{"product_id":"triconex-3636e-tricon-32-point-relay-output-module","title":"Triconex 3636E Tricon 32-Point Relay Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E (3636E)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eby\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriconex\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a high-reliability\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Output Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned for integration within the Tricon Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) architecture. This module provides 32 independent\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormally Closed (NC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003epoints, making it a critical component for fail-safe signaling and interfacing with non-critical field devices that require physical contact closure. Deployed extensively in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epetrochemical refining, offshore oil platforms, and large-scale power generation\u003c\/strong\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a robust bridge between high-integrity logic and auxiliary equipment like annunciator panels or interposing relays. By utilizing mechanical relay contacts, it ensures total electrical isolation and handles load types incompatible with solid-state switches. Its inclusion in a safety system minimizes risk by providing clear, hardware-based status feedback, significantly reducing diagnostic ambiguity and potential system downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdvanced Hardware Architecture and Voting Logic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriconex 3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes a non-triplicated output stage that nonetheless benefits from the TMR processor integrity. The module receives output commands from the three Main Processors across three independent channels. These signals are voted internally, and the resulting majority-voted data drives the 32 individual mechanical relays. A standout feature of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis its integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eloopback circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e, which monitors the operational status of each relay independently of the actual field load. This proactive diagnostic capability ensures that any mechanical failure or stuck contact is detected immediately, activating the module\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAULT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eindicator and triggering a chassis-level alarm. This architecture ensures that even in non-safety critical paths, the highest level of diagnostic coverage is maintained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTriconex (Schneider Electric)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelay Output (Normally Closed)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e32, Non-commoned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e125 VAC\/VDC (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 A per point (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Permissible Load\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 mA at 5 VDC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitching Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2000 VA \/ 150 Watts (Resistive)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoint Isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1500 VDC (Minimum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 60 Celsius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.0 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 per point (2.5 A fast-acting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReliability and Compatibility FAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the significance of the Normally Closed (NC) configuration in the 3636E?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormally Closed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econfiguration ensures that the circuit remains closed in its de-energized state. This is vital for safety-related signaling where a circuit break (opening) is used to indicate an alarm or a loss of power, providing an inherent fail-safe characteristic for specific auxiliary loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the 3636E be hot-swapped during active operations?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esupports\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot-spare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctionality. A replacement module can be inserted into the adjacent slot, and control can be transferred without interrupting the field process, provided the system is configured for online module replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the 3636E handle inductive loads compared to solid-state modules?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike solid-state outputs, the mechanical relays in the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecan switch both AC and DC loads and are not subject to the leakage current found in transistors. However, for highly inductive loads, external suppression is required to prevent contact pitting and ensure the longevity of the relay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Engineering \u0026amp; Installation Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInductive Load Suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTo prevent premature contact wear due to arcing, install surge suppression (diodes for DC or RC snubbers for AC) directly across all inductive field loads. This protects the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emechanical contacts and reduces electromagnetic interference within the control cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Termination Panels (ETP):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequires an ETP for field wiring. Ensure all cable connections between the Tricon backplane and the ETP are securely latched. High-impedance connections at the interface can trigger false loopback diagnostic errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Limit Monitoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhile the module is rated for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 A per point\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensure the total aggregate current does not exceed the thermal limits of the chassis and power supply. Maintain a cabinet environment below\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e60 Celsius\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto ensure consistent relay switching times and diagnostic accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndustrial Endurance Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis engineered to withstand the rigors of harsh industrial environments, including high-vibration and electrically noisy zones. With\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1500 VDC point isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e, it effectively shields the sensitive TMR logic from field-side transients. The module’s mechanical design is optimized for high-duty cycle performance, and its silver-blue color coding allows for rapid visual identification during maintenance. Furthermore, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636E\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers excellent downward compatibility with legacy Tricon systems, allowing plant operators to maintain high-integrity signaling paths without requiring extensive hardware overhauls.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triconex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102421082475,"sku":"3636E","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/3636E-daanypnt2dt.png?v=1776137109","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/triconex-3636e-tricon-32-point-relay-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}