Communications Module integrates SIS and DCS.
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Supporting communications integration via industry-standard protocols, Tricon Communications Module incorporates Embedded OPC Server and Modbus TCP/IP together with safe peer to peer features. It supports full TCP/IP and routing functions for use with LANs and WANs. Module acts as layer that isolates Tricon safety system from control network and private LAN nuisances. Support for redundant connections helps ensure that there will be no loss of view of safety system from DCS.
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New Triconex Communications Module from Invensys Combines Unprecedented Openness with Unmatched Safety and Security
Provides safe and secure communications integration between Tricon safety systems and all popular DCSs via industry-standard protocols
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, USA - September 20, 2005 - Triconex (www.triconex.com), a unit of Invensys Process Systems, today announced a powerful new communications module that meets today's user requirements for open and flexible communications integration between Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) - without compromising either safety or security.
"While increased information integration between plant safety or critical control systems and the process control network helps support today's plant-wide asset performance management strategies, this level of integration must not compromise the ability of the safety system to perform its fault tolerant protection function," said Luis Duran, Triconex product marketing manager at Invensys Process Systems. "The new Tricon Communications Module addresses our customer's needs for today, provides a foundation for tomorrow, and represents a quantum leap forward for the industry."
The Tricon Communications Module (TCM) offers unprecedented support for communications integration via industry-standard protocols. To date, the TCM incorporates an Embedded OPC Server and Modbus TCP/IP together with Safe Peer to Peer and other standard Triconex features. In addition, the TCM supports full TCP/IP and routing functions for use with LANs and WANs.
To help ensure uncompromised safety, the TCM acts as a layer that isolates the Tricon safety system from control network and private LAN nuisances. The TCM itself is designed to degrade safely and recover gracefully. Support for redundant connections helps ensure that there will be no "loss of view" of the safety system from the DCS. Like other Tricon family products, the TCM is TUV approved for use in systems up to SIL 3.
A sophisticated security model has been incorporated enabling users to specify which computers on the network can communicate with the SIS, as well as the type of access: Monitoring (Read only), Programming and Engineering (Read/Write), or Maintenance (Read only). In this manner, the opportunity for unauthorized access or intrusions is virtually non-existent.
For more information on the Tricon Communications Module, readers can visit www.triconex.com, or contact the Invensys Customer Satisfaction Center via phone at 866-746-6477 (508-549-2424 outside the US and Canada) or via e-mail at ips.csc@ips.invensys.com.
About Invensys Process Systems
Invensys Process Systems, a business unit of Invensys plc, provides products, services and solutions that enable today's industrial process plants to monitor, manage, and improve the performance of their manufacturing assets. In addition to a rapidly expanding Global Solutions group, Invensys Process Systems includes industry-leading brands such as Foxboro, Triconex, SimSci-Esscor, Wonderware and Avantis, whose products are installed in more than 100,000 plants across the world. These range from small hybrid and batch plants to the world's largest refineries, gas plants, petrochemicals plants, power plants, pulp and paper mills, and mineral processing plants.
The Invensys Group (www.invensys.com) is headquartered in the U.K. and listed on the London Stock Exchange. With 30,000 employees operating in 60 countries, Invensys helps customers to improve their performance and profitability, building value for end users and shareholders alike.
Invensys, Triconex, Tricon, Avantis, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, and Wonderware are trademarks of Invensys plc, its subsidiaries, or affiliates. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
