Triconex EcoStruxure Triconex – Tricon CX Powerful Safety System
EcoStruxure™ Triconex® – Tricon CX
EcoStruxure™ Triconex Safety Systems – Superior Protection for People, Production and Profitability
We understand that you require safety instrumented systems not only to keep your operations safe, but also to keep them running continuously, avoiding any unplanned shutdowns or disruptions that affect profitability.
EcoStruxure Triconex – Tricon CX is Triconex’s most powerful safety system.
Utilizing the field-proven pedigree of the Tricon, Trident and Tri-GP systems, the Tricon CX is the best choice when safety and profitability are critical success factors.
High Performance, High Capacity
Tricon CX is Triconex’ most powerful security system. Each Tricon CX controller is capable of handling 15 I/0 racks of 90 I/0 modules and 2.800 physical I0s.
Up to 254 nodes can be networked in a single peer-to-peer network, managing more than 750.000 physical TMR I/Os.
OVERVIEW
The Tricon CX provides continuous operation, superior plant uptime and high productivity in a compact unit.
The Tricon CX provides a lifetime of flexibility without compromising safety.
Its simple mechanical design, flexible architecture and advanced features ensure that as your needs change and expand, your protection can grow with them.
Designed and built with superior ease of use, Tricon CX can be quickly and easily engineered, www.ge-drive.com installed, configured, operated, and maintained, reducing overall capital and operating expenditures.
Features
Flexibility
I/O deployment supports centralized and distributed applications
Modifications can be made without shutting down operations
Performance
Built-in high integrity and fault tolerance
Built-in diagnostics and redundancy management – transparent to users
SIL3 even under fault conditions
High-capacity processing – more than 750.000 TMR I/O channels
Fast scan time (from 20 ms)
Up to 60.000 SOEs per controller
Advanced input/output monitoring and control
1 ms SOE timestamps marked on I/O modules
Direct HART integration and transfer to asset management systems
Universal I/O modules with per-point configuration
Communication and Integration
Peer-to-peer communication with up to 254 nodes
Universal connectivity to all major distributed control systems (DCS), process automation systems, SCADA and HMIs
Direct integration with EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS
Maintenance
Processor, communications, and I/O modules can be replaced online without shutting down operations
Hot spare slots for continuous operation
Easy diagnostics for fast status and fault analysis
In-line modifications and changes, in-line module changes, and hot spare slots – allow for continuous production without shutting down operations
Increased productivity and performance
Software tools for every step of the safety lifecycle (TriStation Software Suite)
Design systems faster with the TriStation TS1131 System Configuration, Programming and Documentation
TriStation Simulator for faster application testing using offline simulation without the need for a physical controller
Troubleshoot maintenance issues faster with enhanced diagnostic monitors for status and operational condition information
Troubleshoot process issues with TriStation SOE retrieval displays and analysis
Faster verification/re-verification of application logic with Safety Validator for automated testing and documentation of application logic
Report Generator for customized reports across multiple controllers or projects
Manage system changes faster with EcoStruxure System Advisor – Process Safety
Faster restart of operations with SIF Manager – Trip advisor software application
Manage prioritized alarms and bypasses with Safety View ABM software application
Applications
Safety and critical control applications
Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
Fire and Gas (F&G)
Burner Management Systems (BMS)
High Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS)
Turbomachinery Control and Protection (TMC)
Industries
Refining & Petrochemicals
Upstream and Midstream Oil & Gas
Chemicals and specialty chemicals
Power Generation