Specifications
♦ Isolated universal analog inputs
standard
♦ Serial communications; Instrument
Communications Network, RS-232
and RS-485 Modbus standard
♦ Supports up to 15 single point,
individually isolated local process
I/O in a single instrument
♦ Supports up to 100 discrete Remote
I/O points through a Remote I/O
Interface module
♦ Redundant, removable NOVRAM
backs up configuration and current
process parameters
ABB Instrumentation
AC-19
MOD 30ML Multiloop Controller
The MOD 30ML is a microprocessor
based multiloop controller comprising
built-in and modular I/O, removable
terminations, signal conditioning, power
supply and operator interface in a single
instrument package. In addition to its two
built-in isolated universal analog inputs,
two current outputs and communication
port, up to eleven single point local
process I/O modules and one
communications module can be installed
in one controller. A flexible configuration
allows these combinations to meet
specific control needs.
FUNCTIONALITY
The MOD 30ML provides continuous control functions
such as PID, feedforward, set-point and output tracking,
external feedback, set-point and output limiting, in addition
to logic and I/O functions. The number of loops run in a
single MOD 30ML is defined by the user and is based on
desired execution time and I/O requirements. Up to six
single loops (four cascade) may be implemented through
front face configuration.
MOD 30ML also provides Sequence Blocks based on a
drum programmer design with up to 100 inputs, 80 steps
and 30 outputs per block; blocks can be cascaded for
larger sequences. The Sequence Block allows forward
and backward stepping, unlimited branching and outputs
configurable for any data type supported by MOD 30ML
(discrete, floating point, integer, time, date, ASCII or
HEX).
BASE PLATFORM
The base unit is available in two physical formats to suit
different types of installation. Standard format includes a
fifty position, two piece terminal block assembly for direct
connection of field wiring at the back of the instrument.
The second format provides a MOD 30 cable connection
assembly permitting MOD 30ML to interface directly with
existing MOD 30 termination equipment.
The instrument is available in 24Vdc and 85-250Vac. The
MOD 30 instrument style is available in 24 volt DC power
only. Both formats include a high speed Motorola 68302
CPU, and, associated firmware to support I/O,
communications and control functions. Each MOD 30ML
has 64K of non-volatile RAM which contains the user
database and all current process and operating
parameters. The optional Portable Memory Module
provides 64K of redundant, removable non-volatile RAM
which backs up the configured database and, if left on the
instrument during operation, collects current process data.
CONFIGURATION AND OPERATION
Configuration of the instrument is accomplished via one of
two methods. For most applications including single loop
PID, single station cascade and feedforward, canned
strategies and faceplates are easily implemented through
the instruments front face.
For more complex applications, beyond those offered as
canned faceplates, configuration is accomplished through
the icon-based Application Builder Software which is used
to create, edit, save, download and document the MOD
30ML data base in a graphic environment (see
specification 23-10-06). Downloading instrument
configurations can be done via ICN, or via Modbus over
RS-232 or a 4-wire RS-485 network.
SS 1800R
Runtime operation is normally supported through the
instruments operator front face but may be supported
through PC-30 Series Software (specification 23-10-03) or
Intellution’s FIX (specification SS FIX/DMACS) running in
an IBM PC/AT compatible computer, or an industrial
workstation, or through third-party software or terminals
using Modbus protocol. Local display and operations can
be provided using the 2021W Local Control Panel over
the ICN.
COMMUNICATIONS
Two serial communications channels on each MOD 30ML
instrument allow up to two independent networks to
function simultaneously. The first channel of serial
communications is provided with the base instrument and
is jumper selectable to be either Instrument
Communications Network (ICN), RS-232 Modbus or RS-
485 Modbus. The second communications channel is
available through the use of an optional serial
communications module inserted into one of the eleven
module positions. Communications modules are available
for ICN, RS-232 Modbus or RS-485 Modbus. The RS-485
Modbus module is available in 2-wire or 4-wire forms. The
4-wire form can be selected to provide the power, pull-up
and pull-down resistors required to stabilize a bus when
MOD 30ML is used as a master.
Peer-to-peer communications to other MOD 30ML,
MODCELL Multiloop, MOD 30 Instruments, PC-30 Series
Software and PC-30 Industrial Workstations is
accomplished through connections to the ICN allowing
seamless integration into both existing and new control
strategies.
Communications to MODCELL 2050 single loop
controllers, various host systems and commercial terminal
devices can be accomplished using standard Modbus
RTU protocol. Both ICN communications and Modbus
communications (Master and/or Slave) can be used on an
instrument simultaneously.
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PROCESS I/O signal conversion. A single module supports all thermocouple
MOD 30ML provides two types with upscale burnout detection. Cold junction
isolated universal analog compensation is also provided. One current input module
inputs and two current type supplies isolated loop power for 2-wire transmitters.
outputs as standard. Each Other input types include volt, millivolt, 2- and 3-wire RTD with
analog input can receive upscale burnout detection and current input without loop
direct connection of either power. The analog output module supplies 4-20mA or 0-
milliamp (2-wire or non 2- 20mA. All analog I/O modules are individually, optically
wire), millivolt, volt, RTD isolated to 250Vrms continuous.
thermocouple or
resistance. Inputs have Digital I/O
full galvanic isolation. Digital I/O is selected by the user through use of digital I/O
Both analog outputs can modules. Options include both isolated and non-isolated
be user set between span limits of 0 and 20 milliamps. modules. Solid state relay versions offer high isolation
voltage capability. Non-isolated modules are compatible with
In addition to the above base analog I/O offering, MOD 30ML TTL logic levels and provide the ability to interface between
can receive up to eleven process I/O and communication similar modules without the need for an external power
modules. Individual modules can be purchased separately supply. The Mechanical Relay output module supports Form
based on application need. Plug in modules include various A, Form B and Form C relays.
types of analog input, analog output, digital input, digital
output, Instrument Communication Network (ICN) and Extended Digital I/O
MODBUS serial communications. Signal conditioning, fail- Extended input and output modules expand the MOD 30ML
safe and power fail/recovery parameters may reside in each digital I/O capability to 100 discrete points. The I/O modules
individual module. communicate to MOD 30ML over the CS-31 Extended I/O
Network using a 2020N communications module. The
Analog I/O Modules communications module does not need to use a
Analog input modules provide high-resolution signal communications position thereby leaving those two positions
conditioning. Process signals including RTD and on the MOD 30ML open for communications modules. Refer
thermocouple are connected directly to the MOD 30ML to specification SS Remote-I/O for details.
termination without requiring transmitters or transducers for

