The TrustedTM TMR Zone Interface module has been designed to provide a configurable interface
specifically for use in Fire and Gas protection systems. The module interfaces to up to 40 Fire and
Gas field device inputs or actuators. Each of the 40 I/O Channels can be individually configured as
Analogue Input, Digital Input or Digital Output to provide all of the interfaces needed to protect one or
more Fire and Gas Zones. Interfacing to the field devices is through a Versatile Field Termination
Assembly type 8842, which provides the field loop conditioning for each of the types of signal, and
enables the connection of reset signals for latching type detectors without the need for external
hardware. The module is separated into 5 power groups each with 8 channels. Power groups can be
combined together to provide a configurable number of channels for each Fire/Gas Zone. All of these
functions provide data to the Trusted
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TMR system which acts as the logic solver.
Triplicated diagnostic tests are performed throughout the module, including measurements for current
and voltage on each portion of voted input or output channels. Tests are also performed for stuck on
and stuck off failures. All inputs are treated as analogue and are fully tested. Fault tolerance is
achieved through a Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) architecture within the module for each of the 40
channels.
Features
•40 Triple Modular Redundant selectable input/output points per module.
•Inputs interface to 4-20mA gas detectors, Fire and Heat detectors, Break Glass units etc.
•Programmable Field Device Reset signals (up to 5 individual resets)
•Two or Three Wire Field devices through 8842
•Fuse Protection of Inputs and Outputs through 8842
•High Power Digital Outputs to interface to Dampers, Extinguishant Release, Fire pumps
etc.
•5 Isolated Power Groups to allow flexible and efficient field configurations.
•Comprehensive automatic diagnostics and self-test.
•Automatic line monitoring per point to detect faults in field wiring and loads.
•2500V dc optical isolation barrier.
•Automatic over-current protection (per channel), no module fuses required
•On-board Sequence of Events (SOE) reporting with 1ms resolution.
•Module can be hot-replaced on-line using dedicated Companion (adjacent) Slot or
SmartSlot (one spare slot for many modules) configurations.
•TÜV Certified IEC 61508 SIL 3
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8Feb 06 Pete Stock Format correction
9Aug 06 N Owens I Vince P Stock Input power
10 Dec 06 V Middleton N Owens P Stock Weights & Dims
11 Mar 07 N Owens I Vince P Stock Accuracy
12 Nov 07 N Owens A Holgate P Stock STATE descriptions
13 Aug 08 I Vince N Owens P Stock Accuracy
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Table 20 I/O Status LEDs.......................................................................................................................34
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Disclaimer
The illustrations, figures, charts, and layout examples in this manual are intended solely to illustrate the
text of this manual.
The user of, and those responsible for applying this equipment, must satisfy themselves as to the
acceptability of each application and use of this equipment.
This document is based on information available at the time of its publication. While efforts have been
made to be accurate, the information contained herein does not purport to cover all details or variations
in hardware or software, nor to provide for every possible contingency in connection with installation,
operation, or maintenance. Features may be described herein which are present in all hardware or
software systems. ICS Triplex Technology Ltd. assumes no obligation of notice to holders of this
document with respect to changes subsequently made.
ICS Triplex Technology Ltd. makes no representation or warranty, expressed, implied, or statutory with
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Revision and Updating Policy
All new and revised information pertinent to this document shall be issued by ICS Triplex Technology
Ltd. and shall be incorporated into this document in accordance with the enclosed instructions. The
change is to be recorded on the Amendment Record of this document.
Precautionary Information
WARNING
Warning notices call attention to the use of materials, processes, methods, procedures or limits which
must be followed precisely to avoid personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Caution notices call attention to methods and procedures which must be followed to avoid damage to
the equipment.
Notes:
Notes highlight procedures and contain information to assist the user in the understanding of the
information contained in this document
Warning
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Caution should be
exercised with regard to the use of portable communications equipment around such equipment.
Signs should be posted in the vicinity of the equipment cautioning against the use of portable
communications equipment.
MAINTENANCE
Maintenance must be performed only by qualified personnel, otherwise personal injury or death, or
damage to the system may be caused.
Caution
HANDLING
Under no circumstances should the module housing be removed.
Associated Documents
Product Descriptions (PD) provide product specific information.
The Safety Manual contains the recommended safety requirements for the safety system design.
The PD8082B – Toolset Suite provides specific guidance on system configuration and application
generation.
The Operator and Maintenance Manual contains general guidelines on maintenance and diagnostic
procedures.
For technical support email: support@icstriplex.com
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1. Description
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The TMR Zone Interface module is a member of the Trusted
All Trusted
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I/O modules share common functionality and form. At the most general level, all I/O
modules interface to the Inter-Module Bus (IMB) which provides power and allows communication with
he TMR Processor. In addition, all modules have a field interface that is used to connect to module
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specific signals in the field. All modules are Triple Modular Redundant (TMR).
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range of Input/Output (I/O) modules.
Figure 1 Module Architecture
All High Integrity I/O modules are made up of 4 sections: Host Interface Unit (HIU), the Field Interface
Unit (FIU), the Field Termination Unit (FTU), and the Front Panel Unit (or FPU).
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Figure 2 shows a simplified block diagram of the TrustedTM Zone Interface Module.
Internal Voting Bus
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1.1. Field Termination Unit (FTU)
The Field Termination Unit (FTU) is the section of the I/O module that connects all three FIUs to a
single field interface. The FTU provides the Group Fail-safe switches and passive components
necessary for signal conditioning, over-voltage protection, and EMI/RFI filtering. When installed in a
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Controller or Expander Chassis, the FTU field connector interconnects to the Field I/O Cable
Assembly attached at the rear of the chassis.
The SmartSlot link is passed from the HIU to the field connections via the FTU. These signals go
directly to the field connector and maintain isolation from the I/O signals on the FTU. The SmartSlot
link is the intelligent connection between active and standby modules for co-ordination during module
replacement.
1.2. Field Interface Unit (FIU)
The Field Interface Unit (FIU) is the section of the module that contains the specific circuits necessary
to interface to the particular types of field I/O signals. Each module has three FIUs, one per slice. For
the TMR Zone Interface Module, the FIU contains one stage of the output switch structure, and A/D
monitoring circuits for each of the channels Two additional A/D circuits provide optional monitoring of
the external field I/O supply voltage.
