{"product_id":"abb-ci840a-1-3bse041883r1-communication-interface-module","title":"ABB CI840A-1 3BSE041883R1 Communication Interface Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB CI840A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eCI840A-1\u003c\/strong\u003e Communication Interface Module with part number \u003cstrong\u003e3BSE041883R1\u003c\/strong\u003e, operates as a dedicated hardware gateway for high-speed fieldbus management and decentralized I\/O coordination within the S800 I\/O and System 800xA automation platforms. This rail-mounted node processor provides direct physical\/electrical execution by mapping internal backplane data clusters onto external master-slave network architectures via the PROFIBUS DP-V1 protocol without cycle synchronization drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCI840A-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3BSE041883R1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweden (SE) \/ Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.34 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 mm x 119 mm x 96 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvaluated by S800 backplane current consumption grids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCore Product Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFieldbus Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePROFIBUS DP-V1 (Master\/Slave deterministic logic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1+1 parallel redundancy utilizing TU846 or TU847 base termination units\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaintenance Feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull online hot-swap capabilities supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBackplane Bus Communication Velocity and Redundant Network Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI840A-1 coordinates physical layer token updates to maintain baseline backplane bus communication velocity metrics, validating cyclical process data exchange across attached S800 expansion modules without frame transmission latency. When seated into a dual-slot TU846 or TU847 base unit, the card runs continuous line state diagnostics to execute automated 1+1 hardware redundancy switching loops, shifting the active network carrier role within microsecond boundaries if the primary master link fails. This dual-channel communications link handles complex physical I\/O density scaling routines smoothly across multiple device clusters, maintaining complete firmware flash compatibility parameters with upstream AC 800M controllers while outputting diagnostic tracking bits and network error statistics directly to central system memory registers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What operational response does the CI840A-1 execute when unseated from a live TU846 redundant base unit during hot-swap maintenance?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The companion redundant module detects the loss of the parallel heartbeat signal and assumes the primary communication master role within microsecond limits. The backplane bus communication velocity remains stable, and active cyclic data transfer continues over the surviving PROFIBUS line without dropping I\/O registers or triggering controller timeout faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is a external power injection required to operate the communication line transceivers on the CI840A-1?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The internal processor, isolation barriers, and PROFIBUS line driver circuits are supplied directly through the internal power distribution channels embedded within the underlying TU800 series base termination unit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054402920563,"sku":"CI840A-1 3BSE041883R1","price":233.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/4348\/2227\/files\/2_cb7ff6bc-2320-4693-8e3d-92655d7dcd8c.png?v=1780026040","url":"https:\/\/www.dcssupplier.com\/products\/abb-ci840a-1-3bse041883r1-communication-interface-module","provider":"DcsSupplier Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}