ABB CI858 3BSE018136R1 AC 800M DriveBus Communication Interface

Description

The ABB CI858 is a high-speed DriveBus communication module connecting AC 800M controllers to ABB variable speed drives. It enables real-time, deterministic control and monitoring, offloading drive communication from the CPU for optimized performance in large-scale industrial applications.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: ABB

• Country of Origin: Sweden

• Model Number: CI858

• Order Number: 3BSE018136R1

• Product Type: DriveBus Interface Module

• Weight: 0.35 kg

• Protocol: DriveBus (Optical)

• Connectivity: Fiber Optic Ports

• Hardware Compatibility: AC 800M Controller Series

• Power Supply: 24V DC (via baseplate)

• Operating Temperature: +5 to +55°C

Features

• High-Speed Drive Control: Provides a dedicated fiber optic channel for low-latency communication with multiple drives, ensuring precise speed and torque regulation.

• Optical Isolation: Utilizes fiber optic cabling to eliminate electrical noise interference and provide total galvanic isolation between the controller and the power drive units.

• Multidrop Architecture: Supports the connection of several drives in a single bus configuration, reducing hardware complexity and cabling costs.

• Controller Offloading: Manages cyclical data exchange and drive diagnostics independently, freeing up the AC 800M processor for other logic tasks.

• Hot-Swap Support: Engineered for high availability, allowing for module maintenance without requiring a full system shutdown when mounted on compatible baseplates.

• Seamless Integration: Fully supported within the ABB engineering environment for simplified parameter mapping and real-time drive status visualization.