The FIU receives isolated power from the HIU for logic. The FIU provides additional power
conditioning for the operational voltages required by the FIU circuitry. An isolated 6.25Mbit/sec serial
link connects each FIU to one of the HIU slices.
The FIU also measures a range of on-board “house-keeping” signals that assist in monitoring the
performance and operating conditions of the module. These signals include power supply voltages,
current consumption, on-board reference voltages, board temperature, and condensation.
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FCR Interconnect Bus between slices to vote incoming IMB data and distribute outgoing I/O
Redundant power sharing of dual 24V dc chassis supply voltage and power regulation for logic
ordination during module
board housekeeping, which monitors reference voltages, current consumption and board
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1.3. Host Interface Unit (HIU)
The HIU is the point of access to the Inter-Module Bus (IMB) for the module. It also provides power
distribution and local programmable processing power. The HIU is the only section of the I/O module
to directly connect to the IMB backplane. The HIU is common to most high integrity I/O types and has
type dependent and product range common functions. Each HIU contains three independent slices,
commonly referred to as A, B, and C.
ll interconnections between the three slices incorporate isolation to prevent any fault interaction
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between the slices. Each slice is considered a Fault Containment Region (FCR), as a fault on one
slice has no effect on the operation of the other slices.
The HIU provides the following services common to the modules in the family:
•High Speed Fault-Tolerant Communications with the TMR Processor via the IMB interface.
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module data to the IMB.
•Optically isolated serial data interface to the FIU slices.
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power to HIU circuitry.
•Magnetically isolated power to the FIU slices.
•Serial data interface to the FPU for module status LEDs.
•SmartSlot link between active and standby modules for co-
replacement.
•Digital Signal Processing to perform local data reduction and self-diagnostics.
•Local memory resources for storing module operation, configuration, and field I/O data.
•On-
temperature.
1.4. Front Panel Unit (FPU)
The Front Panel Unit (FPU) contains the necessary connectors, switches, logic, and LED indicators for
the front panel. For every module, the FPU contains the Slice Healthy, Active/Standby, the Educated
indicators (LEDs), and the module removal switches. Additional bi-colour LEDs provide status
indication for the individual I/O signals. Serial data interfaces connect the FPU to each of the HIU
slices to control the LED status indicators and monitor the module removal switches.
1.5. Input Line Monitoring Thresholds
Whether selected as a digital or an analogue input, the module measures the voltage applied to each
input and compares this with four user programmed thresholds and two fixed (minimum and
maximum) thresholds. These may be used within the application to signal a field device state.
Hysteresis is provided on the thresholds by upscale and downscale values, corresponding to the
thresholds for increasing and decreasing values respectively. The analogue voltage reading is also
provided to the application for conversion to engineering units and/or direct trip derivation.
Default threshold values used for non line monitored inputs are as follows (in raw units)
The Zone Interface Module automatically performs local measurements of several on-board signals
that can be used for detailed troubleshooting and verification of module operating characteristics.
Measurements are made within each slice’s HIU and FIU.
1.7. Fault Detection and Testing
From the IMB to the field connector, the I/O module contains extensive fault detection and integrity
testing. Most testing is performed in a non-interfering mode. Data input from the IMB is stored in
redundant error-correcting RAM on each slice portion of the HIU. Received data is voted on by each
slice. All data transmissions include a confirmation response from the receiver.
Periodically, the TMR Processor commands the onboard Digital Signal Processors (DSPs) to perform
a Safety Layer Test. The SLT results in the DSP verifying with the TMR Processor its ability to process
data with integrity. In addition, the DSP uses Cyclical Redundancy Checks (CRC) to verify the
variables and configuration stored in Flash memory.
Between the HIU and FIU are a series of optically isolated links for data and power. The data link is
synchronized and monitored for variance. Both FIU and HIU have onboard temperature sensors to
characterize temperature-related problems. Each FIU is also fitted with a condensation sensor.
The power supplies for both the HIU and FIU boards are redundant, fully instrumented and testable.
Together these assemblies form a Power Integrity Sub System.
1.8. Sequence of Events Characteristics
The module automatically measures the field voltage and current to determine the state of each
channel. An event occurs when the channel transitions from one state to another. When a channel
changes state, the on-board timer value is recorded. When the TMR Processor next reads data from
the module, the channel state and real-time clock value are retrieved. The TMR Processor uses this
data to log the state change into the system Sequence of Events (SOE) log. The user may configure
each channel to be included in the system SOE log. Full details of SOE are contained in PD-8013
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1.9. Output Switch Structure
The Zone Interface Module provides a TMR switch topology where the load is driven by a total of three
fully monitored, fail-safe (6 element) switch channels, one physically resident on each OFIU in the
module. Any single switch or entire slice failure is designed to leave two of the three fail-safe switch
channels operational to power the load.
Figure 3 Output Switch Structure
The upper switches as shown in Figure 3 are denoted as N.O. (Normally Open), and are controlled by
the FIU on which they are physically resident.
Closed), and are controlled by the “upstream” neighbouring FIU.
1
The lower switches are depicted as N.C. (Normally
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Note:
In this context, N.O. is defined as being in the off state in the absence of control signal power,
and similarly, N.C. is the on state in the absence of control signal power. These switches are
constructed from enhancement mode MOSFETs and are both guaranteed to be off in the
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absence of module power to create gate voltage signals to bias them on
(unlike
electromechanical relays for example).
The reason that the lower switches are specified to be on in the absence of control signal power is to
allow two channels to power the load should an entire slice fail. Even if an entire slice fails, the
surviving output circuits will carry the necessary control. The structure of each OFIU output is shown
below:
1
Their “home” FIU.
2
The home FIU, supplies an independent control signal for the “downstream” FIU FSS.
3
For an un-faulted transistor.
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Figure 4 Simplified Switch Circuit Diagram
A resistor provides a means of continuously monitoring the switch current. A signal transistor is used
to drive the gate of Switch 2. It provides Switch 2 with a negative gate voltage, to minimize it’s on
resistance, and serves to hold Switch 2 on in the event that the secondary gate control loses power.
The zener diode between the gate of Switch 2 and source is only required to protect the gate from
large voltage spikes on the drain that might capacitively couple through when Switch 1 and Switch 2
are in the off state.
The resistors in series with the gate of Switch 1 and the signal transistor serve to protect the drive logic
in the event of a malicious switch failure. The pull-up resistors define the gate voltages in the absence
of power.
