{"product_id":"ics-triplex-t8160-trusted-tmr-module","title":"ICS Triplex T8160 Trusted TMR Module","description":"\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-reliability safety instrumented system execution in critical automation networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eICS Triplex T8160\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eT8160\u003c\/strong\u003e Safety Interface and Power Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution. The hardware operates in Triple Modular Redundant configurations, managing input voltage conversion and signal routing across dual redundant backplane paths. It executes fail-safe diagnostic cycles directly at the physical channel layer, maintaining constant health verification without disrupting active logic execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure\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\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eT8160\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICS Triplex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.2 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e266 x 62 x 303 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240 W maximum (at 24 VDC 10 A output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Architecture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTriple Modular Redundant (TMR) 2oo3 Voting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-32 VDC (Dual Redundant Inputs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC +\/- 2% Regulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOutput Current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 A Total (5 A per Channel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2500 VDC Input-to-Output, 1500 VDC Channel-to-Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInterface Digital I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Digital Inputs \/ 8 Digital Outputs (24 VDC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOn-Board Protocol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModbus RTU Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSafety Certification\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC 61508 SIL3, ATEX, IECEx, FM Class I Div 2, CSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety Instrumented System TMR Architecture\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe module utilizes integrated Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) featuring 2oo3 (two-out-of-three) majority voting across independent processing and hardware paths to guarantee SIL3 safety compliance. Complete galvanic isolation rated to 2500 VDC shields internal logic components from external power spikes and ground loops. In the event of an internal channel fault or power supply fluctuation, internal voting hardware forces the output state into a predefined fail-safe state without interrupting overall rack operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What are the primary installation requirements for live hot-swapping the module during operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Hot-swapping requires ensuring the adjacent power channel or redundant TMR bus is active and fully functional. The module can be unlatched and replaced without shutting down power to the rack, provided backplane status indicators verify stable redundant bus health.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What mechanisms handle short-circuit faults on the 24 VDC output channels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module incorporates overcurrent protection set to trip at 6 A per channel along with overvoltage suppression at 28 VDC. Internal monitoring electronics log the fault to the backplane diagnostic stream while maintaining galvanic isolation across un-faulted paths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerify that the rack backplane power supply feeds match the required 20-32 VDC input voltage range before seating the module into its dual-slot position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure all field wiring shields are grounded at a single point to prevent ground loops across the 1500 VDC channel-to-channel isolation barrier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTighten physical retention screws to maintain solid mechanical ground contact against the rack chassis in high-vibration environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintain a minimum clearance of 50 mm above and below the rack assembly to allow standard thermal convection dissipation across the module housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ICS Triplex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44024283725914,"sku":"T8160","price":123.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4601\/3530\/files\/ICSTriplexT8480C_3f9b262e-e29a-472f-81cb-999dec696623.jpg?v=1788769867","url":"https:\/\/www.plcmasters.com\/products\/ics-triplex-t8160-trusted-tmr-module","provider":"PLC Masters Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}