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Profissional Documentos
Cultura Documentos
Introduction .......................................................................... 1
System Overview................................................................. 5
Setting up a Tri-GP System ............................................... 15
Product Specifications ....................................................... 19
Communication Capabilities .............................................. 47
TriStation 1131 Developers Workbench ........................... 49
CEM Programming Language Editor................................. 53
Sequence of Events (SOE) Capability............................... 55
Safety View ABM ............................................................... 57
Glossary............................................................................. 61
September 2014
Preface
Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names and data used in
examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express
written permission of Invensys Systems, Inc, now part of Schneider Electric.
2010-2014 Invensys Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.
Invensys, Foxboro, Foxboro Evo, ArchestrA, InTouch, Triconex, Tricon, Trident, TriStation, and Wondeware
are trademarks of Invensys Limited. All other brands may be trademarks of their respective owners.
DISCLAIMER
Because of the variety of uses for this equipment and because of the differences between this fault-tolerant
equipment and traditional programmable logic and process controllers, the user of, and those responsible for
applying, this equipment must satisfy themselves as to the acceptability of each application and the use of the
equipment.
The illustrations, charts and layout examples shown in this manual are intended solely to illustrate the text of
this manual. Because of the many variables and requirements associated with any particular installation,
Invensys Systems, Inc. cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based upon the illustrative uses
and applications.
In no event will Invensys Systems, Inc. be responsible or liable for indirect or consequential damages
resulting from the use or application of this equipment.
INVENSYS SYSTEMS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Invensys Systems, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any time in order to improve design and to supply
the most reliable product. No patent or copyright liability is assumed by Invensys Systems, Inc. with respect
to use of information, circuits, equipment or software described in this text.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Customers in the U.S. and Canada can obtain technical support from the Global Customer Support (GCS)
center at the numbers below. International customers should contact their regional support center.
Telephone:
Toll-free number
Toll number
866-746-6477
508-549-2424 (outside U.S.)
Fax:
Toll number
508-549-4999
Introduction
What is Fault-Tolerant Control?
Fault-tolerance in a control system
identifies and compensates for failed
system elements and allows repair
while continuing to control an industrial process without interruption. A
high-integrity control system such as
the Triconex General Purpose
(Tri-GP) controller can be used in
critical process applications that require
a significant degree of safety and availability.
What is the Tri-GP Controller?
The Tri-GP controller is a state-of-the
art programmable logic controller that
provides fault tolerance by means of
Triple-Modular Redundant (TMR)
architecture. TMR integrates three
isolated, parallel control systems and
extensive diagnostics in one control
system. The system uses two-out-ofthree voting to provide high-integrity,
error-free, uninterrupted process operation.
The Tri-GP controller uses three identical channels. Each channel independently executes the application in
parallel with the other two channels.
Specialized hardware and software
voting mechanisms qualify and verify
all digital inputs and outputs from the
field, while analog inputs are subject to
a mid-value selection process.
Because each channel is isolated from
the others, no single-point failure in any
channel can pass to another. If a hardware failure occurs on one channel, the
other channels override it. Meanwhile,
the faulting module can be easily
removed and replaced while the
controller is online without interrupting
the process.
Introduction
Extensive diagnostics on each channel,
module, and functional circuit immediately detect and report operational
faults by means of indicators or alarms.
All diagnostic fault information is
accessible to the application and the
operator. This diagnostic data can be
used to modify control actions or to
direct maintenance procedures.
Other features of the Tri-GP controller
that ensure the highest possible system
integrity include:
Ability to withstand harsh industrial
environments.
Optimized for applications with
small to medium point counts.
Support for remote and distributed
I/O.
Wall- or skid-mounting outside of
control room and enclosures.
Version 3.x supports 25 total I/O
Baseplates.
Hot-spare I/O modules for critical
applications where prompt attention
from the operator is not possible.
Integral support for redundant field
power and logic power sources.
Integration of I/O modules with field
termination assemblies.
Field installation and repair at the
module level while the controller
remains online and without
disturbing field wiring
Execution of applications developed
and debugged using the TriStation
1131 Developers Workbench.
TriStation 1131 and Modbus
communication from the Main
Processor (MP), Communications
Integration Module (CIM), or
Communication Module (CM).
The TriStation 1131 Developer's Workbench is an integrated tool for developing, testing, and documenting
applications for the Tri-GP controller.
The programming methodology, user
interface, and self-documentation capabilities make TriStation 1131 software
superior to traditional and competing
engineering tools. TriStation 1131 software complies with Part 3 of the IEC
61131 International Standard for
Programmable Controllers and follows
the Microsoft Windows guidelines
for graphical user interfaces.
Introduction
Ports on only the CIM support:
Enhanced Peer-to-Peer
OPC UA
The CIM Baseplate can contain one or
two CIMs.
Ports on only the CM support:
Triconex Time Synchronization
(DLC)
Triconex Peer-to-Peer (DLC)
The CM Baseplate can contain one or
two CMs.
For more information, see page 47.
Notes
System Overview
Fault tolerance in the Tri-GP controller
is achieved through the Triple Modular
Redundant (TMR) architecture. The
Tri-GP provides error-free, uninterrupted control in the event of hard failures of components or transient faults
from internal or external sources.
The Tri-GP is designed with a fully
triplicated architecture throughout,
from the input modules through the
MPs to the output modules. Each
module houses the circuitry for three
independent channels. Each channel on
an input module reads the process data
and passes it to the corresponding MP.
The three MPs communicate with each
other using a proprietary, high-speed
bus called the TriBus.
System Overview
Program Processor
I/O Processor
Dual 24 V
Power Inputs
Redundant
Alarm
Relays
Alarm 1
Alarm 2
Debug (RJ-12)
System
Alarm
Dual-Power
Regulators
+3.3 V
+5 V
3.6 V
Battery
and Monitor
Program
Alarm
Debug (RJ-12)
I/O Bus
Modbus (DB-9)
Reserved (DB-9)
MPC860A
Ethernet
Network (RJ-45)
Clock/NVRAM
8 KB
Flash
6 MB
Tribus
(to other MPS)
TriBus
FPGA
MPC860A
Shared
Memory
128 K
36-Bit Bus
Down Stream
Up Stream
Down Stream
Diagnostic Bus
Channels
(to other MPs)
36-Bit Bus
DRAM
16 MB
DRAM
16 MB
Up Stream
Each MP provides:
One Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) TriStation 1131 port for downloading the
application to the Tri-GP controller
and uploading diagnostic information. This port can also be used to
download Tri-GP firmware to the
Flash ROM.
One Modbus RS-232 or RS-485
serial port which acts as a slave
while an external device is the
master. Typically, a distributed
control system (DCS) monitors
and optionally updatesthe Tri-GP
controller data directly through an
MP.