1.9.1. Switch Diagnostics
During normal operation, Switch 1 and Switch 2 are maintained on. In this state, Switch 1 and Switch 2
exhibit a low resistance.
To determine the ability of the system to control the load via Switch 1 and Switch 2, their gate voltages
are modulated, one at a time. As the gate voltages are modulated, the monitoring signals
synchronously change in a predictable fashion. The local DSP analyses the relative amplitude and
phase of these small AC signals, to determine the on resistance and threshold voltages of each switch.
The current to the load does not need to be completely interrupted in order to obtain a level of
confidence in the ability of the transistors to turn off. For the TMR switch configuration in the on state,
only one fail-safe switch at a time needs to be modulated, while the other two bear the load current.
1.9.2. Short Circuit Protection Issues
In a fuse-free design such as in the Trusted
event of an over-current or over-power situation. In fact, this protection scheme offers advantages to
fuses in both automatic recovery and speed of action.
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System, the module is required to respond rapidly in the
The topology of the channel provides a natural limit to the instantaneous current flow, giving the
module time to respond. Furthermore, the over-current protection circuitry is inherently self-testable,
since the threshold can be a programmable value.
The P-channel architecture of Switch 1 and Switch 2 has an open-drain output structure. Under shortcircuit conditions the maximum instantaneous current with a 24V field voltage is naturally limited to less
than 5A per channel. This is because high output currents cause the gate-source voltages of the two
transistors to be reduced, tending to turn them off.
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he output current is monitored by the DSP. Sustained over current conditions cause the DSP to de-
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energise the associated output. Once the fault has been corrected, the latched de-energised state can
be reset by turning off the logical output signal to the module and pressing the system fault reset
button. The output also includes a non-replaceable fusible link for absolute protection.
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1.9.3. Group Fail Safe Switches
To ensure safe operation, the Zone Interface Module is equipped with a series of switches that provide
source power to a group of 8 channels. The module Group Fail Safe Switch (GFSS) is intended as a
final control switch which can de-energise any outputs that cannot be de-energised in the normal way.
For safety, the presence of two or more faults within the module will cause the Group Fail Safe
Switches to de-energise. This de-energises all of the outputs in its group.
The GFSS has three switches in parallel, each controlled by one 'slice' of the group. This means that if
one slice determines from the states that an output is not de-energised when it should be, then it can
command its own GFSS and those of the other slices’ GFSS to de-energise. This results in two of the
three elements of the GFSS structure to de-energise, leaving only one GFSS element energised. If
two slices do the same thing then the last GFSS will de-energise. For example, this would occur if two
or more switch elements fail in a 'stuck-on' state such that the output cannot de-energise.
The GFSS control signal is generated by a charge pump driven from the comms clock to the slice
power group. If the clock fails then the GFSS bias collapses. This means that even if the ability of the
slice to communicate with a power group is lost, the GFSS can still be de-energised by stopping the
comms clock. If a slice fails, the watchdog on the HIU will time out and reset the slice. This will
shutdown the OFIU power supply and the associated GFSS control signal will also de-energise.
1.10. Output Line Monitoring States
When a channel is selected as an output, the module automatically monitors channel current and
voltage to determine the state. The numerical output state and line fault status are reported back to
the application and are represented below.
Description
Field Short Circuit 5 1
Output Energised (On) 4 0
No Load, Field Open Circuit 3 1
Output De-energised (Off) 2 0
No Field Supply Voltage 1 1
Table 1 Line Monitoring Fault Status
Numerical
Output State
Line Fault
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1.11. Input Interfaces
Eachchannel selected as an input is provided with threeA/D converters which monitor the voltage at
the input connection. These are the same A/D converters which are used to determine channel state
in the output configuration. Each input is a high impedance channel and measures from 0 to 30 V. If
current is to be measured, the input must be conditioned with an external resistor. This resistor is
mounted on the 8842 Versatile Field Termination Assembly. The module uses its TMR architecture to
provide fault tolerance in the event of a hardware failure. Dynamic testing of the input path is provided
to ensure safe operation within the TMR structure.
Note that 24V field power is required for a Zone Interface Module even if all channels are configured as
volt-free inputs. This may be connected via the plug at the chassis end of the cable to a T8290 or
T8297 distribution unit (for cables without power wires) or at the VFTA (for integral power cables).
1.12. Field Interface Selection
For details of the recommended field interface circuit configurations, please refer to the product
description for the 8842 Versatile Termination Assembly.
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2. Installation
2.1. Module Insertion and Removal
CAUTION:
The module contains static sensitive parts. static handling precautions must be observed. Specifically
ensure that exposed connector pins ARE NOT TOUCHED. Under no circumstances should the
module housing BE REMOVED.
Before installation, visually inspect the module for damage. Ensure that the module housing appears
undamaged and inspect the I/O connector at the back of the module for bent pins. If the module
appears damaged or any pins are bent, do not install the module. Do not try to straighten bent pins.
Return the module for replacement.
Ensure that the module is of the correct type.
Record the module type, revision and serial number of the module before installation.
To install the module:
1. Ensure that the field cable assembly is installed and correctly located.
2. If I/O module keys are used, verify that all keys are installed in the correct positions and
properly seated in their slots.
3. Release the ejector tabs on the module using the release key. Ensure that the ejector tabs
are fully open.
4. Holding the ejectors, carefully insert the module into the intended slot.
5. Push the module fully home by pressing on the top and bottom of the module fascia.
Close the module ejectors, ensuring that they click into their locked position.
The module should mount into the chassis with a minimum of resistance. If the module does not
mount easily, do not force it. Remove the module and check it for bent or damaged pins. If the pins
have not been damaged, try reinstalling the module.
2.2. Field Cable Selection
I/O Cables suitable for use with the TrustedTM TMR Zone Interface module are detailed in the following
product descriptions:
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1. PD-TC200 – Trusted
2. PD-TC500 – Trusted
3. The Product Descriptions detailed above also detail the types of Field Termination Assembly
(FTA) or Versatile Field Termination Assembly (VFTA) which may be used with each type of
module.
I/O Companion Slot Cables
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I/O SmartSlot Slot Cables
2.3. Termination
Unused outputs should be commanded off in the application and wired through a 4K7 0.5W resistor to
zero volts.
