Product Overview

The ABB 87TS01I-E (GJR2368900R2550)​ is an INSUM-series timber saw, chip conveyor, and wood-yard sequence control module manufactured by ABB for integration into Advant OCS / MasterPiece 200/2000 and S100 I/O-based automation systems, most commonly found in pulp & paper mill wood-yard and chip-handling applications. The INSUM (Integrated Unit for Motors) product line was ABB’s dedicated solution for standardizing drive control, local operator interface coupling, and interlock logic for motors associated with saws, barkers, conveyors, and chip screens. The ABB 87TS01I-E​ acts as the intelligent interface between an INSUM power/control unit—typically the 87TW01 (motor starter/drive interface)—and the plant’s S100 I/O bus or directly to an ABB 87TS / 87TI local operator panel, providing start/stop command forwarding, status feedback (running, faulted, local/remote), and predefined sequence interlocking consistent with ABB’s INSUM functional library.The ABB 87TS01I-E​ communicates on the S100 I/O bus (the same backplane used by ABB MasterPiece 200/2000 and Advant Controller 410/450 I/O racks) and occupies a single slot in an S100 I/O rack or in a dedicated INSUM wall-mount enclosure depending on the original panel build. It is typically programmed/configured via ABB’s MasterTool / AdvaBuild / CBF (Control Builder F) with the INSUM function block library rather than being a freely user-programmable PLC—its logic is pre-defined around the timber-saw/chip-conveyor application template, with parameterization for start delay, stop delay, jog mode, emergency stop behavior, and fault reset. The order code suffix GJR2368900R2550​ defines the specific hardware revision, firmware version, and (where applicable) country-specific certification or language variant. Because the ABB 87TS01I-E​ is part of a now-discontinued INSUM family, it is primarily sourced as a replacement spare for maintained pulp & paper, board mill, and biomass-fuel handling systems where the original wood-yard automation remains in service.

Technical Specifications

Product Model | 87TS01I-E (complete order no. GJR2368900R2550)Manufacturer | ABBProduct Type | INSUM Timber Saw / Chip Conveyor Control & Interface Module (S100 Bus Compatible)System Compatibility | ABB Advant OCS (AC 410/450), MasterPiece 200/2000 with S100 I/O, INSUM 87TW01 / 87TS / 87TI Operator StationsBus Interface | S100 I/O Bus (parallel / rack backplane) – slaves to MasterPiece or Advant Controller CPUAssociated Drive Interface | Connects to 87TW01 motor starter/drive interface module (INSUM power section)Operator Panel Interface | Compatible with ABB 87TS / 87TI local mimic/control panels (start, stop, reset, mode select, status LEDs)Functions Provided | Motor Start/Stop via INSUM logic, Local/Remote mode detection, Fault Relay input processing, Running Feedback, Jog / Auto / Manual modes, Interlock evaluation per INSUM templateSupply Voltage (typical from rack) | 24 V DC ±10 % (derived from S100 rack power supply e.g. 87SA or SNAT 7220)Current Consumption (from backplane) | Approx. 200–350 mA @ 24 V DC (typical for INSUM logic modules)Indicators (typical) | Module RUN/OK LED, Communication Active LED, Fault LED (reflects internal diag or drive fault propagated)Mounting | S100 I/O rack slot OR INSUM wall-mount enclosure (dependent on original panel design)Operating Temperature | 0 … +55 °C (+32 … +131 °F)Storage Temperature | -40 … +70 °CHumidity (non-condensing) | 5 % – 95 % RHDimensions (H × W × D) | Approx. 144 mm × 35 mm × 220 mm (S100 module standard)Weight | Approx. 0.45 kg (1.0 lb)Enclosure Rating | IP20 (install inside control cabinet / S100 rack)Certifications | CE, UL (per original INSUM product line certifications), suitable for pulp & paper industrial environmentsSoftware Configuration | ABB MasterTool / AdvaBuild / Control Builder F with INSUM function block library (pre-defined app templates)

Main Features and Advantages

Application-specific INSUM logic templates: The ABB 87TS01I-E​ is not a generic PLC card—it embodies ABB’s pre-engineered timber-saw/chip-conveyor control philosophy, including anti-plugging timers, sequential start/stop delays for conveyor cascades, jog mode for maintenance, and automatic reset-after-fault options. This eliminates the need to re-write and validate standard motor control code, reducing engineering time and ensuring consistency across multiple similar units in the same wood yard.Seamless S100 bus integration: The ABB 87TS01I-E​ appears on the S100 I/O bus as a known slave device to the MasterPiece 200/2000 or Advant OCS CPU. Process I/O image bits are automatically allocated for commands (Start, Stop, Reset, Mode Select) and status (Running, Faulted, Local/Remote Selected, Ready). The ABB 87TS01I-E​ thus requires no custom driver development—just standard S100 I/O addressing in the controller application program.Local operator panel coupling: By connecting the ABB 87TS01I-E​ to an ABB 87TS or 87TI local operator station (door-mounted mimic with pushbuttons and LEDs), the plant operator gains local Start/Stop/Reset control and clear visual indication of motor state without accessing the main control room. The module enforces Local vs. Remote mode interlocks so that a motor under local control cannot be overridden from the DCS and vice versa—a key safety and operability requirement in pulp & paper motor control centers.Direct interface to INSUM power module (87TW01): The ABB 87TS01I-E​ communicates with the 87TW01 (which houses the contactor, overload relay, and optional soft-starter or VFD interface signals) via a dedicated flat-cable or terminal-strip link, closing the loop between low-voltage logic and the motor power circuit. Fault signals from the 87TW01 (overload, phase failure, external trip) are read back by the ABB 87TS01I-E​ and propagated to the controller and local panel.Lifecycle replacement for discontinued INSUM: Though the INSUM family is no longer in active production, the ABB 87TS01I-E (GJR2368900R2550)​ remains available through specialized surplus and refurbishment channels. Matching the exact order number (including the R2550 index) ensures firmware and parameter default compatibility with the existing plant documentation and any archived configuration file, avoiding the need for re-commissioning or re-tuning when swapping a failed unit.