I/O Bus
Channel A
Channel B
Channel C
~ ~~
EM
CM
I/O
Communication
Bus
(25 I/O
Baseplates
Maximum)
(8 I/O
Baseplates
Maximum
per Column)
I/O Bus
Interconnect
Assembly
Power
Supply
#2
I/O
I/O Bus
MP
I/O
I/O
Power
Bus
Power
Bus
EM
EM
System Overview
ADC
ADC
ADC
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
DAC
ADC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
DAC
Isolation
Filtering
Triplicated
I/O Bus
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
*
DAC
Individual Point
Field Terminations
ASIC
DAC
Triplicated
I/O Bus
Isolation
Filtering
Individual Point
Field Terminations
ADC
*
DAC
ADC
*
DAC
I/O Controller(s)
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
Proc
A
Selector
Logic
DAC
Voltage Loopback
Current Loopback
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
Proc
B
Selector
Logic
DAC
Voltage Loopback
Current Loopback
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
Proc
C
Output
Termination
Selector
Logic
DAC
Voltage Loopback
Current Loopback
System Overview
Digital Input Module
A Digital Input (DI) Module contains
the circuitry for three identical channels
(A, B and C). Although the channels
reside on the same module, they are
completely isolated from each other
and operate independently. Each
channel conditions signals independently. A fault on one channel cannot
pass to another. Each channel includes
a proprietary ASIC which handles
communication with its corresponding
MP, and supports run-time diagnostics.
Each input channel on the DI Module
measures the input signals from each
point on the baseplate asynchronously,
determines the respective states of the
input signals, and places the values into
input tables A, B and C respectively.
Each input table is interrogated at
regular intervals over the I/O bus by the
I/O communication processor located
on the corresponding MP. For example,
MP A interrogates Input Table A over
I/O Bus A.
DI Modules continuously execute
Forced Value Diagnostics (FVD) which
is a self-test diagnostic that detects and
signals an alarm for all stuck-at fault
conditions typically in less than 500
milliseconds. This safety feature allows
unrestricted operation under a variety
of multiple-fault scenarios.
This voter circuitry is based on parallelseries paths which pass power if two
out of three channels (A and B, or B and
C, or A and C) command them to close.
The Quad Voter circuitry has multiple
redundancy on all critical signal paths,
guaranteeing safety and maximum
availability.
Triplicated
I/O Bus
+
Isolation
Filtering
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
Isolation
Filtering
On a Pulse Input (PI) Module, six sensitive, high-frequency inputs can be individually configured for non-amplified
and amplified magnetic speed sensors
common on rotating equipment, such as
turbines or compressors.
The PI Module senses voltage transitions from the speed sensors. Every
input transition is sampled and time is
measured for an optimized number of
input gear pulses. The resulting count
and time are used to generate a
frequency (revolutions per minute),
which is transmitted to the MPs.
PI Modules have three independent
input channels. Each input channel
receives pulse input voltages from each
point, converts the values to frequency
(RPM) data, and transmits the values to
the MPs on demand. To ensure correct
data for each scan, one value is selected
using a mid-value selection algorithm.
Sensing of each input point is designed
to prevent a single failure on one
channel from affecting another channel.
Individual Point
Field Terminations
Isolation
Filtering
Isolation
Filtering
Isolation
Filtering
11
System Overview
Solid-State Relay Output Module
On a Solid-State Relay Output (SRO)
Module, output signals are received
from the MPs on each of three channels. The three sets of signals are voted
and the voted data is used to drive the
32 individual relays. Each output has a
loop-back circuit which verifies the
operation of each relay switch independently of the presence of a load.
Ongoing diagnostics test the operational status of the SRO Module.
The SRO Module is a non-triplicated
module for use on non-critical points
which are not compatible with highside, solid-state output switches; for
example, interfacing with annunciator
panels.
HART Communication
Highway Addressable Remote Transducer protocol (HART) is a bi-directional industrial field communication
protocol used to communicate between
intelligent field instruments and host
systems over 420 mA instrumentation
wiring. Invensys offers these components to enable HART communication
between HART devices in the field and
Configuration and Asset Management
Software running on a PC.
2354S2 Analog Input HART
Baseplate
2354AS2 Analog Input HART
Hazardous Location Baseplate
2483S2 Analog Output HART
Baseplate
2483AS2 Analog Output HART
Hazardous Location Baseplate
Triconex 4850 HART multiplexer
System Diagnostics
and Status Indicators
The Tri-GP controller uses online diagnostics and specialized fault-monitoring circuitry to detect and alarm all
single-fault and most multiple-fault
conditions. The circuitry includes I/O
12
Triplicated
I/O Bus
C1
A
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
Isolated
Bus
Transceiver
ASIC
ASIC
Com
C2
13
Notes
Communication Module
(CM)
Analog Input/Digital
Input (AI/DI)
A programming workstation
running TriStation 1131 software
Planning a System
Configuration
Before a Tri-GP system can be physically installed, its configuration must
be planned, based on the requirements
described in this section.
A Tri-GP system must include three
MPs and the MP Baseplate.
The system can also include any combination of these module types and baseplates:
Communications Integration
Module (CIM)
30 PI points maximum
(5 baseplates)
640 SRO points maximum
(20 baseplates)
Module
Model
Number
Maximum
Logic Power
(Watts)a
Spare
Main Processor
3101S2
Not applicable
Not applicable
Communication
Module
3201S2
Not applicable
Not applicable
Communications
Integration
Module with
Media Adapter
3211
13.7
Not applicable
Not applicable
Analog Input
3351S2
Negligible
Analog Input/
Digital Input
3361S2
Negligible
Analog Output
3481S2
Negligible
Analog Output
3482S2
Negligible
Digital Input
3301S2
Negligible
Digital Input
3311S2
Negligible
Digital Output
3401S2
Negligible
Required Accessories
Digital Output
3411S2
20
Negligible
Pulse Input
3382S2
Negligible
Negligible
Solid-State
Relay Output
3451S2
Negligible
Addressing of System
Components
17
Connecting to a PC Running
TriStation 1131 Software
Typical Enclosures
18
Field devices are wired to the termination strips mounted on either the baseplate or the external termination panel.
Product Specifications
The Tri-GP controller supports a range
of modules for applications with low
point counts and distributed I/O. This
section provides detailed specifications
for each product in the Tri-GP family.
Also included are:
International approvals (page 25)
Environmental specifications
(page 27)
Dimensions and clearances (page 28)
Main Processor Modules
and Baseplates
Every Tri-GP system is controlled by
three MP Modules that reside on a single
baseplate. Each MP Module acts as one
channel of the triplicated Tri-GP system.
For details, see page 28.
Communications Integration
Module/Communication Module
and Baseplates
The Communications Integration
Module (CIM) and the Communication
Module (CM) are three-to-one interfaces to the MPs that enable use of
industry-standard communication
protocols. A single Tri-GP controller
can support up to two CIMs or CMs on
one CIM or CM Baseplate with each
CIM or CM operating independently.
Two CIMs or CMs can provide redundant communication connections or
independent communication ports. For
details, see page 30.