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2.4. Module Pinout Connections
CBA
1Smart Slot Link C Smart Slot Link B Smart Slot Link A
2
3Chan 5 (+) Pwr Group 1 (+) Chan 1 (+)
4Chan 6 (+) Pwr Group 1 (+) Chan 2 (+)
5Pwr Group 1 Rtn Pwr Group 1 (+) Pwr Group 1 Rtn
6Chan 7 (+) Pwr Group 1 (+) Chan 3 (+)
7Chan 8 (+) Pwr Group 1 (+) Chan 4 (+)
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9Chan 13 (+) Pwr Group 2 (+) Chan 9 (+)
10 Chan 14 (+) Pwr Group 2 (+) Chan 10 (+)
11 Pwr Group 2 Rtn Pwr Group 2 (+) Pwr Group 2 Rtn
12 Chan 15 (+) Pwr group 2 (+) Chan 11 (+)
13 Chan 16 (+) Pwr Group 2 (+) Chan 12 (+)
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15 Chan 21 (+) Pwr Group 3 (+) Chan 17 (+)
16 Chan 22 (+) Pwr Group 3 (+) Chan 18 (+)
17 Pwr Group 3 Rtn Pwr Group 3 (+) Pwr Group 3 Rtn
18 Chan 23 (+) Pwr Group 3 (+) Chan 19 (+)
19 Chan 24 (+) Pwr Group 3 (+) Chan 20 (+)
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21 Chan 29 (+) Pwr Group 4 (+) Chan 25 (+)
22 Chan 30 (+) Pwr Group 4 (+) Chan 26 (+)
23 Pwr Group 4 Rtn Pwr Group 4 (+) Pwr Group 4 Rtn
24 Chan 31 (+) Pwr Group 4 (+) Chan 27 (+)
25 Chan 32 (+) Pwr Group 4 (+) Chan 28 (+)
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27 Chan 37 (+) Pwr Group 5 (+) Chan 33 (+)
28 Chan 38 (+) Pwr Group 5 (+) Chan 34 (+)
29 Pwr Group 5 Rtn Pwr Group 5 (+) Pwr Group 5 Rtn
30 Chan 39 (+) Pwr Group 5 (+) Chan 35 (+)
31 Chan 40 (+) Pwr Group 5 (+) Chan 36 (+)
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Table 2 Field Connector Pinout
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2.5. TrustedTM Module Polarisation/Keying.
All TrustedTM Modules have been Keyed to prevent insertion into the wrong position within a chassis.
The polarisation comprises two parts. The module and the associated field cable.
Each module type has been keyed during manufacture. The organisation responsible for the
integration of the Trusted
o that they correspond with the bungs fitted to the associated module prior to fitting.
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Polarising/Keying
Pins.
(Remove using
side cutters where
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system must key the cable by removing the keying pieces from the cable
Cable Exit
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Trusted Cable
hood
12
Release button
Smart
Swap
Connector
if Fitted
For Cables with Companion slot installations both keying strips must be polarised.
For This Module (T8448) remove keying pins 1,7,9
Figure 5 Module polarisation
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3. Application
The Zone Interface Module has been designed to provide a cost effective and high integrity interface
with a Fire and Gas Zone. Each Zone within an application will have a unique combination of signals.
In order to reduce the amount of hardware required, the Zone Interface has been made configurable
sing a simple software configuration package. The Zone Interface Module operates in conjunction
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with the Trusted
The Termination assembly uses plug-in fuses and links to allow selection of different field loop
conditioning combinations.
Under software control, the Zone Interface Module can select any channel to be input or output. When
a channel is selected as output the module provides a full TMR high integrity fault tolerant switch. In
the input mode the channel becomes a voltage input analogue interface. Each field input is triplicated
and the input voltage is measured using an analogue to digital converter. In the Input mode, different
resistor combinations on the Versatile Field Termination Assembly (VFTA) are used to condition the
field loop and provide the voltage input to the module.
For volt-free or zener-limited inputs, the internal input energise test will fail. To avoid fault indications
due to inputs that cannot be lifted in voltage by the module due to intrinsic shorting, a 1K 1W resistor
is required on the channel wiring between the module and the FTA. Note that this will change the
voltages seen by the module, and will require different monitoring thresholds. This resistor may also be
placed in series with the field contacts as a line monitoring component. The energise tests are required
by TUV for AK6 operation to verify the input circuitry.
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Versatile Field Termination Assembly 8842.
One Channel in each power group can be selected on the Versatile Field Termination Assembly to be
a fire detector power output. The power is distributed to the 7 remaining channels of that group and is
controlled by the Trusted
field devices. It is usual to configure the module as groups of 7 fire inputs. However, the linking of the
VFTA can allow the Reset group to be any combination from 1 to 39 channels, evenly or randomly
distributed throughout the module, given that the total load on the output channel does not exceed 2A.
Gas inputs are interfaced by converting a 4-20mA current loop into a 1-5V signal on the VFTA, but the
inputs operate across a wider range in order to allow for poor field calibration and the calibration/fault
modes of field devices.
Each digital input voltage can be compared to user adjustable thresholds so as to generate up to 5
distinct states (for example Open circuit loop, Normal, Alarm, Short Circuit loop). Each of these
thresholds has adjustable hysteresis and can be positioned anywhere within the operating range of the
input. This allows for detection of field loop faults as well as alarm states.
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application logic. Removing power from the field loop resets fire detecting
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3.1. Module Configuration
There is no configuration required to the physical module. All configurable characteristics of the
module are performed using tools on the EWS and become part of the application or system.ini file
that is loaded into the TMR Processor. The TMR Processor automatically configures the module after
applications are downloaded and during Active/Standby changeover.
The IEC1131 TOOLSET provides the main interface to configure the Zone Interface module. Details
of the configuration tools and configuration sequence are provided in PD-8082B Trusted
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Toolset
Suite. There are three procedures necessary to configure the module. These are:
1. Define the necessary I/O variables for the field data and module status data using the
Dictionary Editor of the IEC1131 TOOLSET.
2. Create an I/O module definition in the I/O Connection Editor for each I/O module. The I/O
module definition defines physical information, e.g. Chassis and Slot location, and allows
variables to be connected to the I/O channels of the module.
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3. Using the Trusted
System Configuration Manager, define custom LED indicator modes,
per-channel default or fail-safe states, and other module settings.
