TRICONEX MP3101 Main Processor Module

Technical Specifications:

• It is designed for high availability and fault tolerance, ensuring continuous operation even in the event of hardware failures.
• The system supports safety integrity levels up to SIL 3 according to IEC 61508, making it suitable for critical safety applications.
• It operates with a triple modular redundant (TMR) architecture where three independent systems process data simultaneously and compare results to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• • Processor and Memory Parameters
    • It is equipped with a 32-bit Motorola MPC860 processor running at a clock speed of 50 MHz, which efficiently supports the operation of complex control logic.
    • It is configured with 6MB Flash PROM for stable storage of application programs, 16MB DRAM for running programs and storing sequence of events data, and 8KB NVRAM dedicated to maintaining variables.
  • I/O and Power Parameters
    • It is equipped with 8 digital input channels, 8 digital output channels, 4 analog input channels, and 4 analog output channels. It supports input types such as dry contacts, photoelectric signals and analog signals, and output types including relays and transistors.
    • The digital output current reaches 500mA, the typical input voltage is 24V DC, and some models can support 5V DC input. The module has a rated power of 12W.

• Input and Signal Parameters
  • It is configured with 32 digital input channels, supporting 24V AC/DC input voltage, with a recommended input voltage range of 20 - 42.5V DC and a maximum allowable voltage of 42.5V AC/DC.
  • It accommodates DC signals and AC signals within the 47 - 63Hz frequency range, and achieves optical isolation between the field side and the Tricone system to prevent electromagnetic interference.
  • The response time of the module is less than 1ms, enabling rapid capture and transmission of field signal changes to meet real-time control requirements.
• Physical and Environmental Parameters
  • The module weighs approximately 0.5 kilograms, with dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 35mm, and features a compact structure suitable for installation in 19-inch standard DIN rail racks.
  • Its operating temperature ranges from -40°C to 70°C, and the storage temperature spans from -40°C to 85°C. It operates stably in environments with 5% - 95% relative humidity without condensation, and has a protection level of IP20.

• Electrical Parameters
  • It is equipped with 32 output channels, the nominal output voltage is 24 VDC, and the adaptive voltage range is 16 - 32 VDC, with a maximum withstand voltage of 36 VDC.
  • Each output channel has a maximum output current of 1.7 A, a surge current of 7 A that can last for 10 milliseconds, a minimum load current of 10 mA, and a maximum load leakage current of 4 mA.
  • The isolation voltage between channels reaches 1500 VDC to effectively prevent electrical interference between different channels, and the overall power consumption of the module is less than 13 watts.
• Physical Parameters
  • The module has dimensions of 160 x 160 x 125 mm and a weight of approximately 2.5 kg, which is suitable for installation in the slot of the Triconex system rack.
  • It adopts a corrosion-resistant metal shell, and is equipped with LED indicators for each output channel and overall status, which can directly display the working state of the module and each channel.