ABB 216DB61 Emergency Tripping Interface Unit

Product Description

The 216DB61 is a high-availability, safety-oriented Binary Input and Tripping Unit manufactured by ABB for the specialized Procontrol P13 distributed control system (DCS) platform. Engineered specifically for high-speed protective interlocking, emergency generator shutdown, and turbine trip circuit supervision, this module provides dual-function capabilities. 

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB

• Product Series / Platform: Procontrol P13 System Architecture

• Product Number: 216DB61

• Device Classification: Binary Input / Output and High-Speed Tripping Module

• Functional Topology: Integrated multi-channel discrete input sensing paired with dedicated heavy-duty trip execution lines

• Input State Detection: Galvanically isolated binary logic processing (State 0 / State 1)

• Application Environment: Power plants, steam/gas turbine control, and utility safety interlock loops

• Condition Status: New & Original in Factory Packing

• Factory Warranty: 12 Months

• Total Shipping Weight: 2.00 Kg (Includes module assembly and rugged anti-static packaging)

Industrial Application Scenarios

The 216DB61 input and tripping module is a vital component inside the protection cabinets of nuclear, thermal, and hydroelectric power stations, as well as heavy chemical processing plants running ABB Procontrol topologies. It is wired directly into the critical safety loops of multi-megawatt turbogenerators. When field sensors register a critical exception—such as a sudden loss of bearing oil pressure or an electrical generator imbalance—the 216DB61 processes the input status and forces the tripping contacts to open or close instantly. This drops the fuel line main solenoids or fires the breaker trip coils to bring the machinery to a safe halt.