Component Features
Instrument Base Unit • 72mm X 144mm (3X6) panel mounted unified architecture with a behind the panel depth of
400mm
• Powerful Motorola 68302 processor, including on-chip RISC communications processor
• Universal ac power supply (85-250VAC/ 50-400 Hz, 20-50VDC)
• 11 I/O sockets available for any mix of process I/O and communications modules
• 64K bytes non-volatile database RAM
• Embedded real-time clock with 1ms resolution
Portable Memory • Optional plug on module that provides 64K bytes of redundant, removable non-volatile RAM
Module for database backup, portability and integrity
• Updated every 50 ms
Process I/O Modules • Single-point I/O modules for wide variety of process signals
• Embedded microprocessor provides high-resolution signal conversion
• Individually opto-isolated to 250Vrms, continuous
• Per-point, configurable fail-safe and power fail/restart settings
• Provide loop power for 2-wire transmitters
Communications • Peer-to-peer Instrument Communication Network (ICN)
Modules • RS-232 and RS-485 (2-wire and 4-wire) serial communications using standard Modbus RTU
protocol.
Identity Module Configurable function blocks for:
(Supplied in base • Analog I/O and digital I/O
instrument) • Linearization and piecewise (lookup) tables
• Process and diagnostic alarms
• Incrementing or decrementing timers and counters
• Arithmetic and relational control and event logic
• Display development for custom user defined displays
• Comprehensive PID control (including feedforward, external feedback, set-point/output
tracking, set-point/output limiting, deadtime compensation)
• Sequence control

