Fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet solutions for LV and MV drives

Easy, secure, and reliable integration with automation ecosystem

If data is the new currency in today’s interconnected world, then data communication is the transaction process. Smooth data communication is central to running critical infrastructure, transportation, and industrial networks of all kinds.

ABB is a technology leader in digital automation communication networks. We provide device integration, wireless and wired products, and systems that help you to make the Industrial Internet of Things a reality.

Supported technologies

A wide variety of fieldbus solutions are available and all major fieldbus protocols are supported by ABB drives, giving you the flexibility, compatibility, and security, you need. So, whatever your preferred communication networks and automation systems, we have a suitable solution.

Thanks to embedded protocols and a wide range of F-series fieldbus interface modules, ABB drives provide reliable connectivity with your automation systems, with a simplified interface to control and manage all your ABB drives in low to medium voltage ranges.

Fieldbus Solutions

Industrial Ethernet protocols

PROFINET

EtherNet/IP

Modbus TCP

Ethernet POWERLINK

EtherCAT

OPC UA Server

Manufacturing Fieldbus protocols

PROFIBUS

CANopen

DeviceNet

ControlNet

Modbus RTU

Fieldbus for building automation

BACnet/IP

BACnet MS/TP

LonWorks

Other fieldbus modules

PROFINET: FENA-21 ; FENA-11 ; FENA-01 ; RETA-02

EtherNet/IP: FENA-21 ; FENA-11 ; FENA-01 ; RETA-01

Modbus/TCP: FENA-21 ; FENA-11 ; FENA-01 ; RETA-01 ; RETA-02

Ethernet POWERLINK: REPL-02

EtherCAT: RECA-01

PROFIBUS: RPBA-01

CANopen: RCAN-01

ControlNet: RCNA-01

DeviceNet: RDNA-01

Modbus RTU: RMBA-01 ; FSCA-01/FRSA-00

BACnet/IP: RBIP-01

LonWorks: RLON-01

Which protocol is best for you?

The right protocol for your needs will depend on your application and what you already have installed. Here are some things to consider:

Is it a new installation or an upgrade to an existing one?
What kind of application is it? below are the most common protocols for different application types:

Industrial applications: PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP and PROFIBUS
Manufacturing automation: PROFIBUS, CANopen, DeviceNet and ControlNet
Building automation (HVACR): BACnet and LonWorks
Machinery and motion: EtherCAT, Ethernet POWERLINK and CANopen
Water and Wastewater: Modbus RTU, Modbus/TCP, PROFINET and Ethernet/IP

If you need help with which protocol to use or would like more information on ABB fieldbus solutions, contact your local ABB specialist.

Get benefits from fieldbus and Industrial Ethernet solutions

Greater flexibility

Easier operation

Robust cyber-security

Reduced cost

Improved control system availability

Seamless compatibity

ABB drives support all major fieldbuses and industrial Ethernet protocols. Because all ABB drives have the same look and feel, it is easy to switch between drive types. All ABB drives support a harmonized control profile – the ABB drive profile – so operators can use the same control logic with any supported protocol.

A single-wire transmission line is used for control, monitoring, commissioning, and troubleshooting of drives over a single Ethernet cable. A PLC can be used to control the drive using ABB Drive Composer Pro for monitoring and troubleshooting and to connect other devices such as a gateway, operation panel (HMI), or SCADA system.

ABB has its own Device Security Assurance Center to improve product quality and robustness. We employ a wide range of testing techniques to uncover potential security vulnerabilities including testing reconnaissance, flooding/storm, and fuzzing test cases, as well as known vulnerability checks.

The cost of installing and commissioning fieldbuses is less than that of conventional installations using remote I/Os because installation is faster and simpler, with fewer cables and wires. The ABB Drive Composer Pro software makes commissioning and troubleshooting even easier with full remote access to parameterization and diagnostics. With fieldbus you can use distributed control and benefit from cloud connectivity solutions.

ABB drives support media redundancy for cable failure protection and system redundancy for the control system. If the main controller fails, the backup will keep production running.

The same fieldbus adapter is used for any all-compatible ABB LV and MV drives.

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