ABB SM1006S Videographic Chart Recorder Modules: SM1006S/B12/0000/32/STD

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Product Details And Specifications

ABB SM1006S Series: Comprehensive Module Range and Technical Overview

The ABB SM1006S is a 6-channel videographic chart recorder belonging to ABB's Chartmaster and Truline recorder product family. It is deployed across heavy industrial sectors including petrochemical refineries, nuclear power facilities, chemical processing plants, and pulp & paper mills. The SM1006S replaces traditional circular and strip chart recorders with a paperless, TFT-color-display-based recording platform. Its installed base spans facilities in Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and North America, where regulatory compliance (FDA 21 CFR Part 11, NAMUR NE 43) and long-term data integrity are mandatory requirements. The unit supports up to 6 universal analog inputs, configurable for thermocouple, RTD, mV, V, and mA signals, making it a universal front-end for process variable logging in multi-loop control environments.

The Evolution of SM1006S Architecture

The SM1006S is part of ABB's second-generation paperless recorder platform, succeeding the earlier SM500F and SM1000 series. Early ABB videographic recorders (circa 1995–2005) relied on proprietary backplane communication buses and VGA-resolution monochrome displays. The SM1006S generation introduced a 5.7-inch TFT color display, USB data export, Ethernet TCP/IP connectivity, and Modbus RTU/TCP communication as standard or optional features depending on the variant suffix code.

The suffix structure of the SM1006S part number encodes the full hardware configuration: SM1006S / [Display] / [Input Config] / [Memory] / [Communication] / [Approval]. The variant SM1006S/B12/0000/32/STD decodes as: B12 = 5.7-inch color TFT display with 12-month internal memory capacity; 0000 = standard analog input configuration; 32 = 32 MB internal flash storage; STD = standard approval (non-ATEX, non-SIL). Later variants introduced ATEX Zone 2 certification (suffix /EX) and extended memory options up to 128 MB.

Compatibility note: SM1006S units use a dedicated ABB configuration software (Comms Tool / DataManager Pro). They are not backward-compatible with SM500F configuration files. Ethernet-equipped variants require firmware version 3.x or above for Modbus TCP operation. Units manufactured before 2010 may require a firmware upgrade kit (part: SM-FWUPG-KIT) for USB host functionality.

SM1006S Full Catalog & Functionalities (SKU List)

The following SKUs represent the documented SM1006S variant range. Each unit is a self-contained videographic recorder; functional differences are determined by display type, communication options, memory, and certification suffix.

• SM1006S/B12/0000/32/STD: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 32 MB, standard approval, no comms
• SM1006S/B12/0000/32/ETH: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 32 MB, Ethernet TCP/IP Modbus
• SM1006S/B12/0000/32/MOD: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 32 MB, Modbus RTU RS-485
• SM1006S/B12/0000/64/STD: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 64 MB extended flash, standard
• SM1006S/B12/0000/64/ETH: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 64 MB, Ethernet + Modbus TCP
• SM1006S/B12/0000/128/ETH: 6-ch recorder, color TFT, 128 MB, Ethernet, max storage
• SM1006S/B12/0000/32/EX: 6-ch recorder, ATEX Zone 2 certified, 32 MB, standard comms
• SM1006S/B12/0000/64/EX: 6-ch recorder, ATEX Zone 2, 64 MB flash, hazardous area use
• SM1006S/B12/0001/32/STD: 6-ch, isolated analog inputs variant, 32 MB, standard
• SM1006S/B12/0001/32/ETH: 6-ch, isolated inputs, Ethernet Modbus TCP, 32 MB
• SM1006S/B12/0002/32/STD: 6-ch, high-speed input scan variant, 32 MB, standard approval
• SM1006S/B12/0002/64/ETH: 6-ch, high-speed scan, 64 MB, Ethernet communication
• SM1006S/B12/0003/32/STD: 6-ch, math/totalizer function enabled, 32 MB, standard
• SM1006S/B12/0003/64/ETH: 6-ch, math + totalizer, 64 MB, Ethernet Modbus TCP
• SM1006S/B12/0004/128/ETH: 6-ch, full-option: math, totalizer, alarms, 128 MB, Ethernet
• SM1006S/B12/0005/64/MOD: 6-ch, batch recording mode enabled, 64 MB, Modbus RTU
• SM1006S/B12/0006/32/STD: 6-ch, FDA 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail enabled, 32 MB
• SM1006S/B12/0006/64/ETH: 6-ch, FDA audit trail + Ethernet, 64 MB, compliance-grade

Sourcing Hard-to-Find & Obsolete SM1006S Parts

The SM1006S series entered its end-of-active-production phase as ABB transitioned its recorder portfolio toward the ABB RVG200 and Yokogawa DX1000/DX2000-class platforms. However, the SM1006S remains in active service at thousands of installations globally due to the high cost of DCS-level recorder replacement projects. DriveKNMS maintains a dedicated inventory of SM1006S units and sub-assemblies, including:

• Complete SM1006S recorder units (tested, various suffix configurations)
• SM1006S display assemblies (TFT panel + backlight inverter)
• SM1006S power supply boards
• SM1006S input terminal blocks and analog input PCBs
• SM1006S USB interface modules and memory expansion kits
• SM1006S configuration cables and DataManager Pro software licenses

DriveKNMS sources SM1006S inventory through decommissioned plant asset recovery, authorized distributor overstock, and direct manufacturer surplus channels. All units are serialized and traceable. Lead time for standard variants: 3–7 business days. For ATEX-certified variants (/EX suffix), lead time is 7–14 business days subject to stock availability.

Quality Control for the SM1006S Range

Each SM1006S unit processed by DriveKNMS undergoes a structured inspection and functional verification protocol prior to dispatch:

• Visual inspection: PCB corrosion check, capacitor condition, terminal block integrity, display pixel verification
• Power-on test: Startup sequence verification, firmware version confirmation, display calibration check
• Analog input calibration: All 6 channels verified against NIST-traceable reference signals across thermocouple (J, K, T, S types), RTD (Pt100), and 4–20 mA ranges
• Communication port test: RS-485 Modbus RTU loopback test; Ethernet variants tested for TCP/IP connectivity and Modbus TCP register read/write
• Memory and data logging test: Internal flash write/read cycle verification; USB export function tested with FAT32-formatted media
• Alarm and relay output test: Relay contact continuity and setpoint trigger response verified
• Burn-in: 24-hour powered operation under simulated input load prior to final packaging

Test records are retained for 5 years and available upon request for regulated industries (pharmaceutical, nuclear, food & beverage).