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 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

PID Loops Operating temperature

six single or four cascade 0 to +50°C
Execution Time Storage Temperature
Using built-in I/O: 100mSec. -40 to +75°C
Module I/O: 150mSec. or greater
Humidity
(depends on strategy size)
5 to 95% RH, noncondensing
Operating Range
Open Input Fault Detection
AC option: 85-250V rms, 50-400Hz
Controller recovery is user configurable for all inputs
DC option: 20-50V dc
MOD 30 termination style: 24V dc Fault Output
Built-in outputs - last value or 0%
Fuse
Module outputs - user defined between 0 and 100%
2.5 Amps (ac), 4.0 Amps (dc)
ICN Baud rate
Power Consumption (120V rms, 60Hz, Full load)
31.25K Baud
50W maximum
Modbus Baud rate
Data Retention (Non volatile RAM memory and
150 to 38.4K Baud
Portable Memory Module)
Typically 10 years with instrument unpowered

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Height Depth
Bezel - 5.69" (144.5 mm) Behind the panel - 15.75” (400 mm)
Panel cutout - 5.47" (138.9 mm) Front of panel - 1.13" (28.7 mm)
Width Weight
Bezel - 2.87” (72.9 mm) Base instrument with identity module: 4.7 lbs.
Panel Cutout - 2.69” (68.3mm) Fully module loaded: 6.0 lbs.
Safety Approvals Mounting
ABB Instrumentation General Purpose Instrument mounts directly in a panel or may be
FM Approved and CSA Certified Class I, Division 2, mounted in a 1705FZ Instrument Trim Bezel.
Groups A, B, C, D

PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS - BUILT-IN ANALOG INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

Analog Outputs (two built-in) Measuring Range Limits

0 to 22mA non-isolated with user set span Thermocouple °F °F °C °C
22mA into a 1000Ω load or RTD Lower Upper Lower Upper
1 mA minimum span Type B 392 3308 200 1820
Type E -328 1832 -200 1000
Analog Inputs (two built-in)
Type J -346 1400 -210 760
Isolated 24V dc, with 20mA transmitter power supply
Type K -328 2501 -200 1372
per input.
Type N 32 2372 0 1300
Input Type Type R&S 32 3214 0 1768
Type Min. Max. Min. Span Type T -430 752 -257 400
millivolt -10 120 10 RTD -328 1562 -200 850
volts dc 0 6.0 0.1 Performance accuracy is not guaranteed below 752°F
milliamp dc 0 22 1.0 (400°C) for Type B thermocouple.
resistance 500Ω (20Ω min. with 3.9KΩ resistor added) RTD, 3-wire platinum, 100 ohm per DIN 43760
(IEC751), with range of 0-430 ohms (normal) or 0-55
Input Impedance
ohms (low).
millivolt 10M ohms minimum
volt 10M ohms minimum Input Common Mode Rating
current 100 ohms nominal 45Vdc
Temperature Input Linearization Input Isolation
Thermocouple - per NBS 125 and IEC584 standards Full galvanic isolation using transformers and opto
RTD - per IEC751 and DIN43760 standards isolators.

