Product Details
Configured for continuous power delivery to the T8100 controller chassis in ICS Triplex Trusted safety instrumented systems, the ICS Triplex PS01-B (PS01-B Power Supply Module) provides direct physical/electrical execution. Operating on a nominal 24 VDC input and delivering a regulated 24 VDC output, this unit powers internal chassis logic rails and associated I/O modules across an operating temperature range of -40 to +85 deg C (-40 to +185 deg F).
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | PS01-B |
| Brand | ICS Triplex |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Weight | 6.5 kg (14.33 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 112 mm x 70 mm x 123 mm |
| Operating Temp | -40 to +85 deg C (-40 to +185 deg F) |
| Storage Temp | -40 to +85 deg C (-40 to +185 deg F) |
| Humidity Range | 10% to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Power Consumption | Passive Power Conditioning (Internal Dissipation Dependent on Chassis Load) |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Output Voltage | 24 VDC |
| System Compatibility | ICS Triplex T8100 Controller Chassis & Associated Modules |
Triple Modular Redundancy and Fail-Safe Execution
The ICS Triplex PS01-B power supply module is built to comply with SIL3 certification standards across high-availability safety instrumented platforms. Operating within a triple modular redundancy (TMR) 2oo3 architecture, the module incorporates internal galvanic isolation between the 24 VDC input lines, internal regulation logic, and chassis protective ground rail. Diagnostic monitoring subcircuits continuously audit voltage rails, initiating a fail-safe state execution upon detecting persistent over-voltage or under-voltage anomalies without compromising parallel active redundant power paths.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can the PS01-B power supply module be hot-swapped while the T8100 controller chassis remains active?
A: Yes, in redundant power configurations, a faulted PS01-B module can be unseated and replaced without interrupting power to the backplane logic or running control applications.
Q: What is the primary operational difference between input and output grounding paths in the PS01-B unit?
A: Internal galvanic isolation maintains separation between the incoming 24 VDC field supply ground and the internal logic return path, preventing external electrical transients from corrupting safety controller operations.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Insert the PS01-B module into the designated power slot of the T8100 controller chassis using the top and bottom guide rails.
- Push the module firmly into the backplane connector until the front panel retention screws line up with the rack frame.
- Tighten the top and bottom retaining screws to establish structural chassis grounding and mechanical retention.
- Connect the 24 VDC supply wiring to the designated input terminal block, observing correct polarity and verifying protective earth (PE) grounding.
Additional Information
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