Description
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Model | CI522AK04 |
| ABB Order Number | 3BSE018451R1 |
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Product Type | AF100 Interface Kit |
| Communication Protocol | AF100 / Advant Fieldbus 100 |
| Interface Hardware | Exact kit contents should be verified |
| Working Voltage | Not independently verified for the complete kit |
| Data Transfer Rate | Confirm against the applicable system documentation |
| Operating Temperature | Not independently verified for this exact kit |
| Installation Method | Control-system installation; verify required mounting hardware |
| Protection Rating | Not independently verified |
| Compliance Information | ABB lists a specific RoHS scope exemption |
Product Overview
The ABB CI522AK04 3BSE018451R1 is intended for communication applications within ABB’s legacy Advant control-system environment. The AF100 interface kit provides the hardware needed for the relevant communication connection, making exact part identification important when maintaining an existing installation or sourcing a replacement.
ABB documentation distinguishes the CI522 family by specific order numbers. For example, adjacent variants CI522AK01, CI522AK02, CI522AK03, CI522AK05, and CI522AK06 have separate catalog descriptions, including different interface or bus configurations. This means that a similar model number alone is not enough to establish interchangeability.
For maintenance engineers and procurement teams, the key checks are the installed system configuration, the required AF100 connection arrangement, and the full contents of the supplied kit. Do not assume that the kit includes a particular modem, cable, or accessory unless the bill of materials or supplied-unit inspection confirms it.
CI522AK04
Major Features and Advantages
- AF100 communication support: Identified for ABB’s Advant Fieldbus 100 communication environment.
- Defined order identity: The combination of CI522AK04 and 3BSE018451R1 helps reduce ordering errors between related interface variants.
- Legacy system maintenance: Useful when identifying replacement requirements for an existing ABB Advant installation.
- Configuration-specific procurement: Separate ordering codes help technicians match the required communication arrangement to the installed system.
- Documentation-led verification: Confirming the exact kit contents and connection requirements reduces the risk of receiving an incomplete or incompatible replacement.
Typical Applications
The ABB CI522AK04 3BSE018451R1 may be specified for maintenance of compatible ABB Advant control systems using AF100 communications. The exact controller models, network topology, and installation requirements should be confirmed against the system documentation before procurement.
Installation and Maintenance
- Record the complete part number and any revision markings from the existing unit.
- Confirm the required interface and bus configuration.
- Compare the supplied kit’s components with the original equipment bill of materials.
- Verify connectors, cables, mounting arrangements, and system-specific configuration requirements.
- Follow the applicable ABB installation and commissioning procedures before returning the system to operation.
Product Assurance and Procurement Notes
Before ordering ABB CI522AK04 3BSE018451R1, request confirmation of the exact kit contents, physical condition, revision, and any functional testing performed. For used or refurbished units, ask for photographs of the actual item and written details of the testing scope and warranty.
Compatibility warning: Do not substitute another CI522AK variant solely because it belongs to the same product family. Verify the exact interface and bus arrangement against the installed system before replacement.
