ABB SPICT13A Symphony Plus Infi-net to Computer Interface Module

Description

The ABB SPICT13A is a dedicated network communications interface board belonging to the Harmony Rack hardware family, engineered to interface an active Infi-net process bus directly with a host computer system. Functioning as a high-throughput Infi-net to Computer Interface Module (CIU), this industrial assembly establishes a reliable bridge for transferring raw control database structures, alarm tables, and high-frequency process variables to monitoring computers. By processing communications directly at the hardware layer with an architecture configured for zero processors, the module enables fluid supervisory visibility while shielding the continuous execution loops from commercial workstation packet handling latencies.

Features

• Infi-net Communication Bridge: Direct physical layer link connecting plant-floor network rings to host computer systems.
• Harmony Rack Integration: Tailored specifically for structural mating into standard S+ HR Series chassis assemblies.
• Zero-Processor Hardware Layout: Optimized design minimizes processing latency by executing structural data routing configurations directly.
• Industrial-Grade Component Sourcing: Constructed to endure the mechanical and thermal fluctuations typical of crowded instrumentation environments.

Applications

• Supervisory data acquisition (SCADA) and human-machine interface (HMI) integration in Symphony Plus networks.
• Real-time plant trend logging and diagnostic tracking across large-scale utility and power plant control setups.
• Replacing worn or degraded interface cards to resolve persistent communication link loss faults between workstation PCs and control racks.

Technical Specifications

Installation Guidelines