Product Description
Triconex 4201 Remote Extender Module
Product Overview
- Description: The Triconex 4201 is a Remote Extender Module (RXM) designed for use in Triconex safety instrumented systems (SIS), part of Schneider Electric’s Triconex product line. It enables I/O modules to be located several kilometers away from the main chassis, acting as a repeater and extender of the Tricon I/O bus while providing ground loop isolation.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Triconex (Schneider Electric) |
| Series | Triconex Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) |
| Model/Part Number | 4201 |
| Model Type | Remote Extender Module (RXM) |
| Function | Extends Tricon I/O bus for remote I/O module connectivity, provides ground loop isolation |
| Display | Not applicable (includes diagnostic indicators: PASS, FAIL, ACTIVE, TX, RX1, RX2, RX3) |
| Inputs | Signals from main chassis via fiber-optic cables |
| Outputs | Extended I/O bus signals to remote chassis |
| Communication Interfaces | Fiber-optic with ST connectors, TriBus for TMR communication |
| Signal Conditioning | Ground loop isolation, signal repeating |
| Accuracy | Not applicable (signal transmission) |
| Redundancy | Supports Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) architecture; uses sets of three identical modules |
| Diagnostics | Built-in diagnostics, status monitoring via TriStation 1131 |
| Compatibility | Triconex safety systems (e.g., Tricon, Trident, Tri-GP) |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (via Triconex backplane) |
| Power Consumption | 5–10 W (estimated) |
| Cable Type | Multi-mode fiber-optic |
| Cable Length Limit | 1.2 miles (2 kilometers) |
| Connectors | 6 per remote site (fiber-optic with ST connectors) |
| Communication Rate | 375 kilobits per second |
| Environmental Specifications | Operating Temperature: -40°C to +70°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Enclosure | IP20 (when installed in Triconex chassis) |
| Dimensions | Approx. 150 mm (H) x 50 mm (W) x 200 mm (D) (estimated) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.5–0.7 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into Triconex chassis (primary or remote) |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, SIL 3 (IEC 61508), TÜV Rheinland |