ABB CI532V01 3BSE003826R1 Dual Channel RCOM Communication Submodule, Advant Master DCS Interface Card, Legacy Industrial Control Spare Part

Description

ABB CI532V01 3BSE003826R1 Dual Channel RCOM Communication Submodule, Advant Master DCS Interface Card, Legacy Industrial Control Spare Part

Product Application

CI532V01 is a dual-channel RCOM communication submodule designed for the ABB Advant Master / Advant Controller 160 DCS platform. It runs ABB proprietary RCOM serial protocol to enable bidirectional data exchange between Advant controllers, remote field units and control panels. It transfers real-time process variables, setpoints, alarms and event data to build distributed control network.

• Thermal power plant Advant Master DCS internal system communication
• Petrochemical plant legacy ABB Advant distributed control network
• Pulp & paper mill process control system inter-node data transmission
• Metallurgy furnace and rolling mill Advant control cabinet communication
• Water treatment old ABB DCS maintenance and spare replacement
• Redundant RCOM bus deployment for high availability control system

CI532V02 3BSE003827R1

Specifications

• Part Number: CI532V01, 3BSE003826R1
• Brand: ABB
• Product Type: Dual-channel RCOM Communication Submodule
• Compatible System: ABB Advant Master, Advant Controller 160
• Mounting: Plug-in submodule inside Advant controller rack
• Dimension: 125 × 80 × 30 mm
• Weight: Approx. 0.16 kg
• Power supply: 5V / 24VDC supplied from controller rack backplane
• Communication: 2 independent RCOM serial channels
• Front Connector: Dual D-Sub connectors
• Protection Class: IP20 (cabinet installation only)
• Condition: Original new / refurbished spare available
• Compliance: CE, IEC industrial control standard

Parameters

• Communication Protocol: ABB proprietary RCOM protocol
• Operation Mode: Master / Slave configurable
• Operating Temperature: 0°C ~ +55°C
• Storage Temperature: -40°C ~ +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5%~95% RH, non-condensing
• Shock & Vibration: Comply with IEC 60068 industrial vibration standard
• Status Indicator: On-board LEDs for power, channel TX/RX activity and fault status
• Diagnostic: Communication timeout, cable break, hardware self-test fault detection

Key Features

1. Dual independent RCOM serial channels, supports single or redundant bus topology
2. ABB proprietary RCOM interface, dedicated for Advant Master DCS inter-node communication
3. Compact plug-in submodule design, simple installation and replacement inside Advant rack
4. Dual D-Sub connectors on front panel for field bus wiring, convenient maintenance
5. Hot-swap capable under redundant controller configuration to minimize system downtime
6. Channel-level communication diagnostics for fast fault location
7. Supports long-distance serial transmission with strong anti-interference for heavy industrial plant environment
8. Discontinued legacy ABB DCS spare, critical replacement component for existing Advant Master installations

CI532V02 3BSE003827R1

ABB Same Series Related Models (≥6)

1. CI532V01 3BSE003826R1
2. CI532V02
3. CI532V03
4. CI626
5. CI630
6. CI520
7. CI531

Maintenance

• Routine inspection: Check module LED status, backplane connector and D-Sub communication cables every 6–12 months
• Clean module surface with dry compressed air; liquid solvent cleaning is strictly prohibited
• ESD protection must be adopted during disassembly, anti-static wristband required
• If RCOM communication timeout or data loss occurs, check cable shielding, D-Sub contacts and remote station status
• Do not energize the module if PCB corrosion, burn marks or condensation are found
• We support function testing, refurbishment and spare replacement service for this CI532V01 RCOM communication submodule

Installation

1. Cut off controller rack auxiliary power supply before replacement, implement lockout-tagout procedure.
2. Wear anti-static wristband to prevent electrostatic damage to communication circuit.
3. Insert CI532V01 submodule into the designated slot on Advant controller rack and lock firmly.
4. Connect RCOM bus cables to front D-Sub connectors, properly ground cable shielding.
5. Configure RCOM station address, baud rate and communication mode via Advant engineering tool.
6. Check all wiring and confirm no loose connections.
7. Restore rack power supply, verify channel LED communication status.
8. Test bidirectional data exchange between Advant controller and remote nodes, confirm stable data transmission and complete commissioning.