ABB CI820 3BSE013200R1 S800 I/O AF 100 Redundant Communication Interface

Description

The ABB CI820 (3BSE013200R1) is a Fieldbus Communication Interface connecting S800 I/O clusters to Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF 100) networks. Designed for high-availability systems, it supports redundant operation and ensures reliable, synchronized data exchange between local I/O modules and the master controller in mission-critical DCS applications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB

• Country of Origin: Switzerland

• Model Number: CI820

• Order Number: 3BSE013200R1

• Product Type: AF 100 Communication Interface

• Weight: 0.38 kg

• Protocol: Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF 100)

• Redundancy: Supports Dual-FCI Redundant Configurations

• Input Voltage: 24V DC (19.2 – 30V DC)

• Mounting: DIN Rail (via TU840/TU841 Termination Units)

• I/O Capacity: Up to 12 S800 I/O Modules per cluster

Features

• Redundancy Management: Optimized for pairing in redundant setups to provide seamless failover protection for critical process communication.

• Deterministic Communication: Utilizes the AF 100 bus to ensure high-speed, predictable data transmission between the I/O station and the central processor.

• Local ModuleBus Control: Autonomously manages the scanning and health monitoring of connected S800 I/O modules, reducing the load on the main controller.

• Intelligent Diagnostics: Features integrated LED status indicators for power, run, fault, and primary/backup station identification to simplify field maintenance.

• Galvanic Isolation: Incorporates electrical isolation to protect internal control logic from external electrical noise and transients found in industrial environments.

• Hot-Swap Capability: Supports the replacement of modules while the system is energized (when used with appropriate redundant baseplates), maximizing plant uptime.