TRICONEX 4200 Detailed Information

1. Product Overview

2. Technical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

• Output Type: Analog output (supports 4-20mA current signals; optional 0-20mA current, 0-10V voltage signals)
• Number of Output Channels: 8 independent channels with mutual electrical isolation between channels
• Output Accuracy: ±0.1% of full scale (typical value at 25°C ambient temperature); ±0.2% of full scale (temperature compensation range: -40°C to +70°C)
• Resolution: 16-bit D/A conversion, enabling fine adjustment of small output signals
• Load Capacity:
  • Current output: Maximum load resistance of 600Ω (4-20mA mode)
  • Voltage output: Minimum load resistance of 1kΩ (0-10V mode)
• Response Time: ≤5ms (from digital command input to stable analog output, 10%-90% step change)
• Isolation Performance: Isolation voltage ≥250V AC between channels and between channels and backplane, with strong common-mode interference resistance

Environmental Parameters

• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C (wide-temperature design, adaptable to extreme industrial environments such as outdoor cabinets and high-temperature workshops)
• Storage Temperature: -50°C to +85°C
• Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing, suitable for humid chemical workshops and coastal high-humidity environments)
• Vibration Resistance: 10-500Hz, 1g acceleration (operating condition, compliant with industrial equipment vibration standards)
• Shock Resistance: 30g peak acceleration (11ms duration, capable of withstanding transportation or on-site accidental impacts)

Safety & Certifications

• Safety Integrity Level: Complies with IEC 61508 standard SIL 3 requirements, meeting the fault tolerance needs of safety-critical systems
• International Certifications: ATEX explosion-proof certification (suitable for Zone 2 hazardous areas), IECEx certification, TÜV functional safety certification, CE marking
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Conforms to EN 61000-6-2 (industrial environment immunity) and EN 61000-6-4 (industrial environment emission limits), with strong anti-electromagnetic interference capability

3. Core Functions and Features

1. Deep Compatibility with TMR Redundant Architecture

   Fully compatible with Triconex TMR control systems, it ensures accurate execution of control commands through a triple modular output signal voting mechanism (2-out-of-3 voting). Even if a single channel fails, the remaining two channels can still maintain normal output, preventing actuator misoperation caused by module faults and eliminating single-point failure risks at the hardware level.
2. High-Precision and Stable Output

   Equipped with a 16-bit high-precision D/A converter and low-temperature-drift signal conditioning circuit, combined with a temperature compensation algorithm, it maintains an output accuracy of within ±0.2% across the full operating temperature range (-40°C to +70°C). This ensures stable control parameters such as control valve opening and frequency converter speed, reducing process fluctuations.
3. Fail-Safe Mode Configuration

   Supports software-customizable fail-safe output states: When the module loses power, loses communication with the controller, or experiences an internal fault, the output can be preset to a safe value (e.g., 4mA for valve closure, 20mA for emergency full opening). This avoids hazardous conditions (e.g., reactor overpressure, pipeline leakage) and aligns with the "fail-to-safe" principle of safety instrumented systems.
4. Online Diagnostics and Status Monitoring

   Built-in real-time self-diagnostic functions monitor faults such as D/A conversion circuit failures, output short circuits/open circuits, and power anomalies. Fault information is transmitted to the monitoring system (e.g., HMI) via the Tricon controller, and local LED indicators trigger alarms simultaneously. This allows engineers to quickly locate faulty channels and shorten maintenance time.
5. Hot-Swappable Support

   The module supports online hot swapping; replacement can be completed without shutting down the system or cutting off power—only disconnecting the module from the backplane is required. This minimizes the impact of maintenance on production (e.g., continuous chemical production processes, non-stop maintenance of power units) and improves system availability.
6. Flexible Signal Adaptation and Configuration

   Via TriStation 1131 programming software, each channel’s output type (current/voltage), range (e.g., 4-20mA corresponding to 0-100% valve position), and output filtering time (adjustable from 0-100ms to suppress high-frequency interference) can be flexibly configured. This adapts to diverse on-site actuator requirements and reduces the need for additional signal conversion devices.

4. Application Scenarios

• Oil & Gas Industry: Precise control of crude oil refining process valves (e.g., distillation tower temperature control valves), pipeline pressure regulating valves, and natural gas compression station frequency converters
• Chemical Industry: Regulation of reactor feed flow valves, catalyst injection quantity control, and acid-base concentration adjustment valves in chemical synthesis processes
• Power Industry: Control of boiler water level regulating valves, steam temperature control valves in thermal power plants, and hydrogen pressure regulating valves in gas turbines
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Precise adjustment of material feeding pumps and temperature control actuators in drug synthesis processes (meeting GMP compliance requirements)
• Nuclear Power Industry: Control of auxiliary system valves (e.g., cooling water regulating valves) in nuclear power plants (complying with strict nuclear safety standards)

5. System Integration

• Controller Compatibility: Must be used with Triconex Tricon series controllers (e.g., HCU3700, 8000 series) to achieve TMR redundancy and full-functionality
• Software Configuration: TriStation 1131 software is required for parameter setting (e.g., output range, fail-safe value) and real-time monitoring of channel status
• Synergistic Work with Other Modules: Cooperates with Triconex analog input modules (e.g., AI2351) and digital input modules (e.g., DI2301) to form a closed-loop control system—realizing "signal acquisition → logic calculation → analog output → process regulation" workflows
• Network Connection: Output status and diagnostic data can be transmitted to the upper-level SCADA/DCS system via the controller’s communication module (e.g., MP3101) for unified monitoring and data logging

6. Selection and Usage Notes

• Selection Criteria: Confirm the actuator’s signal type (current/voltage), rated load, and accuracy requirements to match the module’s output parameters; for hazardous areas, verify compliance with explosion-proof certifications (e.g., ATEX Zone 2)
• Installation Requirements: Installed by certified technicians; use shielded cables for output wiring to reduce electromagnetic interference; ensure proper grounding (ground resistance ≤1Ω) to avoid common-mode noise
• Maintenance Recommendations: Regularly check module LED status and system diagnostic logs to identify early signs of channel degradation; calibrate output accuracy annually (or as per on-site maintenance schedules) using standard signal sources to maintain performance
• Safety Precautions: When configuring fail-safe values, align them with on-site safety procedures (e.g., emergency shutdown logic); avoid modifying parameters during normal production to prevent unexpected output changes