{"product_id":"ics-triplex-t8311-trusted-tmr-expander-interface","title":"ICS Triplex T8311 Trusted TMR Expander Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eICS Triplex T8311\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Triple Modular Redundant (\u003cstrong\u003eTMR\u003c\/strong\u003e) expander interface module designed for the \u003cstrong\u003eTrusted\u003c\/strong\u003e safety and critical control system chassis. Operating within an \u003cstrong\u003eI\/O module slot\u003c\/strong\u003e of the main \u003cstrong\u003eController Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e, this module serves as the master interface bridging the internal \u003cstrong\u003eInter-Module Bus (IMB)\u003c\/strong\u003e and the external \u003cstrong\u003eExpander Bus\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eT8311\u003c\/strong\u003e executes hardware-implemented fault tolerant (\u003cstrong\u003eHIFT\u003c\/strong\u003e) operations to extend high-bandwidth, fault-tolerant chassis communication across multiple expander chassis using unshielded twisted pair (\u003cstrong\u003eUTP\u003c\/strong\u003e) cabling or fiber-optic connections. By providing full fault containment across three main Fault Containment Regions (\u003cstrong\u003eFCR A, B, and C\u003c\/strong\u003e), the \u003cstrong\u003eexpander interface module\u003c\/strong\u003e isolates potential faults to maximize system availability in safety instrumented functions (\u003cstrong\u003eSIF\u003c\/strong\u003e) and critical process control applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTriple Modular Redundant (TMR) fault tolerant architecture supporting 3-2-0 operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware Implemented Fault Tolerant (HIFT) design with Byzantine voting across Fault Containment Regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast fault recognition and automatic fault handling without nuisance alarming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupport for hot replacement and hot-standby pair configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel LED indicators displaying overall module health, active state, and standby state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafety Instrumented Systems (SIS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmergency Shutdown (ESD) systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCritical process control and burner management systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed multi-chassis safety automation systems requiring remote expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRockwell Automation \/ ICS Triplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTMR Expander Interface Module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModule Location\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT8100 I\/O Module Slot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBackplane (IMB) Supply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Vdc to 32 Vdc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Dissipation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54 W Backplane Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eField Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 V Basic Insulation, Module to Backplane Supply\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFusing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot User Serviceable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpander Bus Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInter-Module Bus Data Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 12.5 Mbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Distance (UTP Copper Cable TC-301)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax Distance (T8314 Fiber TX\/RX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 km\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 degC to +60 degC (+32 degF to +140 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-25 degC to +70 degC (-13 degF to +158 degF)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10%-95%, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266 mm x 31 mm x 303 mm (10.5 in x 1.2 in x 12.0 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.14 kg (2.5 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConnections\/Interfaces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSK1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e185-way DIN41642 Backplane IMB Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePL4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96-way DIN41612 C-type Expander Chassis Bus Connector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlot Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Install modules in adjacent I\/O slots within the Controller Chassis as a pair, starting with an odd-numbered slot on the left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterconnection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use the T8312 Expander Interface Adapter Unit to interconnect paired interface slots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Keying\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensure field cable keying pins 1, 2, and 6 are removed for the T8311 module prior to fitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Static sensitive components are present; observe ESD handling precautions and do not touch exposed connector pins or open the module 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