ABB CI856 Communication Interface Module

Functional Features

• Reusable I/O Installations: Most existing I/O installations can be reused, including terminations and field wiring in existing ABB masters and Advant OCS devices, reducing costs and simplifying installation.
• Multiple I/O Rack Connections: Enables single connection to S100 I/O units in up to five I/O racks, facilitating centralized management and control of multiple I/O racks.
• Password Lock Function: Equipped with a password lock device to prevent the installation of incompatible components, ensuring system stability and security.
• Hot-Swappable Function: Supports hot-swapping, allowing module replacement and maintenance without shutting down the system, reducing system downtime.
• Self-Diagnostic Capability: Comes with self-diagnostic software that reports fault locations to the system, triggers alarms, and forwards them to operation and maintenance engineers. The front of the module is equipped with LED lights to indicate real-time functions and faults.
• Online Upgrade: Supports online upgrades to newer versions through upgrade/update tools, reducing manual intervention and the risk of plant downtime.

Application Scenarios

• Industrial Automation System Integration: Integrates with ABB’s AC 800M controller and S100 system to achieve data transmission and control between devices. It can be connected to intelligent field devices, dedicated control systems, variable speed drives, intelligent switchgear, protective relays (IEDs), and PC-based monitoring systems to simplify the software representation of the plant.
• Energy Sector Automation: Applied in SCADA systems of wind power and photovoltaic plants to realize remote monitoring and fault diagnosis. It can also be used in power system communication to improve the reliability of power communication.
• Specific Industry Applications: Widely used in power plants, steel mills, cement plants, ships, papermaking, and other industries to meet the communication needs of automation systems in these industries.
• Digital Transformation of Smart Factories: Supports the OPC UA interface to help with the digital transformation of Industry 4.0, enabling real-time data collection at the equipment level and facilitating the digital upgrading of factories.