ICS TRIPLEX TC-201-01-6M5 Communication Interface Module

Technical Specifications

Model:TC-201-01-6M5

Brand:ICS TRIPLEX

Product type:Trusted multi-port communication interface module

System series:Trusted SIS

Bus type:Triple redundant backplane bus

Redundancy:Supports TMR triple modular redundant configuration

Communication interface:6 ports integrated serial and ethernet communication

Protocol support:Modbus RTU,Modbus TCP and other safety compliant industrial protocols

System supply:18~32VDC

Power dissipation:4.8W

Scan cycle:Synchronized with Trusted controller system cycle

Galvanic isolation:Isolation between logic side and external communication network

Operating temperature:-20~+60℃

Relative humidity:5~95% non-condensing

Weight:0.47kg

Certification:CE,TÜV,SIL3

System compatibility

TC-201-01-6M5 belongs to ICS TRIPLEX Trusted safety instrumented system and installs in Trusted rack. It acts as extended communication gateway for safety controller,handling large-volume secure data exchange between SIS and DCS,operator HMI,remote monitoring systems and field intelligent devices. Widely deployed in oil & gas,petrochemical and power plants for ESD and fire & gas safety applications.

Function

TC-201-01-6M5 serves as high integrity multi-port communication interface unit of Trusted SIS. It offloads communication processing workload from TMR processor,executes protocol conversion and supports TMR 2oo3 hardware voting. The module continuously monitors communication link quality and detects link interruption or data error.

Installation

Insert TC-201-01-6M5 vertically into dedicated slot of Trusted rack. Wire external communication cables to matched termination assembly. Verify communication link status and fault diagnostics via Trusted engineering software.

Interface

‑Gold finger connector for triple redundant backplane bus

‑Multi-port external communication terminal interface

‑Front panel LED indicators for run,comms and individual channel fault status

‑Onboard protocol processing and multi-link diagnostic circuit

Circuit feature

Compact rugged PCB design,built-in surge and ESD protection. Isolated communication architecture isolates external network interference,fully compliant with SIL3 functional safety hardware specifications.

Feature

TC-201-01-6M5 is spare expanded multi-port communication interface board for ICS TRIPLEX SIS. Common faults include communication port damage,cable open/short circuit and backplane communication fault. Confirm rack firmware compatibility before replacement.

Diagnostic

When communication link loss,data parity error or onboard hardware failure is detected,the module triggers fault alarm and uploads diagnostic messages to safety workstation.

Built‑in function

Multi-channel secure inter-system communication data transmission,individual communication link health monitoring and TMR signal voting for Trusted SIS rack,used as SIS extended communication interface spare replacement.

Product Brief

TC-201-01-6M5 is ICS TRIPLEX SIL3 Trusted multi-port communication interface module,designed for expanded communication capacity,realizing reliable data interaction between Trusted safety controller and multiple external automation systems. Verify system firmware compatibility before ordering. ESD anti-static protection must be followed during handling installation.