D

Nonincendive Circuit Parameters

This appendix describes the parameters you should use for nonincendive communication
circuits in the field. Parameters that apply to the various Tricon controller communication
modules are shown in the figures in this appendix, which are extracted from Triconex Drawing
9110003-001, Rev. C.

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Figure 117 Parameters for Nonincendive Communication Circuits

Note FMRC-approved apparatus. The voltage (Vmax) and current (Imax) which the load
device can receive must be equal to or greater than the maximum open circuit voltage
(Voc) and maximum short circuit current (Isc) which can be delivered by the source
device. In addition, the maximum capacitance (Ci) and inductance (Li) of the load which
is not prevented by circuit components from providing a stored energy charge to the
field wiring (for example, a diode across a winding to clamp an inductive discharge) and
the capacitance and inductance of the interconnecting wiring, must be equal to or less
than the capacitance (Ca) or inductance (La) that can be driven by the source device.

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Figure 118 Parameters for Nonincendive Communication Circuits

Note 1 For more information on signal data, see the user’s guide from the applicable
manufacturer. For information on signal data for the EICM, HIM, and NCM, see the
applicable Triconex guides.
Note 2 N.A. means not applicable. Connections provide output signals only.

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Recommended Replacement Parts

This table contains recommended parts that can be used to replace existing Tricon parts, or
customize a Tricon system.

Table 123 Recommended Replacement Parts

Manufacturer Triconex Part
Part Description Manufacturer Triconex Models
Part No. No.
Lithium battery, C-size, 1400010-001 Triconex 1400010-001 Main chassis
3.6 VDC
Lithium battery, AA-size 3000785-001 Triconex 3000785-001 Main chassis
packaged as C-size,
3.6 VDC
15-amp time-delay fuse, 326 015 Littlefuse Earlier 24 VDC
1/4 in x 1-1/4 in MDA-15 Bussman power supplies
1410015-001
that have field-
3W015 Bel Fuse replaceable fuses
5-amp time-delay fuse, 326 005 Littlefuse 115 VAC/VDC
1/4 in x 1-1/4 in MDA-5 Bussman 1410039-001 power supplies

3S350 Bel Fuse

2.5-amp time-delay fuse, 326 02.5 Littlefuse 230 VAC power
1/4 in x 1-1/4 in MDA-2 1/2 Bussman 1410040-001 supplies

3SB2.5 Bel Fuse

3-amp fast-acting fuse, 235003 Littlefuse Digital output
5 mm x 20 mm GMA-3A Bussman 1410003-001 termination
panels
5MF3 Bel Fuse
2.5-amp fast-acting fuse, 23502.5 Littlefuse Digital output
5 mm x 20 mm GMA-2.5A Bussman and relay output
1410022-001
termination
5MF 2.5 Bel Fuse panels
2-amp fast-acting fuse, 235002 Littlefuse Relay output
5 mm x 20 mm GMA-2A Bussman 1410009-001 termination
panels
5MF2 Bel Fuse

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Table 123 Recommended Replacement Parts (continued)

Manufacturer Triconex Part
Part Description Manufacturer Triconex Models
Part No. No.
2-amp fuse, 312002 Littlefuse Bypass panel
1/4 in x 1-1/4 in 1410020-001
3AG2 Bel Fuse
1.25-amp fast-acting 2351.25 Littlefuse Digital output
fuse, 5 mm x 20 mm GMA-1.25A Bussman 1410023-001 termination
panels
5MF1.25 Bel Fuse
1-amp fast-acting fuse, 235001 Littlefuse Digital output,
5 mm x 20 mm GMA-1A Bussman relay and analog
1410006-001
input termination
5MF1 Bel Fuse panels
50 mA fast-acting fuse, 216.050 Littlefuse 1410019-001 Analog input
5 mm x 20 mm terminations
50 mA fuse 273.050 Littlefuse 1410037-001 3-wire analog
input
500 mA fuse 273.500 Littlefuse 1410038-001 3-wire analog
input
Lithium battery 1400080-001 Triconex 1400080-001 SMM
1.0-amp time-delay fuse, 239001 Littlefuse Digital and
5 mm x 20 mm GMC-1A Bussman analog input
1410011-001
termination
5TT1 Bel Fuse panels
IC Extractor M125B002 OK 1580009-001 All modules
Fuse Extractor Tool M45B001 Jensen Tools Terminations
1580000-001
34-015 Ideal
Load Resistor, 2200 ohm, CP-10-2200-10 Dale Supervised
10 W, 10% PW-10-2200-10 IRC, RCD digital output
1100280-001
termination
SQP-10-2200-10 RF panels
Load Resistor, 470 ohm, CP-10-470-10 Dale Supervised
10 W, 10% PW-10-470-10 IRC, RCD digital output
1100281-001
termination
SQP-10-470-10 RF panels
Load Resistor, 120 ohm, CP-10-120-10 Dale Supervised
10 W, 10% PW-10-120-10 IRC, RCD digital output
1100282-001
termination
SQP-10-120-10 RF panels

