Product Description

The TRICONEX 3503E is a high-performance digital input module designed for use in industrial automation and safety-critical control systems. It is part of the TRICONEX Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture, ensuring reliable and accurate processing of digital input signals from various field devices.

Product Parameters & Specifications

  • Module Type: Digital Input Module for TMR systems.
  • Power Supply: 24V DC (±10%).
  • Input Channels: 32 isolated digital input channels.
  • Input Signal Type: Contact closure or voltage level (e.g., 24V DC).
  • Input Impedance: 220 kΩ.
  • Response Time: ≤10 ms.
  • Input Frequency Range: DC to 47.63 Hz.
  • Redundancy: Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) with 2-out-of-3 voting.
  • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (storage: -45°C to +85°C).
  • Humidity: 0% to 95% non-condensing.
  • SIL Certification: SIL-3 (IEC 61508).
  • Compatibility: TRICONEX Triplex control systems, Tricon Vx platforms.
  • Commoning: Inputs are commoned in groups of 8.
  • EMC Compliance: Meets IEC 61000 – 4 – 2, IEC 61000 – 4 – 3, and IEC 61000 – 4 – 6 standards.

Series

The TRICONEX 3503E belongs to the TRICONEX series, known for its high reliability and robust design in industrial control systems.

Features

  • Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR): Achieves a mean time between failures (MTBF) exceeding 250,000 hours. This redundancy ensures that even if one of the three channels fails, the module can still provide accurate input data.
  • Fast Response: Enables rapid detection and processing of input signal changes with a response time of ≤10 ms.
  • Isolated Channels: Prevents cross-talk and electrical interference between different signals, ensuring accurate signal reception.
  • Built-in Diagnostics: Detects faults in individual channels, power supply issues, or communication problems, reducing troubleshooting time.
  • Wide Temperature Range: Suitable for extreme environments such as cold storage facilities or high-temperature industrial processes.

Functions

  • Data Acquisition: Collects digital signals from various sensors and devices.
  • Signal Conditioning: Converts digital signals into a format suitable for processing by the control system.
  • Control: Provides accurate and reliable data to the safety system for precise control.

Uses & Application Fields

The TRICONEX 3503E is widely used in industries requiring precise digital signal monitoring and control, including:
  • Oil and Gas: Monitors the status of valves, pumps, and safety devices in offshore platforms and onshore refineries.
  • Chemical Processing: Monitors safety interlocks in chemical reactors to prevent hazardous situations.
  • Power Generation: Applied in turbine control systems to monitor critical components.
  • Manufacturing: Monitors the operation status of production equipment, enabling real-time control and quality management

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