Applies To:
  • CitectSCADA 5.xx, 6.xx

Summary:
The ABB Advant Series of PLCs support a number of different protocols. What are these protocols, and does Citect support them? If so, how? 

Solution:
ABB Advant Controller 70

Advant Controller 70 is specifically designed for small PLC-type applications.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - Modbus. See KB article Q2453.

    - Advant Fieldbus 100. Via ABB AF100 OPC-server. See KB article Q2632

ABB Advant Controller 110

Advant Controller 110 is a medium-sized, process controller offering control and communication functions. It is designed to suit a wide range of industrial applications.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - Modbus. See KB article Q2453.

    - Advant Fieldbus 100. Via ABB AF100 OPC-server. See KB article Q2632.

    - 3964R. Via Citect SIEMENS protocol.

ABB Advant Controller 160

Advant Controller 160 may be configured to include redundancy.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - Modbus. See KB article Q2453.

    - Advant Fieldbus 100. Via ABB AF100 OPC-server. See KB article Q2632.

    - 3964R. Via Citect SIEMENS protocol.

ABB Advant Controller 210

Advant Controller 210 is a controller specifically designed for small PLC-type applications.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - Comli. Via the Citect COMLI protocol. Note: You must use the latest version of the Advant Controller Builder Software Version 1.1-24 or later.

    - 3964R. Via Citect SIEMENS protocol.

ABB Advant Controller 250

Advant Controller 250 is a comprehensive process controller for medium to large size application

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - Comli. Via the Citect COMLI protocol. . Note: You must use the latest version of the Advant Controller Builder Software Version 1.1-24 or later.

    - 3964R. Via Citect SIEMENS protocol.

    - Sattbus. Via the Citect SATTBUS protocol. (To be released in the near future)

ABB Advant Controller 410

Advant Controller 410 with Master software is a medium size process controller for binary, regulatory, and supervisory control.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through:

    - GCOM. Via the Matrikon GCOM OPC-Server.

    - Advant Fieldbus 100. Via ABB AF100 OPC-server. See KB article Q2632

ABB Advant Controller 450

Advant Controller 450 with Master software is a high-end, high performance process controller for binary, regulatory, and supervisory control.

Communication with Citect may be achieved through: 

Protocol Card Software Reference
GCOM CI572 Matrikon GCOM OPC-Server Q3209
AF100 CI570 ABB Advant Fieldbus 100 OPC server Q2632
MODBUS CI532V02 or CI534V02 Citect MODBUS protocol Q2453
ExCom CI531 Citect ASEA protocol Q4567
LonWorks* CI572 EasyLon OPC server Q2683
3964(r)* CI532V03 Citect SIEMENS protocol  
AB DF1* CI534V04 Citect KE protocol  

* These methods have not been tested with Citect.


Keywords:
DCS, AC70, AC110, AC160, AC210, AC250, AC410, AC450  

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