ABB CI860K01 3BSE032444R1 System 800xA FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE Interface Module

Configured for high-speed protocol conversion in System 800xA and AC 800M platforms, the ABB CI860K01 (CI860 FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE Interface Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. It bridges fieldbus process variables to the controller backplane by executing master/slave data exchanges over 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet, mapping field device signals and diagnostics directly into IEC 61131 application code while operating on the CEX bus.

Suffix Breakdown & Model Matrix

• CI860: Base FOUNDATION Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet (HSE) communication interface module.
• CI860K01: Complete functional kit containing one CI860 interface module and one TP860 baseplate (60 mm width).
• 3BSE032444R1: Specific commercial part and order identification code for the hardware assembly.

Hardware Specifications

Backplane Bus Communication Velocity and Signal Mapping

The CI860 module links FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE subnetworks directly to the AC 800M processor backplane. It processes deterministic 10/100 Mbit/s Ethernet packets, converting HSE network structures into native IEC 61131 software variables. Through internal CEX bus drivers, the unit supports module redundancy configurations, executing fast failover switches without resetting ongoing controller loops. The module architecture handles up to 12 interface units per CEX segment while maintaining backplane bus communication velocity and signal integrity across all linked H1 field devices when paired with LD800HSE linking devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does the CI860 module require an external power supply wiring connection?

A: No. The CI860 draws its required operational power directly from the internal 24 VDC supply lines on the CEX backplane bus, consuming typically 100 mA during standard operation.

Q: Is hot-swapping supported for the CI860 module during system runtime?

A: Yes. The CI860 module supports live hot-swapping on the TP860 baseplate, allowing online replacement of a failed hardware unit without requiring a shutdown or interrupting adjacent CEX bus module communications.

Field Installation Guidelines

Mount the TP860 baseplate securely onto standard 35 mm DIN rails inside the enclosure, ensuring solid electrical contact with the backplane grounding point. Slot the CI860 module vertically into the TP860 baseplate until the locking latches engage firmly. Maintain at least 50 mm of vertical ventilation space above and below the module assembly to allow adequate heat dissipation within the rated operating temperature limit of +55 deg C.

Connect the FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE network cable using standard 8-pin RJ-45 connectors. Shielded CAT5e or CAT6 twisted-pair cabling must be routed away from high-voltage AC motor lines and variable frequency drive wiring to prevent signal noise. Ensure field cabling shield grounds terminate cleanly at the cabinet grounding bar with low-impedance grounding straps.