{"product_id":"triconex-3636t-digital-relay-output-module","title":"Triconex 3636T Digital Relay Output Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T (3636T)\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-density\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigital Relay Output Module\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edesigned to interface the Tricon controller with non-critical field devices. As a non-triplicated module, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides an essential bridge for auxiliary functions that are incompatible with standard high-side solid-state switches, such as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eannunciator panels, legacy interposing relays, and signal lamps\u003c\/strong\u003e. Despite its non-triplicated output nature, it maintains high system integrity by receiving signals from all three Main Processors. These signals are voted internally before driving the 32 individual relays. In industrial settings like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epetrochemical plants and power utilities\u003c\/strong\u003e, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis vital for secondary signaling and monitoring, ensuring that even non-safety-critical data is handled with the precision and diagnostic oversight expected from a TMR (Triple Modular Redundant) system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Configuration (Deep Dive)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hardware architecture of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efocuses on transparency and fault detection. Unlike solid-state modules, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes physical\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNormally Open (NO)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003econtacts, providing true dry-contact isolation for field circuits. A standout feature is the integrated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eloopback circuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor each of the 32 points. This circuit continuously verifies the mechanical operation of each relay switch, ensuring it responds correctly to the voted logic even if no field load is currently present. If a diagnostic mismatch is detected, the module immediately triggers the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAULT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eindicator and a chassis-level alarm, allowing maintenance teams to swap the unit using the supported\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehot-spare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecapability without interrupting the rest of the controller's operations.\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\u003e3636T\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 (RO), Non-triplicated\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 (Maximum per point)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMin 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\u003e2,000 VA or 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\u003e1,500 VDC (1,900 VDC Peak)\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 output (2.5 A fast-acting)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus Indicators\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePASS, FAULT, ACTIVE, Point Status\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Blue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2.7 kg\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\u003e3.7 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical FAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the 3636T support safety-critical shutdown functions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis classified as a non-triplicated module intended for non-critical points. For safety-instrumented functions (SIF) requiring SIL3 integrity, you should utilize triplicated digital output modules like the 3604 or 3625.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens if a single relay fails to close?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures a loopback circuit that monitors relay state. If the relay fails to follow the voted command from the Main Processors, the module will activate the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAULT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003elight. If a hot-spare is present, the system can transition control to the backup module automatically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the 3636T to switch highly inductive loads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the module is rated for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 A\u003c\/strong\u003e, inductive loads (like large solenoid coils) can cause arcing across the NO contacts. It is highly recommended to use external surge suppression (RC snubbers for AC or diodes for DC) to extend the lifespan of the mechanical relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering \u0026amp; Installation Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Termination Requirement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003erequires a dedicated\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Termination Panel (ETP)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Ensure the interface cable is securely latched to the Tricon backplane and that the ETP is grounded according to the standard Triconex grounding architecture to prevent EMI interference on the loopback diagnostics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThermal Considerations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAlthough the module is rated for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0-60 deg C\u003c\/strong\u003e, switching 32 relays at maximum current simultaneously generates significant heat. Ensure the cabinet has unobstructed airflow and that the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACTIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLEDs are visible during routine inspections to monitor module health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFuse Replacement Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach output is protected by a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2.5 A fast-acting fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e. If a field short occurs, the fuse will clear to protect the module circuitry. Always disconnect field power at the ETP before attempting to troubleshoot field wiring or replace the module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3636T\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eexcels in environments where electrical isolation is paramount. With\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,500 VDC point-to-point isolation\u003c\/strong\u003e, it effectively prevents field-side electrical noise from migrating into the logic backplane. Its silver-blue color coding allows for rapid identification in a crowded rack, reducing the risk of human error during maintenance. Furthermore, its ability to provide dry-contact outputs makes it perfectly downward compatible with older annunciator systems and specialized instrumentation that cannot tolerate the leakage current often associated with solid-state switching modules.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Triconex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53102421148011,"sku":"3636T","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3227\/0443\/files\/3636t-puornbacuir.png?v=1776137110","url":"https:\/\/www.plcprotech.com\/products\/triconex-3636t-digital-relay-output-module","provider":"PLC ProTech Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}