ABB 3BSC980050R50 Communication Card Drive Board

ABB 3BSC980050R50 Communication Card Drive Board is a legacy interface card that serves as a communication bridge between a drive module and its host controller in older ABB automation systems. It provides a single RJ-45 port for network-style communication and a 44-pin connector on a side adapter bar, enabling the data and control signals required by the drive module. Specifically associated with ABB's MultiMove/Advant-era configurations, the card is designed to be mounted in an automation panel and connected to the drive module via the side adapter bar's 44-pin header. The part is listed as discontinued by ABB, and current catalogs show it available only as used or refurbished stock; listings identify the exact model number 3BSC980050R50 and its 1 RJ port / 44-pin side connector configuration. As a legacy component, it remains relevant for maintaining and servicing older ABB systems that rely on this interface card.