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Table 123 Recommended Replacement Parts (continued)

Manufacturer Triconex Part
Part Description Manufacturer Triconex Models
Part No. No.
I-to-V Resistor, 250 ohm, S102C 250 .010% Vishay V9 and later
0.6 W, 0.01% PF2260H 250 ohm Riedon analog
.01% termination
1100375-001 panels
WAC250R00T Wilbrecht
Electronics
Inc.
I-to-V Resistor, 500 ohm, S102C 500 .010% Vishay V9 and later
0.6 W, 0.01% PF2260H 500 ohm Riedon analog
.01% termination
1100425-001 panels
WAC500R00T Wilbrecht
Electronics
Inc.
I-to-V Resistor, 250 ohm, VMTB60 V4-250-5 Vishay V6–V8 analog
1/4 W, 0.05% Type 135-250-5 Micro-Ohm termination
1100067-001 panels
SM-15-250-5 Riedon
UPR5063ZT250-5 Phillips
I-to-V Resistor, 500 ohm, VMTB60 V4-500-5 Vishay V6–V8 analog
1/4 W, 0.05% Type 135-250-5 Micro-Ohm termination
1100174-001 panels
SM-15-500-5 Riedon
UPR5063ZT500-5 Phillips
Cable assembly, 1060-2 Inmac 1600010-006 ACM and NCM
Ethernet BNC, 20 feet
(6 m)
Cable assembly, cable 1060-3 Inmac 1600010-009 ACM and NCM
Ethernet BNC, 30 feet
(9 m)
Feedthru terminator, PE6008-50 Pasternack n/a ACM and NCM
Ethernet BNC
Male terminator, 105000 Inmac ACM and NCM
Ethernet BNC 1600008-011
PE6000-50 Pasternack
BNC T- adapter F-M-F 1051 Inmac ACM and NCM
329518 Amp
1500097-001
3285 ITT Pomona
31-208 Amphenol
Cable assembly, EVNSL60-0020 Black Box 1600045-020 TCM
Ethernet shielded
twisted-pair, RJ-45, 20
feet (6 m)

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Table 123 Recommended Replacement Parts (continued)

Manufacturer Triconex Part
Part Description Manufacturer Triconex Models
Part No. No.
Re-keying tool 2000236-001 Triconex 2000236-001 56-pin connectors
on termination
cables, panels,
backplane and
main chassis
Spring-loaded terminal, 18 73 34 6 Phoenix 1420045-016 All applicable V9
16-position and later
termination
panels except
basic, bypass, and
interposing relay
Spring-loaded terminal, 18 73 30 4 Phoenix 1420045-012 All applicable V9
12-position and later
termination
panels except
basic, bypass, and
interposing relay
Spring-loaded terminal, 18 73 26 5 Phoenix 1420045-008 All applicable V9
8-position and later
termination
panels except
basic, bypass, and
interposing relay
ELCO connector gasket 3000793-001 Triconex 3000793-001 The male side of
These gaskets must be (kit of 25 gaskets) (kit of 25 gaskets) all ELCO
replaced before the end connectors used
of their 5-year life cycle. in hazardous
locations (those
requiring
nonincendive
circuits)
Key for blank logical slot 2000508-001 Triconex 2000508-001 All chassis

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Minimum Bend Radiuses of Cables

This table identifies the minimum bend radiuses of cables.

