Features:
- Provides direct rear-panel access to the communications ports of ICS TRIPLEX interface and gateway modules
- Integrates dual 10Base2 Ethernet, dual 10BaseT, quad RS422/485, and dual RS232 connections with dedicated gateway peripheral ports
- Enables local keyboard, mouse, and monitor connectivity at the module level for immediate gateway operation
The ICS TRIPLEX T8153C Communications Interface Adapter functions as the primary external connectivity gateway for ICS TRIPLEX communications interface and gateway modules, attaching directly to the rear panel of these modules to unlock comprehensive port access. The T8153C delivers two 10Base2 Ethernet connections, two 10BaseT connections, four RS422/485 connections, and two RS232 connections, unifying multiple network and serial communication standards within a single adapter to simplify cabling and system architecture. Complementing these data interfaces, the T8153C also provides dedicated connections for gateway peripherals including keyboard, mouse, and monitor, permitting immediate local human-machine interaction without additional external KVM equipment.
The T8153C fulfills essential communications bridging responsibilities for its host module and stands as a critical component of the external signal path, directly governing the availability and performance of network and peripheral links. One T8153C adapter is required for each communications interface or gateway module requiring external port access, and it mounts exclusively at the rear of the designated module, forming the sole physical demarcation between internal module circuitry and the external communication infrastructure.
In installations housing multiple communications interface or gateway modules within a common enclosure, each module may independently host a T8153C adapter to establish segregated external communication channels. Under this distributed arrangement, every T8153C operates autonomously to supply its host module with the complete set of Ethernet, serial, and peripheral interfaces. This modular approach ensures that each T8153C maintains isolated communication responsibility for its respective unit, so that maintenance activity or connection changes on one adapter do not compromise the external connectivity pathways served by other T8153C units in the rack, thereby safeguarding overall system communication resilience.
The T8153C ICS TRIPLEX Communications Interface Adapter may still be available for purchase and support from Apter Power beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ICS TRIPLEX T8153C Communications Interface Adapter 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 T8153C Communications Interface Adapter Specs
General
- Manufacturer ICS TRIPLEX
- Model T8153C
- Condition New Original ready stock
- Product Family T8153,T8151B,T8170
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.
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS): Deployed in process lines requiring high-risk SIL 3 compliance.
- Critical Infrastructure: Used across oil, gas, chemical processing, and power generation plants.
- System Integration: Connects critical controller chassis data to external DCS and industrial PCs.
- Modbus Networking: Operates as a Modbus Slave to transmit Sequence of Events (SOE) logs.
- Update Interface: Firmware is loaded through front-panel serial diagnostic ports via Trusted Toolset software.
- Data Preservation: The update manager utilizes recipe signatures to preserve live system variables during upgrades.
- Redundant Deployment: Supports online updates with minimal downtime by maintaining active legacy I/O configurations.
- Compatibility Check: Hardware revisions must be verified against current firmware builds via Rockwell Automation databases.
- Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C (+32 °F to +140 °F).
- Storage Temperature: -25 °C to +70 °C (-13 °F to +158 °F).
- Relative Humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing.