ABB Bailey IMCP02 Infi-Net Multibus Communication Processor Module

Description

The ABB IMCP02 is a high-performance communication processor module designed to facilitate complex data exchange within the Bailey INFI 90 and Symphony Plus distributed control systems. This module acts as a sophisticated gateway between the proprietary high-speed Infi-Net plant loop and Multibus-based hardware architectures. Its primary function is to manage the translation and routing of process data, control commands, and system diagnostics across disparate bus structures. By utilizing dedicated on-board processing power, the IMCP02 ensures that high-volume network traffic does not interfere with the deterministic execution of critical control loops, making it indispensable for large-scale, networked industrial automation environments.

Specifications

• Brand: ABB Bailey

• Model Number: IMCP02

• Product Series: INFI 90 / Symphony Plus

• Functional Type: Network Communication Processor

• Architecture Interface: Infi-Net to Multibus Gateway

• Protocol Handling: Real-time asynchronous and synchronous data management

• Memory Configuration: Integrated RAM and ROM for protocol firmware and buffering

• Power Requirements: +5 VDC (provided via system backplane)

• Slot Requirement: Single slot occupancy in standard Module Mounting Unit (MMU)

• Operating Temperature: 0 to 70 degrees Celsius

Features

• Multibus Integration: Specifically engineered to link Infi-Net communication highways with Multibus-compliant hardware components.

• Deterministic Data Transfer: Employs advanced scheduling algorithms to ensure that time-critical process data receives priority during network transmission.

• Autonomous Processing: Reduces the overhead on main controller modules by independently managing network layer protocols and error correction.

• System-Wide Connectivity: Enables transparent access to data points located on different segments of the plant loop for improved supervisory control.

• Comprehensive Self-Diagnostics: Continuously audits hardware integrity and communication link status, providing immediate fault reporting to the operator interface.

• Industrial-Grade Reliability: Built to withstand the rigorous electrical and thermal demands of power generation and heavy manufacturing facilities.