Products Description
ABB TB840A 3BSE037760R1 Modulebus Cluster Modem in stock
ABB TB840A 3BSE037760R1 is an optical Modulebus cluster modem for ABB S800 I/O system under System 800xA platform. It converts electrical Modulebus signal to optical signal for long-distance and redundant fiber communication between controller and I/O cluster.

This modem supports 1+1 redundant fiber bus architecture and hot-swap function, greatly improving communication reliability. Widely used in power, chemical and pulp & paper DCS system maintenance, spare replacement and control system retrofit projects.


Data Parameters
1. Brand: ABB.
2. Model: TB840A, Part No:3BSE037760R1.
3. Product Type: Modulebus Optical Cluster Modem.
4. Application: ABB S800 I/O & System 800xA DCS.
5. Feature: 1+1 redundant optical Modulebus communication.
6. Characteristic: Electrical to fiber optic signal conversion.
7. Communication Bus: ABB Modulebus protocol.
8. Package: DIN rail mount communication modem.
9. Mounting: Installed inside S800 I/O cluster unit.
10. Operating Temperature: 0℃ ~ +60℃.
Core Functions
1. Convert electrical Modulebus signals into optical signals for fiber transmission.
2. Support dual fiber redundant link to eliminate single point communication failure.
3. Connect S800 I/O cluster to CI840 communication interface via optical Modulebus.
4. Monitor fiber link status and upload communication fault diagnostic alarms.
5. Support hot swap for online replacement without stopping the whole DCS system.
Application Scenarios
1. Power plant System800xA S800 I/O communication spare replacement.
2. Petrochemical plant redundant fiber Modulebus cabinet maintenance project.
3. Pulp and paper mill DCS distributed I/O automation upgrade.
4. Heavy industry DCS communication spare parts inventory backup.
5. Old S800 optical Modulebus communication channel renewal and retrofit.
FAQ
1. Q: What is ABB TB840A 3BSE037760R1?
A: It is S800 I/O optical cluster modem, used for fiber optic redundant Modulebus communication for 800xA DCS system.2. Q: What is the main advantage of TB840A?
A: It uses fiber transmission with 1+1 redundancy, strong anti-interference and supports hot swap for online maintenance.3. Q: Can it be hot swapped?
A: Yes, hot swap is supported under normal redundant system configuration.