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General info

This chapter describes standard cabinets that are available for Safety Manager systems.

Using standard cabinets provides several advantages over specifically designed cabinets. Honeywell SMS policy is aimed at delivering standard engineered, tested and certified (modular) concepts to the market for these main reasons:

Reusing existing concepts saves valuable time (e.g. engineering, testing, certification).

Individual projects will be delivered at a guaranteed level of quality and in short turn-around times.

Applying modularity within a proven overall concept provides for flexibility toward customers.

Typically, Safety Manager is installed in a standard cabinet. It is possible to add or rearrange certain components or change their location within the cabinet.

Also, standard Safety Manager remote cabinets are available. Depending on specific application needs one or more types can be opted for.HONEYWELL K2LCN-8 | 51401551-801 | Board | PLC Module

Should you not wish to follow the standard cabinet layout, then you can only do so after prior consult with Honeywell SMS.

Standard Rittal enclosure for Safety Manager

The standard enclosure for Safety Manager is based on two cabinet types available in the Rittal TS 8 series.

Safety Manager enclosures are default equipped with a swing frame, support glands, fans, an enclosure frame with steel doors, louvres and filters, an enclosure light, a thermostat, earthing strips, a mounting plate, gland plates, a rear panel and a roof or bottom plate. Side panels are mounted to the outer walls.

A standard Safety Manager enclosure is painted in RAL 7035, with RAL 7022 for the plinth.

Below sections provide more details related to the Rittal TS series as assembled and delivered by Honeywell SMS.

Enclosure light

The Rittal enclosure light (PS 4155.000) has an auto-select input voltage detector (110/230 V AC) and is equipped with a motion sensor. You no longer require an additional door switch. If the shipping section consists of more than one Rittal cabinet enclosure, all cabinets will have an enclosure light. All enclosure lights use the same feeder. The feeder is wired from the first cabinet (with an interconnection cable) to the second and, if applicable, from the second to the third cabinet, etc.

Fans

A pair of fans are mounted in the roof. The following types are available:

Papst, type 4184NX, operating voltage 24 V DC

Honeywell SMS fan unit which can be delivered in 3 voltages 24 V DC, 115 V AC, and one for 230 V AC. For a data sheet of the 24 V DC fan unit see FANWR-24R.

FANWR-24R (Preferred) 24Vdc fan unit with readback CC

51199947-275 FAN ASSEMBLY KIT 230VAC EC CC

51199947-175 Fan Assembly Kit, 115VAC, EC, CC

The Honeywell SMS fan units consist of a pair of fans. A read-back contact indicates the operational status of the fans.

Thermostat

The thermostat gives an alarm to alert you of temperature increasing inside the Safety Manager cabinet (e.g. when filters are blocked or fans fail). When a Honeywell SMS fan unit is installed, the thermostat is not required.

The Rittal SK 3110.000 thermostat is mounted on the top right-hand side of each Rittal cabinet and is suitable for temperatures ranging from +5°C-+55°C (+41°F-+131°F).

Fan unit 24 V DC with readback

The 24 V DC fan unit (FANWR-24R) consists of two fans and a printed circuit board (PCB) 07209 on a mounting plate.

The external 24 V DC power and readback contact wiring for the fan unit terminates on a 4 pole connector which slots into the fan unit.

Electronics in the fan unit generate the signals to indicate the fan status. If the speed of a fan is above minimum, a green LED next to that fan illuminates to indicate this. If both fans are above minimum speed the readback contact closes.

Finger guards are mounted on both sides of the fans.

The “Layout of the FANWR-24R fan unit and direction of air flow” below shows the direction of airflow and the bottom and side view of the fan unit.

Block diagram

The “Functional block diagram of the FANWR-24R fan unit” below shows a functional block diagram of the FANWR-24R fan unit.

Fan status indication

The fan unit is equipped with a potential free readback contact and green LEDs to indicate the fan status.

The readback contact is closed for about 15 seconds during powerup and when the rotation speed (RPM) of both fans is above the minimum speed.

A LED is on when the rotation speed (RPM) of the related fan is above the minimum speed.

Flow rate/Static pressure

The ” Flow rate against static pressure (per fan)” below shows the flow rate per fan against the static pressure. The grey area indicates the optimum operating range.

Electrical connections

The fan unit is equipped with a 4 pole screw connector to wire the readback contact and the 24Vdc power.

“Layout of the FANWR-24R fan unit and direction of air flow” on page 43 shows the location of the connector on the fan unit. The “The FANWR-24R fan unit connector details” on the facing page shows the connection details of this connector
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Product Specifications-3401

Analog Input Module

Each TMR Analog Input Module has three isolated sets of electronics, called channels, which independently process field data input to the module. Each channel places the processed data in an array and transmits this array, on request, to the MP associated with that channel. The MPs vote the data before passing it to the application. In TMR mode, the data passed is mid-value. In dual mode, the data passed is the average.

