Description
ABB CI570 3BSE001440R1 MasterFieldbus Controller
Key Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB |
| Model | CI570 |
| Part Number | 3BSE001440R1 |
| Product Description | MasterFieldbus Controller |
| Product Type | Communication Module / MasterFieldbus Interface |
| System Family | ABB Advant Master |
| Controller Platform | Advant Controller 450 |
| Communication Function | MasterFieldbus interface |
| Exchange Number | 7650 055-432 |
| Net Depth | 234 mm |
| Net Height | 27 mm |
| Net Width | 112.5 mm |
| Approx. Net Weight | 0.4 kg |
| Battery | None reported |
ABB’s official Advant Master spare-parts documentation identifies 3BSE001440R1 / as the MasterFieldbus Interface, alongside other Advant communication modules such as CI531, CI532Vxx, CI540, CI541V1, CI543, and CI547.
ABB’s Advant Controller 450 documentation also lists the MasterFieldbus interface as a communication submodule option, with up to seven interfaces shown among the AC450 hardware options.
Product Introduction
The ABB 3BSE001440R1 is a dedicated MasterFieldbus controller/interface used in ABB’s Advant Master control architecture. Its function is to provide the fieldbus communication layer between the Advant controller and the associated fieldbus network, making it part of the system’s communication infrastructure rather than a conventional analog or digital process I/O module.
For maintenance teams working with legacy Advant installations, the distinction is important. The belongs to the communication-submodule layer of the Advant Controller 450 architecture. ABB documentation places it alongside the CS513 MasterBus 300/300E interface, CI522A Advant Fieldbus 100 interface, CI541V1 PROFIBUS-DP interface, and other communication submodules, each serving a different network function.
CI570 3BSE001440R1
Application Scenarios & Field Pitfalls — The Engineer’s Perspective
Engineering Pain Point
A fieldbus communication failure in an older DCS can easily be mistaken for a controller, I/O, or field-device failure. When an entire group of field devices stops updating while the controller remains operational, the communication interface deserves attention before replacing process I/O cards.
The ABB 3BSE001440R1 is relevant when the affected architecture uses the Advant MasterFieldbus interface. Because the sits within the controller’s communication-submodule architecture, troubleshooting should include the itself, the associated bus cabling, connected field devices, configuration, and controller-side communication status.
Typical Applications
1. Advant Controller 450 Communication
The can be installed as a communication submodule in an Advant Controller 450 system where MasterFieldbus communication is required. ABB’s AC450 documentation specifically lists as a supported MasterFieldbus interface.
2. Legacy Advant Master Fieldbus Networks
The module is relevant to plants maintaining older ABB Advant Master installations where the existing fieldbus architecture remains operational and a like-for-like spare is required.
3. Distributed Field Device Communication
The provides the controller-side interface for the associated MasterFieldbus network, allowing the Advant control system to exchange information with field-level equipment.
4. Legacy DCS Maintenance and Migration
When an Advant installation is approaching migration or partial modernization, a spare can be useful for maintaining the existing system during the transition period rather than forcing an immediate full-system replacement.
Technical Pitfalls
Do not confuse with CI540.
ABB identifies CI540 as an S100 I/O Bus Extension, while is the MasterFieldbus Interface. These modules have fundamentally different system functions despite their similar numbering.
Do not confuse with CI547.
ABB lists CI547 as an MB300/MB300E Interface including slave CPU, whereas is specifically the MasterFieldbus interface. A replacement decision must therefore be based on the actual network architecture rather than the generic term “communication module.”
Do not assume PROFIBUS or Modbus compatibility.
The is identified as a MasterFieldbus controller/interface. ABB separately lists CI541V1 for PROFIBUS-DP and CI532V02 / CI534V02 for Modbus, so these protocols should not be attributed to the without system-specific documentation.
Verify the controller and submodule carrier.
The is installed within the Advant controller’s communication-submodule architecture. ABB’s AC450 documentation shows communication submodules installed through the controller/submodule carrier arrangement. Mechanical fit alone is therefore not enough to establish compatibility.
Check the complete part number.
The required identification is 3BSE001440R1. Some inventory systems also display , Y3BSE001440R1, or other internal inventory references. The installed nameplate and ABB ordering information should be used as the primary reference.
Do not diagnose the in isolation.
If fieldbus communication is intermittent rather than completely absent, inspect bus wiring, termination, connected field devices, configuration, and controller diagnostics before condemning the communication module.
Review configuration after replacement.
A physically compatible does not by itself guarantee that the Advant application will resume communication. Controller configuration, fieldbus assignments, and the existing system’s communication setup should be preserved and checked before returning the rack to service.
Related Products
- ABB CI540 3BSE001077R1 — S100 I/O Bus Extension; different function from the MasterFieldbus interface.
- ABB CI541V1 3BSE014666R1 — PROFIBUS-DP interface for Advant systems.
- ABB CI522A 3BSE018283R1 — Advant Fieldbus 100 interface.
- ABB CI547 3BNP004429R1 — MB300/MB300E interface including slave CPU.
- ABB CS513AK01 3BSE091971R1 — MB300/MB300E RJ-45 communication interface.
- ABB CI531 3BSE003825R1 — RS-232-C interface.
- ABB CI532V02 3BSE003827R1 — MODBUS interface.
- ABB CI543 3BSE010699R1 — GCOM interface.
- ABB CI534V02 3BSE010700R1 — MODBUS interface.
These modules may occupy similar positions within the broader Advant communication architecture, but they should not be treated as interchangeable. ABB’s own parts documentation separates them according to their respective communication functions.
Procurement Note
For ABB 3BSE001440R1, procurement should begin with the installed system architecture rather than a generic search for an “ABB communication module.” Confirm that the existing controller is using MasterFieldbus, then match the complete ordering code and hardware revision.
For used or refurbished inventory, request photographs of the front label, connector arrangement, PCB revision markings, and complete part-number label. Also confirm the host controller/submodule carrier and the fieldbus configuration. This is especially important when maintaining an older Advant installation where a visually similar ABB communication module may belong to a different bus architecture.
ABB currently identifies within its Advant Master spare-parts documentation, while its AC450 documentation continues to list as a MasterFieldbus interface option.