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3.2. T8448 Complex Equipment Definition
The 8448 I/O Complex Equipment Definition includes 10 I/O boards, referenced numerically by rack
number.
Rack I/O Board Description Data Type Direction No. of
Channels
1DO
2STATE Field Output State Integer In 40
3AI Measured voltage Integer In 40
4CI Measured current Integer In 40
5LINE_FLT Line Fault Status Boolean In 40
6DISCREP Channel Discrepancy Integer In 3
7HKEEPING Housekeeping Registers Integer In 57
8INFO I/O Module Information Integer In 11
9THRSHIN Threshold Setting Feedback Integer In 9
10 THRSHOUT Threshold Setting Command Integer Out 11
OEM Parameters - - Field Output Status Boolean Out 40
Table 3 Complex Equipment Definition
There are two OEM parameters included in the first rack (DO Board). These OEM parameters define
the primary module position, declaring the module’s chassis and slot location. There is no need to
define the secondary module position within the IEC1131 TOOLSET if the system will always be
started with a module in the primary position. Where systems may be required to start-up with
modules in the secondary position as the active module, e.g. primary module is not installed when
application is started, the secondary module’s position should be declared in the module definition of
the System Configuration Manager.
OEM Parameter
TICS_CHASSIS The number of the
Description Notes
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Controller Chassis is 1, and
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Expander Chassis are 2 to 15
Trusted
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Chassis
The Trusted
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where the Primary I/O
module is installed
TICS_SLOT The slot number in the
chassis where the
Primary I/O module is
installed
The I/O module slots in the Trusted
chassis are numbered from 1 to 8. The I/O Module
slots in the Trusted
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Expander Chassis are
numbered from 1 to 12.
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Table 4 OEM Parameters
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3.2.1. Rack 1: DO
his board provides the connection to the logical output control signal for each of the field outputs.
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Channel Description
1Field output channel 1 logical state
2Field output channel 2 logical state
40 Field output channel 40 logical state
Table 5 Rack 1: DO descriptions
The user application should set the output control signal to true (logic ‘1’) to turn ON or energise an
output, and false (logic ‘0’) to turn OFF or de-energise an output.
3.2.2. Rack 2: STATE
This board provides the majority voted numerical state. This indicates the operational status of the
channel and associated field connection.
Channel Description
1Field channel 1 state
2Field channel 2 state
40 Field channel 40 state
Table 6 Rack 2: STATE descriptions
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The least significant 3-bits indicate the operational state of the channel. When configured as an output,
the states have the following meaning.
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7Channel Fault
6Field fault (e.g. field leakage to 0V or 24V)
5Short circuit in field wiring or load
4Output energised (ON)
3Open circuit in field wiring or load
2Output de-energised (OFF)
1No field supply voltage
0Unused
Table 7 Rack 2: STATE Output bit descriptions
When configured as an input channel, the states are allocated to voltage ranges. The usual definition
for a digital input is as follows.
Value Description
7Channel Fault
6Over Range
5Short circuit
4Contact Closed
3Contact Indeterminate
2Contact Open
1Open Circuit
0Under Range
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Table 8 Rack 2: STATE Input bit descriptions
Note that channels configured as inputs do not have a direct Boolean indication of the input status. The
Toolset application must be programmed to recognise states 2 and 4 above as open and closed
contact input respectively. All other states are treated as fault conditions; the input status determination
in these states is application specific.
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3.2.3. Rack 3: AI
he AI board returns the field loop voltage measured by the module. This is used for analogue and
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digital inputs, and also for monitoring outputs.
Channel Description
1Field channel 1 voltage
2Field channel 2 voltage
40 Field channel 40 voltage
Table 9 Rack 3: AI bit descriptions
The voltage is the median value taken from the triplicated module. The voltage level is reported as an
integer, with the units being
1
/
V. This may be used directly, scaled arithmetically or scaled using the
500
IEC1131 TOOLSET conversion tables.
To scale the value arithmetically simply divide the returned ‘integer’ by 500 to return the voltage as
either a REAL or INTEGER as required.
The IEC1131 TOOLSET conversion tables may be used to convert the value to engineering units, in
this case voltage. The full-scale range for this number format is decimal ±64, corresponding to
physical range –32000 to +32000.
3.2.4. Rack 4: CI
The CI board returns the field loop current measured by the module. Note that current inputs sink
current into the 250 ohm resistor on the VFTA, and not into the module.
Channel Description
1Field channel 1 current
2Field channel 2 current
40 Field channel 40 current
Table 10 Rack 4: CI bit descriptions
The current is the sum value taken from the triplicated module. The current level is reported as an
integer, with the units being
1
/
A. This may be used directly, scaled arithmetically or scaled using the
1000
IEC1131 TOOLSET conversion tables.
To scale the value arithmetically simply divide the returned ‘integer’ by 1000 to return the current as
either a REAL or INTEGER as required.
The IEC1131 TOOLSET conversion tables may be used to convert the value to engineering units, in
this case current. The full-scale range for this number format is decimal ±32, corresponding to
physical range –32000 to +32000.
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hannel
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1Field channel 1 line fault
2Field channel 2 line fault
40 Field channel 40 line fault
Table 11 Rack 5: LINE_FLT bit descriptions
The line fault input state is reported as true (logic ‘1’) for a line fault condition (open circuit, short circuit,
and no field supply voltage). The logic state is the majority voted value.
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3.2.6. Rack 6: DISCREP
Channel Description
1Discrepancy status channels 1 to 16
(Channel 1 is LSB)
2Discrepancy status channels 17 to 32
(channel 17 is LSB)
3Discrepancy status channels 33 to 40
(channel 33 is LSB)
Table 12 Rack 6: DISCREP bit descriptions
Each of the words reports the discrepancy status of 16 channels. The corresponding bit within the
word is set to ‘1’ when a discrepancy condition is detected on that channel’s state (rack 2).
