ABB Bailey IMFCS01 Frequency Counter Module

ABB Bailey IMFCS01 Frequency Counter Slave Module for INFI 90 / Symphony Plus

ABB Bailey IMFCS01 Frequency Counter Slave Module for INFI 90 / Symphony Plus

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Product Description The IMFCS01 is a dedicated frequency measurement slave module developed by ABB Bailey for use in INFI 90 and Symphony...

SKU: IMFCS01

Manufacturer: ABB
Product No.: IMFCS01
Product Type: Counter Module
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Weight: 1500g
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months

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Product Description

The IMFCS01 is a dedicated frequency measurement slave module developed by ABB Bailey for use in INFI 90 and Symphony Plus distributed control systems. It provides high-resolution, real-time acquisition of periodic signals from field instruments—such as magnetic pickups on turbine shafts, vortex flow meters, or encoder outputs—and converts them into precise digital frequency values for process control and monitoring.

Unlike general-purpose analog inputs, the IMFCS01 employs hardware-timed counters with adaptive signal conditioning to accurately capture frequencies across a wide dynamic range, even in electrically noisy environments typical of power generation and heavy industry.

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: ABB (formerly Bailey Controls)
Model / Part Number: IMFCS01
Compatible Systems: INFI 90, Symphony Plus (with Harmony or Master controller support)
Module Type: Frequency Counter Slave
Mounting: Single slot in standard Module Mounting Unit (MMU)
Power Supply: +5 VDC via system backplane (no external wiring required)
Communication Interface: Internal Slave Expander Bus (SEB)
Input Channels: 4 independent frequency input channels (typical configuration)
Input Signal Types:

Sine wave: 0.2 Vrms to 10 Vrms
Square/pulse wave: 2 V to 24 VDC (TTL/CMOS compatible)
Zero-crossing AC signals from passive magnetic pickups

Frequency Measurement Range: 0.1 Hz to 10 kHz (configurable per channel)
Resolution: Up to 0.01 Hz (depending on gate time and firmware settings)
Signal Conditioning: Onboard Schmitt trigger, programmable hysteresis, and low-pass filtering
Noise Immunity: Differential inputs with common-mode rejection; opto-isolation optional in some variants
Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +70 °C
Diagnostics: Continuous self-check of input circuitry, counter integrity, and bus communication; front-panel LED status indicators
Update Rate: Configurable (typically 100 ms to 1 s per channel)

Typical Applications

Turbine and motor speed monitoring (RPM calculation)
Flow rate derivation from pulse-output flow meters (e.g., turbine or vortex types)
Conveyor belt speed verification in material handling systems
Synchronization of rotating equipment in combined-cycle or co-generation plants

FAQ
Q: Can the IMFCS01 be used without a master module?
A: No—it operates as a slave device and requires a master controller (e.g., HMEI01 or TPS01) on the same expander bus to configure parameters and read data.

Q: Does it support fail-safe behavior on signal loss?
A: Yes. Each channel can be configured to output a defined “bad” value or trigger an alarm if input signal amplitude drops below threshold or frequency stalls.

Q: How does it differ from the IMASI01 analog input module?
A: The IMASI01 handles continuous voltage/current signals, while the IMFCS01 is optimized for discrete, time-based frequency inputs. They serve complementary roles—IMFCS01 for speed/flow pulses, IMASI01 for pressure, temperature, or position.

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