Description
Detailed Parameter Table
| Parameter Name | Parameter Value |
| Product Model | ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Category | PROFIBUS DP-V1 Master Interface Module (S800 I/O) |
| Communication Protocol | PROFIBUS DP-V1 (IEC 61158/61784) |
| Data Transfer Rate | 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps (auto-negotiating) |
| Ports | 2 x Redundant RS-485 (9-pin D-Sub) |
| Max Devices Supported | 125 slaves per segment |
| Backplane Interface | S800 I/O Bus |
| Power Requirement | 5 VDC via carrier (1.8 W typical) |
| Operating Temperature | –25°C to +70°C |
| Safety Certification | SIL 3 (IEC 61508) |
| Redundancy | Hot-swap with <100 ms switchover |
| Configuration | Via Control Builder M Professional |
| Compatible Carriers | CI854, CI854A |
ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1
Product Introduction
The ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1 is a high-availability PROFIBUS DP-V1 master interface module for ABB’s S800 I/O platform, serving as a critical communication gateway in 800xA and Advant DCS architectures. Designed for mission-critical industrial networks, this module enables deterministic data exchange between AC 800M controllers and field devices (sensors, drives, remote I/O) across PROFIBUS networks. The CI854K01 supports both cyclic process data transmission and acyclic parameterization services, allowing real-time control and diagnostics.
As the enhanced “K01” variant, this module features dual-port redundancy and expanded memory for complex network topologies. It integrates directly with S800 carrier bases (e.g., CI854A), translating backplane signals into PROFIBUS telegrams. The ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1 ensures seamless interoperability with third-party PROFIBUS devices while maintaining ABB’s rigorous standards for reliability and safety. Its role is indispensable in distributed control systems requiring high-speed, deterministic fieldbus communication.
Core Advantages and Technical Highlights
High Availability Architecture: Dual RS-485 ports enable redundant PROFIBUS trunk lines. If a cable fails, automatic switchover occurs in <100 ms – critical for SIL 3 processes in power plants or chemical facilities.
Deterministic Performance: Supports 12 Mbps baud rate with precise cycle synchronization (<1 μs jitter). Handles up to 244 bytes of I/O data per slave device, accommodating complex instruments like Coriolis flow meters.
Advanced Diagnostics: Integrated SNMP monitoring tracks PROFIBUS health metrics: telegram error rates, slave response times, and signal quality. Generates detailed alarms for station failures, cable breaks, or configuration mismatches.
Simplified Engineering: Auto-detected in ABB’s Control Builder M Professional. GSD file import simplifies third-party device integration. Firmware updates occur online without network interruption.
Robust Environmental Tolerance: Operates at –25°C to +70°C with 95% non-condensing humidity. Conformal coating protects against corrosive atmospheres (ISA-71.04 Category G3).
Cybersecurity Hardened: Supports PROFIBUS profile “DP-IS” for encrypted communication. Role-based access control prevents unauthorized parameter changes.
Typical Application Scenarios
Power Plant Fuel Handling: Masters PROFIBUS networks for coal conveyor drives (SIEMENS SIMOCODE) and weigh feeders, synchronizing data with ABB AC 800M controllers for combustion optimization.
Automotive Paint Shops: Controls robotic sprayers (KUKA, FANUC) and pneumatic valves via PROFIBUS, leveraging the CI854K01 3BSE025961R1’s 12 Mbps speed for sub-10 ms response.
Pharmaceutical Batch Reactors: Interfaces with temperature transmitters (Endress+Hauser) and CIP skid PLCs, using DP-V1 acyclic services for recipe downloads.
Cement Plant Kiln Drives: Redundant CI854K01 modules manage drive arrays (ABB ACS800) with <100 ms failover during grid fluctuations.
Offshore Gas Compression: SIL 3-rated communication to emergency shutdown valves (SHS) in Zone 1 hazardous areas.
ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1
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Installation, Commissioning and Maintenance Instructions
Installation Preparation: Mount the ABB CI854K01 3BSE025961R1 on a powered-down CI854A carrier. Use shielded PROFIBUS cables (Type A) with 90° connectors. Terminate bus ends with 220Ω resistors. Ground shields at control cabinet entry. Verify slave addresses don’t conflict.
Maintenance Suggestions: Biannually: Check connector screws (0.8 N·m torque). Monitor SNMP diagnostics for rising error counts. Replace modules using ABB’s hot-swap protocol: (1) Deactivate in Control Builder, (2) Wait for “OK to Remove” LED, (3) Slide lever to eject. Never exceed 32 devices per segment without repeaters. Store spare modules in anti-static bags.
Service and Guarantee Commitment
ABB guarantees the CI854K01 3BSE025961R1 against defects for 36 months. Comprehensive support includes:
24/7 PROFIBUS configuration assistance via ABB Ability™ support
Next-business-day advance replacement for critical failures
On-site troubleshooting by certified DCS engineers
Lifetime firmware updates through Control Builder
SIL 3 recertification services every safety lifecycle phase
Extended service agreements offer predictive maintenance analytics and cybersecurity audits. ABB commits to 15+ years of spare parts availability with ISO 17025-calibrated repair centers globally.