Table 124 Minimum Bend Radiuses of Cables

Triconex Cable
Minimum Bend Radius of Cable
Assembly Number
4000002-006 4 in (10.16 cm)
4000004-0xx 1.75 in (4.445 cm)
4000006-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000007-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000008-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000009-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000010-00x 3 in (7.62 cm)
4000015-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000016-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000017-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000027-006 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
4000028-006 1.75 in (4.445 cm)
4000029-0xx 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000030-025 1.75 in (4.445 cm)
4000041-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000042-xxx 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000043-1xx 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000050-00x 3.25 in (8.255 cm)
4000052-006 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
4000054-x10 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000055-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)

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Table 124 Minimum Bend Radiuses of Cables (continued)

Triconex Cable
Minimum Bend Radius of Cable
Assembly Number
4000056-00x 3 in (7.62 cm)
4000058-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000059-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000060-510 4.25 in (10.795 cm)
4000061-x10 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
4000062-x10 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000063-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000064-510 5.25 in (13.335 cm)
4000065-510 4.25 in (10.795 cm)
4000066-025 1.75 in (4.445 cm)
4000068-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000069-x10 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000070-0x0 4.25 in (10.795 cm)
4000071-0x0 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
4000072-x10 4.6 in(11.684 cm)
4000073-x10 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000074-0x0 5.25 in (13.335 cm)
4000075-0x0 4.25 in (10.795 cm)
4000076-510 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000076-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000078-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000079-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000085-x10 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000086-510 5.25 in (13.335 cm)
4000089-025 1.75 in (4.445 cm)
4000090-025 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000091-0xx 2.125 in (5.3975 cm)
4000092-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000093-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000094-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000096-x01 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
4000098-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)

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Table 124 Minimum Bend Radiuses of Cables (continued)

Triconex Cable
Minimum Bend Radius of Cable
Assembly Number
4000100-310 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000101-310 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
4000102-x10 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000103-510 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000104-x10 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000107-x0x 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
4000109-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000110-x10 4.6 in (11.684 cm)
4000111-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000112-x10 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000113-x10 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000114-510 6 in (15.24 cm)
4000115-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000116-510 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000117-110 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000118-510 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000120-510 6 in (15.24 cm)
4000121-010 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000122-x10 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000123-310 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000126-110 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000127-510 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000128-510 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000129-510 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000139-010 7.4 in (18.796 cm)
4000140-x10 6.6 in (16.764 cm)
4000141-x10 6.6 in (16.764 cm)
4000142-x10 8.1 in (20.574 cm)
4000143-x10 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000144-x10 6.6 in (16.764 cm)
4000147-510 7.4 in (18.796 cm)
4000150-510 7.4 in (18.796 cm)

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Table 124 Minimum Bend Radiuses of Cables (continued)

Triconex Cable
Minimum Bend Radius of Cable
Assembly Number
4000151-510 7.4 in (18.796 cm)
4000153-00x 3.6 in (9.144 cm)
4000154-00x 4.2 in (10.668 cm)
4000155-110 6.6 in (16.764 cm)
4000155-510 7.4 in (18.796 cm)
4000157-x10 8.1 in (20.574 cm)
4000161-002 3 in (7.62 cm)
4000163-xxx 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000164-xxx 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000165-xxx 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000166-xxx 5.6 in (14.224 cm)
4000172-3xx 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000173-3xx 4 in (10.16 cm)
4000174-3xx 4 in (10.16 cm)
4000182-5xx 6.25 in (15.875 cm)
4000183-5xx 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000184-5xx 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
4000185-3xx 5 in (12.7 cm)
4000186-3xx 5 in (12.7 cm)
4100002-001 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
4100005-xx0 2 in (5.08 cm)

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 Glossary

alias
A five-digit number that the Tricon controller uses in place of a variable name when
communicating with an external device. The alias is a convention of Modbus, an industry-
standard protocol adopted by Triconex for use with its communication modules. Each alias
contains a Modbus message type and the address of the variable in the Tricon controller.

ATEX
Stands for “AtomsphËres Explosibles” and refers to the European Union Directive 94/9/EC,
which is one of a number of new approach directives developed by the European Union and
covers all equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive
atmospheres.

availability
The probability that the controller is operational at some instant of time.

bin
An address range of aliased variables in the Tricon controller, based on Class and Type
combinations. For example, all Read Only Input Discrete variables are grouped into Bin 2, and
all Read/Write Memory Integer variables are grouped into Bin 12.

board
See module.

card
See module.

