ABB CI867K01 3BSE043660R1 Communication Interface Module

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

Functional Positioning: A high-performance communication gateway in the field of industrial automation, focusing on multi-protocol conversion and cross-network data interaction. It is suitable for scenarios with high requirements for reliability and real-time performance, such as discrete manufacturing, process control, and energy management.

Industrial Ethernet Protocols:

Serial Protocol Extension:

Interface Types:

Physical Characteristics:

Status Indication:

Data Processing Capacity: Real-time data refresh cycle ≤0.1ms, supporting high-speed closed-loop control (e.g., robot collaboration, motion control).

Node Capacity: ≥200 slaves in EtherNet/IP master mode; Modbus TCP supports ≥500 clients.

Electrical Characteristics: Operating temperature range -40℃~+85℃, humidity 5%~95% (non-condensing), meeting industrial-grade wide-temperature requirements.

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 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, with support for configuring 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 of multiple devices.

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

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, optimizing energy efficiency.

Protocol Compatibility: Supports mainstream industrial Ethernet and serial protocols, adapting to multi-brand devices and hybrid network architectures.

Performance Reliability: Gigabit transmission, sub-millisecond refresh, and multiple redundancy designs meet the real-time and stability requirements of high-end manufacturing.

Application Flexibility: Can serve as a bridge between OT and IT systems. Although it does not integrate an OPC UA interface, data cloud upload can still be achieved through third-party configurations, facilitating factory digital upgrading.