Triconex 3503E processor module Triconex Tricon v9/v10/MX safety systems

The Triconex 3503E is the main processor module for Triconex Tricon v9/v10/MX safety systems, serving as the brain of the Safety Instrumented System (SIS). Here's a comprehensive technical breakdown:

Triconex 3503E – Technical Specifications

1. Core Functionality

Module Type: Main Controller (TMR CPU)

Architecture: Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) with 3x 32-bit processors

Scan Time: As fast as 1ms for critical safety logic

Memory:

6MB SRAM (per processor)

8MB Flash (program storage)

2. Key Features

Voting Mechanism: 2-out-of-3 voting on all I/O and communications

Fault Tolerance: Single fault tolerant (continues operation with one failed channel)

Hot-Swappable: Replaceable without system shutdown

Watchdog Timers: 3 independent levels for fail-safe operation

3. Performance Specifications

Parameter Specification

Logic Execution 0.1ms/Bool instruction

I/O Capacity Up to 15,000 I/O points

Communication Ports 2x RS-232/RS-485 (TriStation programming)

System Throughput 50,000 digital I/O updates/sec

4. LED Status Indicators

LED Color Meaning

PWR Green Power OK

OK A/B/C Green Processor healthy

FLT A/B/C Red Processor fault

COM Yellow Communication activity

5. Environmental Ratings

Operating Temp: -40°C to +70°C

Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing

Shock/Vibration: 5g operational, 15g non-operational

6. Certifications

Safety: IEC 61508 SIL 3, TÜV certified

Hazardous Areas: ATEX, IECEx (Zone 2)

Industrial: UL, CE, cULus