CE Mark
A type of certification by the European Union which ensures the electro-magnetic compatibility
of the Tricon controller with other pieces of electrical/electronic equipment.

chassis
A metal frame which houses Tricon controller modules and can be mounted inside a standard
20 inch-deep NEMA cabinet. Also called a rack.

communication modules
Modules that enable the Tricon controller to communicate with other computers using serial
and Ethernet communication protocols.

CSA
The acronym for Canadian Standards Association, a not-for-profit membership organization
which develops standards and tests in areas ranging from nuclear power, health care,
occupational health and safety, housing and construction materials to the electrical, electronic

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and telecommunications fields. CSA certification of a product generates consumer confidence

in many countries.

configuration
The arrangement of the programmable electronics within a Tricon controller and the
combination of programmable and non-programmable equipment within the installation.

control system
A system that governs the operation of plant, machinery or other equipment by producing
appropriate instructions in response to input signals.

coverage
The probability that a particular class of fault is successfully detected before a system failure
occurs.

DDE
Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) is an interprocess communication mechanism provided by
Microsoft Windows. Applications running under Windows can use DDE to send and receive
data and instructions to and from each other.

debug
The act of locating and correcting faults: 1) one of the normal operations in software
development such as editing, compiling, debugging, loading, and verifying; or 2) the
identification and isolation of a faulty physical component, including its replacement or repair
to return the PLC to operational status.

design fault
A defect in the engineering or manufacturing of a process control system.

dual module
A type of digital output module which is optimized for safety-critical applications where low
cost is more important than maximum availability. A dual module is equipped with one parallel
or series signal path and applies the 2-out-of-3 voting process individually to each switch. While
quadruplicated output circuitry provides multiple redundancy for all critical signal paths, dual
circuitry provides just enough redundancy to ensure safe operation.

environment
Refers to the stimuli at an interface (or interfaces) of the system.

error
Occurs when a system resource assumes an undesired state. Such a state is then contrary to the
specification of the resource or the expectation (requirement) of the user.

erroneous state
An internal state which, in the absence of actions for fault tolerance, could lead to a failure by a
sequence of valid transitions.

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event
A state change of a discrete aliased variable which has been designated for event logging. An
event is said is to occur if such a variable changes from the normal state. If the variable later
changes back to the normal state, another event is said to have occurred.

event logger
An application that logs, displays and/or prints critical events in real time, based on state
changes of discrete variables in the control program. Proper use of an event logger warns users
about dangerous conditions and printouts of events can help identify the sequence of events
that led to a trip.

event variable
A discrete memory variable or discrete input point that has been assigned to an SOE block.

external device
A device (PC, server, printer or other device) PC that communicates with the Tricon controller
over a network.

fail-safe
Describes the characteristic of a device or system to always assume a safe, predictable state, even
when one or more of its internal elements has failed.

failure
Occurs when a system resource perceives that a service resource ceases to deliver the expected
services. The fault-tolerant Tricon controller masks most failures. (See fault.)

failure rate
Describes the rate at which failures occur over time. Usually expressed in failures per million
hours. The inverse of failure rate is MTTF.

fault
A fault is detected when either a failure of the resource occurs, or an error is observed within
the resource. The cause of the failure or error is said to be a fault.

fault avoidance
The result of conservative design techniques utilizing high-reliability components, system
burn-in, and careful design. The goal of fault avoidance is to reduce the possibility of a failure
by designing a device with performance margins so large that the probability of a detrimental
failure is negligible.

fault masking
Any means of removing failed elements from influencing system operation while enabling
properly operating redundant elements to continue the control process.

fault tolerance
The ability to identify and compensate for failed control system elements and allow repair while
continuing an assigned task without process interruption. Fault tolerance is achieved by
incorporating redundancy and fault masking.

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FSR
The acronym for full scale range. Specifies an operating range for input or output signals. For
example, if 0-5V is the “range,” then 5V is the “full scale.”

HART
Highway Addressable Remote Transducer protocol is a bi-directional industrial field
communication protocol used to communicate between intelligent field instruments and host
systems over 4–20 mA instrumentation wiring.

hazardous location
Any location that contains, or has the potential to contain, an explosive or flammable
atmosphere.

host
See external host.

hot-spare module
A unique feature of the Tricon controller which allows you to install a second identical I/O
module which becomes active if the other module fails.

input poll time

The time required by the Tricon controller to collect input data from the controlled process.
Input polling is asynchronous and overlaps control program execution.

