ABB FEPL-02 Ethernet POWERLINK Adapter Module: Specs, Compatible Drives & Availability

Technical Dossier

Product Details And Specifications

ABB FEPL Series Technical Notes

The Evolution of FEPL Architecture

ABB's fieldbus adapter strategy for AC drives has followed a modular slot-based architecture since the ACS600 generation in the mid-1990s. Early fieldbus integration relied on proprietary protocols (DDCS, RDCO) and serial fieldbuses (PROFIBUS-DP via FPBA-01, DeviceNet via FDNA-01, Modbus RTU via FMBA-01). The transition to industrial Ethernet began with the introduction of PROFINET adapters (FPNO series) and EtherNet/IP adapters (FENA series) in the 2000s, targeting high-throughput, non-deterministic applications. Ethernet POWERLINK was introduced as a deterministic alternative for motion-critical and synchronized drive applications, resulting in the FEPL-01 (first generation, limited drive compatibility) and the current FEPL-02 (second generation, extended drive family support including ACS880). The FEPL-02 supports both Controlled Node (CN) and Managing Node (MN) roles within an EPL network, a capability absent in the FEPL-01. As ABB transitions its drive portfolio toward the ACS880 and ACQ580 platforms, the FEPL-02 remains the sole supported EPL adapter, with no announced successor as of 2026. This positions the FEPL-02 in a mature-but-active lifecycle phase, with long-term spare parts demand driven by the large installed base of ACS800 and ACS355 drives in continuous-process industries.

FEPL Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the FEPL-02 module and its directly associated ABB fieldbus adapter ecosystem. Each entry reflects a verified, commercially available or historically produced part number within ABB's drive adapter portfolio. SKUs are classified by communication protocol and functional role.

Ethernet POWERLINK Adapters

• FEPL-02: Ethernet POWERLINK adapter module, CN/MN capable, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800/ACS880

PROFINET IO Adapters (same slot family, cross-reference)

• FPNO-01: PROFINET IO adapter, 100 Mbps, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800
• FPNO-21: PROFINET IO adapter with extended diagnostics, for ACS880/ACQ580

EtherNet/IP & Modbus TCP Adapters (FENA Series)

• FENA-01: EtherNet/IP + Modbus TCP dual-protocol adapter, ACS355/ACS550/ACS800
• FENA-11: EtherNet/IP + Modbus TCP adapter, ACS880/ACQ580 compatible
• FENA-21: EtherNet/IP + Modbus TCP + PROFINET triple-protocol adapter, ACS880

PROFIBUS-DP Adapters (FPBA Series)

• FPBA-01: PROFIBUS-DP V1 adapter, 12 Mbps, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800

DeviceNet Adapters (FDNA Series)

• FDNA-01: DeviceNet adapter, Group 2 Only Server, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800

Modbus RTU Adapters (FMBA Series)

• FMBA-01: Modbus RTU adapter, RS-485, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800

CANopen Adapters (FCAN Series)

• FCAN-01: CANopen adapter, DS301/DS402, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800

ControlNet Adapters (FCNA Series)

• FCNA-01: ControlNet adapter, NUT-based scheduling, for ACS800

Interbus Adapters (FIBA Series)

• FIBA-01: Interbus adapter, IBS protocol, for ACS800

LonWorks Adapters (FLNA Series)

• FLNA-01: LonWorks FTT-10A adapter, for ACS550/ACS800

BACnet/IP Adapters (FBAP Series)

• FBAP-01: BACnet/IP adapter, ASHRAE 135, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS880 (HVAC applications)

CC-Link Adapters (FCCA Series)

• FCCA-01: CC-Link V2 adapter, for ACS355/ACS550/ACS800 (Asia-Pacific installations)

EtherCAT Adapters (FECA Series)

• FECA-01: EtherCAT adapter, CoE/EoE, for ACS880/ACQ580

Sercos III Adapters (FSCA Series)

• FSCA-01: Sercos III adapter, for ACS880 motion-critical applications

Quality Control for the FEPL Range

Q: How are RFQ terms confirmed?
A: Quantity, required condition, documentation needs, destination and sourcing route are confirmed during RFQ review before quotation.