Analog Input Module
and Baseplates
Each AI Module has three isolated channels which independently process
analog inputs from field devices. Each
channel transmits the data to the MP
Product Specifications
Standard Tri-GP Products
Model
Product Name
5101S2
5201S2
Description
Consists of
3
1
3101S2
2101S2
1
1
Communication Module
Communication Module Baseplate Kit
3201S2
2201S2
5211S2
Communications Integration
Module TriPak
1
1
1
3211S2
2211S2
2211-100S2
5351S2
1
1
3351S2
2351S2
5361S2
1
1
3361S2
2361S2
5352S2
1
1
3351S2
2352S2
5354S2
1
1
1
3351S2
2354S2
1600106-001
5354AS2
1
1
1
3351S2
2354AS2
1600106-001
5481-1S2
1
1
3481S2
2481S2
5482-1S2
1
1
3482S2
2481S2
5301S2
1
1
3301S2
2301S2
5311S2
1
1
3311S2
2301S2
5312S2-F
1
1
3311S2
2302S2-F
5302S2-F
1
1
3301S2
2302S2-F
5401S2
1
1
3401S2
2401S2
5401LS2
1
1
3401S2
2401LS2
5411HS2
1
1
3411S2
2401HS2
5402S2-F
1
1
3401S2
2402S2-F
5451S2
1
1
3451S2
2451S2
5382-1S2
1
1
3382S2
2381S2
5382AS2
1
1
3382S2
2381AS2
20
Qty
Product Name
5483S2
5483AS2
Qty
Description
Consists of
1
1
1
3481S2
2483S2
1600106-001
1
1
1
3481S2
2483AS2
1600106-001
2101S2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
MP Baseplate
MP Interconnect Assembly
Accessories Kit
Top End Cap I/O
Top End Cap MP
Bottom End Cap I/O
Bottom End Cap MP
Triconex User Documentation CD
3000671-110
2920
8401
2910
2912
2911
2913
Contact
Invensys
2281
2
3
1
1
1
3000678-100
4000212-002
2921
2910
2911
2291
1
1
1
3000678-100
2921
3900064-003
2292
1
1
1
3000678-100
2920
3900064-003
2301S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000673-030
2921
2900
2901
2302S2-F
1
2
1
1
2
3000721-310
3000762-110
2921
2900
4000187-310
1300447-001
2302AS2-F
1
1
1
1
1
3000989-315
9573-610F
2921
2900
2901
2342S2
1
1
1
3000721-140
2921
2900
2342AS2-F
1
1
1
1
3000989-145
2921
2900
9793-610F
21
Product Specifications
Standard Tri-GP Products (Continued)
Model
Product Name
2351S2
2352S2
Description
Consists of
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000675-030
2921
2900
2901
1
1
1
3000721-110
2921
2900
2352AS2-F
1
1
1
1
3000989-115
9792-310F
2921
2900
2354S2
1
1
1
1
3000851-020
2920
2900
2901
2354AS2
1
1
1
1
3000851-120
2920
2900
2901
2361S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000675-040
2921
2900
2901
2381S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000719-110
2921
2900
2901
2381AS2
1
1
1
1
3000719-210
2921
2900
2901
2401S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000674-040
2921
2900
2901
2401HS2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000975-040
2921
2900
2901
2401LS2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000715-040
2921
2900
2901
22
Qty
Product Name
2402S2-F
Qty
1
1
1
1
1
Description
Consists of
I/O Baseplate
External Termination Panel (Relay Output ETP)
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Interface Cable, 10 ft
3000764-310
3000763-110
2921
2900
4000188-310
1300462-001
1300471-001
1300472-001
1300463-001
2402AS2-F
1
1
1
1
3000764-315
9671-610F
2921
2900
2451S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000676-320
2921
2900
2901
2480AS2-F
1
1
1
1
3000764-515
9863-610F
2921
2900
2481S2
1
1
1
1
I/O Baseplate
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Slot Cover
Terminal Cover
3000674-020
2921
2900
2901
2483S2
1
1
1
1
3000852-030
2920
2900
2901
2483AS2
1
1
1
1
4
3000852-130
2920
2900
2901
1600107-001
8401
Trident/Triconex General
Purpose Accessory Kit
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3000698-010
3000698-020
3000698-030
3000698-040
3000698-050
3000698-060
9573-610F
2
2
3000771-880
4000195-310
9671-610F
1
1
3000769-390
4000196-310
23
Product Specifications
Standard Tri-GP Products (Continued)
Model
Product Name
9764-510F
Qty
1
1
Description
Consists of
3000712-100
4000189-510
1600048-220
1600048-030
1600048-040
1600048-110
1600048-120
1600048-130
1600048-140
1600048-300
9792-310F
1
1
3000771-710
4000197-510
9793-610F
1
1
1
1
3000771-710
3000771-880
4000197-510
4000195-310
9863-610F
1
1
3000770-960
4000198-510
Triconex 4850
1600106-001
Contact Invensys
for current model
number
Contact
Invensys
1
1
1
Contact
Invensys
Contact Invensys
for current model
number
Contact
Invensys
NOTE
It is possible to upgrade older systems, which may contain models not listed in the table above, to system version 3.x. Contact
the Global Customer Support (GCS) center for detailed compatibility information.
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NOTE
All contents of TriPaks and Kits in the following table are certified for use in marine environments. See Standard Tri-GP Products on page 20 for details about TriPak and Kit contents.
Tri-GP Equipment Certified for Use in Marine Environments
Model
Product Name
Model
Product Name
5101S2
2302AS2-F
5211S2
2342S2
5201S2
2342AS2-F
5351S2
2352AS2-F
5361S2
2402AS2-F
5481-1S2
2480AS2-F
5482-1S2
2920
MP Interconnect Assembly
5301S2
8401
Accessories Kit
5311S2-F
2910
5401S2
2912
5401LS2
2911
5411HS2
2913
5451S2
3000678-100
5382-1S2
4000212-002
5382AS2
2921
2281
3900064-003
2291
2292
International Approvals
Product Specifications
To comply with the CE Mark requirement for emissions and conducted
susceptibility, and EU directives, these
guidelines must be followed:
The entire Tri-GP system must be
installed in a metal enclosure with a
sealed bottom and a closed door,
connected to Safety Ground.
Field power supplies must be
approved for use in safety extra-low-
Certifying Agency
Canadian Standards
Association
Standard Number
Title
CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.0-M91
UL 3121-1 1998-07-14
European Union CE
Mark
IEC 61131-2
Factory Mutual
3611
3810
3600
Bureau Veritas
BV NR467:2013, Part C, Ch 2-3 Rules for the Classification of Steel Ships; Part C - Machinery, Electricity,
Automation and Fire Protection; Chapters 2-3
TV Rheinland
IEC 61511:2004
Functional safety - Safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector
IEC 61131-2:2007
IEC 61326-3-1:2008
ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004
(IEC 61511-1 Mod)
Functional Safety: Safety Instrumented Systems for the Process Industry Sector
- Part 1: Framework, Definitions, System, Hardware and Software Requirements
EN50156-1:2004
EN 50178:1998
NFPA 72:2007
NFPA 85:2007
NFPA 86:2011
EN 298:203
Automatic gas burner control systems for gas burners and gas burning
appliances with or without fans
EN 54-2:1997/A1:2006a
Fire detection and fire alarm systems. Control and indicating equipment.
a.To comply with the requirements of EN 54-2:1997/A1:2006, the Tri-GP system must be installed in a metal enclosure with a sealed bottom and a closed door,
connected to Safety Ground, and it must be installed in an area with an access level greater than 2.
