Overview

The Tricon Communication Module (TCM) is an optional module designed for the Tricon controller, enabling communication through multiple message protocols and physical media types. It features ports that facilitate interaction with TriStation, other Tricon or Trident controllers, Ethernet devices, and Modbus master and slave devices.

Specifications

• Network Ports:

  • Two 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors (models 4351, 4351A, 4351B, and 4353; note that the NET 2 port on model 4353 only supports 100 Mbps).
  • Two fiber-optic mode Ethernet ports with MT-RJ connectors, compatible with 62.5/125 µm fiber cables (models 4352, 4352A, 4352B, and 4354).

• Communication Speed:

  • Copper Ethernet ports: 10/100 Mbps (NET 2 port on model 4353 supports 100 Mbps only).
  • Fiber Ethernet ports: 100 Mbps.

• Connector: 10/100BaseTX RJ-45 standard, shielded connector located on the front panel.

• Maximum Cable Length: 100 meters using Category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable.

• Application Protocols:

  • TCP/IP network-connected printers
  • Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP)
  • Triconex Time Synchronization (UDP/IP and DLC)
  • GPS integration
  • Modbus
  • Triconex Peer-to-Peer communication (UDP/IP and DLC)
  • TriStation interface
  • Embedded OPC Server (models 4353 and 4354)
  • TSAA with IP Multicast (UDP/IP)

• Network Protocols: TCP/IP, SNTP, ICMP, UDP/IP.

• Maximum Peer-to-Peer Nodes: Supports up to 31 nodes.

• Galvanic Isolation: 500 VDC.

• Status Indicators:

  • Module status: Pass, Fault, Active.
  • Port activity: Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX) indicators for each port.