S800 I/O System

for cost-effective process control,

down to the last field device

Industrial IT
Solutions
from ABB

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 From project engineering to plant maintenance
S800 I/O makes work easier

S800 I/O is a comprehensive, distrib-

uted, process I/O system that commu-
nicates with parent controllers over S800 I/O is a highly distributed, rugged and
reliable process I/O system. Therefore, it is
industry-standard field buses. Thanks perfect for out-front installation in the field
next to the devices that need be monitored/
to its broad connectivity it fits a wide controlled.
range of process controllers from ABB
and others. And it bears the name of
ABB Automation, the world leader in
industrial IT.
S800 I/O offers a full range of process
By permitting installation in the field, close to signal interfaces, from industry-standard
sensors and actuators, S800 I/O reduces the d.c., a.c. and temperature-measurement
signals to pulse and frequency counting.
installation cost by reducing the cost of You need no other process I/O system.
cabling. And thanks to benefits such as:

flexibility, permitting a virtually

infinite number of installation arrange-
ments, small or large, indoors or S800 I/O supports both Advant Fieldbus
100 and Profibus DP. Therefore it is on
outdoors, wall mounting or floor speaking terms with a wide range of
process controllers from ABB and others.
standing,
modularity, permitting step-by-step
expansion without bottlenecks ever
developing,
cost-effectiveness, making you save Thanks to a modular design and many
on hardware, cabling, installation and installation communication and configu-
ration alternatives, S800 I/O components
maintenance, can be mixed and matched to suit your
plant, hand in glove.
reliability thanks to features such as
autodiagnostics and redundancy with
bumpless, automatic, change-over,

it helps you improve productivity, increase

S800 I/O components; a fieldbus
competitiveness and obtain peace of mind. communication interface and an
I/O module

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Installation alternatives to suit each former results in space savings with maximum
application exactly I/O channels per rail, the latter in more room
S800 I/O is modularly designed, consisting of for cable termination. Extended termination
passive termination bases mounted side by bases provide fuses and terminals for field
side on standard DIN rails. These bases extend power distribution, eliminating the need for
the internal communication bus incrementally external cable marshalling in the majority of
cases.

Compact and extended termination bases can

coexist in the same I/O station, meaning that
they can be mixed and matched to meet the
needs for termination of each field device. I.e.
maximum installation flexibility.

The space and environmental protection

requirements are modest, making S800 I/O
ideal for distributed out-front installation for
maximum cost savings.
The compact termination base (left) saves space and Hardware keys ensure
allows for maximum I/O density, the extended base that only the right type of
(right) facilitates direct field-cable termination, thus module can be plugged Little need for external signal
eliminating the need for external cable marshalling. onto each base. conditioning
Digital process interfacing modules typically
and provide connection terminals for all in-
provide 16 channels while analog modules
and outgoing cables. Process I/O modules then
offer 8. Since an S800 I/O station can accom-
plug onto these bases, providing the interfac-
modate 12 I/O modules, this means up to 192
ing required to the field.
digitals or 96 analogs per station or any mix
There are also all-in-one modules available – between the two extremes. With optional
called S800L I/O – where the base and the ModuleBus expansion, up to 24 I/O modules
actual I/O module are combined into a can be accommodated, thus doubling the
single indivisible unit. In this case, the S800 I/O is above-mentioned I/O capacity.
almost completely
process cabling is terminated on configuration-free; all
The I/O modules of a station can all be
detachable screw-terminal blocks. you have to do is to
set the fieldbus station mounted on a single rail or be distrib-
This subfamily is a more cost-
address on the uted across several, in the latter
effective solution in less demanding switches provided.
case using plug-in interconnect-
applications.
ing cables.
For regular process I/O modules
there are two types of termination
bases, one Compact, for upright
Upright and lateral I/O modules can be mixed and
module installation, and one Ex- matched arbitrarily, and subordinated I/O clusters be
tended, for lateral installation. The connected by electrical or fiber-optic extension
cables.

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 Diagnostic LEDs on all modules.
S800 I/O works with a wide range of process
controllers from ABB and others.

These alternatives make S800 I/O fit a wide

range of standard wall-mounting and floor- High data communication security for zero
standing enclosures. The fiber-optic errors.

ModuleBus even makes it possible to break up

S800 I/O stations into clusters installed hun-
dreds of meters apart, i.e., a new, cost-effective
and noise-immune level of distributed control Each output can be set individually to take
on a predefined value or freeze in case of
being made available to the control engineer. serious trouble.

