Description
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Model Number: CI773F 3BDH000395R0001 -
Manufacturer: ABB -
Number of Channels: 16 (independent, software-configurable) -
Output Type: Relay (Form A, 2A @ 24VDC/250VAC) or Transistor (sourcing, 0.5A @ 24VDC) -
Electrical Isolation: 1500Vrms (channel-to-channel, channel-to-bus) -
Power Supply: 24V DC (±10%, drawn from Symphony Plus I/O rack backplane) -
Operating Temperature: -25°C to +60°C -
Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C -
Response Time: ≤5ms (transistor), ≤10ms (relay) -
Communication Interface: S800 I/O bus (proprietary high-speed serial) -
Protection Rating: IP20 (panel-mount, finger-safe terminals) -
Weight: 0.27kg
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Misconfiguring Output Types: Rookies often default to relay outputs for all devices, overloading the 2A limit with DC solenoids. Always match the output type to the actuator: use transistors for low-power DC (LEDs, small solenoids) and relays for AC loads (contactors, heaters). Verify via Control Builder M before commissioning. -
Ignoring Shield Grounding: The module’s isolation helps, but unshielded or improperly grounded cables will still pick up noise. Use shielded twisted-pair for all connections, and ground the shield at one end only(typically the I/O rack) to avoid ground loops. -
Skipping Diagnostic Tests: Never install without testing the open-load/short-circuit diagnostics. Energize each channel individually and confirm the controller receives fault codes for disconnected solenoids or shorted coils. This catches wiring errors early. -
Overlooking Simultaneous Load Limits: All 16 channels can run at once, but total power must stay under 30W (relays) or 8W (transistors). Calculate load sums—e.g., 10 relays at 2A/24V = 48W, which exceeds the limit. Split the load across two modules if needed.



