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As hardware constitutes less of the price of an auto

mation system, the costs for creating user software

become more important, accounting for an average

of more than 50% of the total cost of an automation

project. This makes it clear that the mechanism, by

which cost structures can be changed to the user’s

advantage, must begin with engineering.

That‘s essentially why we‘ve developed Freelance

800F: to enhance cost efficiency by reducing engi

neering costs, while keeping hardware prices con

sistent with those of programmable logic controllers.

How can engineering costs be reduced?

• Use of only one engineering tool (Control Builder F)

to configure the entire system, consisting of  auto-

mation functions and the operator interface- with

displays and logs, as well as to configure fieldbus

lines (PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART,

etc. ) and to parameterize field devices

• Automatic generation of the entire communication

between controllers and operator stations

• Lower cost and time investment for data input

due to a system-wide uniform database for field

devices, process stations and operator stations,

leading to data consistency within the entire system

• Uniform, system-wide plausibility check of user

programs via all process and operator stations up

to intelligent field devices, including formal check

for completeness and consistency of the user programs

• Graphical configuration with high-performance

editors in programming languages according to IEC 61131-3

– Function block diagram (FBD)

– Ladder diagram (LD)

– Instruction list (IL)

– Sequential function chart (SFC)

– Structured text (ST)

How can engineering costs be reduced?

• Use of only one engineering tool (Control Builder F)

to configure the entire system, consisting of  auto-

mation functions and the operator interface- with

displays and logs, as well as to configure fieldbus

lines (PROFIBUS, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, HART,

etc. ) and to parameterize field devices

• Automatic generation of the entire communication

between controllers and operator stations

• Lower cost and time investment for data input

due to a system-wide uniform database for field

devices, process stations and operator stations,

leading to data consistency within the entire system

• Uniform, system-wide plausibility check of user

programs via all process and operator stations up

to intelligent field devices, including formal check

for completeness and consistency of the user programs

• Graphical configuration with high-performance

editors in programming languages according to IEC 61131-3

– Function block diagram (FBD)

– Ladder diagram (LD)

– Instruction list (IL)

– Sequential function chart (SFC)

– Structured text (ST)

• Extensive function block library, to which user-

defined function blocks can be added; macro

library and graphics symbols to create graphics

and faceplates for user-defined function blocks

• Integration of any PROFIBUS-DP or PA slave

using the concept of the generic slave (using a

GSD-file) with the possibility of configuring these

components in user-defined dialogs

The quality of Freelance 800F is also reflected in the

robust hardware, which is immune to electromag

netic interference and bears the CE Mark as a quality

symbol for all its components.

In cases where demands on availability are particu

larly high, it is possible to configure the process

station including the modules redundantly. Fieldbus

lines, the system bus, and the operator stations can

also be configured redundantly.

The Freelance 800F control system provides power

ful automation that is cost-effective and easy to use.

Freelance 800F is ideally suited to applications re

quiring simple handling and attractively-priced hard

ware and software in power, process or environmental 

industry.

It is a sound investment in the future, with a simple

and clearly designed system based on the motto:

Minimum engineering – maximum automation

Communication

The RIO600 supports fast real-time horizontal GOOSE communication in accordance

with the IEC 61850 1st and 2nd edition standards for substation automation.

The RIO600 also supports Modbus TCP communication with a Modbus TCP client.

Both can be used in parallel in the same Ethernet bus.

The RIO600 sends and receives binary signals to and from ABB Relion®

protective relays and station automation units.

The RIO600 sends and receives binary signals between

 the protective relay and the station automation unit COM600.

The RIO600 subscribes to signals from five devices and publishes signals

to multiple devices depending on the user configuration.

Using the same Ethernet port, the RIO600 can be connected in parallel to

the PCM600 and the web browser via the same communication bus.

Hardware

Built on an industrial hardware platform, the RIO600 offers the same reliability,

performance and real-time functionality as ABB’s protection and control relays.

The modular design of the RIO600 makes it suitable for use in utility substations and

industrial environments with harsh electrical environments and climatic conditions.

A single RIO600 can have up to 40 I/O channels, and different types of I/O modules

can be stacked together in a completely flexible way to realise a wide range of applications.

The RIO600 subscribes to signals from five devices and publishes signals

to multiple devices depending on the user configuration.

Using the same Ethernet port, the RIO600 can be connected in parallel to

the PCM600 and the web browser via the same communication bus.

RIO600 communications include a current RJ-45 port or fibre optic LC Ethernet

for IEC 61850 GOOSE and Modbus TCP communications.

The RIO600 Web HMI is used for monitoring and diagnostics and 

all parameters can be configured by the user via the PCM600.

