ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1

Description

Product Overview
The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 is a PROFIBUS DP communication interface module designed for ABB’s Advant Controller 450 and AC 450 distributed control systems. This field-proven gateway device enables seamless integration of PROFIBUS DP slave devices into ABB’s MasterBus 300 and MasterBus 600 communication networks. The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 provides a vital bridge between modern intelligent field devices and legacy ABB control infrastructure, extending the operational life of installed DCS systems while enabling digital transformation initiatives.

Technical Specifications
The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 operates as a PROFIBUS DP master (Class 1) supporting up to 125 slave devices per network segment. Communication rates are automatically configurable from 9.6 kbps to 12 Mbps with adaptive baud rate detection. The module provides galvanic isolation of 500 VDC between PROFIBUS and controller interfaces. The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 incorporates 4 MB of application memory and supports cyclic data exchange up to 244 bytes input and 244 bytes output per slave. Host communication is via the MasterBus 300 backplane interface with 20 ms typical scan rate. The module features front-panel LED indicators for power, communication status, and diagnostic alerts. Housed in a compact Eurocard format measuring 220 mm x 233 mm x 25 mm, the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 occupies a single slot in Advant Controller 450 subracks and operates from 5 VDC and ±15 VDC backplane supplies with 12 W typical consumption. Operating temperature range is 0°C to 55°C.

Key Features and Advantages

• Protocol Conversion: The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 translates PROFIBUS DP process data to ABB’s proprietary MasterBus protocol without requiring external gateway hardware or additional programming.

• Extensive Device Library: Preloaded GSD file database supports over 300 common PROFIBUS devices including Siemens Micromaster drives, Endress+Hauser instruments, and Danfoss VLT frequency converters.

• Redundant Communication: Supports dual ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 modules in hot-standby configuration with automatic switchover for high-availability applications.

• Comprehensive Diagnostics: Built-in bus monitoring with event logging and live list display accessible via ABB’s CP400 engineering workstation software.

• Legacy System Extension: Enables Advant Controller 450 systems manufactured between 1990-2005 to communicate with modern PROFIBUS field devices developed decades later.

Application Areas
The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 is extensively deployed in pulp and paper mills where Advant Controller 450 systems remain in operation but field devices have been upgraded to PROFIBUS communication. A Scandinavian paper producer recently installed 15 ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 modules to interface modern Valmet consistency transmitters and ABB ACS880 drives with legacy AC 450 systems controlling their board machines. The module is also widely specified in cement plants connecting Schenck weigh feeders and in chemical facilities integrating Siemens Coriolis flowmeters into existing ABB control architectures. Municipal water treatment plants utilize the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 to interface variable frequency drive packages with vintage Advant-controlled pump stations.

Competitive Comparison
Versus third-party PROFIBUS gateways and protocol converters, the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 offers native integration with ABB’s Advant engineering environment, presenting PROFIBUS device data as native I/O points within the CP400 configuration database. Generic gateways require custom function block programming and present data as opaque arrays requiring extensive parsing logic. The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 also maintains deterministic scan timing essential for closed-loop control applications, whereas many third-party converters introduce variable latency unacceptable for PID regulation. Its hot-standby redundancy capability exceeds the simplex operation of most competitive gateway solutions, providing the high availability required in continuous process industries.

Selection Guidelines and Precautions

• Verify that your Advant Controller 450 firmware revision supports the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1; systems prior to version 5.2 may require a CPU firmware upgrade.

• Confirm that the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 is configured with the correct application software version for your specific regional power supply frequency; 50 Hz and 60 Hz variants utilize different bus timing parameters.

• The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 requires CP400 engineering workstation version 4.2 or higher; legacy CP400 versions cannot access PROFIBUS configuration parameters.

• Ensure that total PROFIBUS DP segment length does not exceed IEC 61158 specifications for the selected baud rate; 12 Mbps operation supports maximum 100 m trunk length with proper termination.

• Order the ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 with the corresponding TB810 or TB820 termination base when integrating with existing S100 I/O racks.

• All PROFIBUS slave devices on the network must have unique station addresses between 1-125; duplicate addresses will prevent ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 network startup.

• Perform PROFIBUS physical layer certification using a dedicated network analyzer prior to commissioning to identify unterminated stubs, incorrect grounding, or marginal signal levels.

• The ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 is NOT compatible with AC 800M controllers; order CI854 or CI855 modules for Experion PKS 800xA applications.

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