SAMSUNG SSAS-PRO SPBK-X32-08 Heavy-duty 8-slot system chassis backplane
SAMSUNG SSAS-PRO SPBK-X32-08 is a heavy-duty, 8-slot system rack backplane designed as the primary structural and electrical interconnect chassis for the Samsung SSAS-Pro (Ship Automation System Pro) platform.
Engineered for marine automation, ship power management, and industrial monitoring systems, the SPBK-X32-08 houses the system CPU (such as RSPC-X32), power supply modules (SPSU-X32), and up to 6 expansion I/O units.
It features a high-reliability printed circuit board (PCB) backplane bus that distributes regulated power and facilitates high-speed, noise-immune data communication between the central processor and field I/O cards.
Technical Table
| Specification | Parameter Details |
| Manufacturer / Series | Samsung Heavy Industries / SSAS-Pro Automation Series |
| Model | SPBK-X32-08 (System Backplane / Rack Chassis) |
| Total Card Slots | 8 Slots (1x Power, 1x CPU / Processor, 6x I/O Expansion Slots) |
| Bus Architecture | High-speed redundant parallel system backplane bus |
| Backplane Power Distribution | Integrated dual 24V DC / 5V DC power rails from SPSU supply module |
| Bus Isolation | Optical & galvanic shielding against inter-card cross-talk |
| Mounting Orientation | Standard 19-inch rack cabinet or direct panel plate mounting |
| Chassis Material | Industrial-grade corrosion-resistant anodized aluminum / stainless steel |
| Dimensions / Weight | Standard 8-slot footprint (~0.85 kg) |
Environmental Tolerance Conditions
Operating Temperature: -15°C to +55°C
Storage Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Vibration Resistance: Full compliance with major marine classification standards (DNV, ABS, LR, KR, NK) for extreme-vibration marine engine rooms.
Corrosion Resistance: Protective conformal coating on backplane traces to resist humid atmospheric salt spray and dust accumulation.
Operating Instructions
Mechanical Mounting: Install the backplane rack securely onto the cabinet backplate using all designated mounting holes to prevent mechanical flexing under vibration.
Ground Connection: Fasten a heavy copper grounding strap directly from the chassis earth lug to the main enclosure ground bus bar.
Module Insertion: Align card guide rails carefully and press CPU, Power, and I/O modules firmly into their respective backplane edge connectors until fully seated and locked.
Power Pre-Check: Verify that input voltages match module specs before inserting power units to prevent backplane trace damage from overvoltage.
Fault Diagnosis
Inter-Module Communication Loss: Check backplane connectors for bent pins, dust, or physical oxidation; verify all module locking latches are engaged.
Partial Backplane Power Loss: Inspect integrated PCB power traces or local backplane protection fuses if one section of I/O slots loses power while others remain active.
Intermittent Signal Errors: Check for loose chassis ground connections or unshielded external cables running parallel to the backplane rack.
Related Models of the Same Series
SPBK-X32-16 / SPBK-X32-32: 16-Slot and 32-Slot SSAS-Pro System Backplane Racks
SPSU-X32: Central Backplane Power Supply Module
RSPC-X32: Main Processor / CPU Controller Unit
SPDI-16 / SPDI-24: 16-Channel / 24-Channel Digital Input Modules
SPDO-16 / SPRDO-16: Transistor & Relay Digital Output Modules
SPAI-16 / SPAO-8: Analog Input & Output Modules
SPRI-16 / SPIRU-16: RTD Temperature & Mixed Universal I/O Modules
Storage Conditions
Keep stored inside its anti-static protective bag within a clean, dry, and dust-free indoor environment.
Maintain ambient storage temperatures between -25°C and +70°C with non-condensing relative humidity below 95%.
Protect from direct sunlight, corrosive chemical vapors, atmospheric salt spray, and extreme physical impacts.