Rockwell Automation T3454 User Manual

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AC Isolated Digital Output Module

110 VAC

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The AC isolated digital output module provides control of
eight isolated user output loads. One type of module is
available to interface to outputs powered from isolated 110
VAC field power supplies. Each module's triplicated I/O
Safetybus interface ensures that no Regent system failure can
incorrectly apply power to an output, and that no failure in
the module can affect the operation of the Regent system or
other I/O modules in the system.

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Features

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Eight isolated 110 VAC output circuits.

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Hot-replaceable.

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Automatic self-testing of triplicated I/O Safetybus circuits and
many simplex logic circuits.

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2 amp output circuits.

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Zero-cross load switching.

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Individual front panel indicators on each module show active
and fault, shutdown, blown fuse, and output on/off status (logic
side).

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2500 volt minimum e
circuits.

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TÜV certified, Risk Class 5, non-interfering.

Module Operation

A block diagram of a typical 110 VAC isolated digital output
module is shown in Figure 1.

lectrical isolation between field and logic

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The processor modules send triplicated write data commands
to the output module over the I/O Safetybus. The processors’
addressing data and data write commands are voted by the
module (preventing I/O Safetybus failures upstream from the
mo

dule from affecting module operation). The voted result is

then passed to the I/O bus interface logic.

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Figure 1. Block Diagram of 110 VAC Isolated Digital Output Module.

The voted output data from the I/O bus interface logic is then
used to drive the output circuits. Zero crossing turn-on
TRIAC drivers are used to convert the logic level output drive
signals to switch 110 VAC power to load devices.

When the output is logically turned on, the field d

evice is
energized, and when the output is logically turned off, the
field device is de-energized.

Optical isolation between the module’s logic and field circuits
provides logic-to-field isolation

— protecting the output
module from field signal over voltages, transients, and other
electrical disturbances. It also provides a safety barrier
between the primary field voltages and user accessible
circuits. Additionally each output is isolated from the other

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outputs, to operate load devices powered from isol
power supplies.

Each output is individually fused to protect the circuits from
short circuit conditions in output wiring and field devices.

Testing and Diagnostics

Each module’s voter circuits are periodically tested by the
processor modules. Discrepant data are sent through one of
three legs of the I/O Safetybus to determine whether the
module’s voter is able to outvote the incorrect data. A failure
to return the correct majority-voted result to the processors
produces an I/O module error indication at the processor
modules and a module fault indication at the I/O module.

Each type of module has a unique identification code that is
read by the controller. This code lets the controller know
which type of module is installed in each I/O chassis slot and
how to address that module and its points specifically. If a
module is removed, or is replaced with a module of a different
type, the processor modules will indicate an I/O module error.

ated field

Loopback logic tests periodically write data to the mo
then read it back to determine whether the module’s I/O bus
interface logic is functioning correctly.

Fuses are continually checked for continuity. Field power and
the minimum load (see Specifications, page 13) must be
connected to each output in order to detect a blown fuse.

Front Panel Indicators

The 110 VAC isolated digital output module is shown in
Figure 2. The front panel contains the active and fault status
indicators, shutdown indicator
fuse indicators for each output circuit.

Active and Fault Status Indicators

These green and red LEDs indicate the overall health of the
module. During normal operation, the green ACTIVE
indicator flashes at the controller’s scan rate. If a module
fault is detected the red FAULT indicator turns on and the
green indicator turns off.

, and output status and blown

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Shutdown Indicator

Upon loss of communications with the controller, output
modules enter either a shutdown or hold fault mode. If the I/O
asse

mbly is set to shutdown, the red SHUTDOWN indicator
will turn on when communications with the controller are lost.
If the I/O assembly is set to hold, the SHUTDOWN indicator
will always be off (see page 8, Fault Mode Jumper).

When the module is installed in the I/O chassis or when logic

power (from the I/O power supply modules) is first applied to
the module, it will be in the shutdown mode until the first
output scan, regardless of the fault mode jumper settings.
Also, removi

ng two I/O transceiver modules, two I/O power
supply modules, or two power legs will cause the module to be
in the shutdown mode.

Output Status Indicators

The output status indicators are yellow LEDs, located on the
logic side of the output. There are 8 output status indicators
— one for each output. These indicators are lit when the
output TRIAC is energized to turn on the load.

Blown Fuse Indicators

The red BLOWN FUSE indicators turn on when the
associated output’s internal fuse opens. A blown fu
cause the module’s FAULT indicator to turn on.

se will also

The module must be connected to a load and field power must
be present to detect a blown fuse. Refer to Maintenance, page
12

, for fuse replacement instructions.

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Figure 2. 110 VAC Isolated Digital Output Module.

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