Triconex 3504A Termination Board

The Triconex 3504A Termination Board is an essential component of the Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS), designed to facilitate safe, reliable, and efficient signal termination in critical safety applications. It ensures the seamless connection between field devices and the Tricon system, enabling the integration of sensors, actuators, and controllers into the system architecture. The 3504A termination board plays a crucial role in providing fail-safe connectivity, maintaining the integrity of the entire control system, and ensuring operational safety.

The 3504A Termination Board is designed to meet the high standards of industrial safety and reliability, offering excellent flexibility and scalability for users working in various sectors such as oil and gas, power generation, and chemical manufacturing. This board supports a range of input/output (I/O) configurations, making it suitable for applications requiring the highest levels of fault tolerance and system uptime.

Product Specifications

Applications

The Triconex 3504A Termination Board is specifically designed for use in safety systems that require continuous, real-time data transmission from sensors to the system controller. The board is used in various industries to support safety and control applications, such as:

• Oil and Gas Industry: Ensuring the safe operation of pipelines, drilling platforms, and refineries.

• Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Facilitating safety measures in hazardous material processing and preventing accidents.

• Power Generation: Protecting critical equipment and systems from faults, ensuring the stable operation of power plants.

• Process Control Systems: Managing automated processes and providing safe control solutions in industrial environments.

• Industrial Automation: Used in high-end industrial automation systems where safety, reliability, and precision are critical.

The termination board is a fundamental component in these applications, acting as a reliable interface for connecting field devices to safety systems, ensuring data integrity and operational continuity.

Advantages

1. Fail-Safe Operation: The board ensures fail-safe connectivity, which is vital for maintaining the safety and reliability of the system.

2. Flexibility: It supports up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, offering flexible configuration options for various applications.

3. High Reliability: Designed to withstand harsh environmental conditions, ensuring stable performance in demanding industrial settings.

4. Easy Installation: With its Phoenix terminal block connectors, installation and maintenance are made simpler and quicker.

5. Broad Compatibility: Fully compatible with Triconex’s Tricon safety system, enabling seamless integration into existing infrastructure.

6. Certified Safety Standards: Certified to meet international safety standards (UL, CE, FM), ensuring compliance with industrial safety regulations.

7. Compact Design: Its compact form factor makes it ideal for installation in tight spaces without compromising on performance.

8. Reduced Downtime: The board’s high reliability and safety certifications help reduce system downtime, contributing to increased productivity.

9. Cost-Effective: Provides an affordable solution for ensuring safety and compliance in critical industrial operations.

10. Long-Term Support: Supported by Triconex’s long-term service offerings, ensuring ongoing reliability and performance.

FAQ

1. What is the Triconex 3504A Termination Board?

   • The Triconex 3504A Termination Board is an interface component used in Tricon safety systems to connect field devices such as sensors and actuators to the control system, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

2. What are the main applications of the 3504A termination board?

   • It is used in applications requiring high safety standards, such as in the oil and gas, power generation, and chemical industries.

3. What is the temperature range of the 3504A?

   • The operating temperature range is -40°C to +70°C, making it suitable for both extreme cold and heat environments.

4. How many I/O channels can the 3504A handle?

   • The 3504A can support up to 32 inputs and 32 outputs, providing flexibility for various industrial setups.

5. What kind of certifications does the Triconex 3504A have?

   • It is certified by UL, CE, and FM, meeting global safety and reliability standards.

6. How is the 3504A connected to the Tricon system?

   • It uses Phoenix terminal blocks for easy and secure wiring of digital input and output signals.

7. Can the 3504A be used in hazardous environments?

   • Yes, it is certified for use in hazardous locations and complies with safety regulations to ensure safe operation in industrial environments.

8. What is the power supply required for the 3504A?

   • The termination board requires a 24V DC power supply to operate.

9. How do I install the 3504A?

   • The board is designed for panel mounting, with easy connections provided through the Phoenix terminal blocks.

10. What is the weight of the Triconex 3504A Termination Board?

    • The weight of the 3504A termination board is 4 kg.