Features:
- High-Density 16-Channel Analog Input with Flexible Ranges
- Triple-Modular Redundancy (TMR) with Online Self-Testing
- Comprehensive Diagnostics & Out-of-Range Alarming
The ICS TRIPLEX T3420A packs 16 single-ended or 8 differential channels into a single I/O slot, saving valuable chassis space. Jumper-selectable voltage ranges (0-5V, 1-5V, -5-+5V, 0-10V, -10-+10V) and external 250Ω resistors for current loops (4-20 mA, 0-20 mA, etc.) make it adaptable to virtually any field transmitter. The 12-bit resolution (0-4095 counts) provides sufficient granularity for safety-critical analog measurements such as pressure, temperature, level, and flow.
For SIL-rated applications, the ICS TRIPLEX T3420A can operate in a TMR configuration where three modules listen to the same sensor. Each module contains internal voter circuits that are periodically tested by the controller – the processor sends discrepant data through one leg to verify that the module correctly outvotes incorrect values. If a module fails, it can be hot-replaced without disturbing field wiring or stopping the process, ensuring maximum uptime for ESD and BMS systems.
Beyond simple analog-to-digital conversion, the ICS TRIPLEX T3420A provides loopback logic tests that write/read data to verify I/O bus interface health. Out-of-range detection triggers a dedicated NOSIG contact per point when signals exceed configurable thresholds (e.g., >10.3V on 0-10V range). Front-panel LEDs give instant visual feedback: green ACTIVE blinks at the controller scan rate during normal operation, and red FAULT latches on for any module-level failure, including mismatched module ID or voter test errors.
The T3420A ICS-TRIPLEX Analog Input Module may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ICS-TRIPLEX T3420A Analog Input Module Manuals,Datasheets,Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
ICS-TRIPLEX T3420A Analog Input Module
General
- Manufacturer ICS-TRIPLEX
- Model T3420A
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family T3480,T3401,T3419
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
- Emergency Shutdown (ESD) – Oil & Gas:Monitors wellhead pressure, separator level, and compressor suction. TMR voting on a single 4-20 mA loop ensures no single module failure blocks a shutdown command (SIL 3 capable).
- Fire & Gas (F&G) Detection:Connects to 4-20 mA gas detectors (catalytic/IR). Fast 3.60 ms update rate catches dangerous concentrations quickly; NOSIG alarms flag wiring faults or end-of-life conditions.
- Burner Management Systems (BMS):Reads flame scanners, furnace pressure, and O₂ analyzers. 2500V isolation protects logic from ignition transients; hot-swap allows maintenance without burner shutdown.
- Refinery & Petrochemical Safety:Interfaces with temperature (via signal converters), flow, and level transmitters in hydrocrackers, reformers, and furnaces. Mixing voltage/current inputs on the same module reduces spares and simplifies marshalling.
- Deterministic Scanning:Fixed scan rates: 3.60 ms (16 SE) or 1.80 ms (8 Diff). No lockout delays – fresh data every scan for fast interlocks (turbine overspeed, high-pressure trips).
- LED Status at a Glance:Green ACTIVE flashes at controller scan rate; red FAULT lights for any internal failure (voter error, missing ID, bus fault). Instant module-level diagnosis.
- Out-of-Range (NOSIG) Alarming:Continuously checks against under/over thresholds (e.g., < -0.30V or > +10.30V on 0-10V range). Sets NOSIG bit to flag sensor faults or broken wires – prevents logic from acting on false “low” readings.
- Online Diagnostic Testing:Controller periodically injects discrepant data to test voter circuits. Loopback tests verify I/O bus interface – all without disturbing the actual field signal.
- Hot Swap = Zero Downtime:In TMR, remove/replace any single module while the other two continue providing valid data. No process shutdown for maintenance – critical for continuous refining and power generation.
- High Density Lowers Costs:16 SE channels per module – more points per inch than 8-channel designs. Fewer chassis, power supplies, and cables, reducing both CAPEX and spares inventory.
- Once-a-Year Calibration:55-110 ppm/°C drift (range dependent) = < ±0.3% drift per year in 0-60°C environments. Annual check only, not quarterly – cuts maintenance labor significantly.
- Simple Field Calibration:Optional T3322 I/O extender allows calibration without disconnecting field wiring. Front-panel Offset/Gain pots (no cover removal) – 15 minutes per module with a common trim tool.