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TV Rheinland
Feature
Specification
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
Relative humidity
5% to 95%, non-condensing
Corrosive environment
Factory Mutual
Factory Mutual (FM) has certified the
Tri-GP v3.x controller is in full compliance with the internationally recognized standards listed on page 25 and is
qualified for use in Class I, Division 2
Temperature T4, Groups A, B, C, and D
hazardous indoor locations. In North
America, the field signals used with
ATEX-compliant external termination
panels are certified for use in Class 1,
Division 2, Groups C and D. For
hazardous location applications, redundant power sources must be used for
system power. Also, any signal going to
or through a hazardous atmosphere
must use hazardous location protection,
such as an intrinsically safe (IS) barrier.
Shock
Electrostatic discharge
Conducted susceptibility
Radiated susceptibility
Conducted emissions
Radiated emissionsa
Environmental Specifications
Designed for critical applications, the
Tri-GP performs predictably in a
hostile industrial environment. The
specifications listed in the table on the
preceding page confirm this built-in
reliability. However, due to the number
of diverse items that make up a Tri-GP
system, not all of the listed specifications apply to every item. Please
contact Invensys to obtain the specifications for particular items.
Power interruptions
Interface cables
(connect external termination panels to baseplates):
FT4 Vertical Flame Test-Cables in Cable Trays per C.S.A.
C22.2 No. 0.3-92 Para 4.11.4c
I/O bus cables
(connect columns of baseplates):
FT6 Horizontal Flame & Smoke Test-per C.S.A. C22.2
No. 0.3-92 Appendix Bd
a. For European Union CE Mark and conducted susceptibility compliance, the Tri-GP system must be
mounted in a metal enclosure with a sealed bottom and a closed door, connected to Safety Ground. Additionally, the system must be located in an area with an access level greater than 2 to comply with the
requirements of EN 54-2:1998.
b.Applies to cables shipped after April 1, 2009.
c.Cables will be marked with FT4 or CMG rating, but they all actually meet the more stringent FT4 rating.
d.Cables will be marked with FT6 or CMP rating, but they all actually meet the more stringent FT6 rating.
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Product Specifications
Dimensions and Clearances
The dimensions given on the figure to
the left are predicated on the vertical
mounting of Tri-GP baseplates on a
panel.
The dimensions include the following:
The MP Baseplate, AI HART Baseplates, and AO HART Baseplates
are 9 inches (229 millimeters) wide
by 9.79 inches (249 millimeters)
long
PASS
FAULT
ACTIVE
MODE
REMOTE
RUN
PROGRAM
Alarm Indicators
9.00 in.
229 mm
(MP, CIM, CM, HART AI, and HART AO Baseplates)
HALT
ALARMS
FIELD POWER
LOGIC POWER
SYSTEM ALARM
PROGRAM ALARM
OVER TEMPERATURE
LOCK
COMMUNICATIONS
IO BUS
9.79 in.
249 mm
8.55 in.
217 mm
SERIAL
TX
RX
TX
RX
LINK
TRISTATION
TX
RX
MP3101S2
1.25 in.
32 mm
7.00 in.
178 mm
(I/O Baseplates)
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COMM BUS
TX
RX
Other Indicators
Physical Description
Each MP provides 16 megabytes of
DRAM for the user-written application,
sequence-of-events (SOE) and I/O
data, diagnostics, and communication
buffers.
The three MPs compare their respective
data during every scan using the
TriBus, a high-speed, fault-tolerant
inter-processor bus. The MPs communicate with the I/O modules over a
TMR HDLC I/O bus that operates at 2
megabits per second.
In addition to the TriStation 1131 and
Modbus ports and alarm connectors,
DSP1
Logic Power
Fuses
DSP2
Logic Power
and Alarm
Terminal Blocks
+
DSP3
FUSE
DSP4
FUSE
Modbus Ports
for Direct DCS
Connections
TriStation
Connectors
Debug
Connectors
MP Baseplate
Node
Address
MP Baseplate Connectors
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Product Specifications
the MP Baseplate provides redundant,
24-volt fused logic power connectors.
Logic power supplied here can operate
the MPs and carry to the I/O Baseplates
as well, so that no other logic power
supplies are needed for the column.
Communication Modules
The communication modules (CIMs
and CMs) are a one-to-one interface to
the MPs. The Tri-GP v2 and later CMs
and the Tri-GP v3 and later CIMs
enable communication with:
Network Ports
Each CIM Media Adapter provides two
network ports which are configured as
follows:
Two 100-megabit copper twisted pair
Ethernet ports each with an RJ-45
connector.
Two small form-factor pluggable (SFP)
slots that may be used in place of the
NET 2
SFP
NET 1
RJ45
NET 2
RJ45
Serial ports
PASS
FAULT
ACTIVE
FIRMWARE
NETWORK
COMMUNICATIONS
SFP
LINK
NET 1
TX
RX
NET 2
SFP
LINK
TX
RX
NET 1
SFP
NETWORK
COMMUNICATIONS
SFP
LINK
NET 1
TX
RX
NET 2
NET 2
SFP
NET 1
RJ45
SFP
LINK
TX
RX
POWER
NET 2
RJ45
POWER
SERIAL 1
LOCK
SERIAL 1
LOCK
SERIAL 2
Communications Integration
Module (CIM) Capabilities
Each CIM provides the following
communication capabilities, through
the CIM Media Adapter:
PASS
FAULT
ACTIVE
FIRMWARE
SERIAL 3
SERIAL 2
SERIAL
COMMUNICATIONS
TX
SERIAL 1
RX
SERIAL 2
TX
RX
SERIAL 2
TX
RX
SERIAL 3
TX
RX
SERIAL 3
TX
RX
DEBUG
MA
SERIAL
COMMUNICATIONS
TX
SERIAL 1
RX
SYNCHRONIZATION
SYNC 1
SYNC 2
SERIAL 3
DEBUG
MA
SYNCHRONIZATION
SYNC 1
SYNC 2
Network ports
Multiple protocol support
Serial Ports
Each CIM Media Adapter provides
three optically isolated RS-232 or RS485 serial ports that are user-configu-
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Supported Protocols
Each CIM serial port supports these
protocols:
Modbus master (RTU)
Modbus slave (ASCII or RTU)
NET 1
SFP
NET 2
SFP
NET 1
RJ45
NET 2
RJ45
POWER
Peer-to-Peer (UDP/IP)
PASS
FAULT
ACTIVE
FIRMWARE
NETWORK
COMMUNICATIONS
SFP
LINK
NET 1
TX
RX
NET 2
SFP
LINK
TX
RX
Enhanced Peer-to-Peer
LOCK
OPC UA
SERIAL 2
NOTE
The Tri-GP CIM supports a maximum
of 16 Modbus TCP ports.
