ABB 560CMR02 Communication unit

ABB 560CMR02 Communication unit

Communication module for RTU560 with 32 bit CPU 

• 2x serial communication interface (RS-232 or RS-485) for remote communication 

• 2x Ethernet interface (10/100BaseT) 

• 1x USB port 

• 1x serial peripheral bus 

• Battery buffered real time clock

The essential tasks are: 

• Managing and controlling of the I/O modules via the interface to the serial I/O bus. 

• Reading Process events from the input modules. 

• Send commands to the output modules. 

• Communicating with control systems and local HMI systems via the serial interfaces (RS232) and the Ethernet 10/100BaseT interfaces. 

• Communication with Sub-RTU’s, IED’s or multimeter devices via the interfaces (RS485) and the Ethernet interfaces. 

• Managing the time base for the RTU560 product line station and synchronizing the I/O modules. 

• Handling the dialog between RTU560 product line and Web-Browser via the LAN interfaces.

Product Overview

ABB 560CMR02 communication unit is an important part of RTU560 product series, which integrates a powerful 32-bit CPU and a variety of communication interfaces to provide efficient and reliable data transmission and communication solutions for industrial automation. The communication unit is suitable for a variety of complex industrial automation environments and can meet the communication needs of different devices and systems.

Communication interfaces and configurations

Serial communication interfaces: ABB 560CMR02 is equipped with six serial communication interfaces (RS-232 or RS-485), which support remote communication and data transmission. Users can choose the appropriate interface type and configuration to connect and communicate with different devices according to their actual needs.

Ethernet interfaces: The communication unit also provides 2 Ethernet interfaces (10/100BaseT), which support Fast Ethernet connection. These interfaces can be used to communicate with control systems, local HMI systems and other network devices, ensuring real-time data transmission and stable system operation.

USB port: In addition, the ABB 560CMR02 is equipped with a USB 2.0 device interface, which is primarily used for diagnostic and maintenance purposes. By connecting debugging tools or storage devices, users can easily configure, monitor and troubleshoot the communication unit.

Functional features

Interface management and control: The ABB 560CMR02 communication unit manages and controls the I/O modules through the serial I/O bus interface to ensure accurate data transfer and normal device operation. It can read process events from the input module and send commands to the output module, realising real-time data processing and remote control of equipment.

Time base and synchronisation: This communication unit is responsible for managing the time base of RTU560 product line station and synchronising I/O modules to ensure the time consistency and data synchronisation of the whole system. This is crucial for the stable operation and data accuracy of industrial automation systems.

Communication Protocol Handling: The ABB 560CMR02 is capable of handling communication protocols based on Ethernet and UART characters, and supports a wide range of communication standards and protocols, such as Modbus, DNP3, and so on. This enables it to communicate and interoperate with different brands and types of equipment.

Network Security: The communication unit is available in two versions, the R0001 version with standard network security features and the R0002 version with a security chip with higher level network security features. This ensures the security and integrity of data transmission and prevents unauthorised access and tampering.

System Configuration and Storage: System-related configuration files are stored in a non-volatile flash memory card (removable SD card) to ensure that the system configuration is valid after a power-on reset (PoR). This design allows users to easily save and restore system configurations, reducing maintenance costs and time.

Applications and Benefits

Industrial automation and control: ABB 560CMR02 communication unit is widely used in the field of industrial automation and control, which can connect a variety of sensors, actuators, controllers and other equipment to achieve reliable data transmission and interconnection of equipment. It supports the construction and expansion of large-scale industrial automation systems and improves the overall performance and stability of the system.

High performance and stability: The communication unit adopts advanced hardware and software design, which has high performance and stability. It can handle a large amount of data and commands, ensuring real-time data transmission and fast system response. At the same time, it also has good anti-interference ability and fault tolerance, and can operate stably in harsh industrial environments.

Flexibility and expandability: ABB 560CMR02 provides a variety of communication interfaces and configuration options, which can be flexibly configured and expanded according to different application scenarios and needs. Users can choose the appropriate type and number of interfaces, as well as configure the corresponding communication parameters and protocols according to actual needs. This flexibility allows the communication unit to adapt to a variety of complex industrial automation environments and meet the needs of future expansion.

Summary

The ABB 560CMR02 Communication Unit is a high performance communication module with comprehensive features and excellent performance, suitable for a variety of application scenarios such as industrial automation and control systems. It provides a wealth of communication interfaces and configuration options with the advantages of high performance, stability and flexibility. At the same time, the communication unit also supports network security functions and system configuration storage functions to ensure the safety of data transmission and the effectiveness of system configuration. For more information, we recommend visiting the official ABB website or contacting their official customer service for enquiry.