Product Details
Description
The CI873 3BSE056899R1 is an Ethernet gateway for AC 800M, connecting via the CEX-Bus for deterministic cyclic data and acyclic device configuration. It enables control of EtherNet/IP devices and supports redundant setups for uninterrupted communication in critical infrastructure.
Specifications
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Manufacturer: ABB
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Country of Origin: Switzerland
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Model Number: CI873 (3BSE056899R1)
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Product Type: EtherNet/IP Interface Module
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Protocol: EtherNet/IP (Scanner)
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Hardware Interface: CEX-Bus (Communication Expansion)
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Ethernet Ports: 1 x RJ45 (10/100 Mbit/s)
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Max Connections: Supports up to 128 connections
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Redundancy: Compatible with 1:1 hardware redundancy
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Power Supply: 24 VDC (internal via CEX-Bus)
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Weight: 0.55 kg
Features
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High-Speed CIP Integration: Facilitates efficient communication with EtherNet/IP field devices using the Common Industrial Protocol.
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Deterministic Data Exchange: Optimized for real-time control applications requiring predictable signal updates and low latency.
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System High Availability: Supports redundant module pairing to prevent process disruptions and enhance overall plant reliability.
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Acyclic Messaging Capability: Allows for detailed device diagnostics and parameter adjustments without interrupting primary control cycles.
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Galvanic Protection: Features built-in electrical isolation to protect the central AC 800M CPU from external network interference.
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Integrated Diagnostics: Front-panel status LEDs offer real-time visual monitoring of hardware health, power, and active communication status.
Additional Information
- 100% Genuine Parts: All products are original and authentic, ensuring reliable industrial performance.
- 30-Day Refund Guarantee: Return any in-stock item within 30 days in original, unopened packaging for a full refund (excluding shipping and fees).
- 12-Month Warranty: Covers defects in materials or workmanship; excludes misuse, normal wear, or unauthorized modifications.
- Worldwide Shipping: We ship via USPS, UPS, FedEx, and DHL. Delivery times vary by country and may be subject to customs or import fees.
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- Purchase Guidance: Check product specifications and compatibility carefully before ordering to ensure proper application.
Tech & Buying Guide
Redundant Automation Systems: Ensuring Continuous Uptime in Critical Control Infrastructure
System reliability directly determines operational profitability across high stakes process industries. Modern industrial automation platforms must eliminate single points of failure to prevent catastrophic shutdowns. Deploying fault tolerant architecture safeguards complex facilities against unexpected hardware glitches, network disruptions, and maintenance outages.
Understanding Types of Noise in Electronic Circuits and Control Systems
Signal integrity directly determines measurement accuracy and loop stability across industrial automation environments. Electronic noise introduces unwanted stochastic interference into analog loops, sensor feedback lines, and digital fieldbus networks. Understanding how intrinsic electronic noise and external electromagnetic interference manifest allows control engineers to optimize signal conditioning and shield sensitive instrumentation effectively.
Why 24V DC Power Supplies Standardize Modern Industrial Automation
Industrial control cabinets worldwide rely on 24V DC as the universal power standard for field instrumentation, sensors, and controllers. Walk into any manufacturing plant, and you will find PLCs, human-machine interfaces (HMIs), and smart actuators running on extra-low voltage DC. Standardizing on 24V DC enhances operational safety, lowers cabinet footprint, and maintains steady control performance across factory networks.