ABB CI854A 3BSE030221R1 PROFIBUS DP-V1 Master Interface Module

Description

The CI854A is a key System 800xA module that manages complex fieldbus networks, supporting up to 125 slaves per channel and full DP-V1 compliance for remote device configuration and asset management. It mounts on the CPU’s CEX-Bus, draws internal power, and fits compactly in high-density cabinets. With extensive diagnostics and support for redundant masters, it ensures high system availability.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB

• Country of Origin: Sweden

• Model Number: CI854A (3BSE030221R1)

• Interface Protocol: PROFIBUS DP-V1

• Data Transfer Rates: 9.6 kbit/s to 12 Mbit/s

• Max Slave Nodes: 125 devices

• Controller Interface: CEX-Bus (Communication Expansion)

• Input Voltage: 24 VDC (Internal)

• Redundancy: Supports 1:1 redundancy for master failover

• Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub (RS-485)

Features

• Advanced Diagnostic Capability: Native DP-V1 support facilitates the retrieval of acyclic data, enabling predictive maintenance and secondary variable monitoring.

• Network Reliability: Compatible with redundant module configurations to ensure that communication with field assets remains uninterrupted during a module failure.

• Deterministic Timing: Delivers high-speed, synchronized data throughput suitable for precision process control and high-performance automation tasks.

• Simplified Integration: Seamlessly recognized by ABB Control Builder tools, allowing for fast hardware mapping and centralized device configuration.

• Galvanic Protection: Features integrated isolation to protect the AC 800M processor from electrical transients and field-side surges.

• Live Configuration: Supports the addition and modification of slave devices during operation without requiring a system restart.