Product Overview

The ABB CI854AK01 (Order Code: 3BSE030220R1) is a dedicated PROFIBUS DP/V1 communication interface kit engineered for the AC 800M controller series within the System 800xA architecture. This kit serves as a high-speed communication gateway, enabling seamless master connectivity between the controller and distributed field devices. It is specifically designed to handle both standard cyclic data exchange (DP-V0) and acyclic communication (DP-V1), which is essential for advanced device parameterization and diagnostic telemetry.

This hardware package is provided as a complete kit, featuring the CI854 communication module itself along with the corresponding TP854 baseplate (Terminating Unit). By utilizing the TP854, the module can be mounted onto a standard DIN rail, facilitating the essential electrical connections to the AC 800M ModuleBus. This architecture ensures high-integrity data throughput and robust physical mounting in demanding industrial control cabinets.

Regulatory Status and System Maintenance

The CI854AK01 is categorized as a "Classic" lifecycle product. It is important for systems engineers to note that this specific version (AK01) is not compliant with RoHS 2 2011/65/EU directives. Consequently, this module is strictly intended for the maintenance, repair, and capacity expansion of existing automation systems installed prior to July 2017. For new installations requiring RoHS compliance, the direct functional replacement is the CI854BK01 (3BSE069449R1).

Despite its discontinued status for new projects, the CI854AK01 remains a vital component for ensuring the operational continuity of established 800xA infrastructures. It provides the necessary protocol support for complex automation tasks, including the integration of "smart" field instruments that require V1-level acyclic data access for asset optimization and predictive maintenance.

Technical Specifications

• Model Number: CI854AK01

• Order Number: 3BSE030220R1

• Protocol Support: PROFIBUS DP-V0 / DP-V1

• Master Capacity: Supports up to 125 slaves

• Data Transfer Rate: Up to 12 Mbit/s (Auto-detect)

• Kit Components: CI854 Module + TP854 Baseplate

• System Compatibility: AC 800M Controllers (System 800xA)

• Module Type: Communication Interface

• Isolation: Galvanic isolation between fieldbus and internal logic

• Net Weight: 1.08 kg

• Dimensions: 18.5 x 8.5 x 30.5 cm

• Manufacturing Origin: Sweden

• Compliance: Non-RoHS (For legacy system maintenance only)

Industrial Applications

• System Maintenance: Replacement of failed communication nodes in established AC 800M control clusters.

• Network Expansion: Adding new PROFIBUS DP segments to legacy 800xA systems without requiring a full controller upgrade.

• Smart Device Integration: Enabling DP-V1 acyclic communication for remote configuration of field transmitters and motor starters.

• Process Continuity: Ensuring long-term support for industrial facilities in sectors like power generation, oil and gas, and chemical processing.