Unified Communication Module (UCM)
The Unified Communication Module (UCM) acts as an interface between a Tricon controller and the Foxboro Evo™ Process Automation System. Appearing as a control station on the mesh network, the UCM transmits Tricon controller aliased data as a peer on the mesh network. The Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) in the UCM also displays on the control station.
Each UCM contains two serial ports, four fiber-optic Ethernet network ports, one Infrared port, one Time Synchronization port, and one debug port (for Invensys use).
The serial ports are uniquely addressed and are mounted on the backplane of the Model 8120E Enhanced Performance Main Chassis.
Each serial port can be used for Modbus or TriStation communication at speeds up to 115 Kbps per port. Serial port 1 supports the Modbus interface and serial port 2 supports either the Modbus or the TriStation interface.
UCMs are compatible only with TriStation 1131 4.11.x and later versions, and Tricon v11.x systems that use the Model 8120E Enhanced Performance Main Chassis and the Model 3009 Main Processor. A single Tricon controller supports up to two UCMs, which must reside in logical COM 2 slot of the Model 8120E Enhanced Performance Main Chassis. You cannot install the UCM in the COM 1 slot.
International Approvals
The Tricon controller has been certified as complying with multiple internationally recognized standards by the following internationally recognized certification agencies. These certifications have qualified the Tricon controller for use around the world in safety critical applications. Test reports from the various certification agencies are available upon request.
Topics include:
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) on page 20
• Factory Mutual (FM) on page 21
• Bureau Veritas (BV) on page 21
• TÜV Rheinland on page 22
• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) on page 24
• European Union CE Mark on page 25
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
CSA has certified that the Tricon controller is in full compliance with the following internationally recognized electrical safety standards and is qualified for general use in North American and other jurisdictions requiring compliance with these standards.
Factory Mutual (FM)
FM has certified that the Tricon controller is in full compliance with the following internationally recognized standards and is qualified for use in Class I, Division 2 Temperature T4, Groups A, B, C, and D hazardous indoor (or outdoor in a NEMA 4 cabinet) locations.
In North America, the field signals used with ATEX-compliant external termination panels are certified for Class I, Division 2, Groups C and D.
3600：3600 Electrical Equipment for Use in Hazardous (Classified) LocationsGeneral Requirements
3611：Electrical Equipment for use in Class I-Division 2; Class II-Division 2; and Class III-Divisions 1 and 2, Hazardous Locations
3810：Electrical and Electronic Test, Measuring and Process Control Equipment
CSA C22.2 No. 213, Reaffirmed 2004：Non-Incendive Electrical Equipment for Use in Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations – Industrial Products
CSA C22.2 No 1010.1：Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control,
Issued 2004：and Laboratory Use – Part 1: General Requirements
Notes：For hazardous location applications, redundant power sources should be used for system power. Also, any signal going to or through a hazardous atmosphere must use hazardous location protection, such as an IS Barrier. For information on applicationspecific installation instructions for hazardous locations, refer to Chapter 3, Installation and Maintenance.
FM has not certified the following Tricon products: Model 8110ATEX Main Chassis, Model 8111ATEX Expansion Chassis, Model 8112ATEX RXM Chassis, Model 3009 Main Processor, Model 4610 Unified Communication Module, and Model 8120E Enhanced Performance Main Chassis
For more information about FM certifications for Tricon Products, contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.
Bureau Veritas (BV)
BV has certified specific Tricon products as being in full compliance with the following internationally recognized standard and qualified for use in marine environments.
installation instructions. For more information about Bureau Veritas certifications for Tricon products, contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.
TÜV Rheinland
TÜV has certified that the Tricon controller is in full compliance with the internationally recognized standards listed below, and thus is qualified for use in the following applications and jurisdictions.