AI Modules include complete, ongoing diagnostics for each channel. If the diagnostics detect a failure on any channel, the Fault indicator turns on and activates the system alarm. The Fault indicator identifies a channel fault, not a complete module failure. AI Modules are guaranteed to operate properly in the presence of a single fault and may continue to operate properly with multiple faults.

AI Modules support a hot-spare module. Each AI Module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.

The Model 3351 AI Module can be used with these baseplates:

• Model 2351, which is used in typical 4-20 mA applications.

• AI External Termination Baseplate,which is used with the Model 9764-510 RTD/TC/AI External Termination Panel or the Model 9792-310 AI Hazardous Location External Termination Panel.

• Model 2354, which is used in 4-20 mA applications and enables communication between HART field devices and Configuration and Asset Management Software running on a PC.

• Model 2354A, which is used in 4-20 mA applications in hazardous

locations and enables communication between HART field devices and Configuration and Asset Management Software running on a PC.

Analog Input/Digital Input Module

The Analog Input/Digital Input Module has 16 digital input points (points 1–16) and 16 analog input points (points 17– 32).

The AI/DI Module has three isolated sets of electronics, called channels, which independently process field data input to the module. Sensing of each input point is performed in a manner that prevents a single failure on one channel from affecting another channel.

For analog input points, each channel receives variable voltage signals from each point, converts them to digital values, and transmits the values to the three MPs on demand.

For digital input points, an ASIC on each channel scans each input point, compiles data, and transmits it to the MPs upon demand.

For all points, the MPs vote the data before passing it to the control program. In TMR mode, the data passed is midvalue. In dual mode, the data passed is the average.

AI/DI Modules sustain complete, ongoing diagnostics for each channel. If the diagnostics detect a failure on any channel, the Fault indicator turns on and activates the system alarm. The Fault indicator identifies a channel fault, not a complete module failure. AI/DI Modules are guaranteed to operate properly in the presence of a single fault and may continue to operate properly with multiple faults.

Analog Input/Digital Input Modules include the hot-spare feature which allows online replacement of a faulty module. The AI/DI Module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.

The Model 3361 AI/DI Module is compatible with the Model 2361 AI/DI Baseplate and the AI/DI External Termination Baseplate.

Analog Output Modules

Each TMR Analog Output Module has three isolated sets of electronics, called channels, which independently accept data from the MP associated with each channel. The channels provide input to voter circuitry to select a single channel to drive the output. Special circuitry is used to ensure that the channels that are not driving the output are shunted so they cannot affect the output.

AO Modules include complete, ongoing diagnostics for each channel. If the diagnostics detect a failure on any channel, the Fault indicator turns on and activates the system alarm. The Fault indicator identifies a channel fault, not a complete module failure. AO Modules are guaranteed to operate properly in the presence of a single fault and may continue to operate properly with multiple faults.

AO Modules support a hot-spare module. Each AO Module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.

The Model 3481 AO Module can be used with these baseplates:

• Model 2481, which is used in typical applications.

• Model 2483, which enables communication between HART field devices and Configuration and Asset Management Software running on a PC.

• Model 2483A, which is used in hazardous locations and enables communication between HART field devices and Configuration and Asset Management Software running on a PC.

• DO External Termination Baseplate, which is used with the Model 9863- 610 External Termination Panel in hazardous locations. Note that “DO” is not a typo, the DO External Termination Baseplate is used with the 9863-610.

The Model 3482 High-Current AO Module is compatible with only the Model 2481 Analog Output Baseplate.

Digital Input Module

Each TMR Digital Input Module has three isolated sets of electronics, called channels, which independently process field data to the module. Each channel places the processed data in an array and transmits this array, on request, to the MP associated with that channel. The MPs vote on the data before passing it to the application.

DI Modules include complete, ongoing diagnostics for each channel. If the diagnostics detect a failure on any channel, the Fault indicator turns on and activates the system alarm. The Fault indicator identifies a channel fault, not a complete module failure. The DI Module continuously verifies the ability of the system to detect transitions to the opposite state. DI Modules are guaranteed to operate properly in the presence of a single fault and may continue to operate properly with multiple faults.

DI Modules support a hot-spare module. Each DI Module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.

The Model 3301 DI Module can be used with these baseplates:

• Model 2301, which is used with typical applications.

• DI External Termination Baseplate, which is used with the Solid State Relay Input External Termination Panel in high-voltage applications, or the Model 9573-610 DI Hazardous Location External Termination Panel.

Digital Output Module

Each TMR Digital Output Module has three isolated sets of electronics, called channels, which independently accept data from the MP associated with each channel. The channels use the patented Quad Voter circuitry to vote on individual output signals as they are applied to the load.

