{"product_id":"abb-ci868k01-ea-3bse048845r2-communication-module","title":"ABB CI868K01‑eA | 3BSE048845R2 | Communication Module","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB CI868K01‑eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(3BSE048845R2) is a robust and highly effective communication module designed for seamless integration within ABB’s AC 800M controller family and the System 800xA distributed control system (DCS). This module enables Ethernet-based communication, facilitating the connection of ABB controllers with advanced digital substations and industrial process automation networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIEC 61850 Edition 1 Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor integration into digital substation automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFINET, Modbus TCP, and OPC UA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunication protocols for industrial Ethernet networks, verified by suppliers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor smooth communication within System 800xA DCS environments, also supplier-verified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal-time Data Exchange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensuring highly responsive control in mission-critical applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3BSE048845R2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCI868K01‑eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Communication Module\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Standards\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIEC 61850 Edition 1\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Official ABB Classification)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e: PROFINET, Modbus TCP, OPC UA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor System 800xA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e: Communication expansion for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M controller\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Capabilities:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIEC 61850 Ed1\u003c\/strong\u003e: Interfaces with substation automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet-based\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecommunication facilitating the integration of industrial networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupported Protocols\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFINET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus TCP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPC UA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor network communication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor System 800xA DCS compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical \u0026amp; Mechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Compact, industrial-grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e: DIN-rail or baseplate mounting, designed specifically for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estandard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Available from ABB’s technical listings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature Ranges\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for industrial temperature conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectromagnetic Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: High immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMC).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVibration Resistance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Constructed for reliability in challenging industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTypical Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Substations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizing\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIEC 61850\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor automation systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem 800xA DCS networks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor process control and monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M\u003c\/strong\u003e-based\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eprocess automation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein industries such as power generation, transmission, and manufacturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ1: What is the primary use of the ABB CI868K01‑eA module?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module is used to extend the communication capabilities of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrollers, enabling integration with Ethernet-based industrial networks and digital substations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ2: Is this module compatible with other ABB systems?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCI868K01‑eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emodule is specifically designed for use with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem 800xA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtrollers but supports multiple industrial communication standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ3: What industrial Ethernet protocols does this module support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module supports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePROFINET\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus TCP\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOPC UA\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEtherNet\/IP\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring versatile integration into different industrial network setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42998977527898,"sku":"CI868K01-eA","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/CI868K01-eA2.jpg?v=1772509105","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/uk\/products\/abb-ci868k01-ea-3bse048845r2-communication-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}