TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD Industrial Ethernet Network Card

TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD Industrial Ethernet Network Card

Product Overview

TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD (abbreviated as AT-2701FX REVD) is a high-performance Fast Ethernet PCI network card designed specifically for industrial automation control systems. It was custom developed by Invensys in collaboration with Allied Telesis and serves as the core communication interface component of the TRICONEX fault-tolerant control system, emphasizing anti-interference and stable transmission capabilities. This network card adopts 100Base FX fiber transmission technology and is compatible with industrial grade PCI slots. With its compact design and low profile installation options, it can be seamlessly integrated into SIS safety instrumented systems such as Tricon and Trident, providing a reliable Ethernet data exchange channel for high-risk industrial scenarios. It is widely used in complex industrial environments that require electrical interference protection and data security, meeting the high availability requirements for 24-hour continuous operation.

Specifications

parameter category

specific parameters

Product Model

TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD

Module Type

Industrial Fast Ethernet PCI Network Card

network technology

100Base FX Fast Ethernet, Fiber Optic Transmission

port configuration

1 MT-RJ fiber optic port, supporting single-mode/multi-mode adaptation (default multi-mode)

Host interface

Standard PCI interface, compatible with industrial grade motherboard expansion slots

Physical specifications

Size: 6.9 inches x 2.6 inches (17.5cm x 6.6cm), supports standard and low profile (LP) mounting brackets

transmission rate

100Mbps full duplex/half duplex adaptive

anti-interference capability

Compliant with industrial grade electromagnetic compatibility standards, resistant to electrical interference and surge impact, suitable for strong interference industrial environments

environmental adaptability

Working temperature: 0 ℃~60 ℃; Storage temperature: -20 ℃~70 ℃; Humidity: 5%~95% without condensation

Compliance Certification

RoHS environmental certification, compatible with TRICONEX system SIL 3 safety level requirements

Adaptation system

TRICONEX Tricon, Trident SIS safety instrumented system, supporting TriStation configuration software

Performance Characteristics

-Industrial grade stable transmission: Using 100Base FX fiber optic technology, it can effectively avoid electromagnetic interference and signal attenuation compared to copper cable transmission, ensuring real-time and packet loss free transmission of industrial control data, adapting to long-distance communication requirements, and providing reliable data links for safety interlocking systems.

-Compact and flexible installation: Balancing standard and low profile installation brackets, with a compact size that can adapt to industrial control cabinets and server chassis with limited space. The modular plug-in design is easy to install, replace, and maintain on site, and supports online maintenance without interrupting the core operation of the system.

-Strong anti-interference protection: Targeted optimization of electromagnetic compatibility in industrial scenarios, it can resist strong electromagnetic interference generated by devices such as frequency converters and motors, and has anti-static and anti surge capabilities, ensuring continuous and stable operation in harsh industrial environments and reducing the risk of communication failures.

-Seamless adaptation of the TRICONEX system: specially customized for the TRICONEX fault-tolerant control system, perfectly compatible with TriStation configuration software and system diagnostic functions, it can achieve real-time monitoring of network card status, fault alarm and remote troubleshooting, integrate into the overall redundant architecture of the system, and improve communication link reliability.

-Safe and compliant design: Compliant with RoHS environmental standards, compatible with industrial safety control system requirements, can be integrated into SIL 3 level safety instrumented systems, providing secure communication guarantees for critical scenarios such as emergency shutdown and fire gas protection, and meeting the compliance needs of high-risk industries.

-Low power long-term operation: Industrial grade component selection, optimized power design, maintaining low heat generation even under full load operation, supporting 24-hour uninterrupted continuous work, with an average time between failures (MTBF) reaching industrial high standards, reducing operation and maintenance costs.