This voter circuitry is based on parallelseries paths which pass power if two out of three switches (channels A and B, or channels B and C, or channels A and C) command them to close. The Quad Voter circuitry has multiple redundancy on all critical signal paths, guaranteeing safety and maximum availability.

For each point, the DO Module periodically executes the Output Voter Diagnostic (OVD) routine. To allow unrestricted safe operation under a variety of multiple-fault scenarios, OVD detects and alarms these types of faults:

• Points—all stuck-on and stuck-offs are detected in less than 500 milliseconds.

• Switches—all stuck-on or stuck-off switches or their associated drive circuitry are detected.

DO Modules include complete, ongoing diagnostics for each channel. If the diagnostics detect a failure on any channel, the Fault indicator turns on and activates the system alarm. The Fault indicator identifies a channel fault, not a complete module failure. DO Modules are guaranteed to operate properly in the presence of a single fault and may continue to operate properly with certain multiple faults.

DO Modules support a hot-spare module. Each DO Module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.

These baseplates can be used with the Model 3401 DO Module:

• Model 2401, which is used with typical applications.

• Model 2401L, which is used with low-current applications where integral current limiting is required. Each output is provided with a 180 ohm series resistor.

• DO External Termination Baseplate, which is used with the Relay Output External Termination Panel in highvoltage applications, or the Model 9671-610 DO Hazardous Location External Termination Panel.
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Connect Multiple Slave Devices, Half Duplex-T9110

You can use a half-duplex serial connection to connect multiple MODBUS Slave devices to the AADvance controller. To make the physical connection, do the following:

1. Select an applicable cable. We recommend 3-pair, overall shielded cable.

2. Remove the serial port connector from the T9100 processor base unit.

3. Make the connections shown in the illustration. Terminate the twisted pairs with a 120 Ω resistor in series with a 68 nF capacitor at the receiver ends.

4. Connect the signal ground (not illustrated) from the 0 V terminal to the slave device.

5. Insert the connector into the T9100 processor base unit.

System Security

Serial networks are closed and local and have limited protocol functionality, so they are immune to any external attack apart from local deliberate sabotage. The AADvance system, however, with its computers and DCS interfaces, uses Ethernet networks which are frequently part of a larger corporate network and can expose the system to accidental or malicious infection or attack.

These steps help prevent such issues:

• Consider network and computer security, for example:

• The AADvance system must not be on a network with open unsecured access to the Internet.

• The Firewall must be active on the computer, helping prevent access to the relevant Ethernet ports on each communication interface. Antivirus software must be installed and be kept up-to-date.

• The computer must be password-protected. If using a laptop, keep the laptop locked when not in use.

• If the software uses a hardware license USB dongle, keep the USB dongle secure. The software will not run without the USB dongle.

• The application must be password-protected.

• Removable media, such as USB storage devices and CDs, must be virus checked before use in the system.

Connecting Field Wiring

Connect the field wiring to the screw terminal blocks on the termination assemblies.

Use conductor wire with a cross section of 16 AWG. The stripping length should be 6mm (1/4 in.) and a conductor temperature rating of 85 ºC. Apply a tightening torque of 0.5 Nm (0.37 ft. lb.) to the terminal screws.

Digital Input Field Loop Circuits

This section contains recommended field loop circuits for line monitoring digital inputs used in Emergency Shutdown or Fire & Gas applications.

Digital Input Slew Tolerance

It is possible during sustained periods of abnormal input voltage slewing that channels can be declared faulted as a consequence of diagnostics otherwise designed to verify that the channels are operating within their designed safety accuracy.

To avoid spurious declaration of channel faults it is necessary to ensure that the input signal condition satisfies the maximum slew rate criteria defined in the Solutions Handbook. Accordingly it may be necessary to condition the input signal such as by filtering or by appropriate choice of process safety time.

Analogue Input Field loop Circuits

These circuits can be used for simplex, dual and triple configurations of analogue input modules. Fit a fuse (as shown) in each circuit to protect the field wiring.

The recommended field loop circuits for analogue inputs are as shown below.

It is possible during sustained periods of abnormal input current slewing that channels can be declared faulted as a consequence of diagnostics otherwise designed to verify that the channels are operating within their designed safety accuracy

To avoid spurious declaration of channel faults it is necessary to ensure that the input signal condition satisfies the maximum slew rate criteria defined in the Solutions Handbook. Accordingly it may be necessary to condition the input signal such as by filtering, sensor slew rate configuration or by appropriate choice of process safety time.

Recommended Field Circuit for Digital Outputs

This circuit is applicable for simplex and dual configurations of digital output modules. The two 10 A fuses shown are included on the termination assembly within the controller. The 5 A fuses satisfy UL508 requirements for digital output field supplies, see illustration below:

The 10A fuses are fitted into the termination assembly and are:

• T9902: SMF Omni-Block, Surface Mount Fuse Block 154 010, with a 10A, 125V Fast Acting Fuse, Littelfuse.

