ABB 3BDH000017R1BB 3BDH000017R1 (EI803F 10BaseT Ethernet Communication Module)
ABB EI803F 10BaseT Ethernet Interface Module, Order Code: 3BDH000017R1 for AC 800F Freelance DCS Function Description This rack-plug-in communication module delivers Ethernet networking connectivity for ABB AC 800F Freelance distributed control systems. It provides a single RJ45 10 Mbps 10Base-T Ethernet port to connect DCS controller racks to upper-level SCADA servers, operator panels, remote HMI stations, and plant-wide TCP/IP industrial networks. It converts internal rack backplane bus signals to standard Ethernet frames, supporting Modbus TCP/IP, ABB Freelance proprietary communication protocols, and basic TCP/UDP data transmission. Built-in diagnostic logic monitors network link status, data transmission errors, and module hardware health; fault signals are sent to the DCS controller

Product Description
ABB EI803F 10BaseT Ethernet Interface Module, Order Code: 3BDH000017R1 for AC 800F Freelance DCS Function Description This rack-plug-in communication module delivers Ethernet networking connectivity for ABB AC 800F Freelance distributed control systems. It provides a single RJ45 10 Mbps 10Base-T Ethernet port to connect DCS controller racks to upper-level SCADA servers, operator panels, remote HMI stations, and plant-wide TCP/IP industrial networks. It converts internal rack backplane bus signals to standard Ethernet frames, supporting Modbus TCP/IP, ABB Freelance proprietary communication protocols, and basic TCP/UDP data transmission. Built-in diagnostic logic monitors network link status, data transmission errors, and module hardware health; fault signals are sent to the DCS controller
Technical Specifications
| Brand | ABB |
|---|---|
| Model | 3BDH000017R1 |
| Category | Industrial Automation |
| AC800F Controller CPUs | PM802F, PM803F, PM804F, PM805F |
| Other AC800F communication modules | CI801F, CI802F, CI803F |
| Width | 28 mm, Height: 127 mm, Depth: 155 mm |
| Link LED Permanently Off | Damaged RJ45 port pins, broken Ethernet cable, mismatched network speed settings, faulty backplane connector contact. |
| Intermittent Lost Network Connection | Loose RJ45 wiring, PCB solder joint degradation, excessive electrical interference near cabinet, aged isolation circuit. |
| Overheating & Spontaneous Disconnect | Cabinet ambient temperature exceeding 55°C, dust buildup blocking passive PCB heat dissipation. |
| Permanent Ethernet Port Short Circuit | Water/humidity ingress into RJ45 socket, external mains surge transmitted through network cable. |
| EI813F (3BDH000018R1) | 10/100 Mbps auto-negotiation Ethernet module, direct mechanical drop-in upgrade with faster network speed |
| EI802F (3BDH000016R1) | Legacy single-port 10Base-T Ethernet module, fully backward compatible for older AC800F racks |
| Third-party substitute | Universal industrial 10/100 Mbps DCS Ethernet communication card (electrical compatible, non-ABB OEM) |
| Power | 2.5 W max |
| Speed | 10 Mbps |
| Speed 2 | 100 Mbps |
| Redundancy | for redundant |
| Origin | Germany / Original |
| Condition | New Original Factory Sealed |
| Warranty | 12 Months |
| Shipping | Global Delivery via DHL/FedEx/UPS |