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 PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS - MODULAR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS

VOLTAGE INPUT CURRENT OUTPUT

2001A 2003A
Range (0-100%) ±10V dc, Range (0-100%) 4 to 20 mA
±100 mV dc Low limit 0 mA
Low limit -11V, -110 mV Upper limit 25 mA
Upper limit +11V, +110 mV Isolation 45Vdc
Input Resistance 1 Megohm Sensitivity 5 uA
Sensitivity 0.4mV, 4uV Accuracy ±0.2%
Accuracy (calibrated) 0.1% Load Limit 0 - 800 ohms
Isolation 45Vdc
Normal mode rejection 40 db at 60 Hz minimum
DIGITAL INPUTS (ISOLATED)
2004AP10.. .. 1000A ..1100A ..1200A
CURRENT INPUT Input voltage ranges 2.5-28Vdc 4-16Vdc 10-32Vdc
2002A 12-32Vac
Range (0-100%) 4 to 20 mA Max Logic Low Input 1V 1V 3V
Low limit 0 mA Max Input current 30mA 45mA 25mA
Upper limit 24 mA Input resistance 900 ohms 300 ohms 1000 Ωdc
Input Resistance 2.5 ohm 1500 Ωac
Sensitivity 1.6 uA 2004AP10.. (ac/dc) .. 1300A .. 1400A .. 1500A
Accuracy 0.2% Input voltage ranges 35-60V 90-140V 180-280V
Isolation 45Vdc Max Logic Low Input 9V 45V 80V
Normal mode rejection 40 db at 60 Hz minimum Max Input current 6mA dc 11mA 6.5mA
25mA ac
Input resistance 10K ohms 14K ohms 43K ohms
CURRENT INPUT with 2-WIRE TRANSMITTER POWER
2012A
Range 4 to 20mA DIGITAL INPUTS (NON-ISOLATED)
Low limit 0 mA 2006A
Upper limit 27.5 mA Contact sense 5V/ 0.5 mA dc typical
Input Resistance 50 ohm Logic Low Input 0 to 0.65V dc or 50K
Sensitivity 1 uA ohms minimum
Accuracy 0.2% Logic High Input 2.2 to 24V dc or 50
Two Wire Supply 24V ±5% Short circuit ohms maximum
current: maximum at 38 mA Max Input current 2.5 mA dc
Isolation 45Vdc
Normal mode rejection 40 db at 60 Hz minimum
DC DIGITAL OUTPUTS (ISOLATED)
2005AP10.. ..100A ..110A
RTD INPUT Output voltage ranges 5-60V dc 5-200V dc
2009A Max Output current 1A .55A
Range 2-wire: 0-4000 ohms
(1000 ohms nominal)
3-wire: 0-400 ohms AC DIGITAL OUTPUTS (ISOLATED)
(100 ohms nominal) 2005AP10.. ..120A ..130A/140A
Low Limit 2-wire: 0 ohms Output voltage range 12-140V ac 24-280V ac
3-wire: 0 ohms Max Output current 1A 1A
Upper Limit 2-wire: 4200 ohms
3-wire: 400 ohms
Accuracy 2-wire: ±2 ohms DIGITAL OUTPUTS (NON-ISOLATED)
3-wire: ±0.2 ohms 2007A
Isolation 45Vdc Output voltage range +5 to +24V dc
Normal Mode Rejection 40 db at 60 Hz minimum Max Output current 100 mA dc
Max Leakage Current 100 µA dc

THERMOCOUPLE INPUT
2013A MECHANICAL RELAY OUTPUTS
Types B,E,J,K,N,R,S,T 2011A
Range ±100 mV dc Configuration Dual independent relays
Low limit -110 mV (NO/NO, NC/NC, NO/NC)
Upper limit +110 mV or Form C single relay
Input Resistance 10 Megohms Contact load 3A at 250V ac or 30V dc
Sensitivity 4 uV per relay
Accuracy 0.1% Contact resistance 0.10 ohms maximum
Isolation 45Vdc Isolation 250V rms (contacts to coil)
Normal mode rejection 40 db at 60 Hz typical

SS 1800R AC-23
 APPLICATION EXAMPLES

Pipeline Booster Station

Pipeline booster control requirements include the ability for the station to operate within safety limits. In this
example MOD 30ML is used to cycle the booster pumps, provide suction and discharge pressure control with
feedback, low signal selector and if needed, ramp function generator for remote start-up. The strategy is designed
to operate within the safety limits.

