ABB INIET800 INFI‑Net to Ethernet Transfer Module

Description

Technical Specifications

Core Identification

• Model: INIET800 (also referenced as IET800)
• Product Type: INFI‑Net to Ethernet Communication Gateway Module
• Compatible Systems: ABB Symphony Harmony INFI 90 DCS, ABB Bailey Control Systems
• Manufacturer: ABB (Bailey Controls)
• Form Factor: Standard INFI 90 rack‑mount module
• Processor: 32‑bit MCF5475 ColdFire® microprocessor, operating at 256 MHz
• Memory: 4 MB ROM, 64 MB RAM, 2 MB non‑volatile RAM (NVRAM)

Communication Interfaces

• INFI‑Net Port: Dedicated INFI‑Net network interface for connection to INFI 90 control network
• Ethernet Port: 1 × 10/100 Mbps auto‑sensing Ethernet port (RJ45), supporting TCP/IP protocol
• Serial Ports: 2 × RS‑232 serial ports, configurable for baud rates up to 115.2 Kbps
• Max Cable Lengths: Ethernet (CAT5e or better): 100 meters; Serial: 30 meters (100 ft)

Data Handling & Capacity

• Tag Database Support: Up to 30,000 process tags for HMI/OPC server integration
• Engineering Client Support: Up to 10 concurrent engineering tool client connections
• Data Transfer: Real‑time, low‑latency data exchange between INFI‑Net and Ethernet networks
• Protocol Support: TCP/IP, UDP, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC DA, and proprietary INFI‑Net protocols

Power Requirements

• System Power: +5 VDC (nominal), ±5% tolerance
• Power Consumption: Typical: 5.25 W (1.05 A @ +5 VDC); Maximum: 6.25 W (1.25 A @ +5 VDC)

Mechanical & Environmental

• Dimensions: 88.9 mm (Depth) × 215.9 mm (Height) × 139.7 mm (Width)
• Weight: Approximately 0.2 kg
• Mounting: Standard 19‑inch INFI 90 rack mounting
• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +70 °C
• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to +85 °C
• Humidity: 5–95% RH, non‑condensing
• Vibration/Shock: Complies with IEC 60068‑2‑6 (vibration) and IEC 60068‑2‑27 (shock)
• Protection Rating: IP20 (module housing)
• LED Indicators: Status LEDs for power, INFI‑Net communication, Ethernet link/activity, and fault conditions

Security & Certifications

• Data Encryption: Default TwoFish 128‑bit encryption; Optional SSL3/TLS1 256‑bit encryption
• Certifications: CE Marking, UL Listed, EMC compliance per IEC 61000‑6‑2 / IEC 61000‑6‑4, IEC 61010‑1 safety standards

Key Features

High‑Speed Bi‑Directional Communication

• Enables real‑time data transfer between INFI‑Net control network and Ethernet‑based systems with minimal latency.
• Supports high‑speed parallel communication on INFI‑Net and 10/100 Mbps Ethernet for efficient data throughput.
• Facilitates seamless integration of INFI 90 DCS with modern IT infrastructure and industrial IoT platforms.

Robust Data Security

• Implements strong encryption standards (TwoFish 128‑bit default, SSL/TLS 256‑bit optional) to protect critical process data during transmission.
• Provides secure access control mechanisms to prevent unauthorized system access and data tampering.
• Ensures compliance with industrial cybersecurity standards for process control networks.

Powerful Onboard Processing

• Equipped with a 256 MHz 32‑bit ColdFire processor for efficient data routing, protocol conversion, and network management.
• Performs local data buffering and protocol translation, reducing the workload on INFI 90 main controllers.
• Maintains non‑volatile memory for configuration storage and critical data retention during power interruptions.

Flexible System Integration

• Supports multiple communication protocols including TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP, and OPC DA for broad compatibility with external systems.
• Enables connection to up to 30,000 process tags, supporting large‑scale HMI and SCADA integration.
• Accommodates up to 10 concurrent engineering workstation connections for simultaneous system configuration and monitoring.

Industrial‑Grade Reliability

• Designed for continuous operation in harsh industrial environments with wide temperature and humidity tolerance.
• Features galvanic isolation between INFI‑Net, Ethernet, and serial interfaces to protect against electrical noise and ground loops.
• Built‑in self‑diagnostics continuously monitor module health, communication status, and fault conditions.
• Hot‑swap capability allows module replacement without shutting down the entire INFI 90 system, minimizing downtime.

Simplified Configuration & Management

• Fully configurable via ABB Control Builder software for intuitive setup of network parameters, security settings, and data mapping.
• Provides web‑based management interface for remote monitoring and configuration adjustments.
• LED status indicators offer at‑a‑glance visibility into module operation and network health.

Application Scenarios

Power Generation

• Thermal Power Plants: Connect INFI 90 DCS to plant‑wide SCADA systems, enterprise data historians, and remote monitoring centers for real‑time performance analysis and reporting.
• Combined Cycle Plants: Integrate gas and steam turbine control systems with central HMIs and performance optimization software.
• Renewable Energy Facilities: Link wind and solar farm control systems to grid management platforms and energy management systems (EMS).
• Nuclear Power Plants: Provide secure data communication between non‑safety DCS systems and plant information management systems (PIMS).

Oil & Gas Industry

• Upstream Operations: Connect wellhead and production platform INFI 90 systems to corporate SCADA networks for remote monitoring and control of oil and gas extraction processes.
• Pipelines: Enable data exchange between pipeline compressor stations and central control centers for leak detection, pressure management, and flow optimization.
• Refineries: Integrate process control systems with advanced process control (APC) software, energy management systems, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms.
• LNG Facilities: Facilitate communication between liquefaction/regasification control systems and terminal management software.

Chemical & Petrochemical Processing

• Continuous Process Plants: Bridge INFI 90 DCS with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and quality control databases for real‑time production monitoring and optimization.
• Batch Processing: Connect batch reactor control systems to recipe management software and production tracking systems.
• Hazardous Area Monitoring: Provide secure, isolated data communication for process variables in classified hazardous locations.

Water & Wastewater Treatment

• Municipal Water Systems: Integrate water treatment plant control systems with regional water management networks and consumer billing systems.
• Wastewater Facilities: Link aeration, filtration, and sludge processing control systems to central monitoring centers for efficient resource management.
• Desalination Plants: Connect reverse osmosis and energy recovery systems to performance monitoring and maintenance management software.

Manufacturing & Industrial Automation

• Automotive Production: Connect assembly line control systems to factory automation networks and production planning systems.
• Food & Beverage: Integrate processing and packaging line control with quality assurance systems and supply chain management software.
• Metal Processing: Link rolling mill and smelting furnace control systems to process optimization and energy management platforms.

Mining & Minerals Processing

• Mine Operations: Connect underground and surface mining control systems to central production management centers for equipment monitoring and production tracking.
• Mineral Processing Plants: Integrate grinding, flotation, and material handling control systems with process optimization software.
• Port Facilities: Enable communication between mineral export terminal control systems and logistics management networks.

Pulp & Paper Industry

• Pulp Mills: Connect digester and bleaching process control systems to mill‑wide information management systems.
• Paper Machines: Link paper production line control with quality monitoring systems and maintenance management software.