Description
Product Overview
The ABB CI535 is a free-programmable MVI communication submodule associated with ABB’s Advant Master control-system family. It supports application-specific communication functions within a compatible controller architecture, rather than serving as a conventional discrete or analog I/O module. Its actual role depends on the controller configuration, communication software, and interface requirements of the installed system.
For maintenance and procurement teams, the key issue with ABB CI535 3BSE00830R1 is part-number verification. Available references identify CI535 with order number 3BSE003830R1, while the supplied number differs. Do not assume these numbers identify the same hardware without checking the module label, original bill of materials, and applicable ABB documentation. A mismatch can lead to purchasing the wrong submodule even when the model name appears correct.
Before installing an ABB CI535, verify the host controller model, the supported communication configuration, and the software or database elements required by the application. For legacy Advant systems, also check the existing interface wiring, communication-line assignments, and controller-specific installation procedure. If purchasing used or refurbished stock, request photographs of the nameplate and connector area along with any available functional-test documentation. These checks help establish whether the offered unit matches the installed hardware and the intended communication function.
Product Introduction
Legacy controller maintenance often depends on identifying the exact communication submodule rather than relying on a family name alone. The ABB CI535 is documented as a programmable MVI interface for Advant Master systems, but the supplied order number needs confirmation before a replacement can be approved.
Confirm the label, controller model, and existing communication configuration before purchase. This is particularly important when maintaining older installations where software and hardware revisions may limit interchangeability.
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | CI535 |
| Supplied part number | 3BSE00830R1 — unverified |
| Commonly documented part number | 3BSE003830R1 |
| Product type | Free-programmable MVI communication submodule |
| Product family | Advant Master / Advant OCS |
| Communication function | Application-configured MVI communication |
| Number of communication lines | Two lines listed in the Advant Controller 410 product guide for |
| Working voltage | Verify in the applicable controller documentation |
| Interface connector | Verify against the exact hardware revision |
| Operating temperature | Not verified for the supplied part number |
| Installation method | Compatible controller submodule carrier; verify exact platform |
| Firmware/software requirements | Confirm controller software and application configuration |
| Condition | Confirm with supplier and test records |
The two-line specification is documented for in the Advant Controller 410 product guide; confirm applicability to the exact hardware being sourced.
CI535 3BSE00830R1
Related Products
These are related Advant Master communication components, not automatic replacements.
- CI532V02 — 3BSE003827R1: MODBUS communication submodule.
- CI532V03 — 3BSE003828R1: Siemens 3964(R) communication submodule.
- CI532V04 — 3BSE003829R1: Allen-Bradley communication submodule.
- CI534V02 — 3BSE010700R1: MODBUS interface submodule.
- CI534V04 — 3BSE010702R1: Allen-Bradley interface submodule.
- CI541V1 — 3BSE014666R1: PROFIBUS interface submodule.
These model distinctions are listed in ABB Advant OCS product references. Protocol and application differences mean they should not be treated as interchangeable with .
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the ABB used for?
It is a free-programmable MVI communication submodule used in supported ABB Advant Master control-system configurations.
Q2. Is 3BSE00830R1 the correct part number?
I could not verify that exact number. The documented order number found in available references is 3BSE003830R1. Compare the supplied number with the original label before placing an order.
Q3. Can be replaced with CI532 or CI534?
Not based on model names alone. These variants are associated with different communication protocols or interface functions. A substitution requires confirmation of application requirements and controller support.
Q4. Does the module support hot swapping?
Do not assume it does. Check the specific controller’s hardware manual and follow site isolation and maintenance procedures.
Q5. What should be checked when purchasing a refurbished unit?
Confirm the full order number, hardware revision, connector condition, and the controller platform. Request available functional-test records and clarify whether the unit is refurbished, used, or untested surplus.
Q6. Does the module require configuration after replacement?
Potentially. Because is programmable, verify the application-specific communication setup and the procedures for restoring or transferring configuration before commissioning.
To confirm the exact product: a clear photograph of the module label or the original part-number entry from the equipment bill of materials would help resolve whether 3BSE00830R1 is a typo or a distinct designation.
