TRICONEX+3511

Description

The TRICONEX 3511 module is a component of the Triconex Safety System developed by Schneider Electric (previously by Invensys) for use in safety-critical and process automation systems.

Product Name:

TRICONEX 3511 Safety I/O Module

Product Description:

The TRICONEX 3511 module is an input/output (I/O) module designed for use in Triconex’s Tricon Safety System. It is part of a highly reliable and fault-tolerant architecture that is widely used in industrial applications for process safety and control. The module interfaces between the field devices (sensors, actuators) and the safety system controller, enabling the monitoring and control of critical process variables.

It provides both digital and analog I/O capabilities, allowing it to support a wide range of industrial safety applications, including emergency shutdowns (ESD), fire and gas detection systems, and more.

Product Parameters:

• Model: TRICONEX 3511
• Type: I/O module (input/output)
• Safety Integrity Level (SIL): SIL 3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
• Redundancy: Typically designed with redundant systems for fault tolerance and high availability
• Form Factor: DIN rail mounted, suitable for installation in control cabinets
• Communication Interface: Triconex’s proprietary communications protocol (Triconex Bus), ensuring communication with the Tricon controller

Specifications:

• Input/Output Types:
  • Digital Inputs: 24 VDC input, typically configured for 2-wire sensors
  • Digital Outputs: 24 VDC output, typically used for controlling field actuators such as valves or relays
  • Analog Inputs: 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC (varies based on the specific configuration)
  • Analog Outputs: 4-20 mA or 0-10 VDC
• Power Supply: 24 VDC, typically powered from the Triconex controller’s power supply
• Isolation: Provides electrical isolation between the I/O circuits and the safety system
• Fault Tolerance: Offers full redundancy for safety-critical systems with built-in diagnostics
• Diagnostics: Built-in diagnostics for detecting faults such as wiring errors, module failures, and communication problems
• Environmental Conditions:
  • Operating Temperature: Typically ranges from 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F)
  • Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)
  • Vibration and shock: Meets industrial standards for rugged environments

Product Use:

The TRICONEX 3511 module is used in various industrial sectors where safety and control are paramount, including but not limited to:

• Oil and Gas: For emergency shutdown systems (ESD), fire and gas detection, and process monitoring.
• Chemical and Petrochemical: To ensure safe operations in hazardous environments by controlling critical processes.
• Power Generation: For safeguarding critical equipment and ensuring continuous operation of power plants.
• Water Treatment: In applications where process safety and control are critical, such as water purification and wastewater treatment plants.
• Mining and Metals: To monitor and control potentially dangerous processes like material handling, smelting, etc.

TRICONEX+3511