I/A Series DCS

The acronym for Foxboro’s Industrial Automation (I/A) Series Distributed Control System. The
Tricon controller’s Advanced Communication Module (ACM) acts an interface between the
Tricon controller and the IA DCS.

IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional society for
engineers.

ISO
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies) that promulgates standards affecting international
commerce and communications.

intermittent fault
A fault or error that is only occasionally present due to unstable hardware or varying software
states.

LED
The acronym for light-emitting diode. One of the color-coded signal lights on each Tricon
controller circuit board that indicates the board’s status. Every Tricon controller component
includes at least the Pass, FAIL, and Active LEDs.

logical slot
In a Tricon controller chassis, a logical slot is a repository for a primary module, a hot spare
module, and their associated field termination component.

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Markov model
A generalized modeling technique which can be used to represent a system with an arbitrary
number of modules, failure events, and repair events. A Markov model can be mathematically
solved to produce a resultant probability.

module
An active field-replaceable unit consisting of an electronic circuit assembly housed in a metal
spine. Also called board or card.

MS-DOS
Microsoft Disk Operating System (MS-DOS) is the operating system used by most IBM-
compatible PCs. All Triconex-provided applications and utilities run on MS-DOS.

MTBF
The acronym for mean time between failure. The expected average time between failures,
including the time taken to repair the system. Usually expressed in hours.

MTTF
The acronym for mean time to failure. The expected average time to a system failure in a
population of identical systems. Usually expressed in hours.

MTTR
The acronym for mean time to repair. The expected time to repair a failed system or sub-system.
Usually expressed in hours.

node
Any of the machines on a network—in this document, node usually means Tricon controller.

node number
The physical address of a node.

nonincendive
Not capable of igniting a flammable gas or vapor under normal operating conditions.

non-triplicated module
An I/O module with a single set of field-interface circuitry for communication with all three
Main Processor Modules. Non-triplicated modules provide a cost-effective alternative to the use
of TMR modules for non-critical applications.

open network
A network to which an external host can be connected.

output poll time

The time required by the Tricon controller to implement the outputs generated by the control
program in response to inputs from the controlled process.

Peer-to-Peer
A Triconex protocol that allow multiple Triconex controllers on a proprietary network to
exchange small amounts of process and safety information.

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permanent fault
A failure, fault or error in the system that is continuous and stable.

physical slot
In a Tricon controller chassis, a physical slot is a repository for either a primary module, a hot
spare module, or a termination panel. The Tricon controller’s system software uses physical slot
numbers to access individual modules within a rack, and to reference the slot positions of
“system variables” which describe the status of modules and their points.

program
The basic programming unit in a project. A set of instructions, commands, and other directions.
In TriStation MSW, programs can be written in Ladder Diagram language. In TriStation 1131,
programs can be written in Function Block Diagram, Ladder Diagram, Structured Text, and an
optional language, Cause and Effect Matrix language.

programmable logic controller

1. A “black box” device which accepts analog and/or digital input signals, acts upon them in a
well-defined way, and produces appropriate output signals as a result.
2. The Tricon controller.

proprietary network
A network of Tricon controller chassis only or mixed Tricon and Trident controller chassis only.

protocol
A set of rules describing the format used for data exchange between two entities.

quad output circuit

A unique feature of the Tricon controller which provides fault-tolerant outputs. Each Tricon
controller output is composed of four identical switching elements in a “quad” arrangement.

rack
See chassis.

reliability
The probability that no failure of the system has occurred in a given period of time.

scan time
The period of the Tricon controller’s cycle of required control functions. The scan time is
composed of three elements:
• Input poll time (asynchronous with control program execution)
• Time required to execute the control program
• Output poll time

single module
A type of digital input module which is optimized for safety-critical applications where low cost
is more important than maximum availability. On a single module, only those portions of the
signal path which are required to ensure safe operation are triplicated. Special self-test circuitry
detects all stuck-On and stuck-Off fault conditions in less than half a second.

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system
Consists of a set of components which interact under the control of a design.

TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) are protocols for the Transport and
Network layers of the OSI network model. TCP/IP provides reliable, sequenced data delivery.

transient fault
A fault or error resulting from a temporary environmental condition.

TMR
The acronym for Triple Modular Redundant architecture, which allows the Tricon controller to
achieve fault tolerance. The controller is triplicated; each of the three identical sub-systems is
called a channel. Each channel independently executes the control program in parallel with the
other channels.