It is possible during sustained periods of abnormal input current slewing that channels can be declared faulted as a consequence of diagnostics otherwise designed to verify that the channels are operating within their designed safety accuracy.

To avoid spurious declaration of channel faults it is necessary to ensure that the field supply voltage and output signal condition satisfies the maximum slew rate criteria defined in the Solutions Handbook. Accordingly it may be necessary to condition the field supply voltage or output signal such as by filtering or by appropriate choice of process safety time.

Recommended Circuit for Analogue Outputs

These circuits are suitable for simplex and dual configurations of analogue output modules. All channels are isolated from each other but may be bridged at the ‘+’ terminal if fed by a common system mounted supply.

The above circuit is appropriate for devices that are powered by the system. The channel will pass a requested current between 0mA and 24mA. The field device could also be connected between the 24V supply and the Loop Plus terminal

The above circuit is appropriate for devices that are powered locally and expect a current-controlled signal loop. Ensure that the loop is wired to pass current to the Loop Plus terminal and return it on the Loop Minus terminal.

Analogue Output Slew Tolerance

Analogue output channels voltage slew is unconstrained with the limits set by the module’s compliance operating voltage range.

To avoid spurious declaration of channel faults it is necessary to ensure that the field supply voltage and output signal condition satisfies the maximum slew rate criteria defined in the Solutions Handbook. Accordingly it may be necessary to condition the field supply voltage or output signal such as by filtering or by appropriate choice of process safety time.

This diagram shows the T9882. The T9881 has the same terminal arrangement.

Install Modules

The modules of the AADvance controller mount onto the base units. The processor module(s) mount onto the T9100 processor base unit, while the various I/O modules mount onto the T9300 I/O base unit and associated termination assemblies.

The product range includes two sizes of blanking covers to conceal unused module positions. The shorter cover is for a spare position on the processor base unit, while the taller coveris for a spare position on an I/O base unit.
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The latest Triconex innovations

When the safety and protection of your most valuable assets is critical to the success of your business, you can rely on TriconexTM. For more than 30 years we have been delivering safety for life, protecting people and keeping equipment and production operating safely and continuously for the life of the asset.

The latest Triconex innovations

Triconex is the world’s leading supplier of safety instrumented systems for high-hazard industries. There are more than 15,000 Triconex systems installed worldwide in more than 80 countries, operating for approximately 1 billion hours. We are dedicated to delivering safety for life, protecting people, and keeping plants and production operating safely and continuously for the life of the asset

What’s new from Triconex at a glance

• New Tricon version 11.2

• New TriStationTM version 4.14

• New TriStation Emulator version 1.6.0

• New Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor version 2.11

• New Triconex Safety Validator application version 1.0

• New Safety View version 1.1

• New DDE Server version 4.6.0

• New Triconex Report generator version 4.14

• New Triconex safety template object version 1.1.0

• New Triconex SOE recorder version 4.5.0

• New Triconex TSAA DI Object version 1.3.0

• New enterprise safety calculation and life cycle management software

• New functional safety education and learning services

Continuously innovating for enhanced performance

At Triconex we are proud of our pedigree, passion, and focus on safety. We continue to innovate as demonstrated by decades of technology breakthroughs and industry recognition. Never satisfied, we believe in finding new ways to make our clients safer and more successful, working closely to ensure that every aspect of the safety life cycle is addressed, leaving no stone unturned or opportunity for improvement uncovered.

Triconex highlights

• More than 15,000 systems in operation

• More than 650 dedicated safety engineers

• More than 1 billion hours of safe operation

Benefits

Some of the many benefits of the latest Triconex offerings include:

• Enhanced operational efficiency\

• Increased plant uptime

• Reduced downtime costs

• Lower investment costs

• Lower life cycle costs

• Improved productivity

Tricon version 11.2

Online upgrade starts here

The latest release of the Tricon Main Processor module (3009) now provides the ability to upgrade from a Tricon 10.3, 10.4, or 10.5 system with 3008 Main Processors to a Tricon 11.2 system with model 3009 Main Processors, while the system is online.

New features of the latest Tricon release include:

• Ability to seamlessly upgrade from a Tricon 10V.3,x – V10.5 system with 3008 Main Processors to a Tricon V11.2 system with model 3009 Main Processors while the system is online (module swap process).

• When only Tricon Communication Modules (TCMs) are installed, the maximum number of tagnames is now approximately 29,000 (previous versions supported a maximum of approximately 13,000 tagnames) with a corresponding increase in bin sizes.

• Ability to make changes to the SOE and peer-topeer configuration, and increase the I/O memory allocation, while in the Download Changes state.

• Improved, more secure versions of the TSAA and TriStation protocols

• Addition of extended module information for the Main Processor and TCM.