Emergency safety shutdown or other critical control applications requiring SIL 1-3 certification per the functional safety requirements of IEC 61508
Fire and gas detection applications requiring certification per the requirements of EN 54
Fire and gas detection applications requiring certification per the requirements of NFPA 72
Burner management applications requiring certification per the requirements of EN 50156-1
Burner management applications requiring certification per the requirements of NFPA 85 or NFPA 86
All applications for use in European Union or other jurisdictions requiring compliance with the EMC Directive No. 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Equipment Directive No. 2006/95/EE
All applications for use in the European Union or other jurisdictions requiring compliance with the ATEX Directive No. 94/9/EC for Zone 2, Group IIB hazardous locations
IEC 61508, Parts 1-7:2010：
Functional Safety of Electrical/Electronic/Programmable
Electronic Safety-Related Systems
IEC 61511, Parts 1-3:2004
Functional safety – Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector
IEC 61326-3-1:2008
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use – EMC requirements – Part 3-1: Immunity requirements for safety-related systems and for equipment intended to perform safety-related functions (functional safety) – General industrial applications
IEC 61131-2:2007
Programmable controllers. Equipment requirements and tests.
Overvoltage Category II and Zone B (EMC Immunity) are assumed
EN 50130-4:1995 + A1:1998 + A2:2003
Alarm systems – Part 4: Electromagnetic compatibility – Product family standard: Immunity requirements for components of fire, intruder and social alarm systems
EN 50156-1:2004
Electrical equipment for furnaces and ancillary equipment – Part 1: Requirements for application design and installation
EN 50178:1998
Electronic equipment for use in power installations
EN 61000-6-2:2005
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-2: Generic standards – Immunity for industrial environments
EN 61000-6-4:2007
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 6-4: Generic standards – Emission standard for industrial environments
EN 54-2:1997 + AC:1999 + A1:2006
Fire detection and fire alarm systems – Part 2: Control and indicating equipment
EN 298: 2012
Automatic gas burner control systems for gas burners and gas burning appliances with or without fans
NFPA 72
National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, 2013 Edition
NFPA 85
Boiler and Combustion Systems Hazards Code, 2011 Edition
NFPA 86
Standard for Ovens and Furnaces, 2011 Edition
EN 61000-4-2:2008
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
EN 61000-4-3:2006 + A1:2008 + IS1:2009
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
EN 61000-4-4:2012
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
EN 61000-4-5:2006
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
EN 61000-4-12:2006
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-12: Testing and measurement techniques – Ring wave immunity test
EN 61000-4-16:1998 + A1:2004
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques – Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz
ISA 84.00.01
Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector (ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004)
Notes
The list of standards above applies only to systems being shipped with this version of the Planning and Installation Guide for Tricon v9–v11 Systems (April 2013, Document No. 9720077-018). For standards applicable to older systems, refer to the version of the Planning and Installation Guide for Tricon v9–v11 Systems that came with the system, or the applicable TÜV Certification Report. If you need assistance, please contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.
To meet Performance Criteria A for the “Fast Transient Burst” test defined in EN 54- 2:1997+A1:2006, the Model 3564 Digital Input Module must have an EMI filter, similar to the Schaffner FN 2010-20, installed on the 24 V field power line. Note that this is the definition of Performance Criteria A: “During testing, normal performance within the specification limits.”
The following table identifies modules that met Performance Criteria B, rather than the required Performance Criteria A, for some of the tests defined in IEC 61326-1:2012, IEC 61131-2:2007, and EN 54-2:1997+A1:2006. Note that this is the definition of Performance Criteria B: “During testing, temporary degradation, or loss of function or performance which is self-recovering.”
Recommended modules with the same function:
TRICONEX 9860-610
TRICONEX 3720
TRICONEX 4200
TRICONEX 3623T
Triconex 3604A
TRICONEX 4329
Triconex 3708E
TRICONEX AO3481
TRICONEX 9785-610
TRICONEX 3510
Triconex Invensys 3008N
Triconex 3703E
Triconex 7400210-010
TRICONEX 3603B
Triconex DI3301S2: A
TRICONEX 9662-1
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