SERIAL 3
DEBUG
SERIAL
COMMUNICATIONS
TX
SERIAL 1
RX
SERIAL 2
TX
RX
SERIAL 3
TX
RX
MA 2211-100S2
SYNCHRONIZATION
SYNC 1
SYNC 2
3211S1
CIM Front Panel
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Product Specifications
Communication Module (CM)
Capabilities
Each CM provides the following
communication capabilities:
Serial ports
Network ports
Multiple protocol support
Serial Ports
Each CM provides three optically
isolated RS-232 or RS-485 serial ports
which are user-configurable for
Modbus point-to-point or multi-point
(network) connections.
Transmission rates up to 115 kilobits
per second per port can be selected.
Network Ports
Each CM provides two network ports
which are configured as follows:
One 10-megabit Ethernet port, with the
following connectors:
10BaseT
CM Baseplate Connectors
TSAA (UDP/IP)
100BaseTX
TriStation 1131
Peer-to-Peer (UDP/IP)
Supported Protocols
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Peer-to-Peer (DLC)
NOTE
The Tri-GP CM supports a maximum of
four Modbus TCP ports.
Specification
24 VDC
11.5 W maximum
1.0 Watt per SFP
8 W maximum
6 W maximum additional per MAU
3.75 W maximum additional per MAU
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
CIM: 10 ms maximum
CM: 1 ms maximum
1 sec minimum
500 A maximum
2.4 A maximum
0 V, no isolation
500 VDC
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Product Specifications
Common Features for
I/O Modules and Baseplates
All types of I/O modules support a hotspare module. Each module is mechanically keyed to prevent improper installation in a configured baseplate.
PASS
FAULT
ACTIVE
FIELD PWR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
LOCK
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
DI 3301S2
24v
DI Front Panel
DI Baseplate
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Specification
24 VDC
Voltage range
Logic power
<3 W
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
1 ms maximum
1 sec minimum
500 A maximum
2.4 A maximum
2.4 A maximum
0 V, no isolation
Field Power
Feature
Specification
24 VDC
Power
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
Not applicable
Not applicable
500 A maximum
a.For the PI Module, the voltage range is configurable in TriStation 1131 software.
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Product Specifications
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
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Feature
Specification
Points
32, commoned
420 mA DC
222 mA DC
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
50 mA DC
16 Hz
Source impedance
180
250
I to V resistor
100 0.01%
Resolution
12 bits
Absolute error
Diagnostic
Scan time
Specification
Points
32, commoned
(16 DI, points 116; 16 AI, points
1732)
Features of AI Points
Specification
420 mA DC
222 mA DC
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
50 mA DC
16 Hz
Source impedance
180
250
I to V resistor
100 0.01%
Resolution
12 bits
Absolute error
Diagnostic
Scan time
Features of DI Points
Specification
024 VDC
1530 VDC
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
Input Delay
Input impedance
Input power
Input threshold
< 20/sec
< 2 ms
36% test voltage
05 VDC, 100 k
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Product Specifications
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.
3481S2
3482S2
Points
4, commoned-return, DC-coupled
4, commoned-return, DC-coupled
Isolated points
None
None
Output accuracy
Type
TMR
TMR
Resolution
12 bits
12 bits
Diagnostic
32 VDC, maximum
24 VDC, nominal
32 VDC, maximum
24 VDC, nominal
Over-range protection
36 VDC, continuous
0 VDC, continuous
36 VDC, continuous
0 VDC, continuous
1 ms, typical
3 ms, maximum
1 ms, typical
3 ms, maximum
a.This specification applies to points 3 and 4. The specification for points 1 and 2 is the same as for Model 3481S2
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3301S2
3311S2
Points
32, commoned
32, commoned
24 VDC
24 VDC
19.230 VDC
19.230 VDC
33 VDC
33 VDC
0.6 VDC
0.6 VDC
Input delay
ON to OFF or OFF to ON
Time constant = 2.86 msec, - 3dB @ 55 Hz
ON to OFF or OFF to ON
Time constant = 0.13 msec, - 3dB @ 1.2 kHz
Input impedance
Input power
Input threshold
<20/sec
<20/sec
<2 ms
36% test voltage
05 VDC, 100 k
<2 ms
36% test voltage
05 VDC, 100 k
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Product Specifications
Digital Output Modules
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:
Pointsall stuck-on and stuck-offs
are detected.
3401S2
3411S2
Points
16, commoned
16, commoned
24 VDC
24 VDC
19 to 30 VDC
19 to 30 VDC
33 VDC
45 VDC
0.6 VDC
0.6 VDC
n/a
30 mA
<4.8 A, self-limiting
3.0 A, typical
700 mA maximum, self limiting
<4.8 A, self-limiting
3.0 A, typical
700 mA maximum, self limiting
(See the Planning and Installation Guide for
Triconex General Purpose v2-v3 Systems for
extended carry current limits and conditions.)
Field alarms
Loop-back thresholds
<1 mA
<1 mA
>20 ms
Not applicable
>20 ms
Not applicable
Output current
Switching
Carry
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Product Specifications
Pulse Input Module Specifications
Model
3382S2
Points
Input type
Differential: channel-isolated
Single-ended: commoned ground
Sensor compatibility
33 VDC
Single-ended
Speed range
n/a
c
0.5 Hz to 32 kHz
Duty cycle
n/a
Baseplate configurable
Baseplate configurable
Resolution
n/a
b
Absolute error
n/a
4,000 Hz/sec
< 0.01 times the numeric value of the input frequency when the frequency range is
3kHz32 kHz
500,000 Hz/sec2
2 b
< 2.5 times the numeric value of the input frequency when the frequency range is 3
kHz32 kHz
Measurement algorithm
Diagnostic
<32 ms
Functional-to-protective-earth isolation
a.Absolute error of speed, acceleration, and jerk, may exceed the specified values if the number of gear teeth per point G is not within the range of
255 > n*G >= 240, where n is an integer.
b.Absolute error of speed, acceleration, and jerk, does not include error introduced by the field device. The reporting of speed acceleration and jerk is susceptible
to noise and inaccuracies in the gear manufacturing (tooth-tooth spacing)
c. For input frequencies of 32 Hz or greater, the scan update rate is less than 32 ms. However, for input frequencies of less than 32 Hz, the scan update rate is
the period of the input frequency.
