Description

The ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 is a high-performance PROFIBUS DP Master communication interface module designed specifically for integration into ABB’s flagship AC 800M programmable logic controller (PLC) family. This module serves as a critical nexus, enabling the powerful AC 800M controller to act as the master in a PROFIBUS DP (Decentralized Peripherals) network, thereby seamlessly connecting and controlling a wide array of distributed field devices such as remote I/Os, drives, valves, and sensors. As an integral component of ABB’s comprehensive Industrial IT and System 800xA automation architecture, the CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 provides a robust and deterministic fieldbus solution for demanding industrial environments. Its primary value lies in its ability to facilitate high-speed, cyclic data exchange and execute precise control commands across the network, ensuring synchronized operation of all connected slaves. The integration of the ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 into your control system significantly simplifies wiring, reduces installation costs, and enhances overall system diagnostics and maintainability, making it an indispensable component for modern, distributed control applications.

ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1

Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

The ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 stands out for its exceptional reliability and seamless integration capabilities. Its core advantage is its native integration with the ABB System 800xA, which allows for unified engineering, configuration, and monitoring within a single, familiar environment. This drastically reduces engineering time and potential for errors. The module operates as a fully functional DP-V1 master, supporting not only standard cyclic data exchange but also acyclic communication for parameterization, diagnostics, and alarm handling, providing a deeper level of device management and troubleshooting.

High-performance data exchange: The CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 is engineered for speed and determinism, capable of handling high-speed I/O and complex control logic across the network with minimal cycle time jitter. This is crucial for precise process control and machinery protection applications. Its robust design includes strong electrical isolation, protecting the sensitive controller electronics from disturbances and surges on the fieldbus network, thereby ensuring maximum system uptime and operational integrity. The configuration of the ABB CI855K01 is straightforward using the ABB Control Builder M professional tool, enabling easy setup of the network parameters, slave configurations, and diagnostic alarm settings, making it a user-friendly yet powerful solution for network masters.

Application Field

The ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 finds its primary application in industries that require robust, distributed control systems with high reliability and extensive device integration capabilities. In the oil and gas sector, the CI855K01 3BSE018106R1 is deployed on offshore platforms and in refineries to connect critical safety and process shutdown systems, remote I/O racks, and variable frequency drives controlling pumps and compressors. The chemical and pharmaceutical industries utilize this module to manage complex batch processes, linking the AC 800M controller to a vast array of weighing systems, actuator positions, and analytical instruments via PROFIBUS, ensuring recipe precision and data integrity.

Within the pulp and paper industry, the ABB CI855K01 orchestrates the high-speed coordination of multiple drive systems across paper machines, ensuring precise speed and tension control. It is also extensively used in water and wastewater treatment plants for SCADA systems, connecting to remote PLCs and I/O stations spread across large geographical areas. Furthermore, in conventional and renewable power generation, the module serves as a key component for BOP (Balance of Plant) control, integrating turbine auxiliary systems, fuel handling systems, and environmental monitoring equipment into the central DCS, demonstrating the versatile application scope of the ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1.

ABB CI855K01 3BSE018106R1

Related Products

CI855A: A previous version of the PROFIBUS DP Master module for S100 I/O, often considered in legacy system upgrades or migrations.

CI854A: An PROFIBUS DP Slave module, allowing the AC 800M controller to act as a slave on a third-party master’s PROFIBUS network.

CI871F: A PROFINET IO Controller module, providing a modern Ethernet-based fieldbus solution as an alternative or complement to PROFIBUS.

TU847: An S800 I/O unit that serves as the mounting base for the CI855K01 module and provides power and communication to other I/O modules.

SD821: A Power Supply Module for the S800 I/O station, ensuring clean and stable power for the CI855K01 and other modules.

AC 800M PM803F: A high-performance controller that frequently pairs with the CI855K01 for safety and critical control applications.

CP430: An operator panel for the AC 800M controller, providing a local HMI interface for systems utilizing the CI855K01.

DSQC 1000: A range of PROFIBUS network accessories, including repeaters and connectors, essential for building a robust network with the CI855K01.