3-Element Drum Level Control

In this example MOD 30ML provides the steam flow linearization, feedwater flow computation (sum), drum level
control, feedwater flow cascade control and auto/manual mode transfer. Both the control loops can have dedicated
loop displays or they may be combined for a single station cascade look.

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 ORDERING INFORMATION
1. Select base instrument including instrument power supply and termination style required (Part 1).
2. If required, select I/O Modules (Part 2). Eleven total slots per base instrument. Number of modules per base instrument depends on:
- number of available channels after communications module(s) installed
- slot requirements of each module, e.g. 3-wire RTD requires 2 slots
(caution: 2012AZ active analog input and 2003AZ current output modules require the adjacent slot to be unused)
3. If a second serial communications port is required, select the appropriate Communications Module (Part 3). One additional serial
communications network beyond the channel on the base instrument (ICN, Modbus) may be installed on one base instrument.
4. If required, select Application Builder software for MOD 30ML database configuration (Part 5). Includes MOD 30ML User’s Guide.

Code No. Description

1. Base Instrument
1800R MOD 30ML Multiloop Controller
1800RZ21100A AC power: 85 - 250V rms, 50-400Hz
1800RZ21000A DC power: 20 - 50V
1800RZ21130A NEMA 4; AC power: 85 - 250V rms, 50-400Hz
1800RZ21030A NEMA 4; DC power: 20 - 50V
1801RZ21100A Foxboro Narrow Bezel Conversion; AC power: 85 - 250V rms, 50-400Hz
1801RZ21000A Foxboro Narrow Bezel Conversion; DC power: 20 - 50V
1800R for MOD 30 Replacement (cable termination)
1800RZ10010A DC power: 20 - 50V for MOD 30 cable termination
1800RZ10020A DC power: 20 - 50V for MOD 30 cable term. plus factory installed modules for (1) 1-5V dc
analog input, (2) digital inputs, (3) digital outputs (for MOD 30 Controller compliment of I/O)
1800R for European Community (meets EU EMC and low voltage directives)
1800RZ12100B EU compliant, AC power: 85 - 250V rms, 50-400Hz
1800RZ12000B EU compliant, DC power: 20 - 50V
1800RZ12130B NEMA 4; EU compliant, AC power: 85 - 250V rms, 50-400Hz
1800RZ12030B NEMA 4; EU compliant, DC power: 20 - 50V
1800RZ12010B EU compliant, DC power: 20 - 50V for MOD 30 cable termination
1800RZ12020B EU compliant, DC power: 20 - 50V for MOD 30 cable termination plus modules
2. I/O Modules Slots Power
Analog Input - isolated
2001AZ10101B Voltage (+/- 100mv, +/- 10V) 1 80mA
2002AZ10101B Current (4-20mA) 1 80mA
2012AZ10101B Current (4-20mA) with 2-wire transmitter power 1 350mA*
2009AZ10220B RTD (2-wire, 1000 ohm nominal resistance) 1 80mA
2009AZ10130B RTD (3-wire, 100 ohm nominal resistance) 2 80mA
2009AZ10240B RTD for Cold Junction Compensation (1 per base instrument). Required if 1 80mA
built-in input 1 is not used as tc+cjc and thermocouple inputs are used.
2013AZ10101B Thermocouple (supports type B,E,J,K,N,R,S,T and calibrated) 1 80mA
Analog Output - isolated
2003AZ10101A Current (4-20mA / 0-20mA) 1 350mA*
Digital Input - Isolated
2004AP10100A 2.5 to 28V dc 1 12mA
2004AP10110A 4 to 16V dc 1 12mA
2004AP10120A 10 to 32V dc, 12 to 32V ac 1 12mA
2004AP10130A 35 to 60V ac/dc 1 12mA
2004AP10140A 90 to 140V ac/dc 1 12mA
2004AP10150A 180 to 280V ac/dc 1 12mA
Digital Output - Isolated
2005AP10100A 5 to 60V dc 1 12mA
2005AP10110A 5 to 200V dc 1 12mA
2005AP10120A 12 TO 140V ac, SPST, NO 1 12mA
2005AP10130A 24 to 280V ac, SPST, NO 1 12mA
2005AP10140A 24 to 280V ac, SPST, NC 1 12mA
Digital Input - Nonisolated
2006AZ10100A 2.2V to 24V dc (contains internal 5V supply for direct hardwire connection) 1 10mA
Digital Output - Nonisolated
2007AZ10100A 25V, 50mA TTL (open collector switch supports 5V TTL) 1 20mA
Mechanical Relay Output - isolated
2011AZ10100A Dual SPST, NO/NO (2 outputs) 2 140mA
2011AZ10110A Dual SPST, NC/NC (2 outputs) 2 140mA
2011AZ10120A Dual SPST, NO/NC (2 outputs) 2 140mA
2011AZ10200A Form C (1 output) 2 140mA
Extended I/O Interface (see SS Remote-I/O for remote modules)
2020NZ10000B Extended I/O Interface Module (one per CS-31 Extended I/O Network) 2 400mA
* These active current modules require that one module space on each side be unused.

