ABB CI520 3BSE001800R1 Communication Interface / Fieldbus Module

Overview

The ABB CI520 (3BSE001800R1) is a high-performance communication interface module for the Advant Control System (AF100 / Controller 400 Series). It serves as a bus master, supporting data routing, protocol conversion, and network integration in distributed control environments.

General Information

• Part Number: 3BSE001800R1

• Manufacturer: ABB

• Series: CI / Advant Interface Modules

• Type: Communication Interface / Fieldbus Module

• Mounting: Plug-in card within Advant Controller rack or submodule carrier

• Technology: Ethernet/serial / fieldbus interface with data bridging, diagnostics, and bus administration

Power Specifications

• Supply Voltage: 24 V DC and 5 V logic rail

• Power Consumption: ~3.7 W (5 V) plus 2 × 2.5 W (24 V)

• Input: 24 V DC from rack backplane

• Outputs: 24 V DC supply to interface ports (max ~60 mA)

• Protection: Over-current and voltage protection on 24 V rails

• Indicators: “R” (Run), “F” (Fault) LEDs on front panel

Communication & Interface

• Ethernet / Fieldbus: Supports high-speed serial communications; serves as bus master on Advant Fieldbus 100

• Ports / Connectors: Two RS-485 interface ports (X8, X1 and X9, X2) using D-sub 9 connector style

• Microprocessor / Logic: Embedded CPU for managing protocol stack, diagnostics, message routing

• LAN Management: Path redundancy, link supervision, bus administration roles

• Operator Interface: LEDs, switch settings for node addressing

• Reset Features: Soft reset via controller logic or hardware reset

I/O & Channels

• Bus Connections: X8 and X9 bus cables, supports ~4000 CDPs (Control Data Points)

• Node Roles: Can act as bus master, slave, or repeater in network topology

• Load / Driving Capabilities: Drives RS-485 lines, 60 mA output capability

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +55 °C

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: Up to 95% RH, non-condensing

• Vibration / Shock: Rated for industrial environment levels

Dimensions

• Size (L × W × H): 234 × 13.5 × 112.5 mm

• Weight: 0.15 kg