TriStation version 4.14

Powering productivity

The latest release of TriStation delivers an improved, easier-to-use interface for configuring, developing, and testing Triconex systems and applications. New tabular layouts simplify configuration and data management, increasing productivity and efficiency.

New features of the latest TriStation release include:

• New improved graphical user interface (GUI) providing easier-to-use functionality and navigation for configuring modules and editing/ creating tagnames.

• Support for Tricon system version 11.2.

• Support for an increased number of tagnames in Tricon 11.2 systems using the model 8120E Enhanced Performance Main Chassis. The maximum number of tagnames is now approximately 29,000 (previous versions supported a maximum of approximately 13,000 tagnames).

• Embedded upgrade wizard to support the new online system upgrade functionality

• Ability to automatically save a TriStation 1131 project file (.pt2) at a user-defined time interval.

• Improved build and download verification times.

• Addition of new function blocks

TriStation Emulator version 1.6

Avoid application errors

The TriStation emulator allows you to emulate, execute, and test Triconex applications without the need for a physical controller. Applications can be tested in an offline environment without exposing your online process to potential application errors.

New features of the latest TriStation Emulator version include:

• Support for Tricon system version 11.2.

• Support for an increased number of tagnames with a corresponding increase in bin sizes in Tricon 11.2 and later systems with only TCMs installed. The maximum number of tagnames is now approximately 29,000 (previous versions supported a maximum of approximately 13,000 tagnames).

• When emulating a Tricon 11.2 and later system with a TCM installed, the new extended alias number ranges are supported when using the Modbus TCP and TSAA protocols or communicating with the DDE Server
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

The NRC has certified that the Tricon controller is suitable for use in nuclear 1E applications within the limitations and guidelines referenced in the NRC Safety Evaluation Report (SER) ML120900890, Final Safety Evaluation By The Office Of Nuclear Reactor Regulation, Triconex Topical Report 7286-545-1, Revision 4. This report is available from the NRC via the Agency Document Access and Management System (ADAMS) website. This qualification was based upon EPRI TR-107330, Generic Requirements Specification for Qualifying a Commercially Available PLC for Safety-Related Applications in Nuclear Power Plants.TRICONEX 3721C High-Performance Safety Instrumented System Module

Notes

For compliance with the CE 102 conducted emissions requirements, the Model 8311N2 24 VDC Power Module requires installation of an external line filter (Corcom Model 60DCB6F) on the input power leads. For the Model 8310N2 120 V Power Module and the Model 8312N2 230 VAC Power Module, please contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.

The Model 3009 Main Processor and the Model 4610 Unified Communication Module are not certified for use in nuclear 1E applications.

For details on models and revisions qualified for 1E applications, please contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.

European Union CE Mark

Based upon independent TÜV evaluations and test results, Invensys has certified that:

The Tricon v10.x and Tricon v11.x controllers are suitable to use in the European Union and all other jurisdictions requiring compliance with the European Union EMC Directive No. 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Equipment Directive No. 2006/95/EC.

The Tricon v9.x controller is suitable to use in the European Union and all other jurisdictions requiring compliance with the European Union EMC Directive No. 89/336/EEC and Low Voltage Equipment Directive No. 72/23/EEC

See the EC Declarations of Conformity for details.

Refer to Chapter 3, Installation and Maintenance for application-specific installation instructions.

Declaration of Conformity

The following declarations of conformity with the European Union directives for electromagnetic compatibility and low-voltage equipment are provided as a convenience. These declarations are the latest available at publication time and may have been superseded. For updates, contact the Global Customer Support (GCS) center.

EU Directives Covered by this Declaration

2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive

2006/95/EC Low Voltage Equipment Directive

Products Covered by this Declaration

Tricon (Triple Modular Redundant Controller) Version 11.x—2770H, 2870H, 3008, 3009, 3501T, 3502E, 3503E, 3504E, 3505E, 3510, 3511, 3515, 3564, 3601T, 3603T, 3604E, 3607E, 3614E, 3615E, 3617E, 3623T, 3624, 3625, 3625A, 3636T, 3664, 3674, 3700, 3700A, 3701, 3703E, 3704E, 3706A, 3708E, 3720, 3721, 3805E, 3805H, 3806E, 3807, 4200, 4201, 4210, 4211, 4351, 4351A, 4351B, 4352, 4352A, 4352B, 4353, 4354, 4409, 4610, 8310, 8311, 8312, chassis, termination products

Basis on which Conformity is being Declared

The product identified above complies with the requirements of the above EU Directives by meeting these standards.

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.Triconex 3721N Analog Input Module - Safety System for Industrial Automation

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.”
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Why this China-made BYD Shark pickup is gaining attention in the global truck market

DETROIT — A shark has emerged around one of the world’s biggest profit pools for U.S. automakers, as Chinese automaker BYD Auto expands its presence and portfolio with a pickup truck.

