ABB 3BDH000530R1 PM 803F Base Unit 16 MB

ABB PM 803F Base Unit – 16 MB | High-Performance CPU for AC 800F DCS

The ABB PM 803F Base Unit (Product ID: 3BDH000530R1) is a robust and scalable CPU base module designed for the AC 800F Distributed Control System (DCS). Featuring 16 MB of battery-buffered RAM, the PM 803F is engineered for flexible system integration and reliable performance in industrial automation and process control environments.

This base unit consists of a durable housing and a high-performance CPU mainboard. It supports various expansion modules and is delivered without a pre-installed operating system, which must be loaded during the software installation process. The PM 803F is equipped with a special Contact Ledge RW 855F and requires ABB Freelance Software Version 7.1 SP2a or higher for full compatibility.

Key Features:

• 16 MB battery-buffered RAM for secure data retention

• Modular base unit for the ABB AC 800F system

• Compatible with Freelance DCS controllers and expansion modules

• Requires software V7.1 SP2a or newer

• CPU performance is approximately 5–10% below the now-obsolete PM 802F

Application Areas:

• Process Automation

• Factory Control Systems

• Industrial SCADA & DCS Environments

Whether you’re upgrading your control infrastructure or deploying a new ABB AC 800F system, the PM 803F Base Unit provides reliable performance and future-ready flexibility.