{"product_id":"abb-crbx01-2vaa008424r1-compact-remote-bus-extender","title":"ABB cRBX01 2VAA008424R1 Compact Remote Bus Extender","description":"\u003ch2\u003eABB cRBX01 Symphony Plus Compact Remote Bus Extender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eABB\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ecRBX01\u003c\/strong\u003e (Part Number: 2VAA008424R1) is a compact fiber-optic remote bus extender designed for the ABB Ability Symphony Plus Distributed Control System. It functions as an optical repeater that transparently extends the redundant HN800 I\/O bus or the CW800 peer-to-peer communication bus between controllers and remote stations. Operating without software configuration, the module maintains identical performance and capacity for remote I\/O modules as local devices over multimode fiber links up to 3 km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecRBX01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2VAA008424R1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Family\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eABB Ability Symphony Plus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact Remote Bus Extender \/ Fiber-Optic Repeater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Bus Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHN800 I\/O bus \/ CW800 controller bus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTransmission Speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber-Optic Connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2x ST-style connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Cable Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.5\/125 um multimode fiber\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical Wavelength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e840 nm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Attenuation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-3.5 dB\/km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiber Bandwidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160 MHz\/km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Transmission Distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 3 km per remote link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNetwork Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStar (point-to-point)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Remote Links\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 8 per controller\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Devices per Link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 60 HN800 devices\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 V DC (+16% \/ -10% tolerance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible with RMU610 or VMU610 mounting bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZero configuration required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRedundancy Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupports redundant line configurations (available via HRBX01K02 kit)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFiber-Optic Transmission and Bus Extension\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cRBX01 utilizes two ST-style optical connectors operating at an 840 nm wavelength over 62.5\/125 um multimode fiber cables to bridge remote automation areas. With a 4 Mbps data rate, it supports up to 60 HN800 devices per remote link and up to 8 remote links per controller, enabling wide facility coverage up to 3 km per segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerification:\u003c\/i\u003e Confirm that optical attenuation across fiber splices and connectors does not exceed the transmission loss budget for the 3 km range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe extender operates transparently without requiring user setup or addressing configuration. It can also be deployed in redundant line configurations, often packaged with the RMU610 mounting base (such as in the HRBX01K02 kit) to ensure high-availability communication across distributed control nodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePowering and Environmental Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOperating power is supplied at 24 V DC, accommodating a supply tolerance window ranging from +16% to -10%. The module mounts directly onto dedicated RMU610 or VMU610 mounting bases inside industrial control enclosures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerification:\u003c\/i\u003e Ensure the 24 V DC supply voltage remains within the specified -10% to +16% tolerance limits under full plant load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for harsh industrial deployments, the module functions across an operating temperature range of -40 to +70 deg C. It maintains robust signal isolation against electrical interference in power generation, water treatment, and heavy process automation plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the primary function of the ABB cRBX01 module? A: It acts as an optical repeater that extends the HN800 I\/O bus or CW800 bus over multimode fiber-optic cables up to 3 km.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the cRBX01 require software configuration during installation? A: No, the module functions transparently and requires zero configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What fiber-optic cable type and connectors are utilized by the module? A: It uses 62.5\/125 um multimode fiber cabling interfacing through dual ST-style optical connectors operating at an 840 nm wavelength.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43780278288483,"sku":"CRBX01","price":676.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/5246\/8067\/files\/965.jpg?v=1794210988","url":"https:\/\/www.autocontrolglobal.com\/products\/abb-crbx01-2vaa008424r1-compact-remote-bus-extender","provider":"AutoControl Global","version":"1.0","type":"link"}