Product Details
The ICS Triplex T8800, also cataloged as the T8800 (1092330000) Digital Input Field Termination Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for 40-channel field signal conditioning within ICS Triplex Trusted TMR platforms. Serving as the primary physical interface between 2-wire digital field devices and the Trusted TMR 24 Vdc Digital Input Module T8403, this unit processes discrete 24 VDC voltage states across an operating temperature range of -20 to 60 deg C (-4 to 140 deg F).
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | T8800 (1092330000) |
| Brand | ICS Triplex |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Dimensions | 100 mm x 50 mm x 30 mm |
| Operating Temp | -20 to 60 deg C (-4 to 140 deg F) |
| Power Consumption | Passive Line Conditioning (Field Bus Dependent) |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC |
| Input Channels | 40 input channels per FTA |
| Communication Protocols | Modbus, TCP/IP, EtherNet/IP |
| Memory Capacity | 2 GB RAM, 16 GB Flash Memory |
| Enclosure Material | Stainless Steel |
| Protection Rating | IP67 |
| Field Connection | Industry-standard 2-wire field device connections |
| System Compatibility | Trusted TMR 24 Vdc Digital Input Module T8403 |
| Certifications | CE, RoHS |
Triple Modular Redundancy and Fault Isolation
The ICS Triplex T8800 field termination assembly integrates directly into triple modular redundancy (TMR) 2oo3 architecture designs required for SIL3 certification compliance. Galvanic isolation between field loops, chassis ground, and system backplane circuitry suppresses transverse-mode noise and ground potential shifts across all 40 digital input channels. In the event of field wiring fault conditions or sensor signal disruption, the assembly maintains signal routing integrity to ensure uncorrupted state data reaching the T8403 module for fail-safe state execution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How does the T8800 field termination assembly interface with the T8403 Digital Input Module?
A: The T8800 connects 2-wire 24 VDC field sensors directly to dedicated terminal blocks, routing conditioned parallel digital inputs directly into the T8403 TMR input module connector header.
Q: Can the T8800 FTA withstand direct exposure to dust and liquid in harsh industrial environments?
A: Yes, the T8800 features a rugged stainless steel enclosure engineered and certified to an IP67 ingress protection rating.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the T8800 assembly onto a standard 35 mm DIN rail inside the enclosure cabinet and ensure the grounding latch locks firmly onto the rail.
- Terminate 2-wire field device leads into designated input channel screw terminals, maintaining strict polarity for 24 VDC loops.
- Route field wiring separate from high-voltage AC lines to minimize electromagnetic interference, observing a minimum separation distance of 200 mm.
- Secure multi-core interface cabling between the T8800 FTA board and the T8403 TMR Digital Input Module, ensuring cable retention latches are fully engaged.
Additional Information
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