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CI531 ABB Circuit Boards & Control Cards
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Overview
Part number CI531 from ABB, listed in Circuit Boards & Control Cards. Specifications on file: Baud Rate Range 300 bps to 115.2 kbps adjustable; Cable length Maximum 15 meters per channel; Channel Quantity Two independent serial ports; Connector Type 9-pin D-sub female connectors. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
ABB CI531 is listed under Communication Interface Module. Specifications: Model Number: CI531 Communication Submodule; Manufacturer: ABB Process Automation Division; Order Code: 3BSE003825R1 product identifier; Module Type: Serial communication interface submodule; Hardware Revision: Revision C or later versions; Firmware Features: Field upgradeable software.
Specifications
| Baud Rate Range | 300 bps to 115.2 kbps adjustable |
|---|---|
| Cable length | Maximum 15 meters per channel |
| Channel Quantity | Two independent serial ports |
| Connector Type | 9-pin D-sub female connectors |
| Current draw | 360 mA at 5 V DC maximum |
| Data Bits | 5, 6, 7, or 8 bits configurable |
| Data buffer | 256 bytes per channel capacity |
| Default Baud Rate | 9600 bps factory setting |
| Firmware Features | Field upgradeable software |
| Flow Control | RTS/CTS hardware handshake support |
| Hardware Revision | Revision C or later versions |
| Interface type | RS232 standard serial communication |
| Isolation voltage | 500 Vrms channel to system |
| Manufacturer | ABB Process Automation Division |
| Model Number | CI531 Communication Submodule |
| Module type | Serial communication interface submodule |
| Order code | 3BSE003825R1 product identifier |
| Parity Options | None, even, odd, mark, space |
| Power consumption | 1.8 watt maximum load |
| Power Supply | From base unit backplane |
| Response time | Less than 10 milliseconds typical |
| Signal voltage | ±5 V to ±15 V RS232 levels |
| Stop Bits | 1, 1.5, or 2 bits selectable |
| Voltage Requirement | 5 V DC from system bus |
Product details
| Manufacturer | ABB |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | CI531 |
| Product category | Circuit Boards & Control Cards |
| Published specifications | 24 attributes listed |
| Related part numbers | 4 other part numbers in this family |
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Email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com or call (825) 454-5367 for pricing and availability.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does CI531 cost?
CI531 is listed at CA$236.96 (CAD) and can be ordered directly from this page with Add to Cart. That figure is a reference price and can change: your card is authorized at checkout and charged only once our order desk confirms the part, stock, and final price, and we email you first if anything has moved. Larger quantities or custom terms — email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com for a volume quote.
Who manufactures the CI531?
CI531 is made by ABB and is listed in our Circuit Boards & Control Cards category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized ABB dealer: we source the exact ABB part number CI531, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the CI531 new and genuine?
Parts we supply are new and genuine unless the quote expressly states otherwise. Where a part is new-old-stock, from excess inventory, refurbished or open-box, the quote says so before you approve it.
What warranty comes with the CI531, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of CI531?
No published lifecycle status is on file for CI531. ABB lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of CI531?
Key specifications include Baud Rate Range: 300 bps to 115.2 kbps adjustable; Cable length: Maximum 15 meters per channel; Channel Quantity: Two independent serial ports; Connector Type: 9-pin D-sub female connectors. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does CI531 use?
Per the published specification for CI531: Isolation voltage: 500 Vrms channel to system; Signal voltage: ±5 V to ±15 V RS232 levels. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can CI531 ship?
Lead time for CI531 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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