CI853 RS-232 module protocols:
COMLI can be used on the build in COM3 port and optionally on the
CI853 ports. The cable length can be extended considerably(to
several km) using a fiber optic converter. RS-232C is the standard
communication interface used for serial communication with COMLI.
The CI853 supports Hot Swap. COMLI is an ABB protocol for data
transmission between controllers. Itis designed for asynchronous
master/slave communication in half-duplex. COMLI protocol
supports dial-up modemcontrolled fromthe application. CI853
supports both Master/Slave mode in COMLI.
MODBUS RTU is a standard protocol widely spread because of its
ease of use and reliability.Modbus RTU is an open, serial (RS-232 or
RS-485) protocol derived fromtheMaster/Slave architecture
exchanging information in half duplex mode. TheModbus
functionality can be configured both on the COMports of AC 800M
and CI853.Module Redundancyis not available in MODBUS RTU.
CI853 supports only Master mode in MODBUS RTU.
Features and benefits
COMLI can be used on the build in COM3 port and optionally on the CI853 ports. RS-232C is the
standard communication interface used for serial communication with COMLI. The CI853 supports
Hot Swap. COMLI is an ABB protocol for data transmission between controllers.
MODBUS RTU is an open, serial (RS-232 or RS-485) protocol derived fromtheMaster/Slave
architecture exchanging information in half duplex mode. TheModbus functionality can be configured
both on the COMports of AC 800Mand CI853.
Siemens 3964R can be used on the build in COM3 port and optionally on the CI853 ports. A standard
RS-232C/485 communication channel is required.
Self-defined Serial Communication can be used on the builtin COM3 port(on an AC 800MController)
and optionally on the CI853 ports.
The CI853 module also supports Hot Swap.
General info
Article number 3BSE018103R1 (CI853K01)
Communication protocol COMLI and MODBUS RTU
Master or slave Master / Slave
Number of channels 2
Transmission speed 75 -19 200 b/s
Line redundancy Yes
Module redundancy Yes
Hot Swap Yes
Used together with HI Controller Yes
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