Name: ICS Triplex T8310 | Trusted TMR Expander Processor - XINYEDA
Brand: ICS Triplex

Description

T8310: Technical Specifications

Model Number: T8310

Manufacturer: ICS Triplex

Product Type: Trusted TMR Expander Processor Module

Operating Voltage: 20 to 32V DC

Power Consumption: 40-80W

Processor Clock: 100MHz

Memory: 1GB RAM, 32GB storage

I/O Ports: 128 I/O points (digital input, digital output, analog input, analog output)

Communication Interfaces: RS-232, RS-422/485, Ethernet

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Heat Dissipation: 80W maximum

Dimensions: 120mm × 80mm × 35mm

Weight: Approximately 200g

Safety Certification: SIL 3 per IEC 61508

Redundancy: Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture

Isolation: 1500V RMS channel-to-channel

Response Time: <1ms

ICS Triplex T8310

Core Features & Customer Value

Triple Modular Redundancy Architecture: The T8310 employs a TMR design with three independent processing channels that vote on outputs. For engineering teams designing safety instrumented systems, this architecture provides fault tolerance that prevents single component failures from causing dangerous system states. The 3-2-0 fault-tolerant operation ensures that the system can continue operating safely even with a failed component, allowing maintenance to be scheduled during planned shutdowns rather than causing unplanned production interruptions. The voting logic automatically masks faulty signals from the remaining healthy channels, maintaining control system integrity while alerting operators to the need for maintenance.

Comprehensive Diagnostic Coverage: The module performs continuous self-monitoring of all critical components, including output drivers, power supplies, and communication interfaces. This diagnostic capability provides early detection of potential failures before they affect system operation. For maintenance personnel, the detailed fault reporting through front-panel indicators and system software reduces troubleshooting time and enables targeted component replacement. The module can detect open circuit conditions, short circuits, and out-of-range signals, providing specific fault information that helps technicians quickly identify and resolve issues.

High-Density Channel Configuration: With 128 I/O points in a single module slot, the T8310 offers significant space savings compared to conventional systems requiring multiple modules. For system designers, this high channel density reduces cabinet size requirements and simplifies wiring layouts. The consistent channel configuration across all I/O points allows for standardized installation practices and reduces the potential for wiring errors during commissioning. The module’s hot-swappable capability enables replacement without system shutdown, minimizing production impact during maintenance activities.

Flexible Communication Integration: Support for multiple industrial protocols including Modbus RTU, Profibus, and Ethernet enables seamless integration with various control systems and field devices. This flexibility allows engineers to configure the T8310 to communicate with existing DCS, PLC, and SCADA systems without requiring additional protocol converters or gateways. The module’s standard industrial interfaces simplify system design and reduce engineering time during commissioning and future expansions.

ICS Triplex T8310

Typical Applications

The ICS Triplex T8310 is extensively deployed in safety-critical process control applications within hydrocarbon processing facilities. In continuous catalytic cracking units, the module typically provides control signals to reactor temperature control valves, feed flow control valves, and catalyst regeneration system actuators. The module’s high accuracy and reliability ensure precise control of reaction parameters that directly affect product yield and quality, while the SIL 3 certification provides the necessary safety integrity for these high-temperature, high-pressure processes.

In gas compression and transmission applications, the T8310 controls fuel gas control valves, anti-surge valves, and load-sharing systems for multiple compressor trains. The fast update rate ensures rapid response to process upsets, preventing compressor surge and maintaining pipeline stability. The wide operating temperature range allows installation in unmanned compressor stations where environmental control may be limited.

For boiler control and burner management systems in power generation applications, the T8310 provides analog signals to fuel flow control valves, combustion air dampers, and feedwater control valves. The module’s robust design withstands the high-vibration environment typical of power plant settings, while the comprehensive diagnostics provide early warning of developing issues that could affect unit reliability. In these applications, the module’s ability to maintain accurate control during component failure ensures continuous power generation while allowing for planned maintenance during unit outages.