Channel indication and metering functions

SIM4F Sensor input module for fault channel indication using current information only

Intelligent Control Module SCM8H High voltage range,

four opto-isolated binary inputs, pair of two inputs with common loop

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications

Motor Control Applications

SCM8L Low voltage range, four opto-isolated binary inputs with common loop for

a pair of two inputs and four fast power outputs for different motor control applications

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications.

Digital output module DOM4 Four output contacts per digital output module,

two pairs of potential-free contacts with common loop

RTD4 RTD Module Four opto-isolated channels supporting RTD sensors

(Pt100. Pt250. Ni100. Ni120 and Ni250) and mA inputs (configurable 0…20 mA). .20 mA).

The channels are non-isolated from each other

Analogue Output Module AOM4 Four independently isolated and configurable mA output channels drive

0…. .20 mA.

Digital Output Module DOM4

Digital output module DOM4 Four output contacts per digital output module,

two pairs of potential-free contacts with common loop

RTD4 RTD Module Four opto-isolated channels supporting RTD sensors

(Pt100. Pt250. Ni100. Ni120 and Ni250) and mA inputs (configurable 0…20 mA). .20 mA).

The channels are non-isolated from each other

Analogue Output Module AOM4 Four independently isolated and configurable mA output channels drive

0…. .20 mA.

Single channel

Sensor input module SIM8F Sensor input module with three-phase current and voltage combinations for

fault

Channel indication and metering functions

SIM4F Sensor input module for fault channel indication using current information only

Intelligent Control Module SCM8H High voltage range,

four opto-isolated binary inputs, pair of two inputs with common loop

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications

Motor Control Applications

SCM8L Low voltage range, four opto-isolated binary inputs with common loop for

a pair of two inputs and four fast power outputs for different motor control applications

Pair of binary inputs and four fast power outputs for use in different motor control applications

Communication

RIO600 supports the horizontal GOOSE

communication of the IEC 61850 substation

automation standard.

RIO600 is designed to send and receive binary

signals to or from the ABB Relion® series IEDs

and the station automation device COM600 using

the IEC 61850-8-1 GOOSE (Generic Object

Oriented Substation Event) profile.

RIO600 communication module includes a

galvanic Ethernet RJ-45 port for IEC 61850

GOOSE communication. The used cable type

must be at least Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) CAT5e.

Using the same Ethernet port, RIO600 can be

connected in parallel to PCM600 and a Web

browser over the same communication bus.

Indication LEDs

RIO600 is equipped with different indication LEDs

available on different modules.

•Ready LED on all modules

•Status indication LED for each binary input and output

•Communication diagnostic LED on the communication module

Features and benefits

• Analog input for 2-wire, 3-wire or 4-wire field devices, powered by AIS885

• Signal range: 4…20 mA

• Can be used in hazardous areas

• Certified for Functional safety

• Field power sourced from the power injection

• Short circuit proof, configurable current limit 0.1 to 1.2 A

• Transmitter power current limited to 25 mA (for 2-wire field devices; input current limitation for

SCM pin 2)

• 16 bit A/D converter resolution

• Galvanic isolation

• Protected against wrong wiring (±35 V) between all terminals

• Hardware filter, rise time 1 ms

• Software filter configurable through parameters

• Diagnostics:

– Loop supervision (open circuit and short circuit)

– Internal hardware supervision

– Communication supervision

– Device malfunction low, under range, over range and device malfunction high detection

– Internal power supervision

– Power injection supervision

• LED indicators:

– Status (S)

– Primary (P)

• Single loop granularity – each SCM handles a single channel

• Supports hot swap

• Mechanical locking slider which turns off field device power and/or output before removal

• Field disconnect function which can galvanically separate the field loop wiring from the SCM during

commissioning and maintenance

• All SCMs have electronic current limitation

• Mechanical keying to prevent insertion of wrong module type after commissioning

• 24V DC powered through Modulebus

• Configurable through parameters

• LED indicators on the SCM indicate the operational state of the module.

Select I/O is an Ethernet networked, single-channel granular I/O

system for the ABB Ability™ System 800xA automation platform.

Select I/O helps decouple project tasks, minimizes the impact of

late changes, and supports standardization of I/O cabinetry

ensuring automation projects are delivered on time and under

budget. A Signal Conditioning Module (SCM) performs the

necessary signal conditioning and powering of the connected field

device for one I/O channel.

The AIS885 is an Analog Input Signal Conditioning Module (16-bit)

for use in High Integrity applications (certified for SIL3) supporting

2/3/4-wire devices (1.2 amp) and HART communications.