Triconex 4000212-002 Extension Bus Assembly Kit

The Triconex 4000212-002 Extension Bus Assembly Kit is a dedicated hardware kit designed to provide reliable and secure extension connectivity between Triconex chassis in distributed safety and control architectures. It enables the seamless expansion of I/O capacity and processing capabilities by linking multiple chassis through a high-integrity extension bus.

This kit is engineered to maintain the deterministic performance and fault tolerance that Triconex systems are known for. It supports high-speed, noise-immune communication channels and incorporates shielding to minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI). The design meets stringent industrial safety and performance standards, making it ideal for use in SIL 3-rated safety systems.

Its rugged construction and precision engineering ensure stable operation in harsh industrial environments, such as oil refineries, offshore platforms, power stations, and chemical plants, where reliability is critical.

Product Parameters

Product Applications

The Triconex 4000212-002 Extension Bus Assembly Kit is used in a variety of industrial safety and control environments:

• Oil & Gas Production – Expanding control system capacity for process safety and shutdown functions.

• Petrochemical Plants – Linking multiple I/O chassis to accommodate large-scale safety interlock configurations.

• Power Generation – Extending turbine protection systems and auxiliary equipment control.

• Offshore Platforms – Supporting distributed control nodes across physically separated locations.

• Water & Wastewater Treatment – Integrating additional monitoring and safety control capacity.

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Maintaining validated and synchronized data paths in regulated production processes.

Product Advantages

• Seamless Expansion – Enables additional I/O capacity without compromising system performance.

• High Reliability – Built for continuous operation in demanding industrial settings.

• Noise Immunity – Shielded cabling reduces electromagnetic interference.

• Standards Compliance – Compatible with SIL 3 safety requirements.

• Easy Integration – Designed specifically for Triconex chassis, ensuring a plug-and-play experience.

• Durable Construction – Resistant to mechanical stress and environmental hazards.

FAQ

1. What systems are compatible with the 4000212-002 kit?

   It is compatible with Triconex TMR control systems and their associated chassis configurations.

2. Does this kit provide electrical power to the connected chassis?

   No, it is a passive bus connection kit; each chassis requires its own power source.

3. Is the extension bus communication real-time?

   Yes, it supports deterministic, real-time data transfer between connected chassis.

4. How is EMI protection implemented?

   The cable is fully shielded, and connectors are designed to minimize signal noise.

5. Can this kit be used in redundant configurations?

   Yes, it supports redundant bus setups for enhanced system availability.

6. Is optical isolation provided within the kit?

   The kit itself uses shielded cabling; optical isolation is implemented at the chassis interface level.

7. Can the extension bus be hot-swapped?

   No, the system must be powered down before connecting or disconnecting the extension bus.

8. Does the kit support mixed I/O chassis types?

   Yes, as long as they are Triconex-compatible and within system specifications.

9. What is the maximum recommended cable length?

   It varies by system design, but typically limited to maintain low-latency communication.

10. Is firmware configuration required for installation?

    No, the kit functions as a hardware link and does not require firmware updates.