Product Details
The ABB DI820 3BSE008512R1, also cataloged as the DI820 Digital Input Modules, operates as a dedicated hardware component for 120 VAC / 110 VDC signal acquisition and field discrete monitoring within ABB S800 I/O platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | DI820 |
| Part Number | 3BSE008512R1 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Product Type | Digital Input Modules |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Weight | 0.18 kg (0.4 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 45 x 119 x 102 mm (111 mm depth including connector) |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +55 deg C |
| Power Dissipation | Typ. 2.8 W |
| Signal Specification | 120 VAC / 110 VDC |
| Number of Channels | 8 channels (Current sinking, individually isolated) |
| Input Impedance | 12 kOhm (AC) / 39 kOhm (DC) |
| Input Voltage Range "0" | 0 to 30 VAC, 0 to 20 VDC |
| Input Voltage Range "1" | 77 to 130 VAC, 75 to 145 VDC |
| Selectable Digital Filter | 2, 4, 8, 16 ms |
| Modulebus Current Consumption | 50 mA (+5 VDC), 0 mA (+24 VDC) |
| Compatible Module Termination Units | TU811, TU813, TU831, TU839, TU851 |
Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Channel Isolation
The 8-channel input interface incorporates individual channel-to-channel isolation with a 250 V rated insulation profile and 2000 VAC dielectric test withstand limit. Data processing across the +5 VDC Modulebus backplane maintains high backplane bus communication velocity and firmware flash compatibility during controller scanning. The internal logic handles digital filtering delays (2 to 16 ms) to prevent contact bounce from compromising high-density I/O channel states.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the power draw of the DI820 module from the +5 VDC Modulebus?
A: The module consumes 50 mA from the +5 VDC Modulebus backplane rail, with zero consumption on the +24 VDC bus lines.
Q: Which Module Termination Units (MTUs) accept the DI820 digital input card?
A: The module interfaces with TU811, TU813, TU831, TU839, and TU851 termination units using mechanical keying code AB.
Q: Are individual channels on the DI820 galvanically isolated from each other?
A: Yes, all 8 input channels are individually isolated, preventing common-mode fault propagation between discrete field loops.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Disconnect Modulebus power and field voltage sources before locking the DI820 module onto its designated MTU base.
- Verify that the mechanical keying code on the Module Termination Unit is set to AB prior to insertion.
- Align the 0.18 kg module and press firmly into the MTU guide slots until the top locking latch fully engages.
- Limit field cable runs to a maximum of 200 meters for AC circuits (100 pF/m limit) and 600 meters for DC signals.
- Keep AC discrete input field wiring separated from low-voltage communication cabling by a minimum distance of 200 mm.
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