Description
Product Overview
The ABB CI522A 3BSE018283R1 is a high-performance PROFIBUS DP Master communication interface module for the ABB AC 800M and Compact Product Group (CPG) programmable controller families. This module enables seamless integration of ABB’s advanced control systems into industry-standard PROFIBUS DP-V1 networks, allowing the controller to function as the central master for a wide array of distributed field devices. The CI522A facilitates high-speed, deterministic data exchange with sensors, actuators, motor starters, and variable speed drives from multiple vendors, supporting both cyclic process data and acyclic parameterization/diagnostics. It is engineered for robust performance in harsh industrial environments, featuring galvanic isolation for noise immunity.
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Model | CI522A 3BSE018283R1 |
| Brand | ABB |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
| Module Type | PROFIBUS DP Master Interface |
| Supported Protocol | PROFIBUS DP-V1 (EN 50170) |
| Baud Rate | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps (auto-detect) |
| Number of Connections | Up to 125 slave devices (theoretical max, limited by controller) |
| Interface | RS-485, isolated, via 9-pin D-sub connector |
| Supply Voltage | 5 V DC from controller backplane |
| Power Consumption | 1.2 W (typical) |
| Isolation | 500 V AC (field side to system) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to +60°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to +85°C |
| Mounting | Plug-in module for AC 800M or CPG controller base unit |
Application Scenarios
- Factory-Wide Automation: Integrating AC 800M controllers with distributed I/O stations, Siemens drives, and sensor arrays on a high-speed PROFIBUS network in automotive or food & beverage manufacturing.
- Process Plant Interfacing: Connecting a System 800xA controller to remote field instrument clusters, valve actuators, and weighing systems via PROFIBUS DP in chemical or pharmaceutical batch processes.
- Hybrid System Integration: Serving as the communication backbone to interface the main controller with third-party motor control centers (MCCs) and standalone equipment within a larger plant automation system.
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