Overview

The Tricon Communication Module (TCM) is an optional component designed for the Tricon controller. It enables communication across various message protocols and physical media types. The ports on the TCM facilitate connections with TriStation, other Tricon or Trident controllers, Ethernet devices, and Modbus master and slave devices.

The Tricon controller can accommodate up to two slots for TCMs, allowing a maximum of four TCMs in a single system. Each TCM functions independently, offering the flexibility to connect to separate networks or to be configured in a redundant setup.

Specifications

• Network Ports:

  • 2 x 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports with RJ-45 connectors:
    • Models: 4351, 4351A, 4351B, 4353.
    • Note: NET 2 port on the 4353 model supports only 100 Mbps.
  • 2 x Fiber-optic mode Ethernet ports with MT-RJ connectors:
    • Models: 4352, 4352A, 4352B, 4354.
    • Compatible with 62.5/125 µm fiber cables.

• Communication Speed:

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

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

• 10/100BaseTX Maximum Cable Length: 100 m using category 5 shielded twisted-pair cable.

• Application Protocols:

  • Network-connected TCP/IP printer.
  • Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP).
  • Triconex Time Synchronization (UDP/IP).
  • Triconex Time Synchronization (DLC).
  • GPS.
  • Modbus.
  • Triconex Peer-to-Peer (UDP/IP).
  • Triconex Peer-to-Peer (DLC).
  • TriStation.
  • 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: Contact Triconex for application guidelines and potential performance limitations.

• Galvanic Isolation: 500 VDC.

• Status Indicators:

  • Module status: Pass, Fault, Active.
  • Port activity: TX (Transmit) — 1 per port, RX (Receive) — 1 per port.