Triconex 4000187-380 Communication Interface Module

I. Basic Information
Brand Ownership: Triconex (Conjicon) of Schneider
Full Model Number: 4000187-380
Family of the Same Series: 4000187-380/ 4000189-560 / 4000189-580, the suffix numbers represent different communication protocol versions
Device Type: TMR Triple Redundant External Communication Gateway Module, hot-swappable rack-mounted card

Core Architecture and Safety Level
Triple Redundant TMR Fault-Tolerant Architecture
Three independent processors + two-out-of-two voting logic, single-channel failure does not interrupt communication, meets IEC 61508 SIL3, DIN V19250 AK6 highest safety certification
Applicable Systems
Tricon V9 / Tricon MP safety controller racks, used for emergency stop ESD, flame and gas detection F&GS systems in petrochemical, chemical, power, and oil and gas industries

Exclusive Functions of 4000189-580 (version 580)
Multi-protocol Conversion Gateway
Modbus TCP / Modbus RTU (master / slave bidirectional)
Connect with third-party DCS (Foxboro, Honeywell, ABB, Yokogawa), upper-level SCADA, HMI, PLC
Hardware Interfaces
Front panel: 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports + status LED (Run/Active/Fault)
Rack backplane triple redundant high-speed data bus, synchronously interacts with the host CPU for safety logic data
Support hot swapping, no downtime for module replacement
Data Interaction Capability
Upload SIS system alarms, interlock status, real-time values of analog / digital quantities
Receive upper-level issued bypass, reset, simulation instructions, with safety verification to prevent incorrect operation
IV. Electrical and Physical Specifications
Power Supply: Rack backplane 5V DC redundant power supply
Installation: Standard Tricon 16-slot / 12-slot host rack vertical slot
Protection: Industrial wide temperature 0~60℃, anti-electromagnetic interference EMC industrial grade
Size: Standard Tricon rectangular card, net weight approximately 2.1kg
Status Indicators: Running light, communication activity light, triple-channel fault alarm light

Distinction of Series Models (4000189 Series)
Table
Model Protocol Version Difference
4000189-530 Basic Modbus RTU Serial Port Communication Version
4000189-560 Single-channel Modbus TCP Ethernet Version
4000189-580 Dual-port redundant Modbus TCP + RTU Composite Type (The model you query, mainstream high-end models)

 Typical Application Scenarios
ESD safety interlock system for refining/chemical plant external data upload
DCS data intercommunication between SIS of power plant boilers, steam turbines
Upper-level connection of safety instrument system for long-distance oil and gas pipelines, LNG storage tanks
Remote monitoring communication of F&GS fire and gas detection system in coal chemical industry