Without the branding of a car, the BYD Shark might be seen as an American-made product. In many ways, it looks like a small pickup truck from Ford Motor Co. The China-made truck bears a striking resemblance to the Ford Explorer and the popular F-150 — one of the Ford brand’s best-selling truck lines in the U.S. for 48 years.

As with BYD’s Seagull, a small all-electric hatchback that starts at just 69,800 yuan (less than $10,000), global automakers worry that Chinese competitors like Warren Buffett-backed BYD could flood their markets and undercut domestic production and vehicle prices, hurting their own auto industry.

BYD has not announced plans to sell the Shark in the U.S., but it has entered markets where GM, Ford and Toyota sell pickup trucks, including Australia, Brazil and Mexico.

In the U.S., pickup trucks are a staple for Detroit automakers, with millions of units sold each year. Pickups are also becoming increasingly important to Toyota in the U.S. and global markets.

“The importance of these products to manufacturers from a revenue perspective is in the franchise,” said Terry Woychowski, president of Caresoft Global’s automotive business and former chief engineer for GM’s full-size trucks. “There’s a lot of interest in this vehicle because of the market.”

Caresoft, an engineering benchmarking and consulting company, disassembled and inspected about 40 electric vehicles made in China by BYD, NIO and others.

The Michigan-based company digitally and physically analyzes every part of the car, from bolts and door locks to seats, engines and battery housings. The company then determines how its customers, mostly automakers and suppliers, can improve efficiency and reduce product costs.

Getting noticed

Automakers such as Ford and Toyota, which rely heavily on global sales of small pickup trucks, have taken notice of the BYD Shark.

“It’s a great product. Sales are good. They’re trying to sell it in large volumes in Mexico, but also localize it in Thailand,” Ford CEO Jim Farley told CNBC earlier this month. “If we want to be a global player in the pickup truck space, like we are now, we have to compete.”

While Ford’s F-150 dominates the United States, Toyota’s Hilux has been the best-selling truck outside North America for years. Toyota has sold 19.8 million Hilux trucks since its introduction in 1968, including a sales record of 851,000 in 2022.

Earlier this month, when asked about Chinese competitors, Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda said the company “needs to be ready to meet the global needs of the global market” regardless of the competition.

“We try to focus on the needs of each market and strive to be the best local automaker. That’s our strategy,” Toyota said at a media roundtable at the CES tech conference.

BYD reportedly exported more than 10,000 BYD Sharks in 2024. Sales are expected to increase in the future, especially as the company prepares to expand production.

BYD’s share of China’s auto exports has grown from 2% (less than 56,000 vehicles) in 2022 to 8% (350,500 vehicles) in 2024, according to Bank of America Securities.

Exports continue to help BYD achieve global sales growth, which will increase to about 4.3 million vehicles by 2024 from about 3 million vehicles a year ago. Wall Street analysts expect sales to continue to grow to about 5.5 million vehicles this year, Goldman Sachs said.

“BYD is beginning to make inroads into overseas markets with compelling (highly competitive, innovative) products, which we expect could become the company’s second growth driver, contributing 31% of vehicle sales growth in the 2022-2030 period,” Goldman Sachs analyst Tina Hou said in a Jan. 14 investor note.

The BYD Shark is expected to help the automaker boost sales and profits. The midsize pickup, which has a smaller market in the U.S. than in global markets, uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines electric vehicle components such as batteries and electric motors with a small 1.5-liter internal combustion engine.

BYD says the vehicle can operate as a full electric vehicle or with the engine powering the battery and electric motor, with a combined range of more than 500 miles.

The Shark starts at about 899,980 pesos ($44,000) in Mexico. That’s much higher than BYD’s other models, but still much cheaper than many hybrid or all-electric trucks in the U.S. That’s in line with the mid-range pricing of Ford Ranger and Toyota Tacoma midsize pickups in Mexico.

Benchmarking Ford, GM

Driving the BYD Shark on private land in Michigan, with smooth, broken pavement, the truck felt good to drive. It accelerates quickly, but not as fast as the Tesla Cybertruck or GM’s all-electric pickup. It’s quiet, but there’s definitely room for improvement in ride and handling, which feel slightly less refined than current trucks in the U.S.

Wojczywski said the Shark’s overall build quality is impressive, but the vehicle also has some quirky elements and “shares” some best practices with current Ford and GM pickups.

Some familiar touches and elements include an overall exterior design that’s similar to the F-150, including its lighting and pull-out tailgate steps; front seat upholstery that’s similar to Toyota’s; and some production aspects of the vehicle that borrow from other trucks. Most notably, its frame — the skeleton of the vehicle — is dipped in wax. That’s a process GM has been doing for decades to reduce corrosion, Wojczywski said.