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 ORDERING INFORMATION
Code No. Description

3. Communications Modules
2030NZ10000B Instrument Communications Network (ICN)* 2 300mA†
Serial Communications for Modbus RTU
2033NZ10000A RS-232** 2 180mA
2032NZ10000C RS-485, 2-wire (does not support download or diagnostics) 1 180mA
2034NZ10000A RS-485, 4-wire** 2 180mA
4. Accessories
2030FZ00001A ICN Termination Assembly (1per ICN network)
2010PZ10000A Portable Memory Module (optional)
1800PZ10102C Upgrade to Version 2 Identity Module
5. Configuration Software - (see SS-23-10-06)
* One ICN module is required in the MOD 30 Replacement instrument if the built-in communications port is used for RS-232 through the
front panel.
** Provides pull-up/pull-down resistors for Modbus network, and address switch. Required when using MOD 30ML as master.
† 2030F terminator assembly adds 200mA for total ICN module load of 500mA to controller unit on which it is installed. One terminator
assembly required per ICN network.

MOUNTING DIMENSIONS

Center-to-Center Distance F G
Recommended 4 8
Minimum 3.5 7

Inches mm Inches mm
0.60 15.2 5.43 137.9
0.87 22.1 5.47 138.9
1.13 28.7 5.69 144.5
2.69 68.3 7.00 177.8
2.87 72.9 8.00 203.2
3.50 88.9 15.75 400.0
4.00 101.6
Notes:
1. When mounting housing in panel
cutout or rack and panel mounted bezel,
turn retaining screws until point of screw
touches rear of panel or bezel.
Overtightening of retaining screws will
distort housing. Housing must be square
after retaining screws are tightened.
2. NEMA 4 option contains a gasket and
lower front panel screw. Also,
communication jack and service manual
switch not present.
3. 1801R bezel width is 2.735in
(69.47mm). Panel cutout is the same.

1.5 inch (38.1mm) clearance for optional communications jack.

The Company’s policy is one of continuous product

improvement and the right is reserved to modify
specifications contained herein without notice.
©1998 ABB Instrumentation

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ABB Kent-Taylor Ltd. ABB Instrumentation Inc. ABB Kent-Taylor SpA
St. Neots Cambs. P.O. Box 20550 22016 Lenno
England, PE19 3EU Rochester, New York 14602-0550 Como, Italy
Tel: (01480) 475321 Tel: (716) 292-6050 Tel: (0344) 58111
Fax: (01480) 217948 Fax: (716) 273-6207 Fax: (0344) 56278
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