Working principle

The core function of TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD is to serve as a communication bridge between the TRICONEX control system and industrial Ethernet, enabling fiber optic conversion and stable transmission of digital signals. The network card establishes a hardware connection with the system motherboard through the PCI interface, receives digital signals such as control instructions and status data sent by the controller, converts electrical signals into fiber optic signals through the built-in signal conversion circuit, and transmits them to the industrial Ethernet link through the MT-RJ port; Simultaneously receiving fiber optic signals such as configuration instructions and feedback data from Ethernet, converting them back into electrical signals and transmitting them to the controller for processing. Relying on the industrial grade optical fiber transmission characteristics, effectively isolating external electromagnetic interference and ensuring signal integrity; At the same time, the TRICONEX system diagnostic mechanism is integrated to monitor the working status of the network card and the integrity of the transmission link in real time. If a fault is detected, the system alarm can be immediately triggered, and the redundant architecture ensures that the communication link is not interrupted, providing data transmission support for the precise execution of industrial control logic.

Precautions

1. Before installation, it is necessary to confirm the compatibility of the PCI slot on the host, perform power-off operation, and wear an anti-static wristband to avoid static electricity damaging the network card components; Ensure that the network card is fully inserted into the slot and securely fixed during installation. For low profile installation, a matching bracket should be selected to prevent poor contact caused by vibration.

2. When connecting optical fibers, it is necessary to strictly follow the MT-RJ interface plugging and unplugging specifications to avoid violent plugging and unplugging that may damage the interface; Fiber optic cables should be selected from industrial grade compatible models, and should be routed away from power cables, high temperatures, and strong interference sources. The bending radius should not be less than the minimum value specified for the cable to prevent signal attenuation.

Before connecting with the TRICONEX system, it is necessary to configure the network card parameters through the TriStation software to ensure that the IP address and communication protocol are consistent with the system. The diagnostic function should be enabled to achieve real-time fault monitoring and avoid communication interruptions caused by parameter mismatches.

4. The working environment should be kept ventilated and dry to avoid the network card being exposed to high temperatures above 60 ℃ for a long time. If necessary, the control cabinet should be equipped with a heat dissipation device; Do not install or use in damp, dusty, or corrosive gas environments to avoid damaging components.

5. During daily maintenance, it is necessary to regularly check the cleanliness of the fiber optic interface. If there are stains, special cleaning agents can be used to wipe them off; Check the operating status of the network card through the system diagnostic interface, and replace it promptly if any faults are found. When replacing, use the same REVD version to ensure compatibility with the system.

6. When storing, the network card should be placed in anti-static packaging to avoid severe vibration, high temperature and humid environment. The storage temperature should be controlled within the range of -20 ℃~70 ℃, and the status of the components should be checked regularly to prevent performance degradation caused by long-term storage.

Application scenarios

TRICONEX AT-2701FX 843-000844-00 REVD is widely used in high-risk industrial fields with strict requirements for communication reliability and security, thanks to its industrial grade stability, anti-interference ability, and system adaptability

-Oil and gas industry: SIS safety instrument system adapted for wellhead and pipeline stations, achieving stable transmission of emergency shutdown, pressure protection and other data, resisting electromagnetic interference and temperature fluctuations in complex outdoor and underground environments, and ensuring production safety.

-Chemical industry: used for control system communication of key equipment such as reaction vessels and distillation towers, ensuring real-time data exchange in corrosive gas and strong electromagnetic interference environments, supporting safety interlock functions such as burner management and gas detection.

-Thermal power and nuclear power industries: integrated into generator sets and boiler control systems, realizing fiber optic transmission of temperature, pressure, liquid level and other data, avoiding strong electromagnetic equipment interference in the plant area, and providing communication guarantee for stable operation and safety protection of the units.

-Metallurgical industry: adapted to blast furnace and converter control systems, capable of withstanding high temperatures, dust, and strong electromagnetic interference environments, achieving reliable transmission of smelting process parameters, supporting equipment interlocking control and production process optimization.

-Water treatment and environmental protection industry: used for automated control systems in sewage treatment plants and environmental monitoring stations, ensuring stable uploading and control instruction issuance of water quality indicators, flow rates, pressure, and other data, and adapting to 24-hour continuous operation requirements.

-Rail transit industry: Ground control units integrated into train braking systems and power supply systems, achieve data anti-interference transmission through fiber optic transmission, and meet the strict requirements of rail transit for real-time and reliable communication.