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Specification
Points
24 V
30 V
33 V peak
15 W resistive
<100 A
<0.25 V @ 0.5 A
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Product Specifications
I/O Extender Module Kits
I/O Extender Module Kits are used to:
Carry I/O messages from one I/O
column to another
Provide logic power terminals for
each I/O column
You must connect 24 volt logic power
sources to every I/O column by using an
I/O Extender Module or an MP Baseplate.
Connectors for
I/O Bus Cables
Logic Power
Terminals
I/O Extender Module
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Interconnect Assemblies
Tri-GP baseplates within a single I/O
column are connected by Interconnect
Assemblies that carry I/O messages and
logic power across the baseplates. The
MP Interconnect is connected to an I/O
Baseplate, and the I/O Interconnects are
connected to other I/O Baseplates.
I/O Interconnect
Assembly
MP Interconnect
Assembly
MP Interconnect Assembly
Physically, an MP Interconnect
Assembly consists of a small passive
PCB in a molded plastic housing with
two DIN-C 96-pin male connectors. The
assembly is attached to the top or bottom
of an MP Baseplate in order to connect
adjacent I/O Baseplates. The MP Interconnect Assembly also is used on AI and
AO HART Baseplates because they are
the same size as MP Baseplates.
I/O Interconnect Assembly
Physically, an I/O Interconnect
Assembly consists of a small passive
PCB in a molded plastic housing with
two DIN-C 96-pin male connectors. The
assembly is attached to the top or bottom
of an I/O Baseplate in order to connect
other I/O Baseplates.
Required Accessories
Bottom End Cap
Slot
Cover
Terminal
Cover
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Notes
Communication Capabilities
The Tri-GP controller provides stateof-the-art communication capabilities
through communication ports on the
CIM, CM, and MP. Ports on the MP
support TriStation 1131 and Modbus
slave protocol. Ports on the CIM and
CM support TriStation 1131, TSAA
client/server (DDE Server and OPC
UA Server or OPC Server), Peer-toPeer, Time Synchronization, JetDirect
printing, and Modbus master/slave
protocols.
Depending on application requirements, the Tri-GP controller can
communicate with the following:
OPC UA clients (using a CIM) or
OPC Server for Triconex (using a
CM)
Any Modbus master, including DCS
from Foxboro, Honeywell, ABB,
Bailey, Fisher-Rosemount and
Yokogawa
A PC running TriStation 1131
software through the TriStation 1131
(Ethernet) protocol
Other Triconex controllers through
the Triconex Peer-to-Peer protocol
External devices using TSAA which
is a Triconex master/slave protocol
used by devices on an Ethernet
network
TSAA Client/Server Protocol
Triconex System Access Application is
a master/slave protocol that allows an
external device acting as a master to
communicate with one or more Tri-GP
controllers. Typically, a client/server
workstation connects to a DCS client
using TSAA protocol to access point
data in the Tri-GP controller. DDE
MP Only
One CIM/CM
Two CIM/CMs
3 serial ports
3 serial ports
6 serial ports
not available
3 serial ports
6 serial ports
not available
3 serial ports
6 serial ports
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
not available
1 serial portb
2 serial portsb
3 Ethernet
ports
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
Peer-to-Peer communication
for one network of Triconex
controllers onlyusing
UDP/IPc or DLCd
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
not available
1 Ethernet portf
2 Ethernet portsf
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
HP JetDirect Printing
not available
2 Ethernet ports
4 Ethernet ports
Communication Capabilities
OPC Server for Triconex
OPC Server for Triconex is an OPCcompliant product, available from
Matrikon that runs on a PC. OPC
Server for Triconex allows read and
write access to Tri-GP input, output,
and memory variables, and system
attributes through the CM. OPC clients
that conform to OPC version 2.0 for
Data Access and version 1.0 for Alarms
and Events Handler can communicate
with a Tri-GP through the OPC Server
for Triconex.
For more information on OPC Server
for Triconex and OPC client applications, see the Matrikon website at
www.matrikon.com.
DDE Server for Triconex
Triconex DDE Server is a Windowsbased application that enables DDEcompliant clients to read and, if
allowed, to write data to a Triconex
control program. A client can read
input, output, and memory variables,
and system attributes.
Client applications use DDE (Dynamic
Data Exchange) protocol to communicate with a DDE Server. Any Windows
application that supports DDE
protocolsuch as Microsoft Excel
can use Triconex DDE Server. Triconex
DDE Server communicates with one or
more Triconex controllers through
TSAA protocol. To return data to
clients, the DDE server uses DDE
protocol. For detailed Windows version
compatibility information, see the
Product Release Notice for Triconex
DDE Server v4.1-v4.3.0, available on
the Global Customer Support (GCS)
website.
Modbus Communication
Modbus is an industry-standard
master/slave protocol that is traditionally used for energy management,
transfer line control, pipeline monitoring, and other industrial processes.
A Tri-GP controller can operate as a
Modbus master, slave, or both. A DCS
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MP
CIM/CM
ASCII
RS-232
RS-485
Master
Slave
Point-to-Point
Multi-drop
Communication Interfaces
Interface
MP
CIM
CM
Functional Overview
TriStation 1131 software provides three
editors which support these IEC 611313 languages:
Function Block Diagram
Ladder Diagram
Structured Text
An optional Triconex programming
language, CEMPLE (Cause and Effect
Matrix Programming Language Editor)
supports the widely used Cause and
Effect Matrix (CEM) methodology.
TriStation 1131 software allows you to:
TriStation 1131
Software
Tri-GP
System
4.8.0
2.1.x
4.9.0
2.1.x
4.10.0
3.0.x
Declare tagnames
Test applications in an emulator
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Enhanced Diagnostic
Monitor
The Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor is
an application which monitors the
hardware health of Triconex
controllers and allows users to
effectively troubleshoot the safety
system during maintenance.
For more information on the
Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor, see the
online Help or printed guide included
with the Enhanced Diagnostic
Monitor.
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Function Blocks
A function block is a logic element
which yields one or more results. To
use a function block in a program, an
instance of the function block type must
first be declared. Each instance is identified by a user-defined instance name.
All of the data associated with a
specific instance of a function block is
retained from one evaluation of the
function block to the next.
Data Types
A data type defines the size and characteristics of variables declared in a
program, function or function block.
Data types used by TriStation 1131
software include discrete (BOOL),
analog (DINT), and real (REAL).
Libraries
TriStation 1131 software includes
libraries of pre-defined functions, function blocks, and data types that can be
used in a project.
Programming Languages
TriStation 1131 software includes
these programming languages: Function Block Diagram, Structured Text,
and Ladder Diagram. An optional
language, CEMPLE, can be
purchased separately.
Function Block Diagram (FBD)
Function Block Diagram is a graphical language that corresponds to
circuit diagrams. FBD elements
appear as blocks that are wired
together to form circuits. The wires
transfer binary and other types of data
between elements.
Structured Text (ST)
Structure Text is a high-level, textual
programming language that is similar
to PASCAL. Structured Text allows
Boolean and arithmetic expressions,
and programming structures such as
conditional (IFTHENELSE) statements. Functions and function blocks
can be invoked in Structured Text.
