Product Short Description

Technical Specifications

  • Processor Architecture: Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) with three 32-bit processors (e.g., Motorola MPC860 or dual-core PowerPC).
  • Memory:
    • 6 MB Flash PROM for application storage.
    • 16 MB DRAM for runtime control programs and event sequencing data.
    • 8 KB NVRAM for variable storage.
  • I/O Capacity: Supports up to 1,024 input/output points.
  • Power Supply:
    • Input Voltage: 24 V DC.
    • Output Power: Approximately 12 W.

Description

  • Communication Interfaces:
    • Ethernet (10BaseT RJ-45).
    • RS-232, RS-485.
    • Modbus protocol support.
    • Optional CANopen interface (version-dependent).
    • Tribus backplane communication at 25 Mbps with 32-bit CRC protection.
  • Environmental Tolerance:
    • Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C.
    • Humidity: 5%–95% (non-condensing).
  • Physical Dimensions:
    • Common variants: 22 cm × 16.9 cm × 4.4 cm or 15 cm × 15 cm × 5 cm.
    • Weight: Ranges from 1 kg to 2.32 kg depending on version.

Functional Features

  • High Reliability: TMR design eliminates single points of failure, ensuring continuous operation in critical control and safety applications.
  • Real-Time Performance: High-speed processors and optimized algorithms enable rapid execution of control logic and data processing.
  • Fault Tolerance: Automatic fault detection and isolation with hot-swappable modules for minimal downtime.
  • Comprehensive Diagnostics: Built-in self-tests monitor system health, detect faults, and trigger alerts for maintenance.
  • Scalability: Modular design supports expansion with additional I/O modules to meet evolving control needs.
  • Data Integrity: NVRAM ensures non-volatile storage of critical variables.
  • Event Sequencing (SOE): Captures time-stamped data for post-incident analysis and root-cause identification.
  • Explosion-Proof Compatibility: Suitable for deployment in hazardous areas (e.g., oil and gas facilities).

Application Scenarios

  • Oil & Gas: Used in refineries, offshore platforms, and LNG terminals for emergency shutdown systems (ESD), fire and gas detection (F&G), and pipeline monitoring.
  • Chemical Industry: Manages hazardous processes in reactors and distillation columns to prevent accidents.
  • Power Generation: Ensures safe operation in nuclear and thermal power plants with real-time monitoring of critical systems.
  • Manufacturing: Secures production lines handling chemicals or dangerous materials.
  • Marine & Offshore: Supports drilling rigs, production platforms, and FPSO vessels with fault-tolerant control.
  • Distributed Control Systems (DCS): Provides efficient distributed control and management for critical equipment.

Advantages

  • Safety Compliance: Meets IEC 61508 SIL 3 and other international standards for high-risk industries.
  • Cost Efficiency: Reduces long-term maintenance costs through modular design and self-diagnostics.
  • Versatility: Integrates seamlessly with diverse industrial networks via multiple communication protocols.
  • Robustness: Withstands extreme temperatures, humidity, and vibrations for reliable performance in harsh environments.

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