Tricon
A state-of-the-art programmable logic and process controller that provides a high level of fault
tolerance.

trip
A safety-related shutdown of the controlled process, or a portion of the controlled process.

TriStation 1131
TriStation 1131 is Windows-based software for writing and downloading control programs and
for performing maintenance and diagnostics on Tricon controllers.

TriStation MSW
TriStation MSW is DOS-based software for writing and downloading control programs and for
performing maintenance and diagnostics on Tricon controllers.

TriStation protocol
A master/slave protocol used by a TriStation for communication with the Tricon controller. The
TriStation protocol supports a maximum of 10 Tricons, but each master can communicate with
only one slave at a time.

TSAA
Tricon System Access Application (TSAA) protocol is a master-slave protocol in which the
master (an external host) communicates with one or more slaves (Tricons or Tridents) over an
open network. TSAA supports a maximum of 10 Tricons.

TÜV Rheinland
TÜV is the acronym for Technischer Überwachungs-Verein in German, which translates to
Technical Supervisory Association. In Germany, TÜV Rheinland is an authorized technical
inspection agency for a wide variety of products, processes, installations, plants and equipment.
In addition, the agency is authorized to carry out statutory inspections and acceptance tests by
more than 25 other countries.

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UCN
The Universal Control Network (UCN) is one of three principal networks of Honeywell’s TDC-
3000 Distributed Control System (DCS). The Tricon controller provides the Safety Manager
Module (SMM) solely for communication with the UCN.

UDP/IP
User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol (UDP/IP) are protocols for the Transport and
Network layers of the OSI network model. UDP/IP provides best-effort datagram delivery.

voting
A mechanism whereby each channel of a TMR controller compares and corrects the data in each
channel using a two-out-of-three majority voting scheme.

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 Index

Numerics 3805E and 3805H specifications, 65

100BaseTX connectors 3805E, 3805H, and 3806E schematic, 62
3806E specifications, 66
pin-outs, 279
3807 installation requirement, 194
10BaseT connectors 3807 performance proof testing, 219
pin-outs, 279 3807 schematic, 63
3807 specifications, 68
A EPROM locations, 253
AC safety ground operation, 11
chassis, 208 overview, 61
power indicators, 237
AC voltage DI Module
description, 88 application.
see control program
ACM Module, 148
EPROM locations, 261 architecture
I/A Series connection, 149 3006 and 3007 MP, 7
indicators, 240 3008 MP, 7
overview, 15 system, 2, 5
replacing, 225 ATEX
specifications, 150 certification, 18
Advanced Communication Module. See ACM Module installation guidelines, 174
alarm indicators
overview, 232 B
alarms backplane
behavior on expansion chassis, 35 main chassis, 8
behavior on main chassis, 34 batteries
specifications for contacts, 35 Main Chassis, 27
wiring on Power Modules, 185 replacing, 217
Analog Input Modules buses
3700, 3700A and 3701 schematic, 47 TriBus, 5
3700A specifications, 50
3701 specifications, 51 C
3703E schematic, 53
3703E specifications, 55 cables
3704E schematic, 56 Ethernet cross-over, 282
3704E specifications, 59 Ethernet straight-through, 283
3720 schematic, 57 minimum bend radiuses, 297
3720 specifications, 60 TCM copper Ethernet models, 282
3721 schematic, 48 TCM RS-232 serial, 284
3721 specifications, 52 TCM RS-485 serial, 285
EPROM locations, 253 certifications
mis-compare readings, 47 ATEX, 18
operation, 11 CSA, 17
overview, 46 declaration of conformity, 20
Analog Output Modules Factory Mutual, 17

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Nuclear Regulatory Commission, 19 3564 specifications, 85