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1A2
B
3
C
4A5B6
C
7A8B9
C
10A11B12
C
13A14B15
C
16A17B18
C
19A20B21
C
22A23B24
C
25A26B27
C
28A29B30
C
31A32B33
C
34A35B36
C
37A38B39
C
40A41B42
C
43A44B45
C
46A47B48
C
49A50B51
C
52A53B54
C
55A56B57
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3.2.7. Rack 7: HKEEPING
Channel
Description
FCR Units (Full Scale Range)
Internal supply voltage (post regulator) -32768 32767 mV
Internal supply current (post regulator) -32768 32767 mA
24V2 Field Voltage -32768 32767 mV
Output voltage (post isolation) -32768 32767 mV
24V1 Field Voltage -32768 32767 mV
HIU Board Temperature
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
Front Panel Load Current -32768 32767 mA
SmartSlot Link Voltage -32768 32767 mV
FIU Power Group 1 Field Supply Voltage -32768 32767 mV
FIU Board Temperature, Group 1
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
FIU Power Group 2 Field Supply Voltage -32768 32767 mV
FIU Board Temperature, Group 2
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
FIU Power Group 3 Field Supply Voltage -32768 32767 mV
FIU Board Temperature, Group 3
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
FIU Power Group 4 Field Supply Voltage -32768 32767 mV
-32768 32767 -
-32768 32767 -
-32768 32767 -
-32768 32767 -
FIU Board Temperature, Group 4
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
FIU Power Group 5 Field Supply Voltage -32768 32767 mV
FIU Board Temperature, Group 5
( Note: Temperature, ºC = input value / 256 )
Diagnostic error code
-32768 32767 -
-32768 32767 -
Table 13 Rack 7: Housekeeping descriptions
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Each input within the housekeeping rack is reported as an integer. In general, the application engineer
will not normally require these inputs. They are provided to aid fault finding and diagnosis and may be
used for reporting and display purposes. If a slice is Fatal, then all reported housekeeping inputs are
set to zero.
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3.2.8. Rack 8: INFO
Channel Description
1Active Module chassis number
2Active Module slot number
3Active Module Healthy
4Active Module Mode
5Standby Module Chassis Number
6Standby Module Slot Number
7Standby Module Healthy
8Standby Module Mode
9FCR Status
10 Primary module is active
11 Active module is simulated
Table 14 Rack 8: INFO descriptions
The active module chassis and slot numbers indicate the position of the currently active module.
These values will change to match the primary or secondary module position, depending on their active
status, i.e. active/standby changeover will “swap” the values for the active module chassis and slot
number channels with those in the standby module chassis and slot number channels. The chassis
and slot numbers are set to zero if the module is not present.
The Active and Standby module healthy channel is returned as an integer, however only the least
significant bit is used. A value of 0 indicates that a fault has been detected, a non-zero value indicates
that the module is healthy.
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The Active and Standby Module Mode is an integer indicating the current operating mode of the
ssociated module. The value indicates the current internal operating mode of the module.
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The FCR Status channel reports the fault status of the active and standby modules. The value is bitpacked as shown below, the least significant byte is used with the most significant 8-bits set to zero:
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Value Module Mode
5Shutdown
4Maintain
3Active
2Standby
1Configuration
0Unknown, no module present
Table 15 Rack 8: INFO bit descriptions
Bit
76543210
Standby Module Active Module
Ejectors
open
FCR C
Healthy
FCR B
Healthy
FCR A
Healthy
Ejectors
open
FCR C
Healthy
FCR B
Healthy
FCR A
Healthy
Table 16 Rack 8: FCR bit descriptions
The ‘Primary Module is active’ channel is set to non-zero if the primary module is the current active
module, i.e. the active module is in the chassis and slot numbers defined within the OEM parameters.
The ‘Active Module is simulated’ channel is set to non-zero if the active module is being simulated, this
will only be set if the module is not present or the simulation enable has been set within the module’s
configuration in the system.ini file.
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3.2.9. Rack 9: THRSHIN
his board provides the threshold feedback data.
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Channel Description
1Module channel number
2LOW-LOW falling Threshold
3LOW-LOW rising Threshold
4LOW falling Threshold
5LOW rising Threshold
6HIGH falling Threshold
7HIGH rising Threshold
8HIGH-HIGH falling Threshold
9HIGH-HIGH rising Threshold
Table 17 Rack 9: THRSHIN descriptions
The data is updated as a result of commands issued through rack 10. The module channel number
may be 1 to 40. The thresholds relate to the channel voltages returned in rack 3.
The signal values are as follows:
Word 1: Channel number being read. Range 1 to 60.
Word 2: LOW-LOW falling Threshold.
Word 3: LOW-LOW rising Threshold.
Word 4: LOW falling Threshold.
Word 5: LOW rising Threshold.
Word 6: HIGH falling Threshold.
Word 7: HIGH rising Threshold.
Word 8: HIGH-HIGH falling Threshold.
Word 9: HIGH-HIGH rising Threshold
he module channel number may be 1 to 40. The thresholds relate to the channel voltages returned in
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rack 3. Channel 1 is used to control writing the threshold data specified in channels 4 to 11 to the
module channel specified in channel 3. The threshold data will be echoed back in rack 9. Channel 2 is
used to control reading the thresholds of the module channel specified in channel 3. The thresholds will
be reported in rack 9. The reading or writing is triggered by a 0 to 1 transition in the relevant control
register.
The signal values are as follows:
Word 1: Clock out the threshold data. To write the threshold data to the module.
Word 2: Clock in the threshold data. To read the threshold data from the module.
Word 3: Channel number to write/read threshold data. Range 1 to 60.
Word 4: LOW-LOW falling Threshold.
Word 5: LOW-LOW rising Threshold.
Word 6: LOW falling Threshold.
Word 7: LOW rising Threshold.
Word 8: HIGH falling Threshold.
Word 9: HIGH rising Threshold.
Word 10: HIGH-HIGH falling Threshold.
Word 11: HIGH-HIGH rising Threshold.
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The clock is on a rising edge. Range 0 to 1.
The channel that is read is defined by Word 3.The clock is on a rising edge. Range 0 to 1.
(New threshold will appear on RACK 1.)
3.3. Sequence of Events Configuration
Each Boolean Variable can be configured for automatic Sequence of Events (SOE) logging. This
applies to the Input/Output Status and Line Fault Status variables. A Boolean variable is configured for
SOE during the variable definition in the Data Dictionary Editor. To select SOE, press the Extended
Button in the Boolean Variable Definition Dialog Box to open the Extended Definition Dialog. Then
check to box for Sequence of Events to enable the variable for automatic SOE logging.
