Compatibility: Designed for integration with Tricon v9, v10, and Trident chassis.
Output Channels: Typically provides multiple channels (e.g., 4 or 8 channels per module) of analog output.
Output Signal: Standard 4-20 mA or 0-20 mA current output to field devices, with support for HART communication protocol on some versions.
Resolution: High-resolution output (e.g., 16-bit) for precise control.
Isolation: Provides channel-to-channel and channel-to-system isolation to prevent fault propagation and ensure signal integrity.
Architecture: Employs a full TMR design, with three independent output circuits per channel. The outputs are voted upon, and the module can diagnose and compensate for a fault in any single leg without loss of control.
Certifications: Certified for Safety Integrity Level (SIL) 3 applications per IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 standards.
Diagnostics: Extensive onboard diagnostics and LED status indicators for power, channel activity, and fault conditions.
System Architecture:Triple Modular Redundant (TMR). Three independent channels execute the same logic in parallel, with hardware voting on inputs and outputs.
Fault Tolerance: Designed to tolerate any single fault (CPU, power, I/O channel) and many multiple faults without causing a system shutdown or compromising the safety function.
Chassis/Backplane: The T8100 typically refers to the main system chassis or rack that houses:
Communication Interface Modules for peer-to-peer and host connectivity.
Voting Mechanisms: Employs sophisticated hardware-based voting at the I/O level, ensuring that a correct 2-out-of-3 (2oo3) vote determines the valid state before any output action is taken.
Diagnostics: Extensive continuous online diagnostics monitor the health of every component across all three channels, detecting failures at the module level.
Communication: Supports robust communication networks like Trusted Network (TNET) and interfaces for connection to DCS, HMIs, and engineering workstations.
Certifications: Certified for use in SIL 3 safety applications per IEC 61508/61511 standards by exida, TÜV, and other global agencies.
Environmental Ratings: Designed for harsh industrial environments with wide operating temperature ranges and high immunity to shock, vibration, and electromagnetic interference.
Product Type: 4-20 mA Field Transmitter Power Supply / Isolated Barrier.
Compatibility: Designed for Honeywell Universal I/O (UIO) carriers and bases. Compatible with Experion PKS C200, C300, and ACE controllers.
Power Output: Provides intrinsically safe, regulated DC power to two-wire loop-powered field transmitters.
Signal Conditioning: Accepts a 4-20 mA input signal from the field device, provides isolation, and transmits the conditioned signal to the controller’s analog input channel.
Isolation: Features galvanic isolation between the field hazardous area and the safe area control system.
Certifications: Compliant with global intrinsic safety standards (e.g., ATEX, IECEx, FM) for use in Zone 0/1 hazardous areas when connected to appropriately certified field devices.
Channels: Typically a single-channel module.
Indicators: Includes LED status indicators for power and communication.
Module Type: Solid-State Digital Output (DO) Terminal / Switching Module.
Control Input (Controller Side): Typically accepts a 24V DC logic signal to activate the output. Input current draw is low (e.g., a few mA).
Switched Output (Load Side): Provides a switched voltage output to drive the load. Common output ratings are 24V DC with a current capacity ranging from 0.5A to 2A per channel (exact specs depend on the variant).
Switching Element: Utilizes a MOSFET or IGBT for solid-state switching, enabling fast, silent, and wear-free operation compared to mechanical relays.
Isolation: Features galvanic isolation between the control input circuit and the load output circuit. This isolation voltage is typically 1500Vrms or higher, protecting the controller from transients, noise, and potential differences on the load side.
Protection Features:
Short-Circuit Protection: Electronic current limiting or cut-off to protect the module if the output is shorted.
Overload Protection: Protects against sustained excessive current.
Overvoltage Protection: May include suppression for voltage spikes from inductive loads (like solenoids or small contactor coils).
Diagnostic Feedback: Many models include a diagnostic feedback signal (e.g., a separate isolated digital input channel) that reports back to the controller if the output is in a fault state (e.g., short circuit, open load).
Status Indication: Integrated LEDs to show the status of the control input and/or the switched output.
Installation: Designed for DIN-rail mounting (35mm) with pluggable screw terminal blocks or spring-cage terminals for easy wiring and replacement.