TÜV, 18 EPROM locations, 254
chassis low-threshold specifications, 79
8110 Main, 26 operation, 11
8111 Expansion, 29 operation of TMR modules, 12
8112 RXM, 31 overview, 71
8121 Enhanced Low Density Expansion, 30 Single module described, 72
connecting with I/O Bus, 181 Single module operation, 12
ground, 34, 208 stuck-on condition, 12
overview, 3 with self-test, 71
rack-mounting, 179 Digital Output Modules
rear-mounting, 179 3601E and 3601T schematic, 89
cold-junction indicator on thermocouple 3601E and 3601T specifications, 91
termination, 133 3603B schematic, 92
3603B specifications, 94
communication
3603E schematic, 92
bus operation, 9
3603E/T specifications, 95
modules operation, 15
3603T schematic, 92
configuration 3604E schematic, 92
specifications, 164 3604E specifications, 96
connectors 3607E schematic, 92
TCM copper Ethernet, 279 3607E specifications, 97
TCM RS-232 serial connector, 280 3611E schematic, 102, 106
control program 3611E specifications, 104
TriStation, 4 3613E specifications, 108
3614E schematic, 106
cooling
3614E specifications, 109
convection, 181
3615E schematic, 106
requirements for chassis, 167
3615E specifications, 111
CSA 3617E schematic, 106
certification, 17 3617E specifications, 112
customer support, x 3623 and 3623T specifications, 100
3623/T schematic, 98
D 3624 schematic, 98
3624 specifications, 101
DC voltage DI Module
3625 schematic, 114
description, 88 3625 specifications, 116
de-energize-to-trip capability, 12 3636R/T schematic, 117, 120
description, 148 3636R/T specifications, 119
diagnostics 3664 specifications, 122
Main Processors, 44 3674 specifications, 122
Output Voter Diagnostics for DO Modules, 88 field wiring precautions, 192
Tricon controller, 10 operation, 12
OVD, 88
Digital Input Modules
overview, 87
3501E/T schematic, 72
3501E/T specifications, 74 Dual Digital Output Modules
3502E schematic, 75 operation, 13
3502E specifications, 77
3503 specifications, 78 E
3503E schematic, 75 EICM Module
3504E schematic, 80 description, 151
3504E specifications, 82 EPROM locations, 262
3505E schematic, 75 indicators, 241
3564 schematic, 83

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overview, 15 2770H AI specifications, 145

replacing, 226 2870H AO schematic, 145
specifications, 152 2870H AO specifications, 147
environmental specifications, 24 installing, 195–202
installing slot keys, 188
EPROMs
overview, 142
handling, 248
identifying, 248 hazardous locations
steps for replacing, 249 approved modules for, 174
installation guidelines, 172–178
Ethernet
100BaseTX connectors, 279 high-density Digital Input Modules
10BaseT connectors, 279 schematic, 80
cross-over cables, 282 HIM Module
straight-through cables, 283 description, 153
EU EPROM locations, 263
installation guidelines, 176 indicators, 241
overview, 15
EU CE Mark
replacing, 227
declaration of conformity, 20
specifications, 154
expansion chassis
Hiway Interface Module. See HIM Module
alarm behavior, 35
external termination panels (ETPs), 14
I
I/O Bus
F
address, 182
fault indicators address settings, 183
overview, 232 multi-drop extension, 181
fault tolerance, 2 operation, 9
fiber-optic cables, 162 ports, 32
for TCMs, 283 I/O communication
guidelines for RXM chassis, 205 bus expansion cable, 181
typical types for RXM chassis, 205 I/O Modules
fiber-optic installation indicators, 236
jumper cables, 206 installing a module, 223
field terminations, 14 installing slot keys, 188
fire and gas I/O points
installation guidelines, 176 toggling to opposite, 219
FM indicators
certification, 17 Input/Output Modules, 236
load, 237
functional safety applications
load/fuse, 238
installation guidelines, 176
Main Processor Modules, 233
overview, 232
G points, 236
ground power modules, 235
chassis, 34, 208 installation
system, 25 application-specific guidelines, 172
grounding EU guidelines, 176
connecting chassis to AC safety ground, 208 fire and gas guidelines, 176
functional safety guidelines, 176
H mechanical, 178
nuclear guidelines, 176
HART Interface Modules semiconductor guidelines, 177
2770H AI schematic, 143

