Product specifications
Appendix A Hardware Units CI855 and TP853 – Ethernet Interface for MasterBus 300
3BSE036351-510 A 301
CI855 and TP853 – Ethernet Interface for MasterBus 300
Key Features
• Provides two Ethernet ports, (two RJ45 connectors 
located on the TP853 Baseplate).
• Simple DIN-rail mounting
• Provides Redundant Ethernet networks for 
MasterBus 300.
• Pre-set, two-letter Alpha code locking device 
installed in unit base prevents mounting of 
incompatible components.
• Supports Hot swap.
Description
The CI855/TP853 can be used to connect an AC 800M 
to single or redundant MB 300 Networks. This allows 
DataSet communication and transmission of time 
between AC 400 Master and AC 800M. The TP853 
Baseplate has two RJ45 Ethernet connectors for 
connecting to MB300. The baseplate has a code lock, 
see Table 4 on page 75, that prevents the installation of 
an incorrect type of unit onto the TP853 Baseplate.
The CI855 expansion unit contains the CEX-Bus logic, 
a communication unit and a DC/DC converter that 
supplies appropriate voltages from the +24 V supply, via the CEX-Bus. The 
Ethernet cable must be connected to the main network through an Ethernet Switch.










