TRICONEX 9668 7400172-110 3000590-110 Safety System I/O Card
TRICONEX Security System Core I/O Components: The Foundation for Building High Reliability Security Defenses
In the process industries such as petrochemicals and energy and power, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD) are the last critical line of defense for safeguarding personnel, equipment, and environmental safety. The TRICONEX system under Schneider Electric, as a globally leading fault-tolerant process safety control platform, its core components - various I/O cards - bear the responsibility of connecting on-site danger signals with the central safety controller, and are the basic units for achieving safety functions. Although the specific part number you inquired about (9668 7400172-110 3000590-110) is not directly listed in the provided documentation, we can provide a deeper understanding of the Tricon CX system's universal I/O card series and the complete security ecosystem it builds based on the documentation.
Tricon CX I/O Card Series: Flexible and Reliable Hardware Core
According to the information, the Tricon CX system provides various types of I/O cards to meet the needs of different signal processing. These cards are the hardware core for building a secure control cabinet, and each card is designed to provide high reliability and fault tolerance in harsh industrial environments. The main models include:
Digital input card: 3506X (32 channels), used to receive switch signals from on-site switches, buttons, etc.
Digital output card: 3626X (32 channels), used to drive on-site actuators such as solenoid valves, alarms, etc.
Analog/Temperature Input Card: 3722X/3723X (32 channels), used to process continuous analog signals from transmitters such as pressure and temperature.
Analog output card: 3809X/3809AX (16 channels), used for outputting analog control signals.
Universal input/output card: 3902X/3902AX (16 channels), this is the most flexible card, which can support multiple signal types including analog input/output and digital input/output with a single card, greatly simplifying system configuration and spare parts management.
These cards communicate rapidly with the main controller of Tricon CX through the backplane, forming a triple modular redundancy (TMR) architecture system to ensure that a single failure does not result in the loss of safety functions.
The key link of secure isolation: Pepperl+Fuchs H-System solution
However, in explosive hazardous areas, intrinsic safety isolation must be carried out between on-site instrument circuits and control systems to limit the energy entering the hazardous area, which is the key to achieving explosion-proof safety. Schneider Electric's partnership with global explosion-proof expert Pepperl+Fuchs, spanning over thirty years, has provided the proven perfect answer - H-System for Tricon CX.
The core of this solution is a dedicated terminal board customized for each type of Tricon CX I/O card mentioned above, such as:
HICTB16-TRX-RAC-PL-DI (corresponding to digital input card)
HICTB16-TRX-RAC-PL-DO (corresponding to digital output card)
HICTB16-TRX-RAC-PL-AI (corresponding to analog/temperature input card)
HICTB16-TRX-RAC-PL-IO (corresponding to analog output card or universal I/O card)
These terminal boards are pre integrated with ELCO or D-Sub connectors that match the Tricon CX card, enabling plug and play cabinet installation, greatly simplifying wiring and saving space.

High density and convenient installation: Excellent design of HiC modules
On the terminal board, Pepperl+Fuchs' HiC series intrinsic safety isolation barrier module is installed. Its design can be regarded as an engineering model:
Ultra thin and efficient: With a module width of only 12.5 millimeters, it provides the highest signal density on the market, effectively addressing the challenge of tight control cabinet space.
Tool free installation: Using a unique "plug lock" mechanism, the module can be directly inserted into the terminal board and locked without any tools or additional wiring, making installation and maintenance extremely convenient.
Comprehensive coverage: Multiple module options are provided for different signal types and safety integrity levels (SIL), such as the universal module HIC2441 (SIL 2), high reliability analog input module HIC2025ES (SIL 3), and HIC2873 (SIL 3) suitable for digital output.
Low power cooling: The low-power design of the module helps reduce heat accumulation inside the cabinet and improve overall system stability.
System Value and Wide Application
The deep integration of TRICONEX I/O cards with Pepperl+Fuchs H-System brings significant value to engineers and end-users:
Highest Safety Level: As the most thoroughly tested and documented intrinsic safety solution, it provides the highest safety and reliability for DCS or ESD systems, and is globally certified.
Engineering efficiency improvement: Pre designed terminal boards and plug and play modules significantly reduce the design, wiring, and debugging time of control cabinets.
Full lifecycle support: This solution not only supports the latest Tricon CX, but is also compatible with previous generation Tricon and Foxboro DCS systems, protecting user investments.
This combination scheme is the preferred choice for building safety instrumented systems in high-risk industries such as refining, chemical, natural gas, and oil and gas pipelines. It is widely used in core safety functions such as emergency shutdown, fire and gas monitoring, and critical process interlocking.



