TRICONEX+8310

Description

The TRICONEX 8310 module is part of the Triconex Safety System by Schneider Electric, a global leader in industrial automation and safety systems. It is used in critical control and safety systems for industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and other process-intensive industries that require high levels of safety and reliability.

Product Name:

• TRICONEX 8310 – I/O Module (also referred to as an Input/Output module for the Tricon system)

Product Description:

The TRICONEX 8310 is an intelligent digital I/O module that forms part of the Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It provides both input and output signal processing for the system, allowing it to interface with field devices such as sensors, actuators, and switches in industrial automation and safety systems.

The module is designed to support safety-critical applications by providing reliable and redundant digital I/O operations. The TRICONEX system is renowned for its fault-tolerant design, ensuring high availability and safety in the most demanding environments.

Product Parameters:

• I/O Types Supported:
  • Digital Inputs (DI)
  • Digital Outputs (DO)
  • 24 VDC sourcing inputs
  • 24 VDC sinking outputs
• Power Supply:
  • Input: 24 VDC
  • Power consumption: Varies depending on configuration and use (typically in the range of several watts)
• Mounting Type: DIN rail mounting (for industrial environments)
• Communication Interface:
  • TRICONEX 8310 modules connect with other modules in the Tricon system using the Tricon Bus (TBUS), a fault-tolerant communication bus.
• Redundancy:
  • Hot-swappable with no need to shut down the system.
  • Fully redundant design for critical safety applications.
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL):
  • Designed for SIL 3 applications, which is the highest level of safety integrity for industrial control systems. This makes it ideal for safety instrumented systems (SIS) in industries that demand high reliability.
• Configuration: Configurable via Triconex Configuration Software for programming and diagnostics.

Specifications:

• Module Type: Digital I/O
• Digital Inputs: Typically 16 or 32 channels (depending on configuration)
• Digital Outputs: Typically 16 or 32 channels (depending on configuration)
• Input Type: Voltage range of 24 VDC with user-defined characteristics (sourcing or sinking)
• Output Type: 24 VDC with relay outputs or transistor outputs (depending on module)
• Bus Communication: Tricon Bus (TBus)
• Operating Temperature Range: Typically -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to 158°F)
• Dimensions: Varies by model configuration
• Weight: Approximately 1-2 kg (varies by model)

Product Use:

The TRICONEX 8310 module is used primarily in safety-critical industrial control applications, including:

• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD): To ensure safe shutdown of equipment and processes in the event of an emergency.
• Process Control: In industries such as chemical, petrochemical, oil and gas, power generation, and water treatment, where safety and control systems must operate with high reliability.
• Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS): The module helps achieve compliance with international safety standards such as IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 for functional safety.
• Monitoring and Diagnostics: Provides diagnostics for detecting faults or anomalies in the I/O subsystem.
• Redundant I/O: Used in redundant configurations to ensure that failure of one I/O module does not impact the overall safety function.

The TRICONEX 8310 is highly valued in environments that demand strict adherence to safety protocols, system uptime, and the ability to withstand challenging operating conditions, offering robust functionality and compatibility with other Triconex modules in the system.

TRICONEX+8310