ABB CI871AK01 3BSE092693R1 Communication Interface Module

Series Affiliation: Communication Interface Module of ABB AC 800M control system.

Functional Positioning: A high-performance communication gateway specifically designed for industrial automation scenarios, supporting multi-protocol hybrid communication and cross-network data interaction. It is suitable for complex industrial networks requiring high reliability and real-time performance (such as discrete manufacturing, process control, energy monitoring, etc.).

Industrial Ethernet Protocols:

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EtherNet/IP Communication:
The master establishes connections via the CIP protocol and uses the Producer/Consumer mode for real-time data transmission; the slave responds to master commands and uploads local data.

Modbus TCP Communication:
Sends protocol frames (e.g., function code 0x03 for reading registers) via Ethernet, supporting TCP port customization, timeout retransmission, and CRC verification.

PROFINET Communication:
Manages slave devices in master mode and accesses third-party PROFINET master systems in slave mode, supporting real-time data synchronization.

Backplane Bus Communication: High-speed connection with the CPU module via the VME bus, mapping external device data to the input/output image area of the PLC, and allowing configuration of data mapping tables in ABB Control Builder.

Redundancy Mechanisms:
Supports Ethernet ring networks (FastConnect, PRP/HSR), power redundancy, and communication link redundancy to enhance system reliability (e.g., critical scenarios like petrochemical and power systems).

Monitors faults such as network disconnection, packet errors, and slave timeouts in real time, alarms via LED, and sends fault codes to the PLC (e.g., 0x30 indicates loss of PROFINET slave).

Built-in watchdog timer and automatic recovery mechanism, which automatically restarts the communication link in case of anomalies, reducing manual intervention.

High-End Manufacturing Integration: Connects EtherNet/IP-compatible servo systems and industrial robots (e.g., ABB, KUKA) to achieve synchronous control and real-time data interaction for multiple devices.

Smart Factory and Digital Transformation: Serves as an industrial Ethernet gateway to upload on-site device data to the MES system via Modbus TCP, supporting OPC UA docking with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS IoT, Azure Digital Twins).

Hybrid Protocol Network Construction: Runs EtherNet/IP, Modbus RTU, and PROFINET simultaneously, adapting to both old equipment and new sensors, reducing transformation costs.

Process Automation and Energy Management: Connects distributed I/O modules via PROFINET to collect data from power monitoring and HVAC equipment, supporting energy efficiency optimization.

Protocol and Interface Upgrades: Based on CI860K01, it adds an OPC UA edge interface, supporting direct industrial data cloud upload and adapting to smart manufacturing and IoT scenarios.

Enhanced Performance and Reliability: Gigabit transmission, sub-millisecond refresh, and OPC UA communication link redundancy meet the strict requirements of high-end manufacturing for real-time performance and data security.

Accelerated Digital Transformation: As a bridge between industrial communication and the cloud, it seamlessly connects OT and IT systems, helping factories achieve data integration and intelligent upgrading.