{"product_id":"abb-inict12-infi-net-computer-transfer-module","title":"ABB INICT12 Infi-Net Computer Transfer Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINICT12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a dedicated computer communication interface developed by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor use within Infi-Net distributed control architectures. Installed in Harmony rack systems, this module enables deterministic data exchange between Infi-Net controllers and supervisory or engineering computers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for continuous-duty industrial environments,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINICT12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efocuses on stable serial communication, long-term availability, and predictable network behavior—key requirements in legacy and mission-critical ABB DCS installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore Functionality\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINICT12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a bridge between Infi-Net control nodes and external computer systems. It manages protocol handling, buffering, and timing control to ensure reliable point data transfer, configuration access, and diagnostic communication without impacting real-time controller performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufacturer: ABB\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINICT12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Type: Infi-Net Computer Transfer Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSystem Compatibility: ABB Infi-Net DCS, Harmony Rack Hardware\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory 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replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 1.3 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeterministic serial communication for Infi-Net control systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDedicated processing resources to avoid controller loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-volatile memory support for retained configuration data\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProven long-term stability in continuous operation environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple integration into existing Harmony rack installations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical 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It is commonly deployed in systems where serial communication reliability and predictable network timing are prioritized over high-bandwidth Ethernet solutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the primary role of the INICT12 module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINICT12\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides a stable serial communication interface between Infi-Net controllers and external computers for configuration, monitoring, and data exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the INICT12 support Ethernet communication?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This module is strictly based on RS-232 serial communication. Ethernet connectivity is handled by different ABB interface modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the INICT12 suitable for modern DCS upgrades?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best suited for maintaining, expanding, or migrating existing Infi-Net systems rather than new Ethernet-based control architectures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42994672435290,"sku":"INICT12","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/INICT122.jpg?v=1772437190","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/ms\/products\/abb-inict12-infi-net-computer-transfer-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}