{"product_id":"communication-interface-ac-800m-abb-ci868a","title":"Communication Interface | AC 800M | ABB CI868A","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCI868A IEC 61850 Communication Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCI868A\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 61850 communication module from ABB enables integration between AC 800M controllers and substation automation systems. This advanced interface supports Edition 2 of the IEC 61850 standard for electrical substations. 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ABB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI868A (Article 3BSE092691R1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e IEC 61850 Edition 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMS (Client), GOOSE (Publisher \u0026amp; Subscriber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/100 Mbit\/s Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports \u003cspan style=\"color: #2980b9;\"\u003e120 IEDs for GOOSE and 40 IEDs for MMS\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum CEX Bus Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 modules per AC 800M controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ-45 female (8-pin) Ethernet 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Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect Ethernet cables through switch to main substation network\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure proper +24V power supply via CEX-Bus connection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify System 800xA version compatibility before installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigure IEC 61850 parameters for MMS and GOOSE communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse TP868 baseplate with code lock feature for secure mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlan IED capacity according to project requirements and limits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the main purpose of the CI868A?\u003c\/strong\u003e It connects AC 800M controllers to IEC 61850 substation devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many IEDs can one CI868A 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