CI858K01- ABB AC800M series control system, the “sea anchor” for industrial field network connection!

Description

The CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 is a high-performance, single-channel communication interface module manufactured by ABB for its System 800xA and Symphony™ Plus distributed control systems (DCS). This module serves as a critical gateway, specifically engineered to provide a robust Foundation Fieldbus H1 interface. Its core function is to enable seamless, deterministic data exchange and control integration between the central AC 800M high-performance controllers and a wide array of Foundation Fieldbus H1 compatible field devices, including smart transmitters, positioners, and analytical instruments. The CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 is an essential component for implementing advanced, all-digital fieldbus architectures in process automation, supporting both basic regulatory control and sophisticated control-in-field strategies.

Designed for reliability and precise control in demanding process environments, the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 module integrates natively into the S800 I/O system, where it functions as a Linking Device. It manages the complete H1 network, ensuring precise, scheduled communication with all connected field devices. The value of the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 lies in its ability to unlock the full potential of intelligent field devices by providing a robust infrastructure for the Foundation Fieldbus H1 protocol, enabling enhanced diagnostics, reduced wiring costs, and improved process optimization. It is the ideal solution for applications requiring the advanced capabilities of Foundation Fieldbus without the immediate need for the built-in channel redundancy offered by its sibling, the CI858-1.

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Technical Specifications

Main Features and Advantages

The CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 excels as a high-performance Foundation Fieldbus H1 Linking Device, providing deterministic and reliable control over a network of intelligent field devices. The module acts as the Link Active Scheduler (LAS) for its segment, managing the precise, scheduled communication cycle that is fundamental to the Foundation Fieldbus protocol. This ensures accurate timing for critical control loops and allows for the implementation of advanced function blocks that can be executed within the field devices themselves, enabling control-in-field strategies that reduce load on the main controller and enhance system responsiveness.

Advanced engineering and device integration: Configuration of the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 and the entire Fieldbus segment is fully managed within ABB’s unified Control Builder engineering environment using the integrated Fieldbus Builder tool. This allows for seamless device configuration, function block scheduling, and network parameterization within a single platform, significantly reducing engineering time and complexity. The module provides extensive diagnostic capabilities, offering detailed insights into the health of each field device and communication performance on the segment. This comprehensive visibility is crucial for predictive maintenance, allowing users to monitor device health trends and address issues before they lead to process deviations or failures. The robust industrial design, coupled with certifications for use in hazardous areas, ensures reliable performance in demanding process environments.

Application Field

The CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 is deployed across a wide spectrum of process industries where the advanced capabilities of Foundation Fieldbus H1 are required. In chemical processing plants, the module is used to create networks for reactor control systems, batch processes, and utility areas, connecting smart pressure, temperature, and level transmitters with intelligent valve positioners to form complete control loops. In oil and gas production facilities, the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 provides the communication backbone for wellhead control, separation processes, and compression systems, enabling advanced diagnostics and reducing wiring costs.

Within the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, the module is essential for maintaining strict process control and data integrity in validated processes, connecting instruments in bioreactors, purification systems, and clean utilities. The power generation industry utilizes the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 for critical process measurements in boiler control and feedwater systems. The module is the ideal solution for any project aiming to implement a digital fieldbus architecture that leverages the full potential of intelligent field devices for enhanced control, diagnostics, and operational efficiency within the ABB System 800xA or Symphony™ Plus environment.

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TU833 3BSE013258R1: A high-density S800 I/O unit base designed for communication modules like the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1.

AC 800M Controller (e.g., PM866): The high-performance controller that manages the S800 I/O station where the CI858K01 module resides.

S800 I/O Modules: Other modules that can reside in the same station for non-fieldbus signals.

SD833 3BSE018107R1: A power supply module for the S800 I/O rack.

Foundation Fieldbus H1 Field Devices: Smart transmitters, valve positioners, and analyzers from various manufacturers.

Fieldbus Power Conditioners and Barriers: Essential components for building the physical H1 segment, especially in hazardous areas.

Control Builder Professional with Fieldbus Builder: The essential engineering software for configuring the CI858K01 3BSE018135R1 and its connected field devices.