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ABB PNI800 Plant Network Interface Module

1. Technical Specifications
Dimensions: 243.84 mm depth × 73.66 mm height × 170.18 mm width
Weight: 0.5 kg net
Power Supply: 24 V DC (18–36 V)
Operating Temperature: −25 °C to +70 °C
Environmental: RoHS compliant, G3 corrosive-gas rated
Communication Ports: Two independent Ethernet 10/100 Mbit RJ-45 ports plus two isolated RS-232/RS-485 serial ports
Protocols: Modbus RTU/TCP, Ethernet/IP, PROFINET, PN800/TriStation, IEC 61850 GOOSE, UDP, TCP/IP
Redundancy: Dual-attached node for PRP (IEC 62439) redundant LANs (PN800A & PN800B)
LED Indicators: Link, activity, fault per port

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2. Functional Features
• Real-time bidirectional data exchange between SD-series controllers and PC workstations running S+ Engineering, 800xA HMI, or third-party SCADA
• Remote configuration, firmware download, and diagnostics via integrated web server or OPC server interface
• Hot-swap capability; module replacement without rack shutdown
• Embedded fault detection and alarm relay for immediate notification of communication or module failures
• Optional virtualized version “VPNI” software for applications where hardware module is not required
3. Application Scenarios
Power Generation & Grid: turbine control, substation automation, load dispatch centers
Oil & Gas: offshore platform control, refinery DCS links, pipeline SCADA integration
Chemical & Pharmaceutical: reactor management, batch recipe transfer, historian connectivity
Water & Wastewater: plant-wide control, remote pump-station monitoring
Metallurgy, Food & Paper: high-speed production line integration, energy-management systems
4. Ordering Package
• PNI800 module with retention handle
• 24 V DC spring-cage connector kit
• DIN-rail or panel-mount brackets
• Quick-start guide, GSD/EDS files, factory calibration certificate

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