{"product_id":"genuine-abb-ci853-dual-channel-modbus-interface-new-stock","title":"Genuine ABB CI853 Dual Channel Modbus Interface | New Stock","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABB CI853 (3BSE018103R1 \/ CI853K01)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacts as a high-performance serial communication interface for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC 800M controller\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efamily. It provides two independent RS-232 channels, allowing the controller to interface with external devices via\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModbus RTU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMLI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprotocols. This module enables the integration of third-party PLCs, HMIs, and power meters into the 800xA architecture. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal stock, ensuring full compatibility with high-integrity (HI) controllers and critical infrastructure systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI853 utilizes the CEX-Bus for rapid data exchange and offers rugged environmental protection for industrial deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3BSE018103R1 (CI853K01)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModbus RTU and COMLI\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRS-232 (Dual Channel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaster\/Slave Support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth Master and Slave Modes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75 bps to 19,200 bps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Swap\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported (Yes)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eG3 Compliant (ISA 71.04)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRJ-45 female (8-pin)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMax Units on CEX Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Modules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 mA (at 24 V typical)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e+5°C to +55°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarine Certifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABS, BV, DNV-GL, LR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeamless Protocol Bridging:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CI853 converts internal controller logic into standard Modbus RTU or COMLI frames. This allows the AC 800M to command legacy hardware or pull data from non-ABB sensors without requiring expensive software gateways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot-Swap Functionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEngineers replace or add CI853 modules without powering down the controller rack. This capability minimizes process downtime during expansion or maintenance cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eG3-Level Harsh Environment Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module features G3 compliant conformal coating. This shielding prevents circuit board corrosion in environments with high concentrations of hydrogen sulfide or other industrial pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCEX-Bus Scalability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can mount up to 12 CI853 modules on a single CEX-Bus. This scalability provides up to 24 independent serial ports, accommodating large-scale serial device networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Integrity System Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull compatibility with ABB High Integrity (HI) controllers makes the CI853 suitable for safety-related applications where serial data monitoring remains essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does the CI853 support RS-485 or RS-422 connections?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The CI853 provides native RS-232 (8-pin RJ-45) interfaces. 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