1. CI840A

• Product Name: CI840A – Communication Interface
• Description: This module serves as a communication interface within the ABB control systems. It enables communication between different components in the automation system, such as PLCs and field devices.
• Parameters:
  • Communication protocols supported (e.g., Modbus, Profibus)
  • Data transfer rates
• Specifications:
  • Voltage rating
  • Current rating
  • Operating temperature range
• Product Use: Typically used in applications requiring communication between automation devices, like connecting PLCs to sensors and other field devices.

2. CI853K01

• Product Name: CI853K01 – Communication Interface
• Description: This is another communication interface commonly found in ABB’s range of programmable logic controllers and supports various communication protocols.
• Parameters:
  • Supports several industrial protocols (e.g., Ethernet, TCP/IP)
  • Integrated web server
• Specifications:
  • Communication speed
  • Environmental rating (IP protection class)
• Product Use: Used in systems where remote monitoring and control are required, such as in smart grid applications or industrial monitoring setups.

3. CI854BK01

• Product Name: CI854BK01 – Communication Interface
• Description: A versatile communication module that supports multiple interfaces and protocols for seamless integration in industrial networks.
• Parameters:
  • Number of ports
  • Supported protocols (e.g., EtherCAT, SERCOS)
• Specifications:
  • Power supply requirements
  • Maximum cable length
• Product Use: Primarily for applications requiring high-speed communications in machinery automation and complex process control environments.

4. CI867AK01

• Product Name: CI867AK01 – Communication Interface
• Description: This module is intended for advanced communication tasks within the ABB control ecosystem, ensuring compatibility with a wider range of devices.
• Parameters:
  • Supports advanced protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, UDP)
• Specifications:
  • Configuration options
  • Network redundancy support
• Product Use: Suitable for applications where robust communication and redundancy are crucial, like critical process control and safety systems.

5. CI873AK01

• Product Name: CI873AK01 – Communication Interface
• Description: A communication module designed to facilitate high-speed data communication between ABB devices and third-party systems.
• Parameters:
  • Ethernet ports and other communication interfaces
• Specifications:
  • Network speed capabilities
  • Environmental tolerances (temperature, humidity)
• Product Use: Ideal for use in environments where data exchange between different automation systems is frequent, such as in manufacturing, utilities, or logistics.