TRICONEX+3008

Description

The TRICONEX 3008 module is part of the Triconex safety system, which is widely used in industrial automation for process control, monitoring, and safety applications.

Product Name:

TRICONEX 3008 I/O Module (also known as Triconex 3008)

Product Description:

The TRICONEX 3008 module is a high-performance I/O module used in the Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It provides a critical interface between the Triconex system and field devices, such as sensors, actuators, and transmitters, in industrial applications. This module is part of the Triconex safety systems designed to ensure safe and reliable operation in critical environments like chemical plants, oil and gas, power plants, and other industrial automation systems.

The TRICONEX 3008 is typically a Discrete Input/Output (I/O) module and is responsible for handling digital input and output signals for various process control and safety applications. It is often integrated into a redundant architecture to ensure continuous availability and operational safety.

Product Parameters and Specifications:

• Module Type: Digital Input/Output Module (Discrete I/O)
• Part Number: 3008 (depending on specific configuration)
• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Triconex division)
• Input/Output Type: Digital (Discrete)
• Input Type: Dry Contact, Voltage Inputs
• Output Type: Relay or Open-collector Transistor Outputs
• Number of Channels:
  • Typically provides 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs (8I/8O) in one module configuration.
  • Number of channels may vary depending on the specific version or configuration.
• Voltage Range:
  • Digital Inputs: Typically 24V DC (with suitable voltage levels for logic signals)
  • Digital Outputs: 24V DC or relay dry contacts for external connection
• Relay Output Capacity: Can support load currents up to 2A, typically 24V DC for digital outputs
• Power Supply: Powered by Triconex system power supply (usually 24V DC)
• I/O Type:
  • Digital Inputs: On/Off (Discrete) signals, such as from limit switches, pushbuttons, or proximity sensors.
  • Digital Outputs: On/Off (Discrete) signals to control solenoids, actuators, or indicators.
• Redundancy: Supports Triconex system’s TMR (Triple Modular Redundancy) design for fault tolerance and high availability.
• Communication Interface:
  • Uses Triconex network protocol for communication with other modules in the system.
  • Integrated within the Triconex SIS architecture, it interfaces seamlessly with the Triconex safety controllers.
• Environmental Specifications:
  • Operating temperature: Typically between 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
  • Storage temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F)
  • Relative Humidity: 5% to 95%, non-condensing
• Certifications:
  • UL (Underwriters Laboratories) Certified for safety standards.
  • CE marking for compliance with European standards.
  • IECEx/ATEX approval for use in hazardous areas, depending on the specific configuration.

Product Use:

The TRICONEX 3008 I/O Module is used in safety-critical environments that require high levels of reliability and redundancy. It performs the following functions:

1. Safety Instrumented System (SIS): The module interfaces with field devices to monitor and control industrial processes and ensure that safety functions are triggered when needed. This helps prevent accidents or hazardous situations.
2. Process Control: It is used in industrial automation for discrete signal processing between the Triconex safety system and external devices, such as control valves, safety relays, actuators, and sensors.
3. Redundant Safety Systems: The module supports the TMR architecture, allowing for triple redundancy and ensuring that the system can continue functioning even in the event of a module failure.
4. Monitoring and Alarming: The inputs from field devices (such as pressure, temperature, or flow sensors) are monitored by the TRICONEX 3008 module. When a dangerous condition is detected, the outputs can trigger safety devices such as shutdown systems or alarms.
5. Process Shutdown: In the event of a safety violation, the TRICONEX 3008 can activate outputs that trigger process shutdown mechanisms, ensuring that the process is safely halted.
6. Critical Process Control: It is used in industries such as oil and gas, chemical processing, power generation, and refining where human safety and process reliability are paramount.

TRICONEX+3008