Stella Shibaura 3HC8601-A Interface Circuit Board Card

Stella Shibaura 3HC8601-A Interface Circuit Board Card is a dedicated add-on PCB used in SHIBAURA/Stella PLC and machine‑control systems to bridge control logic with external subsystems. Part number 3HC8601-A carries the DSD1.2 15CN designation and is cataloged as an Interface Circuit Board and as a PC Board PLC/Add‑On Board. The unit weighs about 3.0 lb and is listed as discontinued by the manufacturer. Some reseller listings identify the product as originating from Japan. In legacy automation environments, this interface board functions as the bridge between the main controller and peripheral I/O, enabling integration within SHIBAURA/Stella control architectures that rely on specialized interface cards.