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SKU: AI 3351S2

Triconex AI 3351S2 Modicon Tricon Analog Input Module

The Triconex AI 3351S2 is a 32-channel Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) analog input module designed for SIL 3 safety applications. It features automatic self-calibration, 500ms fault detection, and high-integrity signal processing for critical process monitoring.

Product Description

The Triconex AI 3351S2 serves as a high-integrity Analog Input Module within the Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Tricon system. This module utilizes three independent sensing channels to monitor field signals, ensuring that the safety system maintains precise control even if a hardware fault occurs. By sampling analog data asynchronously, each channel stores its specific measurements in isolated memory tables, which the module then broadcasts to the Main Processors (MPs) via redundant I/O buses.

This TMR architecture empowers the module to deliver superior fault tolerance in safety-critical environments such as petrochemical refineries and power generation facilities. To ensure data accuracy, the Main Processors execute a mid-value selection algorithm across the TriBus network, effectively filtering out any signal noise or channel deviations. Furthermore, the AI 3351S2 eliminates the maintenance burden of manual recalibration because the internal circuitry automatically compensates for drift and maintains lifetime calibration stability.

Consequently, the AI 3351S2 acts as a vital sensory component for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). It identifies stuck-at faults and accuracy errors within 500 milliseconds, allowing the system to transition to a safe state or maintain operation through redundant paths. Because of this rapid diagnostic capability and its rugged hardware design, the module consistently meets SIL 3 requirements, providing a dependable solution for monitoring critical pressure, temperature, and flow variables.

Key Technical Characteristics

  • Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Triconex)
  • Model Series: Tricon TMR System
  • Input Type: Isolated Analog Input
  • Architecture: Triple Modular Redundant (TMR)
  • Fault Detection Time: Under 500 milliseconds
  • Calibration: Automatic self-calibration with lifetime stability
  • Integrity Level: SIL 3 (Safety Integrity Level 3) certified
  • Configuration Support: Supports TMR (median) and Duplex (average) voting modes
  • System Integration: Compatible with Tricon version 9.6 and later
  • Operational Weight: 1.3 kg
  • Physical Dimensions: 4.3 cm x 18.8 cm x 21.8 cm