Core functionality
EPI3382 is a critical communication interface module of the Triconex security system, with main functions including:
Protocol conversion and data exchange: serving as a gateway for data exchange between Triconex controllers and external systems such as DCS, SCADA, HMI, historical databases, etc
Multi protocol support: Supports various industrial communication protocols such as Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/ASCII, Ethernet/IP, OPC, etc
High speed communication: Supports up to 2 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports for high-speed data communication
Redundant design: supports redundant configuration, provides fault tolerance and high availability
System Integration: Compatible with Tricon v9/v10/v11 systems and seamlessly integrated through a dedicated adapter backplane

Parameter
Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) compatible architecture
Processor speed 36 MHz (triple synchronous processor)
Communication port 2 x 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port (RJ45)
Supports protocols Modbus TCP/IP, Modbus RTU/ASCII, Ethernet/IP, OPC, TCP/UDP
Input voltage 24V DC (working range 18-36V DC)
Output voltage 5V DC
Maximum power consumption of 10 watts
Working temperature -40 ° C to+70 ° C (some sources refer to it as -20 ° C to+70 ° C)
Storage temperature -40 ° C to+85 ° C
Relative humidity 5% to 95%, no condensation
Protection level IP20/IP67 (different versions)
Response time<1ms
Fault detection time<5ms
Isolation voltage 2500V AC (between channels)
MTBF 150, 000 hours
Weight 500g-2.3kg (different versions)
Sizes ranging from 100 × 100 × 50mm to 315 × 45 × 200mm (different versions)
Safety level SIL 3 (IEC 61508)
Hot swappable supports online replacement

Key Features
TMR architecture compatibility: adopting triple module redundancy design, even if a single channel fails, the system can still operate normally
High reliability: hardware level fault tolerance, no single point of failure, MTBF exceeding 150000 hours
Flexible configuration: supports multiple signal types and communication protocols, can be configured according to application requirements
Online diagnosis: Built in advanced diagnostic function, real-time monitoring of 78 internal parameters
Backward compatibility: seamless integration with Tricon v9/v10 traditional systems

Application field
EPI3382 is widely used in the following safety critical industries:
Oil and Gas: Offshore Platform Emergency Shutdown System (ESD), Pipeline Monitoring, Fire and Gas System (F&G)
Chemical industry: reactor safety protection, high integrity pressure protection system (HIPPS)
Power industry: turbine overspeed protection, nuclear power plant safety control system
Pharmaceutical industry: sterilization process safety interlock
Other: Metallurgy, water treatment, intelligent manufacturing, etc

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