In TriStation 1131 v4.0 software, these
structures were added: arrays, structures, For Loop and Exit statements,
CASE statement, enumerated data
types, var-external, and var-temp variables.
Controller Configuration
Project History
An audit trail function is provided to
document the history of a project and
its program version changes. This
detailed log keeps track of user actions
and comments by automatically timestamping critical events within a
session and manually logging user
comments on demand.
Annotations
Emulator Panel
Emulator Panel
The Emulator Panel allows you to
connect to an emulator, download the
control program, and test and debug the
control program. The panel lists the
programs, variables, and tagnames in
the control program. Testing can be
done by dragging variables and
tagnames from the list to the monitor
panel and changing the values as
desired. You can specify commands to
run the control program without intervention, to run in single-step, or to halt
the execution.
Controller Panel
The Controller Panel allows connection
to the controller for real-time execution
of the application.
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Comments
Comments can be added to programs,
functions, and function blocks to add
information about the operations.
Help Documentation
Automated CEM
Called CEMPLE
The traditional CEM method is timeconsuming and subject to errors caused
by misinterpretation of the matrix or
inaccurate coding. Invensys has automated the CEM process with the Cause
and Effect Matrix Programming
Language Editor, referred to as
CEMPLE.
CEM Editor
The CEM Editor includes the following
components as shown in the figure
below:
Matrix
FBD Network
Variable Detail Table
Matrix
As the major component of the CEM
Editor, the Matrix identifies the parts of
associated with causes, effects, and
intersections. The Matrix can also
include functions or function blocks
related to causes, effects, and intersections.
FBD Network
The FBD Network displays the Function Block Diagram (FBD) related to
the cause, intersection, or effect that is
selected in the matrix. It can also be
used to specify properties and to invert
values for variables.
The FBD network uses internal boolean
variables to save and move results to
FBD Network
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Developing a Matrix
A matrix created in CEMPLE can be as
basic or complex as the situation
requires. In a basic matrix, causes are
identified as true or false inputs related
to one or more effects through the intersections between them. The state of a
cause (true or false) determines the
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As with other types of executable elements, values and variables can be set for use during
emulation and real-time execution.
CEMPLE Tools
A matrix can be developed and edited
using a variety of graphical interface
methods. Commands can be selected
from a main menu, toolbar, and pop-up
menu.
Variables can be added or renamed by
making changes in the Variable Detail
Table. Where appropriate, drop-down
lists provide variable names or function
and function block names to be
selected.
For more information, see the TriStation 1131 Developers Guide.
During each scan of the TriStation 1131 project, the Main Processors
examine selected discrete variables for state changes known as events.
Triconex Controller
CIM
CIM
NET1
NET1
NET2
Triconex Controller
Triconex Controller
CIM
MP
MP
MP
To DCS
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Time Synchronization
and Time Stamps
SOE Recorder
SOE Recorder can simultaneously
collect event data from as many as 31
networked controllers. It queries all the
controllers on the network to determine
which downloaded TriStation 1131
projects include SOE blocks. If a
project includes one or more SOE
blocks, then SOE Recorder opens the
appropriate SOE definition file and
begins collecting events from the associated controller.
While the TriStation 1131 project is
running, SOE Recorder can be used to
analyze events online as it collects them
from the controllers. Snapshots of
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Trip Processing
A trip is a shutdown of the controlled
process, or a portion of the controlled
process. A TriStation 1131 project used
for safety shutdown typically includes
one trip variable, whose state change
initiates the shutdown activities. If a
project requires several variables
related to trip conditions, these variables must be evaluated in combination
to determine the final state of the trip
variable.
When a trip event occurs, SOE
Recorder can automatically create a trip
Functional Overview
Safety View ABM depends on the
implementation of process alarms in the
safety controller using TriStation 1131.
Safety View ABM supports alarm
states and sequences as defined in the
ISA 18.1 - 2004 (R)-Annunciator
Sequences and Specifications standard.
Safety View ABM allows you to:
Configure tagnames for alarm
monitoring
Monitor alarms generated from
controllers
Retrieve alarm-related data from up
to 254 controllers simultaneously,
across multiple Safety View ABM
networks (a maximum of 62
controllers per network)
Safety View ABM is comprised of
several components, including the
following:
Configuration Component: The
Safety View Configuration
Component allows you to add,
delete, update, import, and export
configuration settings for
controllers, users, tagnames, alarms,
and monitoring workstations. Once
configuration is complete, you
deploy the Alarm Monitoring
Application to the monitoring
workstations.
Safety View Server: The Safety
View server manages
communication with the controller,
the Safety View database, and the
Alarm Monitoring Application. The
server sends commands from the
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Unbypass tagnames
Configuration Component
Features
The Safety View ABM Configuration
Component is an ArchestrA object that
is accessed from the ArchestrA IDE. It
allows you to configure the following:
Safety controllers
Users, roles, and security
permissions
Monitoring workstations and their
corresponding displays
Areas, lines of equipment (LoEs),
safety instrumented functions
(SIFs), alarms, and general purpose
(GP) buttons
Alarm colors and sounds
Audit trail network printer
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Controllers
Areas, LoEs, SIFs, alarms, and GP
buttons
Monitoring workstations and
associated monitors
Assign sounds to the various alarm
conditions and add command
buttons to your interface
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Notes
Glossary
A
Abbreviation for amp.
alias
A five-digit number which identifies the data type and
hardware address of a point in the Triconex controller.
Alias is a convention of Modbus which is a communication protocol available with Triconex communication
modules.
ASIC
Stands for Application Specific Integrated Circuit.
availability
The probability that the control system is operational at
some instant of time.
ATEX
Stands for Atomsphres Explosibles and refers to the
European Union Directive 94/9/EC, which is one of a
number of approach directives developed by the
European Union and covers all equipment and protective
systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
bin
An address range of aliased variables in Triconex
controllers, based on Class and Type combinations.
board
See module.
card
See module.
cause
In CEM methodology, a cause is a problem to be solved
by the matrix.
CEM
Stands for Cause and Effect Matrix which is a twodimensional matrix for the development of safety applications. In this type of matrix, causes are represented by
rows and effects are represented by columns.
CE Mark
A type of certification by the European Union which
ensures the electro-magnetic compatibility of Triconex
controllers with other pieces of electrical and electronic
equipment.
CEMPLE
A language editor in the TriStation 1131 Developer's
Workbench that allows you to develop CEMs for safety
shutdown applications.
communication modules
Modules that enable the Triconex controllers to communicate with host computers. Invensys offers communication modules with Ethernet and serial protocol.
configuration
In TriStation 1131 software, the modules and settings
used in a Triconex controller, including MPs, communication and I/O modules, field termination panels, and
memory and module settings.
control program
In TriStation 1131 software, a control program is the
compiled code (built from program elements and configuration information) that is downloaded to and runs in a
Triconex controller.
control system
The system which governs the operation of plant,
machinery or other equipment by producing appropriate
instructions in response to input signals.
controller
A Triconex controller includes MPs, communication and
I/O modules, and field termination devices.
