CI860-CI860K01 3BSE032444R1

FAQS

• What is ABB CI860K01 3BSE032444R1?
  It is the orderable AC 800M FOUNDATION Fieldbus HSE interface kit containing a CI860 communication module and TP860 baseplate.
• Is CI860 the same as CI860K01?
  No. CI860 names the communication module/function; CI860K01 is the kit that includes CI860 plus TP860.
• What does TP860 do in the package?
  TP860 is the 60 mm baseplate included with the CI860 module in the CI860K01 orderable package.
• What protocol does CI860 use?
  FOUNDATION Fieldbus High Speed Ethernet at 10/100 Mbit/s.
• What data does it process?
  It maps FOUNDATION Fieldbus process-variable values and statuses to and from AC 800M IEC 61131 applications.
• How is the module powered?
  It is powered by the processor through the CEX-Bus and typically consumes 100 mA at 24 V, so no separate external module supply is required.
• How many CI860 modules can one AC 800M use?
  ABB specifies up to 12 on the CEX-Bus, including redundant arrangements.
• Does CI860 support redundancy?
  It supports module redundancy, but ABB lists line redundancy as No.
• Can it be hot swapped?
  Yes, ABB lists hot swap support, but the exact system and plant change procedure must still be followed.
• Can CI860 be used with an HI controller?
  No. ABB's current selector explicitly lists use with HI controller as No.
• How are FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 devices connected?
  ABB LD800HSE or LD800HSE EX linking devices bridge the HSE subnet to up to four separate H1 links.
• What are its dimensions and weight?
  ABB specifies 59 x 185 x 127.5 mm and 700 g, including the base.
• Is CI860 Classic?
  The reviewed current CI860 page does not assign that lifecycle label. In the comparison table, Classic applies to CI862, so it must not leak into the CI860 record.
• What are its country of origin and tariff code?
  They are not published for exact kit 3BSE032444R1 in the reviewed current ABB selector/catalog sources, so they must remain unknown.