Name: ICS Triplex T8160 | Trusted TMR Regent Interface Module - XINYEDA
Brand: ICS Triplex

Description

T8160: Technical Specifications

Model Number: T8160

Manufacturer: ICS Triplex

Product Type: Trusted TMR Regent Interface Module

Input Channels: 8 digital inputs

Output Channels: 8 digital outputs

Power Supply: 24V DC

Input Voltage Range: 0-30V DC

Output Voltage: 24V DC

Output Current: 2A per channel

Communication Protocol: MODBUS RTU

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Power Consumption: ≤ 5W

Dimensions: 100mm × 100mm × 50mm

Weight: 0.72 kg

Safety Certification: SIL 3 per IEC 61508, CE, UL, FM

Redundancy: Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture

Response Time: < 50ms

Isolation: 3000V AC input to output

ICS TRIPLEX T8160

Core Features & Customer Value

Triple Modular Redundancy Architecture: The T8160’s TMR design provides automatic fault masking through majority voting logic, ensuring continuous operation even during component failures. For plant engineers, this redundancy eliminates single points of failure in the I/O path, maintaining process availability and preventing unplanned shutdowns. The voting system automatically detects and isolates faulty channels while continuing to operate with the remaining healthy circuits, allowing maintenance to be scheduled during planned outages rather than causing immediate production interruptions. This architecture is particularly valuable in safety-critical applications where control system availability directly impacts process safety and production continuity.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Capabilities: The module continuously monitors each input and output channel for fault conditions including short circuits, open circuits, and stuck outputs. These diagnostics provide early warning of developing issues before they affect process operation, allowing maintenance teams to proactively address potential problems during scheduled shutdowns. The front-panel indicators provide immediate visual feedback on module status, power supply health, and individual channel activity, simplifying troubleshooting and reducing mean time to repair. The diagnostic information is also available through the system’s engineering workstation, enabling remote monitoring and historical trending of I/O performance, which helps identify patterns that may indicate underlying equipment issues or wiring problems.

Hot-Swap Capability: When used in a properly configured Trusted TMR system, the T8160 supports hot-swap replacement without requiring system shutdown. This feature allows maintenance personnel to replace faulty modules while the control system remains operational, minimizing production impact during maintenance activities. The system automatically detects the new module and synchronizes it with the existing configuration, eliminating the need for manual configuration or calibration. This capability is particularly valuable in continuous process industries where production uptime is critical, as it enables maintenance to be performed without interrupting the process, reducing overall downtime and improving system availability.

Wide Operating Temperature Range: The module operates reliably in temperatures from -40°C to +70°C, making it suitable for installation in harsh industrial environments where ambient temperatures can vary significantly. This wide temperature range eliminates the need for additional cooling or heating equipment in most industrial settings, reducing installation complexity and cost. The robust construction withstands vibration, shock, and electrical noise typically found in industrial environments, ensuring long-term reliability and reducing maintenance requirements over the life of the system.

ICS TRIPLEX T8160

Typical Applications

The ICS Triplex T8160 is extensively deployed in safety instrumented systems (SIS) and emergency shutdown (ESD) systems within hydrocarbon processing facilities. In offshore oil and gas platforms, the module interfaces with fire and gas detection sensors, emergency shutdown valves, and critical safety interlocks. The TMR architecture ensures that the system can execute shutdown commands even if one or more components fail, meeting the high reliability requirements of SIL 3 safety applications. The module’s fast response time and comprehensive diagnostics provide the necessary performance and fault detection capabilities for these life-safety functions.

In chemical processing plants, the T8160 is used to monitor critical process parameters and control safety-related equipment such as emergency ventilation dampers, deluge valves, and alarm systems. The module’s triple redundancy architecture provides the fault tolerance required for these critical safety functions, where system availability directly impacts personnel safety and asset protection. The hot-swap capability allows for module replacement without taking the entire safety system offline, which is particularly important in continuous process applications where maintenance windows are limited and production downtime is extremely costly.

For power generation applications, particularly in gas turbine control systems, the T8160 interfaces with fuel gas shutdown valves, anti-surge valves, and other critical actuators that require fail-safe operation. The module’s 8 input/8 output configuration allows for efficient control of multiple safety functions from a single module, reducing panel space requirements in turbine control cabinets. The wide operating temperature range ensures reliable operation in the elevated ambient temperatures typically found near turbine enclosures, while the robust construction withstands the vibration and electrical noise present in power generation environments.