2481
Description



TRICONEX 2481
Communication Gateway Module (TMR, Dual Gigabit Ethernet, SIL 3)
Official Specification & User Manual (English)
1. General Description
2. Part Number & Type
Model: 2481
Type: Communication Gateway Module (COM), TMR
Series: Trident / Tricon (Schneider Electric)
Safety Level: SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
Cyber Security: IEC 62443‑3‑3, NERC CIP, CFATS
Approvals: TÜV Rheinland, FM, CSA
3. Key Features
Dual Gigabit Ethernet Ports (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Hardware‑redundant, auto‑failover, deterministic I/O.
Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR)
2oo3 voting on all communication paths; single‑point fault tolerant.
Cyber‑Resilient Architecture
Signed firmware, no OS, whitelisted traffic only.
Multi‑Protocol Support
TriNet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP (optional).
Full Safety Logic Access
Read/write to all SIS variables, SOE logs, diagnostics.
Hot‑Swappable
Replace online without system shutdown.
High Availability
99.999% uptime; fault recovery ≤ 500 ms.
4. Technical Specifications
4.1 Communication Interfaces
Ports: 2 × RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Redundancy: Hardware‑based, auto‑failover
Protocols: TriNet, Modbus TCP/IP, OPC UA, EtherNet/IP
Data Rate: Up to 1 Gbps
Determinism: ± 1 ms
4.2 Safety & Redundancy
Architecture: TMR, 2oo3 voting
Safety Integrity Level: SIL 3
Fault Coverage: > 99%
System Availability: 99.999%
4.3 Environmental
Operating Temperature: 0°C to +60°C
Storage Temperature: −40°C to +85°C
Humidity: 5%–95% non‑condensing
Vibration: 5–200 Hz, 1g
Protection Class: IP20
4.4 Power
Backplane Power: 5 VDC / 1.2 A (from Trident chassis)
4.5 Physical
Dimensions: 133 mm × 114 mm × 32 mm (5.25” × 4.50” × 1.25”)
Weight: ~0.35 kg
Mounting: Trident baseplate, 19” rack compatible
5. Functional Overview
Real‑Time Data Exchange
Connects Tricon SIS to TriStation, HMI, DCS, historians.
TMR Communication Voting
All messages triple‑voted; ensures data integrity.
Cyber Security Enforcement
Blocks unauthorized access; meets IEC 62443‑3‑3.
SOE & Diagnostics
Time‑stamps events (≤ 40 ms); reports link/port faults.
Remote Maintenance
Secure remote configuration, diagnostics, and firmware updates.
6. LED Indicators
PWR (Green): Module power OK
RUN (Green): Module active, communicating
FAULT (Red): Module/port fault
LINK/ACT (Yellow): Ethernet link/activity (per port)
7. Installation & Configuration
Insert 2481 into an empty Trident baseplate slot.
Connect Ethernet cables to NET1 / NET2 RJ45 ports.
Use TriStation 1131 to:
Set IP addresses (static only)
Enable protocols (TriNet, Modbus, etc.)
Configure redundancy (active/standby)
Set access control lists (ACLs)
Verify LED status: PWR + RUN green, no FAULT red, LINK/ACT blinking.
8. Typical Applications
SIS ↔ DCS high‑speed data link
TriStation engineering workstation connection
Safety data historian interface
Remote SIS monitoring & diagnostics
ESD/BMS system integration with plant network
9. Maintenance
Hot‑swap faulty 2481 without shutdown.
Inspect Ethernet cables/connectors.
Review link/fault logs via TriStation.
Update signed firmware (secure only).
10. Ordering Information
Model: 2481
Description: Triconex Trident TMR Communication Gateway Module (Dual Gigabit Ethernet, SIL 3)
Compatible with: Trident Chassis, 2101/3700A MP Modules, TriStation 1131
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