Operating Temperature: Standard industrial range, e.g., -20°C to +60°C.
Module Type: Multi-channel Field Power Controller / Conditioned Power Supply.
Input Power: Accepts a single primary power input, typically 24V DC (range may be, e.g., 18-32V DC), from a system or cabinet power supply.
Output Channels: Provides multiple isolated output channels (e.g., 4, 8, or 16 channels). Each channel can typically supply 24V DC at a specified current (e.g., 0.5A to 2A per channel).
Protection Features (per channel):
Electronic Short-Circuit Protection: Non-destructive, auto-resetting or latch-off type.
Overload Protection: Limits current to a safe maximum.
Reverse Polarity Protection: Protects the module from damage if field wiring is connected incorrectly.
Diagnostics & Communication:
Per-channel LED status indicators (Power, Fault).
Advanced models may include digital communication (e.g., via a dedicated bus or IO-Link) to report individual channel status (healthy, shorted, open circuit) back to the controller.
Isolation: Channels are typically individually isolated from each other and from the input power. This prevents faults in one field device from affecting others.
Installation: Standard 35mm DIN-rail mounting with plug-in or screw terminal blocks for easy wiring.
Operating Temperature: Industrial temperature range (e.g., -20°C to +70°C).
Safety & Compliance: Meets relevant industrial standards for electrical safety and EMC.
Typically features 8 or more 10/100/1000 Mbps copper (RJ45) Ethernet ports.
Often includes combo ports (RJ45/SFP) or dedicated SFP slots for fiber optic connectivity, allowing for flexible media and distance adaptation.
Network Features:
FTE (Fault Tolerant Ethernet) Support: Native support for Honeywell’s proprietary FTE protocol, enabling the creation of highly available, redundant network rings with seamless failover.
Rapid Spanning Tree Protocol (RSTP) / MRP: Support for standard redundancy protocols for integration with other network equipment.
VLAN (802.1Q): Supports Virtual LANs for traffic segmentation and security.
QoS (Quality of Service): Supports prioritization of critical control traffic.
IGMP Snooping: Efficient management of multicast traffic.
Management & Security:
Management Interface: Web-based management, CLI (Command Line Interface), and often SNMP support.
Security Features: Port security, 802.1X network access control, and password protection.
Power Supply: Typically supports dual, redundant power inputs (e.g., 24V DC or 110-240V AC) for enhanced reliability.
Environmental Ratings:
Designed for industrial environments with a wide operating temperature range (e.g., -40°C to 75°C).
High immunity to vibration, shock, and electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Certifications: Complies with relevant industrial and safety standards (e.g., UL, CE, Class I Div 2 for hazardous locations in specific models).
Processor & Performance: Features a powerful microprocessor with high-speed execution for complex logic and PID loops. Typical scan times are in the millisecond range, suitable for fast processes.
Memory: Equipped with ample user memory (RAM/Flash) for storing large control programs, data tables, and system firmware. Memory capacity supports extensive I/O points and complex algorithms.
I/O Capacity: Supports a large number of local and/or remote I/O points (digital and analog), often through proprietary or open-network I/O systems (e.g., Honeywell’s I/O or via fieldbus masters).
Communication Ports:
Multiple serial ports (RS-232/485) for connecting peripherals or legacy devices.
Integrated Ethernet port(s) (10/100/1000 Mbps) for programming, HMI connectivity, and peer-to-peer or supervisory network communication (supporting protocols like Modbus TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP).
Slots for optional communication modules (e.g., PROFIBUS DP, DeviceNet, Foundation Fieldbus H1).
Programming: Programmed using industry-standard IEC 61131-3 languages (Ladder Diagram, Function Block Diagram, Structured Text) via Honeywell’s dedicated engineering software (e.g., ControlEdge Tools).
Redundancy: Often supports hardware redundancy configurations (hot-standby) with a paired controller for critical applications requiring maximum uptime.
Power Supply: Requires an external or internal 24V DC power supply module.
Operating Temperature: Designed for industrial environments, typically 0 to 60°C.
Certifications: Complies with major industrial standards and may have certifications for specific hazardous locations.
