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The ABB CI853K01 (3BSE018103R1) is a dual PROFIBUS-DP/V1 communication interface module designed for integration within ABB industrial automation and control platforms, specifically supporting System 800xA and AC 800M controller environments. This module functions as a master/slave communication gateway, facilitating reliable, high-speed data exchange between the central control system and distributed field devices, remote I/O nodes, sensors, and actuators.
Engineered for continuous industrial process control and discrete manufacturing applications, the CI853K01 provides redundant communication capabilities to maximize system availability and fault tolerance. It handles complex cyclic and acyclic data communication tasks, ensuring synchronized fieldbus operation and accurate real-time data acquisition across the automation network.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product ID / Exact Model | CI853K01 |
| Catalog / Part Number | 3BSE018103R1 |
| Product Type | Dual Interface Module |
| Communication Protocol | PROFIBUS-DP, PROFIBUS DP-V1 |
| System Compatibility | ABB System 800xA, AC 800M |
| Redundancy | Supported (Media and Communication Redundancy) |
| Mounting Type | DIN Rail / Module DIN rail mounting in control rack |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Net Weight | 0.44 kg |
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The ABB CI853K01 (3BSE018103R1) is a dual PROFIBUS-DP/V1 communication interface module designed for integration within ABB industrial automation and control platforms, specifically supporting System 800xA and AC 800M controller environments. This module functions as a master/slave communication gateway, facilitating reliable, high-speed data exchange between the central control system and distributed field devices, remote I/O nodes, sensors, and actuators.
Engineered for continuous industrial process control and discrete manufacturing applications, the CI853K01 provides redundant communication capabilities to maximize system availability and fault tolerance. It handles complex cyclic and acyclic data communication tasks, ensuring synchronized fieldbus operation and accurate real-time data acquisition across the automation network.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product ID / Exact Model | CI853K01 |
| Catalog / Part Number | 3BSE018103R1 |
| Product Type | Dual Interface Module |
| Communication Protocol | PROFIBUS-DP, PROFIBUS DP-V1 |
| System Compatibility | ABB System 800xA, AC 800M |
| Redundancy | Supported (Media and Communication Redundancy) |
| Mounting Type | DIN Rail / Module DIN rail mounting in control rack |
| Country of Origin | Sweden |
| Net Weight | 0.44 kg |
Global Express Shipping
Returns & Warranty
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| Country of origin |
Switzerland
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