TRICONEX 4500
Product Name
TRICONEX 4500 Highway Interface Module (HIM); TRICONEX Legacy Chassis/Remote I/O Interface Card (TRICONEX by Schneider Electric Process Safety).
Product Description
The TRICONEX 4500 is a high-reliability highway interface module engineered for TRICONEX TMR safety controllers and distributed I/O networks. It serves as a critical communication bridge between TRICONEX chassis, remote I/O racks, and field instrumentation, enabling deterministic data transfer for safety interlocks, ESD, and process control in harsh industrial environments.
Key features include redundant highway ports for fault-tolerant communication paths, built-in diagnostics for link integrity, cable faults, and module health, and hot-swappable design for online maintenance without SIS downtime. It supports TRICONEX proprietary highway protocols to ensure low-latency, synchronized data exchange across distributed safety loops, with triple modular redundancy (TMR) voting to eliminate single points of failure.
Compliant with IEC 61508 SIL 3 and designed for rugged industrial use, the 4500 is ideal for retrofits or expansions of legacy TRICONEX TMR SIS where reliable, fault-tolerant highway communication is mandatory to protect personnel, equipment, and the environment.
Key Parameters & Specifications (Consolidated Table)
| Category | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | TRICONEX (Schneider Electric Process Safety) | TMR SIS specialist |
| Product Type | Highway Interface Module (HIM); legacy chassis/remote I/O interface card | For TRICONEX TMR SIS |
| Primary Function | Deterministic highway communication; fault-tolerant link management; diagnostics | ESD/interlocks/distributed I/O |
| Communication Ports | Redundant highway ports (proprietary TRICONEX protocol) | Fault-tolerant paths |
| Compatibility | TRICONEX TMR safety controllers; TRICONEX distributed I/O racks; legacy TRICONEX highways | Verify firmware/hardware revision compatibility |
| Power Supply | Backplane-powered by TRICONEX chassis | Module power load < 10 W typical |
| Environmental Ratings | Operating Temp: –40 °C to +70 °C; Storage Temp: –40 °C to +85 °C; Humidity: 5–95% RH (non-condensing) | Industrial-grade ruggedness |
| Mechanical | Form Factor: TRICONEX standard chassis module; Mounting: TMR chassis slot; Protection Rating: IP20 (cabinet-mounted); Hot-swappable: Yes | Online maintenance enabled |
| Safety Certifications | IEC 61508 SIL 3; TÜV Rheinland certified; FM Approved; CSA Certified | Global SIS compliance |
| Diagnostic Features | Link integrity monitoring; cable fault detection; module health status; TMR voting integrity; self-diagnostics | Rapid fault troubleshooting |