TRICONEX 4119A
- Product Code: 4119A
- Availability: In Stock
TRICONEX 4119A EICM Enhanced Intelligent Communication Module Tricon SIS TMR SIL3 Isolated Serial Parallel Communication Card
Manufacturer Background: TRICONEX (Schneider Electric) 4119A is Enhanced Intelligent Communication Module (EICM), a dedicated communication interface card for Tricon V9/V10/V11 triple modular redundant (TMR) safety instrumented systems (SIS). It acts as the data gateway between Tricon safety controller and external DCS/SCADA, engineering stations, printers, field Modbus devices. All communication channels adopt 500VDC full galvanic isolation to block external circuit interference, fully IEC61508 SIL3 certified, widely used in petrochemical ESD, power turbomachinery protection, offshore oil & gas safety control systems.
Part Number Breakdown: TRICONEX 4119A
- TRICONEX: Schneider safety control system brand
- 4119: EICM intelligent communication module base model
- A: Enhanced second-generation upgraded version, optimized isolation circuit and anti-interference performance
Comparative models: 4119 (first generation standard communication module), 4351A (Ethernet TCM communication module)
Product Type: Single-slot hot-swappable Tricon rack communication module, TMR triple redundant internal logic architecture; equipped with 4 configurable isolated serial ports + 1 isolated Centronics parallel print port; serial ports support RS232/RS422/RS485 software switching, compatible with Modbus RTU/ASCII, TriStation debugging, printer protocols; full channel self-diagnosis, independent TX/RX LED indicators for each port, pass/fault global status lights.
Matching System Components: Tricon V9/V10/V11 safety mainframe; TMR main processor module (3008/3009 series); Tricon redundant system power supply; TriStation engineering configuration software; Modbus field instruments; industrial thermal printers; DCS/SCADA serial communication interface; module extraction handles.
Core Hardware Overview:
1. Communication Port Configuration
- Serial ports: 4 × DB25 isolated serial ports, each configurable RS232 / RS422 / RS485
- Parallel port: 1 × DB25 Centronics isolated print port for safety report printer
- Isolation strength: 500 VDC galvanic isolation between field side and Tricon internal bus
- Serial baud rate range: 300bps ~ 115200bps adjustable
2. Supported Communication Protocols
- TriStation: Online programming, system diagnosis, logic download
- Modbus RTU / Modbus ASCII: Master/Slave bidirectional data exchange
- Centronics print protocol: Safety alarm, event log hard copy output
3. Electrical Parameters
- Power supply: 24VDC from Tricon rack backplane
- Module power consumption: ≤14W
- ESD protection: ±8kV HBM for all external port pins
4. Mechanical & Environmental Ratings
- Form factor: Single slot plug-in card for Tricon standard rack, hot swap supported
- Operating temperature: 0℃ ~ +60℃ standard; conformal coated rugged variant -40℃ ~ +70℃
- Storage temperature: -55℃ ~ +85℃
- Humidity: 5%~95% RH non-condensing, IEC61000-6-2 industrial anti-interference standard
- Dimensions: 452mm × 386mm × 34mm; weight: 2.7kg
5. Safety Certification
- IEC61508 / IEC61511 SIL3 functional safety certified by TÜV
- CE, UL industrial safety certification, MTBF ≥200 years
1. Product Overview
TRICONEX 4119A EICM is the core serial communication gateway of Tricon TMR safety instrumented system, solving the interconnection demand between safety controller and external heterogeneous industrial equipment. The triple redundant internal circuit ensures communication function does not fail when single hardware branch fails, meeting SIL3 high safety level requirements of high-risk industrial safety loops.
Four software-switchable serial ports can connect multiple Modbus field transmitters, DCS serial communication cards and TriStation engineering workstations simultaneously; the isolated parallel port is dedicated to connecting safety printers to record ESD shutdown events, fault logs and safety interlock records. All external ports adopt 500VDC complete isolation design, effectively blocking surge and ground loop interference from external field equipment to avoid safety system logic distortion.
Built-in full-channel continuous self-diagnosis, real-time monitoring port short circuit, open circuit, communication timeout faults, upload fault codes to the main processor and trigger cabinet alarm. Single-slot hot-swappable design realizes online replacement without stopping the whole safety rack, convenient for routine maintenance and system renovation projects of petrochemical, power and offshore platform SIS systems.