“You can tell where they benchmarked and who they benchmarked against,” Wojczynski said as he inspected the underside of the vehicle. “Ford’s over here, GM’s over there, Toyota’s over there.”

That’s not to say the car isn’t unique. While Caresoft still needs to tear down the Shark to better understand its manufacturing processes and parts, the car’s interior design, especially the hybrid powertrain, is unlike anything currently on the U.S. market.

For example, some of the battery technology is placed under the rear seats, eliminating storage space, and there are bungee cords to hold up the rear seats when the vehicle is folded.

“It’s really poorly done,” Wojczynski said of the back seat. “I’d watch that space. I bet they can fix that.”

Other less obvious anomalies, he said, include an overengineered rear suspension with dual control arms (rather than one on each side); a fairly straight frame; an unnecessary jack under the vehicle; and the use of hydraulic arms to support the heavy tailgate.

Wojczynski said customers are particularly interested in Chinese automakers like BYD because they are moving fast in developing new products and improving existing models.

“It’s a trustworthy truck,” Wojczynski said of the Shark. “There are some things they do really well. There are some things they can do to clean up, but it’s not a hard job.”

– CNBC’s Michael Bloom contributed to this report.
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Aviation industry urges Congress to approve emergency air traffic control funding

The U.S. airline industry on Wednesday urged Congress to approve “robust emergency funding” for air traffic control technology and staffing.

Three weeks after a fatal mid-air collision near Washington, D.C., the worst U.S. air disaster since 2001, groups representing industry giants such as Boeing, private aviation and numerous unions wrote to lawmakers calling for urgent funding and improvements to U.S. airspace.

They also said the Federal Aviation Administration should be shielded from the shutdown “to ensure a predictable funding stream to ensure continued safety and the recruitment and training of air traffic controllers.”

The 2019 government shutdown left federal workers, including air traffic controllers and airport security screeners, without pay for weeks. The shutdown ended hours after staffing shortages grounded flights at several major U.S. airports.
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Honeywell technology helps Jiangsu Sailboat Petrochemical create a new benchmark in propane dehydrogenation technology

Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) UOP Oleflex TM propane dehydrogenation (PDH) and HPO (High Performance Oleflex) technologies have successfully helped Jiangsu Sailboat Petrochemical Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Sailboat Petrochemical”) achieve an annual output of 700,000 tons of PDH unit that is better than the guaranteed indicators of the process package in important performance indicators such as energy consumption and material consumption, meeting the growing demand for high-quality propylene production and setting a new technical benchmark for the PDH industry.

As the HPO Oleflex TM industrial unit currently licensed by Honeywell UOP technology, the unit was successfully started up in April 2022 and successfully produced high-quality propylene products. It has been running smoothly and uninterruptedly for more than 12 months. Compared with most similar units, the unit has lower energy and material consumption, less process coke, less carbon dioxide emissions, lower catalyst dust, and longer expected life. It uses innovative technologies to significantly reduce the impact on the environment and effectively help the industry’s low-carbon transformation.

“The application of the new generation of OleflexTM PDH and HPO technology in the PDH unit project of Sultan Petrochemical reflects the trust and recognition of Honeywell by its partners.” Shi Wencai, Vice President and General Manager of Honeywell UOP China, said, “We are very pleased to see that Honeywell’s mature technology helps Sultan achieve more efficient and lower-carbon propylene production in the PDH unit, meet the growing demand for high-quality propylene in the Chinese market, and help transform and upgrade China’s manufacturing industry.”

Honeywell UOP OleflexTM PDH technology converts propane into propylene through catalytic dehydrogenation. The technology is based on a platinum-containing catalyst system with alumina as the carrier, which has the characteristics of low energy consumption and low emissions, can minimize the impact on the environment, help customers improve operational flexibility, operation rate and reliability, and has obvious energy consumption, environmental and cost advantages. Compared with similar technologies, Honeywell UOP’s OleflexTM technology has lower cash production costs, higher return on investment, and the overall process technology is more low-carbon and environmentally friendly, with carbon emissions reduced by 15%~35%.

In addition to using advanced OleflexTM PDH and HPO technologies, Honeywell also cooperated deeply with Sailboat Petrochemical in the areas of smart factories and advanced control, providing digital technologies such as UOP Connected interconnection services, process safety alarm management system, and carbon emission monitoring of PDH units to ensure long-term safety and optimized operation of the unit, achieve efficient management and excellent operation, and help Sailboat Petrochemical become a model of smart factories in the PDH industry.

The project leader of Sailboat Petrochemical said that through in-depth cooperation with Honeywell in process technology and intelligent technology, Sailboat Petrochemical has achieved further intelligent production and digital operation. Sailboat Petrochemical will work with Honeywell to give full play to the advantages of both parties, meet the growing demand for propylene production, and use innovative technologies to achieve low-carbon production, contributing to sustainable development and China’s “dual carbon” goals.

