Overview

The CI874 is an AC 800M communication interface designed to connect to external Ethernet devices using the OPC UA protocol. It is represented as a hardware module within the Control Builder hardware tree and requires System 800xA version 6.1.1 or later for operation.

Features and Benefits

• Supports connection with OPC UA servers.
• Configurable as redundant for enhanced reliability.
• Allows online upgrade of CI874 software components.
• Includes a Web Server Interface for accessing specific information during commissioning and maintenance.
• Supports hot swap functionality without requiring configuration changes.

Expansion Unit Components

The CI874 expansion unit includes:

• CEX-Bus logic.
• Communication unit.
• DC/DC converter that supplies required voltage from a +24 V supply through the CEX-Bus.

TP867 Baseplate

• Includes one RJ45 Ethernet connector supporting speeds up to 100Mbps.

General Information

• Article Number: 3BSE090784R1
• Communication Protocol: OPC UA Client
• Master or Slave: Master
• Client or Server: Client
• Line Redundancy: No
• Module Redundancy: Yes
• Hot Swap: Yes
• Used Together with HI Controller: No

Detailed Data

• Max Units on CEX Bus: 12
• Connector: 1 pcs RJ-45 female (8-pin)
• 24 V Consumption (typical): 160 mA

Environment 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
• Emission & Immunity: EN 61000-6-4, EN 61000-6-2
• CE-Marking: Yes
• Electrical Safety: UL 61010-1, UL 61010-2-201
• Hazardous Location: UL 60079-15, cULus Class 1, Zone 2, AEx nA IIC T4, ExnA IIC T4Gc X (UL pending)
• Marine Certificates: ABS, BV, DNV-GL, LR
• TUV Approval: No
• RoHS Compliance: DIRECTIVE/2011/65/EU (EN 50581:2012)
• WEEE Compliance: DIRECTIVE/2012/19/EU

Dimensions

• 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)