TRICONEX+3501TN2

Description

The TRICONEX 3501TN2 is a part of the Triconex Safety Systems, which are part of Schneider Electric’s suite of industrial automation products, specializing in process safety and control systems. The 3501TN2 is typically used in safety-critical applications in industries such as oil and gas, chemicals, power generation, and other process industries, where safety, reliability, and high availability are paramount.

Product Name:

TRICONEX 3501TN2 (also known as 3501TN2 Module)

Product Description:

The TRICONEX 3501TN2 is a triple modular redundant (TMR) input module that is designed to monitor and control inputs for critical safety systems. It works as part of the Triconex Safety System, which offers high levels of reliability and fault tolerance for process control. It features advanced diagnostics, a high degree of flexibility, and compatibility with other modules within the Triconex system. The 3501TN2 specifically handles temperature and analog inputs, providing critical data for safe system operation.

Product Parameters and Specifications:

• Model Type: Input Module
• Part Number: 3501TN2
• Input Type:
  • Thermocouple (RTD) inputs
  • Analog input (4-20 mA, 0-10V)
• Input Channels: Up to 16 channels (dependent on configuration)
• Signal Conditioning: The module provides signal conditioning to ensure accurate readings from various types of temperature sensors (e.g., thermocouples, RTDs).
• Input Voltage: The module typically supports standard signal types such as 4-20mA, 0-10V, and thermocouple voltage.
• Nominal Voltage: 24V DC
• Redundancy: Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture for fault tolerance.
• Communication Interface:
  • Communication to the Tricon controller through high-speed, fault-tolerant network (such as Tricon communications bus).
  • Fieldbus or Modbus communication protocols might also be available depending on the configuration.
• Isolation: Provides isolation for input channels to prevent noise and ensure signal integrity.
• Diagnostic Features: Includes self-diagnostics and continuous monitoring for hardware faults, ensuring that any failure is detected and flagged early.
• Module Addressing: Configurable addressing for easy integration into larger systems.

Product Use:

• Safety Monitoring: The 3501TN2 module is used for monitoring critical safety-related input signals in industrial safety systems, including temperature measurements (such as for RTDs and thermocouples).
• Process Control: It is used to acquire data from temperature sensors or other analog devices, which is then used by the Triconex controller to make critical process control decisions.
• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD): The module is often used in conjunction with emergency shutdown systems to monitor potentially dangerous conditions and trigger shutdowns if thresholds are exceeded.
• Fault-Tolerant Systems: It supports the building of safety systems that require high availability and fault tolerance, especially in sectors such as oil and gas, chemical processing, nuclear, and power generation.

Key Benefits:

• Reliability: TMR architecture provides triple redundancy, which ensures that the system remains operational even in the event of a hardware failure.
• Safety Compliance: Meets industrial safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, IEC 61511, SIL-rated systems) ensuring that safety-critical systems operate effectively.
• Flexibility: The module can interface with a variety of temperature sensors and analog input devices, making it suitable for a wide range of applications.
• Diagnostic and Monitoring: Advanced diagnostic capabilities help in predictive maintenance and fault detection, enhancing overall system reliability.

TRICONEX+3501TN2