During operation, the module automatically reports time-stamped change of state information for the
input/output data. The TMR Processor automatically logs change of state for configured SOE
variables into the system SOE Log. The SOE Log can be monitored and retrieved using the SOE and
Process Historian Package running on the EWS. This software package is described in PD-8013.
3.4. SYSTEM.INI File Configuration
There are many operating characteristics of the module that can be customised for a particular
application. The System Configuration Manager is a tool that allows the user to configure the specific
operating characteristics for each module. Descriptions of the items that may be configured for the
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Certain characteristics apply to the entire module and are considered Module Configurable Items.
Other characteristics apply to individual input/output channels and are considered Channel
Configurable Items. There are specific default settings for each of the configurable items. If the
default settings are appropriate for a given application, then customization of the module definition in
the System Configuration Manager is not required
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4. Operation
4.1. Front Panel
Status indicators on the front panel of the module provide visual indications of the module’s operational
status and field status. Each indicator is a bicolour LED. Located at the top and bottom of each
module is an ejector lever that is used to remove the module from the chassis. Limit switches detect
the open/closed position of the ejector levers. The ejector levers are normally latched closed when the
module is firmly seated into the Controller or Expander Chassis.
Module Latch
Module Latch
Figure 6 Module Front Panel
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4.2. Module Status LEDs
There are six module status indicators on the module front panel: three Healthy, one Active, one
Standby, and one Educated. The Healthy indicators are controlled directly by each module slice. The
Active, Standby, and Educated indicators are controlled by the FPU. The FPU receives data from
each of the module slices. The FPU performs a 2-oo-3 vote on each data bit from the slices and sets
the indicators accordingly.
The module status indicator modes and their meanings are described as follows:
INDICATOR STATE DESCRIPTION
Healthy Off No power applied to the module.
Amber Slice is in the start-up state (momentary after
installation or power-up)
Green Slice is healthy.
Red – flashing Fault present on the associated slice but the slice is
still operational.
Red (momentary) On installation – power applied to the associated
slice.
Red The associated slice is in the fatal state. A critical
fault has been detected and the slice disabled..
Active Off Module is not in the Active state.
Green Module is in the Active (or Maintain) state.
Red – flashing Module is in the shutdown state if the Standby LED is
off.
Red – flashing Module is in the fatal state if the Standby LED is also
flashing.
Standby Off Module is not in the Standby state.
Green Module is in the Standby state.
Red – flashing Module is in the fatal state. The Active LED will also
be flashing red.
Educated Off Module is not educated.
Green Module is educated.
Green – flashing Module is recognised by the Processor but education
is not complete.
Amber - Flashing Active/standby changeover in progress
Table 19 Module Status LEDs
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4.3. I/O Status Indicators
There are 40 channel status indicators on the module front panel, one for each field input/output.
These indicators are controlled by the FPU. The FPU receives data from each of the module slices.
The FPU performs a 2-oo-3 vote on each data bit from the slices and sets the indicators accordingly.
The input/output status indicator mode is dependent upon the numerical state of the channel. Each
tate can be defined to have a particular indicator mode: off, green, red, flashing green, or flashing red.
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Note that although it may be possible to specify yellow (green and red together) in the System
Configurator, this is not recommended.
The configurable indicator modes allow users to customise the status indications to suit individual
application requirements. Without customisation, the default indicator modes are as described below:
INDICATOR STATE DESCRIPTION
Off Output is Off or Input is Open
Green Channel is On or Input is Closed
Green – flashing No Output Load or Input/Output Open Circuit
Red Output short circuit (output over current protection triggered and channel is
latched off) or input short circuit
Red – flashing Channel fault, or no field supply voltage
Table 20 I/O Status LEDs
Note: The LEDs indicating channel status may be configured to suit user requirements by
implementing the procedure for configuring the System.INI file detailed in PD-8082B.
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5. Fault Finding and Maintenance
5.1. Fault Reporting
Zone Interface Module faults are reported to the user through visual indicators on the front panel of the
module and through status variables which may be automatically monitored in the application
programs and external system communications interfaces. There are generally two types of faults that
must be remedied by the user: external wiring and module faults. External wiring faults require
corrective action in the field to repair the fault condition. Module faults require replacement of the
module.
5.2. Field Wiring Faults
By measuring the channel voltage and current, the module automatically detects field-wiring and load
faults. When a field signal fails open circuit, short circuit or there is no field supply voltage connected,
the status indicator will display the configured LED mode, the corresponding state will be reported and
the line fault status for that channel will be set to ‘1’. All other channels will be unaffected, except in the
case of common cause wiring and supply voltage faults in the field.
The field voltage and current variables can be monitored to determine the actual operating conditions
of each channel. This additional information assists the user in determining the specific type of wiring
fault.
Once the specific field-wiring fault has been identified and corrected, the status variables and status
indicator will display the normal status of the field device.
5.3. Module Faults
Extensive diagnostics provide the automatic detection of module faults. The TMR architecture of the
module and the diagnostics performed ensure the validity of all critical circuits. Using the TMR
architecture provides a Fault Tolerant method to withstand the first fault occurrence on the module and
continue normal controls without interruption in the system or process. Faults are reported to the user
through the Healthy status indicators on the front panel of the module and through the INFO and
HKEEPING variables. Under normal operations all three Healthy Indicators are green. When a fault
occurs, one of the Healthy Indicators will be flashing red. It is recommended that this condition is
investigated and if the cause is within the module, it should be replaced.
Module replacement activities depend on the type of spare module configuration chosen when the
system was configured and installed. The module may be configured with a Dedicated Companion
Slot or with a SmartSlot for a spare replacement module.
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5.4. Companion Slot
For a Companion Slot configuration, two adjacent slots in a TrustedTM Chassis are configured for the
same input module function. One slot is the primary slot and the other a unique secondary (or spare)
slot. The two slots are joined at the rear of the Trusted
Cable that connects both slots to common field wiring terminations. During normal operations, the
primary slot contains the active module as indicated by the Active indicator on the front panel of the
module. The secondary slot is available for a spare module that will normally be the standby module
as indicated by the Standby indicator on the front panel of the module.
Depending on the installation, a hot-spare module may already be installed, or a module blank will be
installed in the standby slot. If a hot-spare module is already installed, transfer to the standby module
occurs automatically when a module fault is detected in the active module. If a hot spare is not
installed, the system continues operating from the active module until a spare module is installed.
