INNIS01 Overview

The ABB INNIS01 Network Interface Slave Module serves as a Network Interface Slave (NIS) module within the INFI-NET system. It provides a high-speed unidirectional communication interface for INFI 90 OPEN process control units, ensuring module integrity through built-in hardware security functions.

Environmental Strength

• Industrial Reliability: Designed for robust operation in standard industrial process control environments.

• Controlled Storage: Hardware must be stored in a clean environment, protected from extreme temperatures and moisture.

• Secure Transit: Original packaging is specified for safe storage, indicating a design that accounts for transport and handling.

• System Integrity: Features inherent INFI 90 OPEN security functions and hardware monitoring to maintain operational stability.

• Processed Data Management: Efficiently handles exception reports, reducing network traffic for optimized loop performance.

• Quality Assurance: Requires immediate inspection upon delivery to verify integrity, underscoring its role in critical systems.

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the ABB INNIS01 module?

A1: It serves as a Network Interface Slave (NIS) module, providing a communication interface between the INFI-NET high-speed data highway and process control units.

Q2: What key role does it play in system communication?

A2: It transmits packaged exception reports as single messages to other INFI-NET nodes, optimizing network efficiency and reducing traffic.

Q3: How does it contribute to system data integrity?

A3: It features built-in INFI 90 OPEN hardware security functions, including illegal address detection and fault monitoring, to ensure module reliability.

Q4: What types of data can it handle through exception reports?

A4: It processes exception reports containing digital, analog, and status data, all of which are time-stamped for sequence accuracy.

Q5: What are important storage considerations for this module?

A5: It should be stored in its original packaging in a controlled environment free from extreme temperature and moisture to preserve its condition.