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ABB 3BSE031694R4 CI840A Fieldbus Communication Interface

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  • Manufacturer: ABB

  • Product No.: 3BSE031694R4 CI840A

  • Product Type: Communication Interface

  • Product Origin: Sweden

  • Payment: T/T

  • Weight: 1550g

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

The ABB CI840A is a Fieldbus Communication Interface (FCI) for the S800 I/O system. It serves as a high-performance communication bridge between the PROFIBUS DP-V1 fieldbus and S800 I/O modules.

Key Technical Specifications

Feature Specification
Protocol PROFIBUS DP-V1
Data Rate Up to 12 Mbit/s
I/O Capacity Supports up to 12 I/O modules
Redundancy Dual PROFIBUS line support
Power Supply 24 V DC
Isolation Galvanic isolation from the fieldbus

Core Functions and Features

Modular Connectivity

The CI840A manages data exchange between the controller (e.g., AC 800M) and S800 I/O modules connected via its local bus or extended I/O clusters.

Redundancy Support

The “A” version indicates enhanced support for redundant configurations.
When used with TU846 or TU847 termination units, two CI840A modules can be paired to maintain system operation if one interface fails.

Hot Swap Capability

Designed for high industrial availability, the CI840A supports Configuration in Run (CiR), allowing module replacement without shutting down the I/O station.

Diagnostics

Provides comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, including:

  • Status LEDs (Run, Fault, Primary, etc.)

  • Detailed diagnostic data transmitted to the control system

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