria. |
Main Functions
- DAPI100 (3AST000929R109) is the dedicated Ethernet communication interface eurocard board for ABB ASTAT soft‑starter system. It provides Ethernet TCP/IP connection for DAPC100 main control processor board.
- Realizes data exchange between ASTAT soft‑starter and upper‑level monitoring system: uploads motor running parameters, start‑stop status, fault alarm and event log; receives remote control commands from SCADA / host system.
- Implements galvanic isolation between Ethernet network and soft‑starter internal control bus, effectively restraining external network interference and improving system anti‑interference performance.
- LED status indicators display module power status and Ethernet link‑active status for on‑site inspection and fault diagnosis.
- Typical field failure symptoms
‑ Ethernet link failure, cannot establish network connection with upper system
‑ No data transmission between DAPI100 and DAPC100 main board
‑ Intermittent communication dropout during soft‑starter operation
Common root causes: 24 VDC power supply abnormality, Ethernet cable damage, backplane connector poor contact, onboard network component ageing, cabinet dust and moisture contamination.
- Pure maintenance‑oriented spare‑part component, only for repair and replacement of existing legacy ASTAT soft‑starter installations; not suitable for new‑project engineering deployment.
Typical Applications
- Spare‑part replacement for DAPI100 Ethernet communicator board inside ABB ASTAT soft‑starter rack.
- Troubleshooting scenarios: soft‑starter Ethernet communication breakdown, remote monitoring data loss.
- Preventive‑maintenance spare‑part inventory for water‑treatment, cement, mining, chemical plants equipped with ASTAT soft‑starter units.
- Hardware refurbishment for decommissioned ASTAT soft‑starter assemblies.






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