Description
TRICONEX is the latest fault-tolerant controller based on the Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture, the industry’s first fully triple-redundant system for harsh industrial environments, at a fraction of the cost, and the safety controller that customers have come to trust.
TMR integrates three isolated, parallel control systems and extensive diagnostics into one system. The system uses two-thirds voting to provide high integrity, error-free, uninterrupted process operation with no single point of failure.Tricon has simplified the application software setup because from the user’s point of view, the triplexed TMR system operates as a single control system. Extensive diagnostic techniques are inherent and transparent to the programmer. All diagnostic information is stored in system variables that are available to the user
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TRICONEX 2000417 Key Highlights
Key highlights and features of the Triconex Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) approach:
Very high safety and integrity: Tricon systems are used for emergency safety shutdowns or other critical applications requiring Safety Integrity Levels 1, 2 or 3 as defined in the functional safety standard IEC 61508.
High availability: Tricon TMR systems can be operated with one, two or three functional main processors. Faulty modules can be replaced while the system is running, ensuring continuous uninterrupted control.
Low Maintenance Costs: Extensive embedded diagnostics automatically locate faults in field-replaceable modules with a high degree of accuracy, so customers can save valuable time and resources.
TRICONEX 2000417 Key Features
No Single Point of Failure – Failure of any single component will not affect the normal operation of the Tricon system.
Complete Diagnostics – Tricon systems provide complete on-line diagnostics without the need for additional hardware or special application programming.
Online Repair – Used to ensure continuous operation, modules are replaced online without any system or process interruption.
Simple Programming – Triconex’s IEC 1131-3 compliant programming software can be programmed with function blocks, structured text or reminder logic, making it easy to quickly configure and simulate programs.
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