Description
Product Overview
The ABB Bailey INICT01 is an INFI-NET Communications Terminal Module used within the Bailey INFI 90 Distributed Control System. It provides the termination and interface functions required for INFI-NET communication equipment, connecting the associated active communication module to the system’s network cabling and related interface hardware. The ABB Bailey INICT01 is therefore a termination/interface component rather than a standalone network processor or general-purpose Ethernet communication card.
The ABB INICT01 belongs to the Bailey INFI 90 communication architecture and is commonly associated with the INICT01 INFI-NET Communications Terminal Module. It is used with compatible INFI-NET interface hardware and provides the physical connection between the communication electronics and the network. The ABB Bailey INICT01 is particularly relevant when maintaining older Bailey INFI 90 installations where communication hardware must remain compatible with the original network architecture.
For replacement work, the exact module revision, associated communication processor, termination cable, connector arrangement, and INFI-NET network configuration should be checked. The INICT01 should not be treated as a modern Ethernet switch or generic serial-to-Ethernet converter; its function is tied specifically to the Bailey INFI-NET architecture.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ABB Bailey |
| Model | INICT01 |
| Product Type | INFI-NET Communications Terminal Module |
| System | Bailey INFI 90 |
| Network | INFI-NET |
| Primary Function | Communication termination/interface |
| System Role | Network interface termination |
| Associated Hardware | INFI-NET communication/interface modules |
| Communication Architecture | Bailey INFI-NET |
| Field Connection | INFI-NET network cabling |
| Mounting | Bailey termination-unit arrangement |
| Firmware | Not normally applicable to the passive termination assembly |
| Power | Supplied through associated system architecture where applicable |
| Application | DCS network communication |
| Installation | INFI 90 system cabinet |
| Lifecycle | Legacy DCS hardware |
Main Features and Advantages
INFI-NET Communication Interface
The primary role of is to provide the physical termination required by Bailey INFI-NET communication equipment. This allows the active communication electronics to interface with the network cabling used by the DCS.
Bailey INFI 90 Integration
The module is designed specifically for the ABB Bailey INFI 90 architecture. This is important because INFI-NET is a proprietary control-system communication architecture rather than standard Ethernet in the modern industrial-networking sense.
Termination-Level Hardware
The should be considered part of the complete communication chain:
INFI-NET communication module → termination → network cabling → INFI-NET network
A problem in the termination assembly can therefore appear as a communication-module or network fault.
Legacy DCS Maintenance
For operating Bailey systems, keeping a tested spare can reduce downtime when dealing with connector deterioration, termination faults, or communication-link problems.
INICT01
Application Scenarios
- ABB Bailey INFI 90 DCS
- INFI-NET communication networks
- Bailey network interface cabinets
- Legacy DCS communication maintenance
- INFI-NET communication troubleshooting
- Replacement of damaged termination hardware
- Plant control-system spare inventory
Engineer’s Guide: Field Pitfalls
1. Do not confuse with an active network controller.
The designation refers to a communications terminal/interface module. The active communication processing function resides in the associated INFI-NET interface hardware.
2. Do not substitute modern Ethernet hardware.
An Ethernet switch, media converter, or generic serial converter is not an electrical or protocol replacement for an .
3. Check the associated communication module.
The correct replacement depends on which INFI-NET interface/communication module is connected to the terminal unit.
4. Verify cable and connector configuration.
A damaged or incorrectly terminated network cable can produce the same symptoms as a defective .
5. Inspect the complete communication path.
For troubleshooting, check the active communication module, , termination connections, network cable, and receiving network node rather than replacing the terminal unit based solely on a communication alarm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ABB ?
is an INFI-NET Communications Terminal Module used with the Bailey INFI 90 DCS.
Is a processor?
No. It is a communication termination/interface component. It should not be confused with an MFP or active INFI-NET communication processor.
Is an Ethernet module?
No. It belongs to the Bailey INFI-NET communication architecture and should not be specified as a standard Ethernet interface.
What should be checked before replacement?
Verify the exact part number and revision, associated INFI-NET communication module, termination cable, connector arrangement, cabinet position, and network configuration.
How should a used be tested?
A meaningful test should include connector inspection, cable continuity, correct termination configuration, communication-link integrity, and successful communication with the associated INFI-NET hardware.
Bottom line: ABB Bailey is an INFI-NET Communications Terminal Module used in legacy Bailey INFI 90 systems. Its function is primarily at the network termination/interface level, so replacement should be based on the complete INFI-NET communication path rather than treating it as a generic Ethernet or serial communication card.
