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ABB 3BSE092691R1 CI868A Substation Module

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  • Manufacturer: ABB

  • Product No.: CI868A

  • Product Type: Communication Interface

  • Product Origin: Sweden

  • Payment:T/T, Western Union

  • Weight: 700g

  • Shipping port: Xiamen

  • Warranty: 12 months

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Description

ABB CI868A 3BSE092691R1 IEC 61850 Communication Interface

The ABB CI868A 3BSE092691R1 connects an AC 800M controller to external Ethernet devices using IEC 61850 Edition 2 standard. ABB designed this module for substation automation applications. It combines process automation and electrical control in the same controller. The CI868A works with System 800xA 6.0.3.3, 6.1.1 and later versions.

Key Features

  • Supports both IEC 61850 protocols: MMS (client) and GOOSE (publisher & subscriber)
  • Maximum 120 IEDs for GOOSE and 40 IEDs for MMS per CI868A
  • Both protocols can be used combined in the same module
  • Up to 12 modules in one AC 800M Controller
  • Hot swap supported
  • TP868 Baseplate with code lock prevents incorrect unit installation

General Information

  • Brand: ABB
  • Model: CI868A
  • Article number: 3BSE092691R1
  • Communication protocol: IEC 61850 Edition 2
  • Client/Server: MMS (Client), GOOSE (Publisher & Subscriber)
  • Transmission speed: 10/100 Mbit/s
  • Network redundancy: No
  • Module redundancy: No
  • Hot swap: Yes
  • Used with HI controller: Yes

Technical Specifications

  • Max units on CEX bus: 12
  • Connector: RJ-45 female (8-pin)
  • 24 V consumption: 160 mA typical
  • Power dissipation: 3.8 W

Environmental and Certification

  • Operating temperature: +5 to +55 °C (+41 to +131 °F)
  • Storage temperature: -40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)
  • Altitude: 2000 m according to IEC/EN 61131-2
  • Pollution degree: Degree 2 according to IEC/EN 61131-2
  • Corrosion protection: G3 compliant to ISA 71.04
  • Relative humidity: 5 to 95%, non-condensing
  • Protection class: IP20 according to EN60529, IEC 529
  • CE marking: Yes

Safety and Approvals

  • Electrical safety: UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201
  • Hazardous location: UL 60079-15, cULus Class 1, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4, Ex nA IIC T4 Gc X
  • Marine certificates: DNV-GL (Pending: ABS, BV, LR)
  • RoHS compliance: DIRECTIVE/2011/65/EU (EN 50581:2012)
  • WEEE compliance: DIRECTIVE/2012/19/EU

Dimensions and Weight

  • Width: 59 mm (2.3 in.)
  • Height: 185 mm (7.3 in.)
  • Depth: 127.5 mm (5.0 in.)
  • Weight (including base): 700 g (1.5 lbs)

Package Includes

  • 1x ABB CI868A 3BSE092691R1 communication module
  • 1x TP868 Baseplate with code lock
  • 1x installation manual
  • 1x certification document

Shipping

  • FedEx, UPS, DHL express worldwide
  • Ships within 24 hours from stock

FAQ

1. What is the article number for this module?

The article number is 3BSE092691R1.

2. What protocols does the CI868A support?

It supports MMS (client) and GOOSE (publisher & subscriber) per IEC 61850 Edition 2.

3. How many IEDs can be connected per module?

Maximum 120 IEDs for GOOSE and 40 IEDs for MMS per CI868A.

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