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5.5. SmartSlot
For a SmartSlot configuration, the secondary slot is not unique to each primary slot. Instead, a single
secondary slot is shared among many primary slots. This technique provides the highest density of
modules to be fitted in a given physical space. At the rear of the Trusted
Cable connects the secondary slot directly to the I/O Cable connected to the failed primary module.
With a spare module installed in the SmartSlot and the SmartSlot I/O Cable connected to the failed
primary module, the SmartSlot can be used to replace the failed primary module.
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Chassis, a single-wide I/O
Output module Smart Slot jumper cable TC-308-02.
Smart Slot between chassis can be performed if the chassis are version 2 (or higher). These have the
connector fitted to enable connection of a TC-006 that ensures the 0 Volt of each chassis is at the
same potential.
5.6. Cold Start
If an I/O module has shut down (due, for example, to two existing faults), the three Healthy LEDs will
be red, the Active and Standby LEDs will be flashing red and the Educated LED will be flashing amber.
The I/O functions provided by this module will have been lost if a hot swap partner has not taken over
control. The module can only be restarted by removing it from its slot and re-inserting it.
If an I/O module is inserted into a functional system slot which previously had no active module (e.g.
removing and reinserting as above), then the processor will educate the module once it has booted.
Once educated, the Educated LED will be steady green and the Active LED will be red flashing.
Input modules will now be reading and reporting their inputs. Output modules have not yet energised
their outputs. To activate outputs and to set the module’s Active LED and the processor’s System
Healthy LED steady green, press the processor Reset pushbutton.
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The user must define the primary, and optionally the secondary, I/O module location for each I/O
. Each primary module location must be unique and is defined as part of the complex
equipment definition within the IEC1131 TOOLSET. Secondary module locations can be unique or
section within the
System.INI file. The system will automatically determine the secondary module position if the
ault. If
the secondary module has been defined within the System.INI file and no primary module is
present, and if the secondary module location is unique, the secondary module will become the
d with no primary module present, and
the secondary module location is not unique (as in a SmartSlot configuration), then NO module for
at the module
is the correct I/O module type and that both Module Removal switches are closed. At this point the
on the active module, the TMR Processor will be informed. Once it becomes
An active/standby changeover starts with the TMR Processor checking to see if a standby I/O
s installed. If no standby I/O module is available, the TMR Processor will continue to
utilise the active module and will continue to check for an available standby I/O module. Once a
dule is of the correct type,
that both Module Removal switches are closed, and that the I/O module is a part of the correct
module pair by using the SmartSlot link. At this point, the TMR Processor will configure the
guration information as the currently active I/O module and
place the standby I/O module into the standby state. The active module is then placed in the
maintain state (which suspends field loop testing), and any module specific changeover data is
rred. The educated light flashes amber before the active/standby changeover takes place,
to indicate transfer of dynamic change over data (COD). The previous standby module then
urrently active
tests, the TMR Processor will revert it to the
e module, regardless of the module
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5.7. Transfer between Active and Standby Modules
The TMR Processor is responsible for managing a pair of I/O modules through an active/standby
changeover. The following rules apply to active/standby changeovers, though the TMR Processor and
not the I/O module enforce them:
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module pair
shared between multiple secondary modules and are defined within the module’s
primary module is installed and is operable.
•On initial start-up, if the primary module is installed, it will become the active module by def
active module by default. If the secondary module is installe
that module pair will become active.
•In order for a module to become the active module, the TMR Processor will verify th
I/O module is configured and eventually placed in the active state.
•A module in the active state should never be removed.
•When a fault occurs
aware of the fault, the TMR Processor will attempt an active/standby changeover.
•
module i
standby module is found, the TMR Processor will verify that the I/O mo
standby I/O module with the same confi
transfe
becomes the active module and the original module becomes standby. If the c
module does not successfully complete the selfstandby state, and the module in the maintain state will revert back to the active state.
•When both Module Removal switches are opened on an activ
fault status, the TMR Processor will treat it as a request to perform an active/standby changeover.
Under normal conditions, an active/standby changeover will only occur if the new active module is
fault-free. Under some circumstances, it is desirable to be able to force a changeover to a known
faulted module. This can be accomplished by opening the Module Removal switches on the currently
active module and pressing the push-button reset on the TMR Processor. This will force the
changeover to proceed even if the new active module is not fault free.
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6. Specifications
System Supply Voltage Range
Circuit Type
Number of Channels
Independent Power Groups
Power Consumption
Field Common Isolation
Maximum Withstanding
Operational Output/Field Voltage Range
Output Voltage
Output Current Rating (Continuous)
Minimum On State Load Current
Output Off State Resistance (effective leakage)
Maximum capacitance
Flashing/pulsing current loads
Output On State resistance
Output Short Circuit Protection
Channel to Channel Crosstalk
Output Short Circuit Protection
Measurement Range
Output Turn-on/off Delay
Input Impedance
Input Analogue Resolution
Input Analogue accuracy
Sample Update Time
Event Resolution
Self-Test Interval
Operating Temperature
Non-operating Temperature
Temperature change
Operating Humidity
Environmental Specifications
Dimensions
Width
Depth
Weight
System Supply (24V)
Sustained Working
Maximum Withstanding -1 to 40V dc
Height
Common Features
20 to 32Vdc
Fault tolerant, fully triplicated with optional line
monitoring
40 Channels
5 each of 8 channels
24W
±250V dc
±2.5kV dc
Output Mode
18 to 32V dc
2A per channel
limited to 8A per power group
50mA
33kU
Pre release 3.5: 30-55uF
Release 3.5: at least 2800uF at 2A
Release 3.5 is recommended
0.6U
Electronic (latching)
>-40dB
Automatic
0 to 32V dc
0.5ms
Input Mode
33kU
12 Bit
0 to VFIELD-4V = 0.5% Full Scale (0.12V @ 24V
Full Scale).
VFIELD – 4V to VFIELD = 2% Full Scale (0.48V @
24V Full Scale).
(Build D38 may have up to +0.6V offset)
Sequence of events
0.5ms
1ms
2 minutes
Environmental
-5°C to 60°C (23°F to 140°F)
-25°C to 70°C (-13°F to 158°F)
0.5ºC/min
5 – 95% RH non-condensing
Refer to Document 552517
Mechanical
266mm (10.5ins)
31mm (1.2ins)
303mm (12ins)
1.3kg (2.7lbs)
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