Currently, the scale of Sailboat Petrochemical’s OleflexTM HPO PDH unit ranks among the top in the industry, and its main production and operation indicators are better than other OleflexTM PDH units of the same scale. The first phase of the Sailboat project also uses Honeywell UOP’s advanced MTO light olefin production technology. The successful start-up and long-term stable operation of the PDH unit means that Sailboat Petrochemical has achieved complementary advantages of methanol to olefins and propane dehydrogenation to propylene in terms of obtaining propylene raw materials. It can flexibly adjust the production capacity of MTO and PDH units according to the market conditions of methanol and propane to achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement.

Honeywell has a history of more than 100 years in the field of sustainable development. About 60% of the company’s new product research and development is based on improving customers’ environmental performance and social benefits. In China, Honeywell is also committed to fulfilling the company’s commitment to sustainable development and helping China’s sustainable development goals of striving to peak carbon dioxide emissions before 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality before 2060. Honeywell’s core business is in line with China’s market needs. The company and its Chinese partners work together to promote the sustainable development of many industries and help achieve a more low-carbon, efficient, safe and healthy sustainable future.
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ABB Formula E to showcase leading e-mobility technology on Earth Day

The 7th and 8th rounds of the 9th season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be held at Berlin Tempelhof Airport

ABB B&R technology reduces battery costs and improves their performance, thereby accelerating the popularity of electric vehicles

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This weekend, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship will be held at Berlin Tempelhof Airport in Germany.

This 2.355-kilometer-long, 10-turn airport track is a unique stop on the schedule – the drivers will compete at this historic airport. The track is a very rough concrete apron, not an asphalt road, so it is very challenging to wear the tires and requires careful management of power, which will make the two events more variable and exciting.

Daniela Luzanin, Head of ABB Formula E Partnership, said: “We look forward to the return of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship to Germany, one of ABB’s largest markets worldwide. It is gratifying that the competition coincides with this year’s World Earth Day. FE Formula E and the ABB team are committed to promoting the popularization of electric vehicle applications, reducing emissions and creating a more sustainable future together.”

ABB plays an important role in the German automotive industry, providing robotics and automation solutions and helping it build electric vehicle charging infrastructure. For consumers around the world who are interested in buying electric vehicles, their decisions are largely influenced by two factors: price and range. This makes battery production particularly critical, as batteries account for about one-third of the cost of electric vehicles, and the quality of batteries directly affects the mileage per charge.

Throughout the assembly process of battery cells and modules, ABB helps automakers minimize production costs while meeting key quality requirements, making electric vehicles more affordable. For example, by using the ACOPOStrak conveyor system from B&R, ABB’s mechanical automation division, to achieve continuous single-piece flow of battery production, combined with the X-ray inspection device of Germany’s Exacom, the production line can achieve an inspection speed of 175 batteries per minute. The ACOPOStrak shuttle enables batteries to be positioned and transported with high precision and stability, thus improving the efficiency of production line transportation.

ABB has been at the forefront of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Germany, with a total of 3,519 DC chargers installed across the country, 129 of which are located in Berlin. ABB is also one of 20 companies participating in the HoLa high-performance charging project – funded by the German government, the world’s first megawatt-level charging project for heavy goods vehicles, which will help achieve zero-emission road transportation.

After two Formula E events, the German capital will welcome the next major sporting event in June. From June 17 to 25, the Special Olympics World Games will be held in Berlin. This is the first time that Germany has hosted the world’s largest inclusive sporting event, where thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities will compete in 26 sports. ABB has been a partner of the German Special Olympics organization for more than 20 years, and ABB employees will once again come to the venue as volunteers to support the event. In addition, ABB will provide and manage the charging infrastructure for more than 60 electric shuttles operating during the Games.

ABB is also actively promoting the development of rail transportation electrification, working with Switzerland-based rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler to help Berlin Transport Company (BVG) achieve more energy-efficient and sustainable transportation. In the German capital, more than 600 subway vehicles are equipped with ABB’s latest generation of traction converters. Replacing 30-year-old vehicles with modern vehicles equipped with ABB’s customized technology not only meets the demand for more reliable and efficient services, but also helps to accommodate the growing number of passengers.

In 2022, ABB acquired PowerTech Converter (PTC), a leading supplier of auxiliary power converter solutions for light rail vehicles and subways, headquartered in Berlin. Its solutions provide the power required for important systems that improve passenger comfort, such as HVAC systems, lighting, safety equipment, doors and vehicle battery charging. The complementary product portfolio helps ABB continue to innovate and develop more energy-saving solutions.

After the two races in Berlin, the competition will move to the legendary Monaco street circuit on May 6. According to the schedule, the ninth season will host 16 races in 11 locations around the world.

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