Description
Brand: ABB
Product Series: System 800xA / S800 I/O System
Model: CI801 (Part Number / Ordering Code: 3BSE022366R1)
Product Type: PROFIBUS DP-V1 Fieldbus Communication Interface Module

ABB 3BSE022366R1 CI801 Communication Module
Technical Parameters:
System Architecture: Fieldbus communication interface module engineered to connect S800 I/O clusters to central control platforms via the PROFIBUS DP network protocol.
Communication Protocol: Fully compliant with PROFIBUS DP and PROFIBUS DP-V1 fieldbus standards, supporting cyclic process data exchange and acyclic diagnostic/parameterization services.
Data Transmission Rate: Supports standard PROFIBUS transmission speeds from 9.6 kbit/s up to 12 Mbit/s with automatic baud rate detection.
Physical Interfaces: Equipped with a standard 9-pin D-Sub female connector (RS-485) for connection to the PROFIBUS DP fieldbus line.
System Capacity: Controls and bridges up to 12 S800 I/O modules on the direct ModuleBus expansion interface segment.
Galvanic Isolation & Shielding: Optically and electrically isolated fieldbus interface designed to prevent ground loops and protect central processing logic from field electrical transients and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Diagnostic Telemetry: Integrated front-panel LED status indicators displaying real-time operational states for Power, Module Fault, Run, and Active Fieldbus Communication.
Operating Power Supply: Sourced via external 24 V DC system power supply (19.2 V DC to 30 V DC range) with low power dissipation.
Conformal Coating & Environmental Rating: IP20 protection class designed for cabinet mounting with industrial-grade shielding.
Operating Thermal Range: Industrial operating temperature range from 0°C to +55°C (storage thermal range: -40°C to +70°C).
Physical Dimensions & Weight: Compact vertical form factor measuring approximately 59 mm (W) x 185 mm (H) x 128 mm (D) with a net weight of approximately 0.5 kg.
Industrial Sectors:
Chemical and Petrochemical Processing, Oil and Gas Refining, Electric Power Generation and Utilities, Water and Wastewater Infrastructure, Pulp and Paper Manufacturing, and Metals and Heavy Mining.
Application Scenarios:
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S800 Remote I/O Cluster Integration: Installed in field distribution cabinets to link remote S800 I/O modules back to primary ABB System 800xA or third-party PROFIBUS DP master controllers.
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Field Instrumentation Data Collection: Serves as the primary communication bridge to poll real-time process signals, transmitter parameters, and diagnostic data from distributed process areas.
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Motor Control & Drives Interfacing: Connects smart motor management devices, soft starters, and variable speed drives into the central process automation loop over high-speed PROFIBUS links.
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Distributed Control System (DCS) Expansion: Applied during plant expansions and modernizations to scale S800 I/O capacity without replacing host controller CPUs or altering primary field network architecture.

