ABB RFO810 Communication Module

The ABB RFO810, also cataloged as the RFO810 Communication Module, operates as a dedicated hardware component for deterministic data transmission, network bridging, and routing tasks within ABB industrial automation platforms.

Hardware Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Model	RFO810
Brand	ABB
Origin	India (SCIP registered registration pathway)
Weight	0.40 kg to 0.50 kg baseline reference envelope (reported as 0 kg nominal net base)
Dimensions	80 mm H x 200 mm W x 250 mm D
Operating Temp	-25 deg C to +60 deg C standard industrial boundaries
Number of Input Channels	0 (dedicated communication interface architecture)
Number of Output Channels	0 (dedicated communication interface architecture)
Battery Count	0
Harmonized Tariff (HS Code)	851762 (Routing, switching, and data transmission apparatus)
Customs Tariff Number	85176200
WEEE Category	5. Small Equipment (No external dimension exceeding 50 cm)

Industrial Control and Drives Characteristics

The RFO810 module functions as a zero-channel communication processor designed to optimize backplane bus communication velocity licenses across modular node clusters. The physical circuit architecture contains high-speed transceivers that coordinate serial or optical data streams without generating localized propagation delays.

The module transmits timing-critical data packets over Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks, enabling automated device tracking across expanding processor lines. This architecture facilitates rapid I/O density scaling routines by offloading communication processing tasks from the primary controller. The unit maintains stable firmware flash compatibility across existing system engineering suites, allowing operators to complete hot-standby networking adjustments without altering downstream hardware channel addresses.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why does the RFO810 technical specification list zero input and zero output channels?

A: The RFO810 is a dedicated communication interface module rather than an analog or digital I/O card. It handles network protocols, data serialization, and backplane routing layer transitions rather than monitoring physical field voltages or switching discrete currents.

Q: What environmental waste disposal protocols apply to this hardware assembly?

A: The module falls under WEEE Category 5 for small equipment because all external dimensions remain below 50 cm. It contains no internal batteries, meaning it can be handled via standard electronic recycling tracks without requiring specialized hazardous chemical handling sequences.