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The GE IS230TRLY2EG01 is a triple-modular redundant (TMR) I/O module for the GE Mark VIe control system. The part number indicates a complete unit that provides a highly reliable and fault-tolerant interface for controlling output devices.
Key Features
- Triple-Modular Redundant (TMR): This is the most critical feature. The TMR configuration uses three identical I/O packs operating in parallel. A voting algorithm compares the commands from all three packs, ensuring that the control system sends the correct signal even if one or two modules fail. This redundancy is crucial for applications where a single point of failure cannot be tolerated.
- T-Type: The “T-type” designation refers to a specific wiring and mounting style within the Mark VIe system, indicating a particular form factor and terminal board layout for easy integration into the control panel.
- Contact Output: The module provides contact outputs, which allow the control system to switch circuits on or off to control a variety of field devices like solenoids, motor contactors, or alarms.
- SSR (Solid-State Relay): The “SSR” indicates that the outputs use solid-state relays rather than traditional mechanical relays. Solid-state relays have no moving parts, which makes them highly reliable, very fast, and resistant to wear and tear. This is particularly beneficial in applications with high switching frequencies.
- Mark VIe Integration: As part of the IS230 series, this assembly is a key component of the Mark VIe control platform, widely used for controlling turbines in power generation and other heavy industries.
Applications
The IS230TRLY2EG01 is used in mission-critical industrial settings where a loss of control could lead to a catastrophic event or significant downtime.
- Power Generation: It is a core component in power plants for controlling critical devices like solenoids and valves, ensuring that a single-point failure does not compromise the control or safety system.
- Oil and Gas: In refineries and offshore platforms, it provides a stable and redundant connection for controlling emergency shutdown valves and other critical process equipment.
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS): The module’s TMR design and solid-state relays make it suitable for use in safety-instrumented systems, where high reliability and fast response times are essential to bring a process to a safe state.