Product Overview

The ABB CI810V2 (3BSE013224R1) is a high-availability communication interface module designed to integrate S800 I/O stations with the Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF100) network. This "V2" revised model serves as the critical bridge for real-time data exchange, allowing distributed I/O clusters to communicate with AC 800M or Advant controllers. By supporting redundant configurations, the CI810V2 ensures that a single point of failure in the communication path does not disrupt process control. It manages the local ModuleBus, providing power and clock synchronization to all connected I/O modules while maintaining a deterministic link to the supervisory control level.

System Architecture & Communication Specs

• Interface Designation: CI810V2

• Part Identification: 3BSE013224R1

• Network Protocol: Advant Fieldbus 100 (AF100)

• Redundancy Support: Full media redundancy for mission-critical uptime

• I/O Capacity: Supports up to 12 S800 I/O modules per station

• Diagnostic Logic: Integrated LED status indicators and remote fault reporting via ModuleBus

• Power Management: Distributed 24V DC station power for I/O modules

• Physical Profile: 18.6cm x 6.5cm x 13cm

• Module Mass: 0.44kg

• Housing Material: High-impact polycarbonate with DIN rail latching

• Regulatory Compliance: CE, UL, and CSA certified for hazardous industrial environments

Strategic Industrial Deployment

The CI810V2 3BSE013224R1 is a primary choice for distributed automation architectures where communication failure is not an option. Key use cases include:

• Distributed Process Control: Connecting remote I/O islands in oil and gas refineries back to central AC 800M controllers over long distances.

• Redundant Utility Monitoring: Supervising electrical substation parameters where dual AF100 bus paths are required for grid reliability.

• Large-Scale HVAC Systems: Coordinating complex air handling and cooling units across multi-building industrial complexes.

• Continuous Manufacturing: Facilitating data flow for chemical batching and pharmaceutical production lines that require 24/7 synchronization.

• Marine Power Systems: Managing propulsion and auxiliary power logic on vessels where high-integrity communication is mandatory for safety.