Control IT

S800 I/O System

for cost-effective process control,
down to the last field device
From project engineering to plant maintenance
S800 I/O makes work easier

S800 I/O compo-

nents; a fieldbus
communication inter-
face, two fully featured
S800 I/O modules and a vacant
termination base.
The light version, S800L I/O, is a
cost-effective solution for less
demanding applications

S800 I/O is a comprehensive, distributed, flexibility, permitting a virtually infinite

process I/O system that communicates
with parent controllers over industry-
standard field buses. Thanks to its broad
connectivity it fits a wide range of process
controllers from ABB and others. And it
bears the name of ABB, the world leader in
industrial IT.
By permitting installation in the field, close to
sensors and actuators, S800 I/O reduces the
installation cost by reducing the cost of
cabling. And thanks to benefits such as:
S800 I/O is almost completely
configuration-free; all you have
to do is to set the fieldbus
station address on the switches
provided.
STN ADDR
R R
F F
W W
O O
number of installation arrangements, small
or large, indoors or outdoors, wall mount-
ing or floor standing,
modularity, permitting step-by-step
expansion without bottlenecks ever
developing,
cost-effectiveness, making you save on
hardware, cabling, installation and mainte-
nance,
reliability thanks to features such as
autodiagnostics and redundancy with
bumpless, automatic, change-over,
it helps you get a tighter grip on production
and thereby improve profitability.
Light, upright and
lateral I/O modules
R R
can be mixed and
matched arbitrarily.
F F
W W
O O

1 1 1 1
2 2 2 2
3 3 3 3
4 4 4 4
5 5 5 5
6 6 6 6
7 7 7 7
8 8 8 8
9 9 9 9
10 10 10 10
11 11 11 11
STN ADDR 12 12 12 12
13 13 13 13
14 14 14 14
15 15 15 15
16 16 16 16

DO 810
24V
DO 810
24V
DO 810
24V
DO 810
24V

Plug-in extension cables

allow multiple mounting rails
and flexible cabinet layouts.
Lengths: 0.3 - 1.2 m
Light or fully featured
S800 I/O comes in two versions, light or fully
featured. The light version - designated S800L
I/O - is optimized for applications where the
basic functionality of interfacing with field
devices for both measuring and control is the
essence. The fully featured version, desig-
nated S800 I/O, is intended for more de-
manding applications where hot swap of I/O
modules is of interest for availability’s sake.
Both versions can co-exist on the same rail.
From left to right, redun-
dant pairs of fieldbus
interfaces, process inputs
and process outputs
Compact or expanded installation
Both versions of the I/O system are intended
for mounting on standard DIN rails. Multipole
connectors on the sides extend the internal
communication bus incrementally as new
modules are snapped on and pushed sideways
to make contact with its existing neighbor.
S800L I/O modules are indivisible and
equipped with detachable screw terminal
blocks along the bottom where the process
cabling is terminated.
Fully featured S800 I/O modules on the other
hand consist of two parts, a passive termina-
tion base and an active I/O module that plugs
onto this base. The base is equipped with
connection terminals for all in- and outgoing
cables.
There are two types of termination bases, one
Compact, for upright module installation, and
Advant Fieldbus 100 or Profibus DP
Both versions of the I/O system support both
Advant Fieldbus 100 and Profibus DP. So they
are compatible with a wide range of process
controllers from ABB and other suppliers.
Hardware keys
ensure that only the
right type of module
can be plugged onto
each base
one Expanded, for lateral installation. The
former results in space savings with maximum Subordinated I/O
I/O channels per rail, the latter in more room clusters can be
connected as far
for cable termination. Expanded termination as 200 m away by
bases provide fuses and terminals for field fiber-optic exten-
power distribution, eliminating the need for sion cable
(ModuleBus). Ideal
external cable marshaling in the majority of for electrically
noisy environments
cases.
and sprawling
equipment sets.
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.

Single or redundant solutions
S800 I/O offers redundancy options for power
supply and all host-connection modes: direct,
fiber-optic, and fieldbus. And follows through
with redundancy options for all downstream
links: internal bus and I/O channels. Meaning
that all weak links can be eliminated.
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Safe or hazardous areas
The fully featured version includes intrinsic
safety I/O modules, facilitating installation of I/O
stations in potentially hazardous Class I, Div. 2
areas and connection to field devices in hazard-
ous Class I, Div. 1 areas (Zones 2 - 0).
Consequently, you can use S800 I/O throughout
your plant, standardization that all involved will
benefit from.

