{"product_id":"ci-10-circuit-board-abb-3bht300055r0001-unitrol-communications-module","title":"CI-10 Circuit Board ABB 3BHT300055R0001 UNITROL Communications Module","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe ABB 3BHT300055R0001,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommonly identified as the CI-10,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-performance communication and interface circuit board engineered specifically for the UNITROL excitation system family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module functions as a critical bridge within a Distributed Control System (DCS),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efacilitating the high-speed exchange of digital and serial data between the excitation controller and field instrumentation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDesigned to maintain signal integrity in electrically noisy environments,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CI-10 ensures that real-time status monitoring and control commands are executed with sub-millisecond precision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts integration supports the sophisticated regulation required for synchronous generator sets,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtributing to overall grid stability and plant safety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eTechnical Architecture and Hardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eComponent Designation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunication Interface \/ Digital I\/O Board\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eModel Identifier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCI-10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOrder Reference\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3BHT300055R0001\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eProduct Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUNITROL Excitation Systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eCommunication Port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRS-485 Serial Connectivity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompatible with Ethernet Router Gateways\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eUnit Mass\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e4kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003ePhysical Proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2cm x 25.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e5cm x 26.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e1cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eManufacturing Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eSystem Category\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDCS \/ PLC Peripheral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eTariff Code (HS)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8537101190\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eOperational Status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eActive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eStrategic Industrial Implementations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe 3BHT300055R0001 is primarily utilized in power generation facilities,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincluding thermal,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ehydroelectric,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand gas turbine plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWithin these settings,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CI-10 board manages the RS-485 bus communication,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallowing the UNITROL system to interface seamlessly with remote I\/O modules and human-machine interfaces (HMI).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts ruggedized Swedish construction makes it ideal for installation in control cabinets located near high-voltage equipment,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhere it must withstand electromagnetic interference (EMI) and thermal fluctuations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy providing reliable digital I\/O processing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CI-10 allows operators to implement complex automation sequences and diagnostic routines,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring that the excitation system remains responsive to dynamic load demands and grid conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Is the CI-10 3BHT300055R0001 a direct replacement for older CI series boards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CI-10 is a specific hardware revision within the UNITROL ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile it follows standard form factors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyou should verify that your current backplane and software version support the 3BHT300055R0001 reference to ensure full protocol transparency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: What are the primary benefits of the RS-485 interface on this board?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe RS-485 capability allows for robust,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emulti-drop serial communication over long distances within the plant,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproviding the high noise immunity necessary for reliable data transfer in power generation environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Does the board require active cooling within the DCS cabinet?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CI-10 is designed for energy-efficient operation and typically utilizes passive convection cooling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIts slim 2cm profile facilitates efficient airflow when mounted vertically in a standard UNITROL sub-rack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: Can this module handle digital input and output signals simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe CI-10 functions as a digital I\/O interface,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprocessing discrete signals from field devices while concurrently handling serial communication tasks for the central controller.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"\"\u003eQ: What is the typical lead time for this Swedish-made component?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis product is currently in stock and ready for immediate dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHowever,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor large-scale facility upgrades involving multiple units,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewe recommend contacting our procurement team for a precise delivery schedule.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45518966030509,"sku":"3BHT300055R0001","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/abb-3bht300055r0001-ci-10-circuit-board-u3xcx3fprnk.jpg?v=1766983248","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/ci-10-circuit-board-abb-3bht300055r0001-unitrol-communications-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}