ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC Floppy Disk Controller
General info
| Manufacture | ABB |
| Item No | DSMC 112 |
| Article number | 57360001-HC |
| Series | Advant OCS |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Dimension | 240*240*15(mm) |
| Weight | 0.5kg |
| Customs Tariff Number | 85389091 |
| Type |
Control System Accessory
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Detailed data
ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC Floppy Disk Controller
The ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC floppy disk controller is a dedicated industrial controller for managing floppy disk drives in ABB automation and control systems. Although floppy disks are largely obsolete in modern computing, controllers like this were often used in the past for data storage and transfer in industrial environments, particularly programmable logic controllers , configuration systems, or control modules that require a simple, portable medium to save and transfer data.
The ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC floppy disk controller may be a hardware interface that facilitates connectivity between ABB industrial automation systems and floppy disk drives. The controller's role is to manage read and write operations to the floppy disk, enabling storage and retrieval of data in systems that require compact and removable storage.
The DSMC 112 provides a floppy disk interface for connecting and controlling a floppy disk drive, enabling automation systems to store configuration files, logs, or programs on disk.
The controller allows data to be transferred between a floppy disk and the central processing unit (CPU) of the control system. This may include programs, configuration files, logs, and other important system data that can be accessed or updated via the floppy disk.
The controller is designed to work seamlessly with ABB PLC systems, HMI devices, and other automation hardware. It allows users to back up configuration settings, transfer programs between systems, and store critical data in a portable format.
Floppy disk-based data exchange is useful in environments where network access is limited or unavailable, allowing the system to still perform data storage and transfer via removable disk.
Frequently asked questions about the product are as follows:
-What are the main functions of the ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC floppy controller?
The ABB DSMC 112 57360001-HC floppy controller is designed to interface an ABB automation system with a floppy disk drive, enabling the system to read and write floppy disk data. Used to store configuration files, programs, and system logs in older automation systems.
-What floppy disks does the DSMC 112 controller support?
3.5-inch high-density floppy disks are supported, which are commonly used for industrial data storage. Depending on the model, the system may also support 5.25-inch disks.
-How do I connect the ABB DSMC 112 floppy controller to my system?
The DSMC 112 controller is typically connected to an ABB PLC or automation system via a standard ribbon cable or other interface used to connect floppy disk drives. A disk drive also needs to be connected to the controller, and the system software will manage the data storage and retrieval operations.