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Class 1, Div.2
(Zone 2 pending)

Intrinsic safety modules are

marked blue in accordance
with applicable standards.

Class 1, Div.1
(Zone 0 - Zone 1)
ABB’s AC800 M is one of many
industrial controllers that can use
S800 I/O for process communi-
cation. Here equipped with two

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communication modules (left)
and one S800 I/O module (right).

Economical S800 I/O when the tasks are

simple... ...or demanding.
Analog or digital I/O
Digital process interfacing modules typically

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provide 16 channels while analog modules offer
8. Since an S800 I/O station can accommodate 12
I/O modules, this means up to 192 digitals or 96 A minimal S800 I/O
analogs per station or any mix between the two station with two L-
extremes. With optional ModuleBus expansion, type modules.

up to 24 I/O modules can be accommodated,

thus doubling the above-mentioned I/O capacity.
A more fully equipped
S800 I/O station with
The I/O modules of a station can all be mounted
There are inputs and outputs for indus- redundant fieldbus
on a single rail or be distributed across several, try-standard d.c. and a.c. signal levels interfaces, redundant I/O
in the latter case using plug-in interconnecting modules (two of which
and devices, including resistance- are connected by bus
cables. temperature sensors and thermocouples. extension cables) and a
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subordinated I/O cluster

These alternatives make S800 I/O fit a wide There are even pulse and frequency connected via an optical
range of standard wall-mounting and floor- counters as well as intrinsic safety- and module bus loop.
standing enclosures. A fiber-optic ModuleBus HART®-supporting modules. So just A single S800 I/O station
even makes it possible to break up S800 I/O about all the process devices we can can be expanded to hold
hundreds of I/O channels.
stations into clusters installed hundreds of meters think of can be wired up to S800 I/O Further stations can be
apart, i.e., a cost-effective and noise-immune way stations with a minimum of field cabling installed as needed.
of implementing distributed control. and intermediate signal conditioning.
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S800 I/O works with a wide range of
process controllers from ABB and others.
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Transparent configuration
S800 I/O stations are configured as part of the
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.
Similarly, the I/O system supports the FDT/
DTM standard and offers HART® pass-through,
that is, a consistent, easy-to-use interface
toward fieldbus-connected devices. Thanks to
it all, such devices can be managed in the
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same easy way, regardless of type or make.
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Ample means for keeping
production up
Plenty of features are built into S800 I/O to
make it reliable, fault tolerant and
autodiagnosing, e.g.:
Diagnostic LEDs on all modules,
High data communication security for zero
errors,
Optional dual redundancy in everything
from power supply, through fieldbus
communication, to I/O channels,
Each input and output can be set individu-
ally to take on a predefined value or
freeze in case of serious trouble,
Fully featured S800 I/O modules can be
withdrawn and reinserted live without
disturbing the rest of the station. Hardware
and software keys ensure that only mod-
ules of the right type can be inserted.
Hot Configuration In Run. Each I/O station
can be reconfigured from the host system
while in full, uninterrupted, service.
These and other features, improve reliability,
boost availability and shorten downtimes.
Reliability and ruggedness confirmed
S800 I/O has passed tough type tests by
leading maritime inspection and classification
societies, confirming that the equipment is
able to operate reliably and durably even
under the most extreme conditions. Reliability
and durability you will benefit from.
Environment-friendly
The S800 I/O family is designed and manufac-
tured according to the environmental protec-
tion standard ISO 14001. So you can go for it
with a clear conscience.
 As part of its IndustrialIT activities ABB has developed a long-term strategy
of offering a comprehensive range of products and systems for industrial
applications. At the heart of this strategy is the Aspect Objects™ concept
which allows users access to all control and information systems within the
enterprise and to assemble the information they require in a format best
suited to their needs. Users are able to extend, modify and migrate their
systems without difficulty.
ABB has developed a suite of human-system interfaces which combines
comprehensive process know-how and experience with advanced software
functionality. Based on the Windows® platform, these user interfaces
provide a consistent method for accessing enterprise-wide systems and for
launching multiple applications from any connected workstation in a plant
or office.
Automation Technology Products within ABB offers a complete range of
Industrial IT products, from individual programmable controllers to com-
plete control systems for complex plants. These products are sold and
supported by the worldwide network of ABB. If you would like to know
more about the products please contact your local office or visit our website
at www.abb.com/processautomation.

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