{"product_id":"fi820f-abb-ac-800f-communication-module","title":"FI820F ABB AC 800F Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for serial data transmission in AC 800F distributed control systems, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB FI820F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(\u003cstrong\u003eFI820F\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCommunication Module) provides direct physical execution of dual-channel Modbus and PROFIBUS DP protocol interfacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eModel Identification\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFI820F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSerial Communication Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Family:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAC 800F Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFI820F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.16 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping Dimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.7 x 12.7 x 15.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 deg C to +70 deg C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSystem-dependent\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIsolation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2500 V DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChannel Config\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 Independent Serial Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Control Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FI820F supports backplane bus communication velocity parameters compatible with PM 802F and PM 803F controller units. The module enables I\/O density scaling by facilitating protocol conversion for intelligent field devices within the DCS architecture. Firmware flash compatibility is maintained through the primary controller interface, ensuring the serial communication stack remains synchronized with system-level process requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrdering Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne (1) FI820F Communication Module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounting clip for standard DIN rail installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical interface and safety compliance documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSecure the module onto a standard DIN rail; ensure the mechanical locking mechanism is engaged to maintain contact with the system bus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVerify that the 2500 V DC isolation barrier is maintained by strictly adhering to the specified cabinet shielding and grounding practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTerminate serial cables according to Modbus or PROFIBUS DP wiring standards; use shielded twisted-pair cabling to minimize susceptibility to electromagnetic noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEnsure proper line termination resistors are installed at the end of the PROFIBUS bus segments to prevent signal reflections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the FI820F hot-swappable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNo. Power must be removed from the AC 800F subrack before inserting or removing the module to avoid damage to the backplane interface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it support both Modbus and PROFIBUS?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, the module is designed to handle both protocols, selectable through controller configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the purpose of the 2500 V isolation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis high-voltage barrier protects the internal controller logic from surges and common-mode noise present on field-level serial lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan it operate in extreme temperatures?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYes, the hardware is rated for operation from -40 deg C to +70 deg C in non-condensing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external power?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt draws operational power from the AC 800F backplane; no external power supply is required for the module itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow are network faults identified?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module includes status indicators; check the AC 800F diagnostic software to pinpoint specific protocol or hardware fault flags.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it compatible with all AC 800F controllers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIt is designed for use with the AC 800F series, specifically validated for operation with PM 802F and PM 803F base units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I update the communication firmware?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUpdates are managed via the central controller’s engineering software, which deploys the necessary drivers to the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45231169405101,"sku":"FI820F","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/1613\/9181\/files\/abb-fi820f-fieldbus-module-y2o1nzqrtrd_6de225c1-6975-4db9-8d0a-fd7830813aa7.jpg?v=1762942249","url":"https:\/\/www.maxwellplc.com\/products\/fi820f-abb-ac-800f-communication-module","provider":"Maxwell PLC Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}