There are inputs and outputs for industry-

standard d.c. and a.c. signal levels and devices,
including resistance-temperature sensors, I/O modules of the regular S800 I/O range
thermocouples - even pulse and frequency can be withdrawn and re-inserted live.
Note: does not apply to S800L.
counting. So process devices can be wired up
to S800 I/O stations with a minimum of
intermediate signal conditioning.
Optional dual redundancy in power supply
Intra-system communications by and fieldbus communications with bumpless
change-over and failure reporting.
industry-standard field buses
S800 I/O supports both Advant Fieldbus 100
and Profibus DP. So it can communicate with a
wide range of process controllers from ABB
and others. Up to 79 I/O stations can be
installed along a single bus, making such an I/
O system capable of managing many thou-
sands of I/O. Both electric and fiber-optic
communication media are available.

In connection with Advant Fieldbus 100,

S800 I/O also offers full dual redundancy,
all the way from the communications The all-in-one version, S800L I/O, is a more cost-
interfaces down. This means that all effective solution in less demanding applications.

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 Technical Data, S800 I/O

Power supply
Supply voltage 24V d.c. (19.2 - 30V)
communication links are duplicated; there are
no common bottle necks. Communication interfaces / media
Intrinsic safety support CI810 For Advant Fieldbus 100. Supports dual bus-
cable redundancy.
The S800 I/O system includes intrinsic safety CI830 For Profibus DP. GSD-file provided.
I/O modules and an associated termination
base, facilitating installation of I/O stations in Redundant interface
potentially hazardous (Class I, Div. 2) areas CI820 For Advant Fieldbus 100 with dual redundancy.
and connection to field devices in hazardous Only in combination with Advant Controller 400
(Class I, Div. 1) areas. Consequently, you can series controllers.
TB815 Interconnection Unit. An electrical and optical
use S800 I/O throughout your plant, standard- ModuleBus interface for coordination of the two
ization that all involved will benefit from. parallell CI820 needed.

Transparent configuration
Dimensions in mm (in.)
S800 I/O stations are configured as part of the Depth: 122 (4.8)
parent controller like local I/O, which means
that no additional knowledge or skills are
required. Configurations defined in this way
are downloaded automatically on start-up.

Environment-friendly
The S800 I/O family is designed and manufac-
tured by ABB Automation Products AB,
Sweden, which is certified according to the
environmental protection standard ISO 14001.
So you can go for S800 I/O with a clear
conscience.

Reliability and ruggedness

confirmed
S800 I/O has passed tough type tests by
leading maritime inspection and classification Advant Fieldbus 100
societies, confirming that the equipment is Fieldbus medium Twisted pair overall screened /
able to operate reliably and durably even coaxial / fiber-optic cable
No. of stations Up to 79 per bus. Up to 32 per
under the most extreme conditions. Reliability twisted-pair segment
and durability you will benefit from. Bus length Up to 750 m (2 460 ft.) per twisted-pair
segment overall up to: 15 km (9.3 miles)

Profibus DP
Fieldbus medium Twisted pair overall screened /
coaxial / fiber-optic cable
No. of stations Up to 79 per bus. Up to 32 per
twisted-pair segment
Bus length Up to 1200 m (3937 ft.) per twisted-pair
segment

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Technical Data, S800 I/O

Module Terminal Units (MTUs)

Compact
TU810 / 811
Rated insulation 50/250V
Cores 0.2-2.5 mm2 (AWG 24-12)
TU812
With 25 pin D-sub connector
Rated insulation 50V
TU814
With 3 crimp snap-in connectors
Rated insulation 50V
TU890, intrinsic safety
Cores 0,2-2,5 mm2 (AWG 24-12)
Extended
TU830 / 831 / 836 / 835 / 837 / 838
Rated insulation 50/250V
Cores 0.2-2.5 mm2 (AWG 24-12)/
2
0.2-4 mm (AWG 24-10)

Station layouts

Plug-in extension cables With the fiber-optic

allow multiple mounting rails ModuleBus, S800 I/O
and flexible cabinet layouts. stations can be configured
as distributed subsystems
containing I/O clusters
No. of I/O modules Up to 12 per station, optionally 24 installed up to 200 m (650 ft)
Extension cable Plug-in, lengths: 0.3, 0.6 and 1.2m away. Ideal for electrically
(1, 2 and 4ft.) noisy environments and
Optical ModuleBus sprawling equipment sets.
Expansion up to 7 I/O clusters and/or 24 I/O modules
Max length 15 or 200 m (49 or 656 ft)

I/O modules

Digital input modules

DI801 DI820
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 1 group No. of channels / Grouping 8 / Separate returns
Rating/Type 24V d.c./current sink Rating/Type 110V d.c., 120V a.c.

