Title: ABB CI560 Communication Interface Module for AC500 PLC - Industrial Ethernet Connectivity (3BUC980002R0001)

Product Overview: The ABB CI560 Communication Interface Module, part number 3BUC980002R0001, is a high-performance industrial Ethernet communication module designed specifically for seamless integration with the ABB AC500 series of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This essential component enhances the connectivity capabilities of your automation system, enabling robust and reliable data exchange between the AC500 PLC and various industrial devices, networks, and higher-level control systems. Engineered for demanding industrial environments, the CI560 ensures efficient real-time communication, critical for modern factory automation, process control, and machine building applications. Its versatile protocol support makes it a cornerstone for building flexible and scalable industrial communication architectures, optimizing operational efficiency and system performance. This module is vital for establishing a reliable network backbone in complex industrial control systems, providing the necessary interface for data acquisition, remote diagnostics, and synchronized operations across your entire automation landscape.

Key Features & Benefits:

Versatile Multi-Protocol Support: Supports key industrial Ethernet protocols including PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, and Modbus TCP, offering broad compatibility with diverse industrial equipment and networks. This flexibility minimizes integration challenges and maximizes system interoperability.
High-Speed Data Exchange: Facilitates rapid and reliable data transfer, crucial for real-time control and monitoring in dynamic industrial processes. Ensures that critical control commands and sensor data are transmitted without delay, enhancing system responsiveness.
Seamless AC500 PLC Integration: Designed for direct and easy integration into the ABB AC500 PLC system, ensuring quick setup and configuration without complex compatibility issues. This plug-and-play functionality reduces installation time and engineering effort.
Dual RJ45 Ethernet Ports: Equipped with two robust RJ45 ports, allowing for flexible network topologies such as line or ring configurations, enhancing network redundancy and reliability. This design provides resilience against single-point failures, ensuring continuous operation.
Robust Industrial Design: Built to withstand harsh industrial conditions, featuring a durable construction that ensures long-term reliability and performance in challenging environments, including wide temperature ranges and resistance to vibration.
Enhanced System Diagnostics: Provides comprehensive diagnostic capabilities, allowing for quick identification and troubleshooting of network issues, minimizing downtime and improving system uptime. Integrated LEDs offer visual status indication for easy monitoring.
Optimized for Industrial Automation: Improves overall system performance by providing dedicated, high-bandwidth communication channels for critical control data, sensor information, and actuator commands, leading to more precise and efficient operations.
Future-Proof Connectivity: Offers a flexible communication backbone that can adapt to evolving industrial networking standards and expand with your automation needs, protecting your investment in the long term.

Applications:

The ABB CI560 Communication Interface Module is an indispensable component for a wide range of industrial applications requiring reliable and high-speed Ethernet communication:
Factory Automation: Connecting PLCs to Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, robots, and other intelligent devices on the factory floor for synchronized production lines.
Process Control: Enabling robust communication in continuous and batch processes in industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and water treatment, ensuring precise control of critical parameters.
Machine Building: Integrating complex machinery with central control systems, facilitating data exchange for diagnostics, predictive maintenance, control, and optimization of machine performance.
Building Management Systems: Providing network connectivity for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and security systems in large industrial and commercial buildings for centralized control.
Energy Management: Monitoring and controlling energy distribution systems, smart grids, and renewable energy installations, optimizing power consumption and ensuring grid stability.
Material Handling & Logistics: Ensuring seamless communication between conveyors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and warehouse management systems for efficient logistics operations.
Water & Wastewater Treatment: Facilitating remote monitoring and control of pumps, valves, sensors, and other equipment across treatment plants, improving operational efficiency and compliance.

Technical Specifications:

Part Number: 3BUC980002R0001
Alternative Part Number: 3BUC980002R0001
Module Type: Communication Interface Module (Ethernet)
Compatibility: ABB AC500 PLC Series
Communication Protocols: PROFINET IO, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP
Number of Ports: 2 x RJ45 Ethernet Ports
Network Speed: 10/100 Mbps (Auto-negotiating)
Power Supply: Via AC500 PLC backplane
Current Consumption: Typically 100-200 mA (from 24V DC)
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C (32°F to 140°F)
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
Mounting: DIN Rail
Dimensions (WxHxD): Approximately 50 mm x 100 mm x 70 mm (2 in x 4 in x 2.75 in)
Weight: Approximately 0.25 kg (0.55 lbs)
Certifications: CE, UL, RoHS (typical for ABB industrial modules, ensuring compliance with international standards)