ABB CI868K01 is an IEC 61850 communication interface module of the ABB AC 800M series. It is not a CPU but is used to extend the power industry Ethernet communication function for the AC 800M controller, and is employed to connect the controller to the substation / power automation network. 

I. Model and Position

Model: CI868K01

Material Number: 3BSE048845R1

Series: AC 800M / 800xA

Type: IEC 61850 Communication Interface Module

Purpose: Connect AC 800M to IEC 61850 substation network, support GOOSE/MMS, commonly used in power systems.

II. Hardware Specifications

Processor: High-performance communication processor

Network Ports: 2 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps Auto-Sensing), supports redundancy

Protocols: IEC 61850 Ed.1/Ed.2, GOOSE, MMS; also supports Modbus TCP, Profinet IO, Ethernet/IP

Power Supply: 24 VDC ±10%

Power Consumption: Approximately 8–12 W

Size (W×H×D): 127.5 × 185 × 59 mm

Weight: Approximately 0.535 kg

Temperature: −40 ℃ ~ +70 ℃ (wide temperature range)

Protection: IP20 (installed in cabinet)

Certifications: CE, UL, CSA, PROFINET, IEC 61850

Key Functions

✅ IEC 61850 Power Standard: Seamless integration with relay protection, measurement and control devices, intelligent terminals

✅ GOOSE Fast Messages: Used for tripping, interlocks, sub-millisecond real-time performance

✅ MMS Client/Server: Data monitoring, parameter reading and writing, reports and logs

✅ Dual Network Redundancy: RSTP/PRP, automatic network failure switching

✅ Seamless Integration with S800 I/O: Form a complete power DCS solution

✅ Control Builder M Configuration: Parameterization, diagnosis, firmware upgrade

 Typical Applications

Substation Automation (6kV–220kV)

Power Plant Auxiliary Control/Electrical Monitoring System

Photovoltaic/Wind Power Grid Connection Control

Industrial Enterprise Power Monitoring and Protection

Complemented with ABB 800xA, Compact Control Builder

 Status and Price (2026, Xiamen)

Status: In production at the factory, new stock available

Reference Price: ¥7,500–8,500 / piece

VI. Warning on Confusing Models

CI868K01: IEC 61850-specific (your model)

CI854: Ordinary Ethernet (Modbus TCP/Profinet)

CI857: Profinet IO-specific