DCS
Stands for distributed control system, which is a system
that controls a process and provides status information to
an operator.
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Glossary
DDE
Stands for Dynamic Data Exchange (DDE) which is an
interprocess communication mechanism provided by
Microsoft Windows. Applications running under
Windows can use DDE to send and receive data and
instructions to and from each other.
HART
Highway Addressable Remote Transducer protocol is a
bi-directional industrial field communication protocol
used to communicate between intelligent field instruments and host systems over 420 mA instrumentation
wiring.
debug
The act of locating and correcting faults: 1) one of the
normal operations in software development such as
editing, compiling, debugging, loading, and verifying; or
2) the identification and isolation of a faulty physical
component, including its replacement or repair to return
the PLC to operational status.
host
See external host.
effect
In CEM methodology, an effect is an action that must be
taken to solve a cause (problem).
IEEE
Stands for the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) which is a professional society for engineers.
event
A state change of a discrete aliased variable which has
been designated for event logging. An event occurs when
a variable changes from the normal state to another state.
event logger
A utility that logs, displays and prints critical events in
real time, based on state changes of discrete variables in
the user-written application. Proper use of an event logger
warns users about dangerous conditions and printouts of
events can help identify the sequence of events that led to
a trip.
event variable
A discrete memory variable or discrete input point that
has been assigned to an SOE block.
fault tolerance
The ability to identify and compensate for failed control
system elements and allow repair while continuing an
assigned task without process interruption. Fault tolerance is achieved by incorporating redundancy and fault
masking.
FBD
Stands for Function Block Diagram which is a graphical
programming language that corresponds to circuit
diagrams. Used for connective programming, FBD
programs are structured by groups of interconnected
elements (networks), allowing the integration of function
and function blocks.
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hot-spare
A unique feature of Triconex controllers which allows
spare I/O modules to be installed with automatic switch
to the spare in case the primary module fails.
IEC 61131-3
The part of the IEC 61131 standard for programmable
controllers that specifies the syntax and semantics of a
unified suite of programming languages for programmable controllers.
input poll time
The time required by the Triconex controller to collect
input data from the controlled process. Input polling is
asynchronous and overlaps execution of the user-written
application.
instance view
In TriStation 1131 software, the Emulator Control Panel
and Triconex Control Panel displays the values of annotated variables while a TriStation 1131 project is running.
In an instance view, you can change the values of variables during emulation or real-time execution.
intermittent fault
A fault or error that is only occasionally present due to
unstable hardware or varying software states.
intersection
In CEMPLE, a cell in a matrix where a cause row intersects an effect column.
intersection function
In CEMPLE, a function or function block that can be
selected from a list in the Intersection cell of a cause row
and an effect row.
Glossary
ISO
Stands for the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) which is a worldwide federation of national
standards bodies (ISO member bodies) that promulgates
standards affecting international commerce and communications.
LD
Stands for Ladder Diagram, which is a graphical
programming language that uses a set of symbols to
represent relay logic. Modules are defined by their
connection to a left and right power rail.
logical slot
A logical slot includes two physical slots, which can
house a primary module and a hot spare module.
m
MTTR
Stands for Mean Time To Repair which is the expected
time to repair a failed system or subsystem. Usually
expressed in hours.
node
Any of the machines on a network. In this document,
node usually means a Triconex controller.
node number
The physical address of a node.
OPC
Stands for OLE for Process Control which is a standard
set of non-proprietary interfaces used to develop
client/server programs. OPC supports interoperability
between field devices and applications for process
control, factory automation, and business.
OPC UA
Stands for OLE for Process Control Unified Architecture, which is the next generation OPC standard that
provides a cohesive, secure, and reliable cross-platform
framework for access to real time data and events.
open network
A network to which an external host can be connected.
output poll time
The time required by the Triconex controller to implement the outputs generated by the user-written application in response to inputs from the controlled process.
module
An active field-replaceable unit consisting of an electronic circuit assembly housed in a metal spine. Also
called board or card.
Peer-to-Peer
A protocol that allow multiple Triconex controllers on a
proprietary network to exchange limited amounts of
process and safety information.
MTBF
Stands for Mean Time Between Failure which is the
expected average time between failures of a system,
including the time taken to repair the system. Usually
expressed in hours.
program
1. The set of instructions, commands, and/or directions
that define the Triconex controllers output signals in
terms of input signals.
2. The act of creating such a set of instructions using the
relay ladder language of the TriStation 1131 programming system.
MTTF
Stands for Mean Time To Failure which is the expected
average time to a system failure in a population of identical systems. Usually expressed in hours.
protocol
A set of rules describing the format used for data
exchange between two entities.
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Glossary
reliability
The probability that no failure of the system will have
occurred in a given period of time.
scan time
The period of the Triconex controllers cycle of required
control functions. Scan time is composed of three
elements:
Input poll time (asynchronous with execution of the
user-written application)
The time required to execute the user-written
application
Output poll time
ST
Stands for Structured Text, which is a high-level
programming language used for complex arithmetic
calculations and procedures that are not easily expressed
in graphical languages.
system
Consists of a set of components which interact under the
control of a design.
TCP/IP
Stands for Transmission Control Protocol/Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) which are protocols for the Transport
and Network layers of the OSI network model. TCP/IP
provides reliable, sequenced data delivery.
Time Synchronization
A Triconex protocol used to establish and maintain a
synchronized, network-wide time basis. Time can be
synchronized with the master node in a network of
Tricon, Triconex General Purpose, or Trident controllers,
with a distributed control system (DCS), or with an OPC
client/server application.
transient fault
A fault or error resulting from a temporary environmental
condition.
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TMR
Stands for Triple-Modular Redundant architecture, which
allows Triconex controllers to achieve fault tolerance.
The complete system is triplicated; each of the three identical systems is called a leg. Each leg independently
executes the user-written application in parallel with the
other legs.
trip
A safety-related shutdown of the controlled process or a
portion of the controlled process.
TriStation 1131
A Windows-based application for developing and downloading user-written applications and for performing
maintenance and diagnostics.
TriStation 1131 protocol
A master/slave protocol used by a TriStation 1131 application for communication with the Triconex controllers.
TV Rheinland
TV stands for Technischer berwachungs-Verein
which translates to Technical Supervisory Association. In
Germany, TV Rheinland is an authorized technical
inspection agency for a wide variety of products,
processes, installations, plants and equipment.
UDP/IP
Stands for User Datagram Protocol/Internet Protocol
(UDP/IP) which are protocols for the Transport and
Network layers of the OSI network model. UDP/IP
provides best-effort datagram delivery.
voting
A mechanism whereby each leg of a TMR system
compares and corrects the data in each leg using a twoout-of-three majority voting scheme.