{"product_id":"abb-tb842-modulebus-optical-port-industrial-automation-module","title":"ABB TB842 ModuleBus Optical Port | Industrial Automation Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB TB842\u003c\/strong\u003e (3BSE022464R1) is a ModuleBus Optical Port module designed to bridge the gap between CI801 or CI840\/CI840A FCI controllers and the TB820\/TB820V2\/TB840\/TB840A ModuleBus modems of an I\/O cluster or ABB drives units. It enables communication over an Optical ModuleBus, ensuring reliable data transfer in demanding industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith support for both simplex and duplex optical configurations, the \u003cstrong\u003eTB842\u003c\/strong\u003e offers flexibility in network topology. In simplex mode, nodes connect in a ring; in duplex mode, they connect in a row. The module includes a fiber optic connector and a connection to the communication interface module.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB TB842\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers robust performance with the following key specifications:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArticle Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3BSE022464R1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommunication Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModulebus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eData Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 10 Mbit\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnector Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAgilent’s (former Hewlett-Packard) Versatile Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTyp. 20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to +55 °C (+32 to +131 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 °C (-40 to +158 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95 % non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIngress Protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20 (IEC 60529)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.6 mm x 56.7 mm x 42.3 mm (0.69” x 2.23” x 1.67”)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90 g (0.20 lbs.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe module supports both plastic and HCS (Hard Clad Silica) fiber optic cables, provided they use the same Versatile Link connector type. All nodes on a Modulebus must have identical transmitter\/receiver types to ensure proper communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne fiber optic port for Optical ModuleBus expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with CI801 and CI840\/CI840A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLine redundancy: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModule redundancy: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHot Swap: Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: Vertical or Horizontal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCE marked, cULus Hazardous Location Class 1 Zone 2, ATEX Zone 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine certifications: ABS, BV, DNV-GL, LR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Setup\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen installing the \u003cstrong\u003eABB TB842\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensure the fiber optic connections are clean and securely seated. For simplex configurations, verify the ring topology is closed correctly. For duplex configurations, check that the row connections are properly terminated. The module can be mounted vertically or horizontally, but note that the maximum ambient temperature is 40 °C for vertical mounting, compared to 55 °C for horizontal mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility \u0026amp; Integration\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTB842\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates seamlessly with ABB’s CI801 and CI840\/CI840A FCI modules. It connects to CI801 via TB806, and to CI840\/CI840A via TU847 and TB806 for single I\/O, or via TU846 and TB846 for redundant I\/O. This makes it suitable for both simplex and duplex optical ModuleBus configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelection Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBefore purchasing, verify that your system requires the \u003cstrong\u003eABB TB842\u003c\/strong\u003e for Optical ModuleBus communication. 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