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J spare, 219
jumper cables with fiber-optic installation, 206
junction boxes with fiber-optic cable, 205 N
NCM Module
K description, 155
indicators, 243
keys overview, 16
for Power Modules, 187 replacing, 228
overview, 186 specifications, 156
keyswitch Network Communication Module. See NCM Module
definition, 28
Non-Supervised Digital Output Modules
positions, 28
EPROM locations, 255
NRC
L
certification, 19
LEDs. see indicators
nuclear
logic power installation guidelines, 176
Tricon controller chassis, 166
Nuclear Qualified Equipment List, 176
low-threshold DI Module
3504E specifications, 82
3505E specifications, 79
O
operation with Digital Input Modules, 12
M Output Voter Diagnostics
description, 88
Main Chassis
disabling, 214
alarm behavior, 34
enabling, 218
alarms, 34
operation, 13
backplane, 8
batteries, 27 OVD. See Output Voter Diagnostics
Main Processor Modules overview, 17
3006 and 3007 architecture, 7
3008 architecture, 7 P
architecture, 41 parts
compatible communication modules, 39 recommended for replacement, 293
diagnostics, 44
pin-outs
EPROM locations, 251
EICM Modbus cables, 272
installing slot keys, 188
EICM printer cable, 277
node setting, 191
EICM serial ports, 268
operation, 5
EICM to Honeywell DHP cable, 278
replacing when faulty, 221
EICM to TriStation PC cable, 268
status indicators, 233
I/O bus cable, 286
mechanical installation, 178 TCM copper Ethernet connectors, 279
Modbus RS-232 TCM serial connectors, 280 TCM RS-232 connector, 280
mode TCM RS-485 connector, 281
program, 28 point indicators
remote, 28 described, 236
run, 28 power
stop, 28 distribution, 9
module indicators Power Modules
overview, 232 8311 specifications, 37
modules 8312 specifications, 38
installing, 192 alarm behavior, 185
rules for configuring, 164 alarm connections, 34

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alarm wiring, 184 serial cables, 274

indicators, 235 RS-485
installation, 184 expansion bus ports, 32
installing keys, 187 TCM connector pin-outs, 281
models, 33 TCM serial cable, 285
operation, 10 TCM signals, 281
replacing modules, 222
run mode, 28
testing, 215
wiring to UPS, 185 RXM Chassis
configuration example, 203
power sources
installation, 206
testing, 216
program mode, 28
S
protective earth
safety certifications, 17
grounding to, 208
safety ground
Pulse Input Modules
chassis, 208
3510 schematic, 125
3510 specifications, 127 Safety Manager Module. See SMM Module
3511 specifications, 128 SD-A designator, 281
EPROM locations, 257 SD-B designator, 281
installation and operational requirements, 192
SDO Modules
overview, 14, 124
power indicators, 237
Pulse Totalizer Input Module
semiconductors
3515 schematic, 130
installation guidelines, 177
3515 specifications, 132
EPROM locations, 258 shield ground
installation and operational requirements, 193 description, 208
overview, 129 shields
connecting to earth, 213
Q signal ground
quiet ground point, 213 connecting chassis, 210
description, 208
R signals
TCM RS-232, 280
RC network, 210
TCM RS-485, 281
RD-A designator, 281 slot keys
RD-B designator, 281 for modules, 188
Relay Output Modules overview, 186
description, 89 SMM Module
EPROM locations, 259 description, 157
Remote Extender Modules EPROM locations, 265
EPROM locations, 252 indicators, 243
remote mode, 28 overview, 16
replacing, 229
replacing modules
specifications, 158
guidelines, 220
spare modules, verifying, 219
RS-232
EICM signals, 270 status indicators
TCM connector pin-outs, 280 diagnostic, 10
TCM serial cable, 284 stop mode, 28
TCM signals, 280 stuck-on condition, 12
RS-422 Supervised DI Module
EICM signals, 271 description, 89

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Supervised Digital Output Modules U

EPROM locations, 256 uninterruptible power supply
operation, 13
using with Power Modules, 185
systems
ground, 25
V
verifying spare modules, 219
T
TCM
protocols supported, 160
TCM Module
description, 159
indicators, 245
overview, 16
replacing, 230
specifications, 160
technical support, x
Thermocouple Input Modules
3706A schematic, 134
3706A specifications, 136
3708E schematic, 138
3708E specifications, 140
EPROMs, 260
installation and operational requirements, 194
operation, 14
overview, 133
TMR
architecture, 5
TMR.see Triple Modular Redundant architecture
training, x
TriBus, 5
operation, 8
Tricon chassis
I/O bus address, 182
Tricon controller
architecture, 5
EMC specifications, 24
environmental specifications, 24
fault tolerance, 2
features, 2
overview, 3
safety certification, 17
Triconex contact information, x
triple modular redundant
architecture, 2
TriStation
software, 4
TÜV
certification, 18

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