Control System is scalable for small/large turbomachinery.
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Triconex(TM) 1000 offers OPC/Ethernet and Modbus communications, IEC 1131 programming tool, turbomachinery control function libraries, and field-configurable I/O points. Application scan times are as low as 10 msec. Unit provides solution for load sharing and shedding, grid management, voltage regulation, and peaking turbine generator control functions. It controls steam and gas turbines, compressors, generators, and turbomachinery auxiliaries.
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Triconex Introduces New Turbomachinery Control System
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 5, 2002 -- Triconex, an operating unit of Invensys plc, today announced the introduction of the Triconex(TM) 1000, a new, simplex control system that is scalable for small and large turbomachinery applications.
The Triconex 1000 has broad applications for controlling steam and gas turbines, compressors, generators and turbomachinery auxiliaries. The control system was designed for utility plant operators that require a scalable solution for load sharing and shedding, grid management, voltage regulation and peaking turbine generator control functions.
The Triconex 1000 also has widespread application for other industries, such as petroleum refining, chemicals manufacturing, transmission pipelines and pulp and paper processing.
"Many of our customers have asked for a powerful, simplex control solution at a value price for large turbomachinery applications," said Tracey Sledge, Triconex vice president and general manager. "The Triconex 1000 is one example of the company's commitment to stay close to its clients and respond effectively to the full spectrum of their requirements."
The Triconex 1000 offers powerful features such as OPC/Ethernet and Modbus communications, an IEC 1131 programming tool, fast application program scan times (as low as 10 milliseconds), extensive turbomachinery control function libraries and flexible, field-configurable I/O points.
About Triconex
Triconex, an operating unit of Invensys plc, is a global leader in the supply of products, systems and services for safety, critical control and turbomachinery applications. Since its inception in 1983, the company has installed thousands of control systems solutions in a wide variety of industries and applications worldwide. Triconex products are based on patented Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) industrial safety-shutdown technology. Today, Triconex TMR products operate globally in more than 5,000 installations. According to industry research firm ARC Advisory Group, this makes Triconex the largest TMR supplier in the world. For more information, visit the Triconex Web site at www.triconex.com.
About Invensys
Invensys plc is a global leader in production technology and energy management. The group helps customers to improve performance and profitability using innovative services and technologies and a deep understanding of industries and applications.
The Invensys Production Management businesses work closely with customers in order to drive up performance of production assets, maximize the return on investments in production technologies, and remove cost and cash from the whole supply chain. The division includes APV, Avantis, Baan, Eurotherm, Foxboro, SimSci-Esscor, Triconex, and Wonderware. These businesses address process and batch industries -- including the oil, gas and chemicals, food, beverage and personal healthcare -- and the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors.
Invensys Energy Management works with clients involved in the supply, measurement, and consumption of energy and water, to reduce costs, waste, and improve the efficiency, reliability, and security of power supply. The division includes Energy Management Solutions, Appliance Controls, Climate Controls, Global Services, Metering Systems, Powerware, and Home Control
Systems. These businesses focus on markets connected with power and energy infrastructure for industrial, commercial, and residential buildings.
The company also serves the specialized rail, wind-power and electronic manufacturing (power components) markets through Invensys Rail Systems, Hansen Transmissions and Lambda, respectively, in its development division.
Invensys operates in more than 80 countries, with its headquarters in London. For more information, visit www.invensys.com.