DI810 DI821
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch No. of channels / Grouping 8 / Separate returns
Rating/Type 24V d.c./current sink Rating/type 220V d.c., 230V a.c.

DI811 DI830, with time tagging

No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch
Rating/Type 48V d.c./current sink Rating/Type 24V d.c./current sink
Time tagging resolution <0.5 ms
DI814
DI831, with time tagging
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch
Rating/Type 24V d.c./current source No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch
Rating/Type 48V d.c./current sink
Time tagging resolution <0.5 ms

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DI885, with time tagging & wire-fault detection AI830, RTD input
No. of channels / Grouping 8 / 1 group of 8 ch No. of channels 8
Rating/Type 24-48V d.c./current sink Rating/type Pt100, Ni100, Ni120, Cu10,
Time tagging resolution 1 ms resistor 0-400Ω / 14 bits / 3-wire
DI890, with intrinsic safety & wire-fault detection AI835, TC input
No. of channels/Grouping 8 / Separate returns No. of channels 8 (7+ ref. junction)
Rating/Type 24V d.c./ current sink Grouping Separate returns
Rating/type TC types B, C, E, J, K, N, R,
Pulse input module S, T, -30 ...75mV / 15 bits
DP 820 AI890, intrinsic safety
No. of channels / Grouping 2 / Separate returns No. of channels 8, single-ended
Frequency measurement 0.25 Hz - 1.5 MHz Rating/Type 0(4)-20mA / 12 bits
Signal voltage 5 / 24V d.c Transmitter power supply
Digital output modules AI895, intrinsic safety & HART interface
No. of channels 8, single-ended
DO801 Rating/Type 4-20mA / 12 bits
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 1 group Transmitter power supply
Rating/Type 24V, max 0.5A d.c., transistor,
current source / short-circuit-proof Analog output modules

DO810 AO801
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch No. of channels / Grouping 8 / Common return
Rating/Type 24V, max 0.5A d.c., transistor, Rating/type 0(4)-20mA / 12 bits
current source / short-circuit-proof Load <750Ω
DO814 AO810
No. of channels / Grouping 16 / 2 groups of 8 ch No. of channels / Grouping 8 / Common return
Rating/Type 24V, max 0.5A d.c., transistor, Rating/type 0(4)-20mA / 14 bits
current sink / short-circuit-proof Load 850Ω (short-circuit-proof)
DO815 AO820, isolated output
No. of channels / Grouping 8 / 2 groups of 4 ch No. of channels / Grouping 4 / Separate returns
Rating/Type 24V, max 2A d.c. , transistor, Measuring range ±0(2)-10V, ±0(4)-20mA
current source / short-circuit-proof Resolution 12 bits+sign
Load ≤500Ω current/≥2kΩ voltage, short-circiut-proof
DO820
No. of channels / Grouping 8/8 AO890, intrinsic safety & wire-fault detection
Rating/Type 5-250V, max 3A a.c./d.c., relay (N.O.) No. of channels/Grouping 8 / Common return
Rating/Type 0(4)-20mA/ 12 bits
DO821 Load 750Ω ( (short-circuit-proof)
No. of channels / Grouping 8/8
Rating/Type 5-250V, max 3A a.c./d.c., relay (N.C.) AO895, intrinsic safety, with HART interface & wire-
fault detection
DO890, with intrinsic safety & wire-fault detection No. of channels/Grouping 8 / Common return
No. of channels/Grouping 4 / Separate returns Rating/Type 4-20mA / 12 bits
Rating/Type Load 150 - 5000Ω, 11V @ 40mA Load 750Ω (short-circuit-proof)
current source / short circuit-proof
Analog input modules Environmentals and standards
AI801 Environmental
No. of channels 8, single-ended
Temperature range Max. 55 °C
Rating/type 0(4)-20mA / 12 bits
Protection class IP20
AI810
Standards complied with
No. of channels 8, single-ended
Rating/type 0(4)-20mA / 0(2)-10V / 12 bits EMC EN 50081-2, EN 50082-2, EN 60439-1,
EN 50178, EN 60950, EN 61010-1
AI820, differential input Fieldbus media IEC 1158-2
No. of channels 4 Corrosive gases ISA Class G2 CSA approval pending
Rating/type 0(1)-5V, ±0(2)-10V, ±0(4)-20mA / 14 bits+sign Environmental 14001
Intrinsic safety Class 1, div. 2 (pending)

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