Name: ICS Triplex T8431 | Trusted TMR Analog Input - XINYEDA
Brand: ICS Triplex

Description

T8431: Technical Specifications

Model Number: T8431

Manufacturer: ICS Triplex

Product Type: Triple Modular Redundant TMR Analog Input Module

Number of Channels: 40 analog inputs

Input Range: 4-20mA

Input Resolution: 16-bit

Input Accuracy: ±0.05% of span

Input Impedance: 250 ohms

Power Supply: 24 VDC nominal (18-32 VDC range)

Power Consumption: 8W typical

Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C

Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C

Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Isolation: 1500V RMS channel-to-channel

Update Rate: 10ms per channel

Safety Certification: SIL 3 per IEC 61508

EMC Immunity: IEC 61000-6-2, IEC 61000-6-4

Dimensions: 30 mm × 130 mm × 150 mm

Weight: 0.9 kg

ICS Triplex T8431

Core Features & Customer Value

Triple Modular Redundant Architecture: The T8431’s TMR design incorporates three separate processing channels that execute identical operations and vote on inputs. For engineering teams responsible for safety system design, this architecture provides fault tolerance that prevents single component failures from causing dangerous system states. In practical terms, this means 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 input conditioning circuits, 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 40 analog input channels in a single module slot, the T8431 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 40 inputs 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.

Signal Integrity and Accuracy: The 16-bit resolution and ±0.05% accuracy ensure precise measurement of process variables throughout the entire input range. For process engineers, this level of precision translates to better process control and reduced variability in critical parameters. The high immunity to electrical noise and channel-to-channel isolation prevent signal degradation and cross-talk between inputs, ensuring that each measurement channel operates independently without interference from adjacent channels.

ICS Triplex T8431

Typical Applications

The T8431 is extensively deployed in safety-critical process control applications within hydrocarbon processing facilities. In continuous catalytic cracking units, the module typically monitors reactor temperatures, feed flow rates, and catalyst regeneration system pressures. The module’s high accuracy and reliability ensure precise monitoring 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 T8431 monitors compressor suction and discharge pressures, temperatures, and vibration levels. The fast update rate (10ms per channel) ensures rapid detection of 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 T8431 provides analog signals for fuel flow measurement, combustion air flow, and feedwater temperature monitoring. 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 measurement during component failure ensures continuous power generation while allowing for planned maintenance during unit outages.