{"product_id":"communication-interface-ac-800m-abb-ci871a","title":"Communication Interface | AC 800M | ABB CI871A","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCI871A PROFINET IO Communication Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCI871A\u003c\/strong\u003e from ABB enables AC 800M controllers to communicate with PROFINET IO devices over industrial Ethernet networks. This advanced communication interface serves as a PROFINET IO master for controlling field devices. 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ABB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e CI871A (Article 3BSE092693R1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e PROFINET IO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperation Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e Master controller functionality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Speed:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10\/100 Mbit\/s auto-negotiating Ethernet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNetwork Connector:\u003c\/strong\u003e RJ-45 female (8-pin) on TP867 baseplate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum CEX Bus Units:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 modules per controller system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 mA typical at 24V DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSystem Requirements and 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