Triconex 3006 Main Processor Module for Trident TMR

Description

The Triconex 3006 is a high-availability main processor module designed for the Trident Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) system. It serves as the central intelligence of the safety controller, executing complex control logic while ensuring fault-tolerant operation through synchronized voting and comprehensive diagnostics.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Triconex).

• Country of Origin: USA.

• Model Number: 3006.

• Processor Type: Dual 32-bit microprocessors for logic execution.

• Memory Capacity: 2.0 MB of protected Flash memory for applications.

• Scan Time: Typically 10 to 50 milliseconds depending on application size.

• Physical Weight: Approximately 0.8 kg (1.8 lbs).

• Dimensions: 4.5" x 1.2" x 7.3" (114 mm x 30 mm x 185 mm).

• Clock Speed: 25 MHz internal system frequency.

• Safety Rating: TÜV approved for SIL3 safety instrumented systems.

Features

• Triple Modular Redundancy: Operates in a set of three modules to provide hardware fault tolerance through two-out-of-three (2oo3) voting.

• Error Detection and Correction: Utilizes ECC memory to prevent data corruption and ensure high-integrity logic processing.

• Hot-Swap Capability: Supports online replacement of the processor without shutting down the controller or interrupting the process.

• Synchronized Execution: Maintains precise synchronization with the other two processors in the TMR set to ensure deterministic behavior.

• Comprehensive Self-Diagnostics: Monitors hardware, software, and communication integrity continuously to identify potential internal faults.

• Robust Communication Interface: Provides a high-speed backplane interface for seamless data exchange with I/O and communication modules.