ABB CI860 3BSE032444R1 System 800xA FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE Interface

Product Overview

The ABB CI860 (3BSE032444R1) serves as the high-performance communication gateway between System 800xA controllers and FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE (High Speed Ethernet) networks. This module manages complex field device data at backbone speeds, facilitating seamless vertical integration from the instrument level to the control room. We supply this unit as 100% brand new original equipment, ensuring full compliance with the latest industrial networking standards and long-term lifecycle stability.

Technical Specifications

The CI860 delivers high-speed data throughput while maintaining a low power profile and robust environmental resilience.

• Article Number: 3BSE02444R1

• Communication Protocol: FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE

• Transmission Speed: 10/100 Mbit/s (Auto-sensing)

• Mode: Master / Slave Capability

• Interface Connector: RJ-45 female (8-pin)

• Max Units on CEX Bus: 12 modules

• Module Redundancy: Supported

• Hot Swap: Supported

• Current Consumption: Typ 100 mA (at 24 V)

• Corrosion Protection: G3 compliant (ISA 71.04)

• Operating Temperature: 0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)

Engineering Advantages

• High-Speed Backbone Integration: The CI860 supports 10/100 Mbit/s speeds, allowing the controller to handle massive data bursts from multiple Fieldbus segments. This removes bottlenecks in large-scale plant architectures.

• Continuous Process Availability: The module supports Hot Swap and full module redundancy. Engineers can replace a unit or perform maintenance without shutting down the controller or interrupting the active fieldbus communication.

• Harsh Environment Endurance: This unit carries a G3 conformal coating as standard. It resists chemical corrosion and atmospheric pollutants, making it ideal for wastewater treatment, refineries, and chemical processing plants.

• Flexible CEX-Bus Scaling: The hardware allows up to 12 units on a single CEX bus. This scalability enables engineers to expand network capacity as plant requirements grow without replacing the primary CPU.

FAQs

• Can I use the CI860 with a High Integrity (HI) Controller?

  No. Technical specifications restrict the CI860 for use with standard System 800xA controllers. It does not support HI (Safety) controller configurations.

• Does the CI860 support line redundancy at the Ethernet level?

  The CI860 supports module redundancy (primary and backup modules) but does not provide internal line redundancy. You should implement network-level redundancy using external switches if required.

• What type of cable should I use for the RJ-45 connection?

  Use high-quality shielded twisted pair (STP) Category 5e or Category 6 cables to maintain signal integrity and ensure the G3 corrosion protection of the internal circuitry remains effective.

• Is this a genuine, factory-sealed ABB part?

  We guarantee this CI860 3BSE032444R1 is 100% Brand New. It ships in original ABB packaging with all factory labels and holographic seals intact.