Product Description
Triconex 8400 Low Density Main Chassis
Product Overview
- The Triconex 8400 is a Low Density Main Chassis designed for the Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS), part of Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Tricon platform. It serves as the primary housing for critical modules, including Main Processors, I/O modules, and communication modules, in safety-critical applications. Built for industries like oil and gas, chemical, and power generation, the 8400 supports the Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) architecture, ensuring high reliability and fault tolerance to meet Safety Integrity Level 3 (SIL3) requirements.
Technical Specifications
- The 8400 has the following specifications based on standard characteristics for this model:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | 8400 |
| Manufacturer | Triconex (Schneider Electric) |
| Description | Low Density Main Chassis |
| Series | Tricon Safety System |
| Slot Configuration | 5 slots (3 for I/O and communication modules, 2 for Main Processors) |
| Power Supply | Redundant, 24 VDC or 120/230 VAC |
| Communication Bus | TriBus, 25 Mbps (with Model 3008/3009 MPs) or 4 Mbps (with Model 3006/3007 MPs) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 48.3 x 48.3 x 20.3 cm (19 x 19 x 8 inches) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Weight | Approx. 15 kg (fully loaded) |
Additional Details
- The 8400 includes the following additional information based on its standard use and documentation:
- Function: Houses up to two Main Processor modules (e.g., MP3008), two power supplies, and three I/O or communication modules, providing a compact platform for safety-critical functions like emergency shutdown (ESD), fire and gas detection, and burner management systems (BMS). The TMR architecture ensures continuous operation even during component failures.
- Mounting: Standard 19-inch rack-mountable design; supports redundant power supplies and processors for enhanced reliability.
- Compatibility: Compatible with Tricon v9.6 and later systems; supports modules such as 3008, 3503E, 3700A, and communication modules (e.g., 4119A). Integrates with TriStation 1131 software for configuration, programming, and diagnostics.
- Configuration: Features a key switch with settings (RUN, PROGRAM, etc.) readable by TriStation 1131 and control programs; supports hot-swappable modules for maintenance without system downtime.
- Certifications: Meets IEC 61508 SIL3, UL, CE, and Factory Mutual (FM) standards for Class I, Division 2 hazardous locations; complies with IEC 61131 environmental and EMC requirements.