Description
Hard-Numbers: Technical Specifications
- Relay Outputs (8 channels):
- Type: Form-C (SPDT) mechanical relays
- Rating: 24/48 VDC, 5A resistive / 2A inductive
- Coil Voltage: 24 VDC
- Coil Sensing: Built-in continuity check for each relay coil
- Isolation: 2500 VDC field-to-backplane
- Switching Time: <10 ms operate / <5 ms release
- Connectors:
- TMR: 3× DC-37 (R/S/T) for I/O pack interface
- Field: Screw terminals (14–22 AWG)
- Backplane: PCB edge connector
- Power: 24 VDC (backplane) | <8 W
- Operating Temp: -40°C to +70°C
- Certifications: UL, CE, Class I Div 2, ATEX Zone 2
- Dimensions: 178 × 144 × 45 mm | Weight: 0.65 kg
- MTBF: >400,000 hours @ 40°C
Real-World Safety Function
is the trusted safety output interface for Mark VIeS systems. It drives hard-wired emergency trips and shutdowns, with built-in coil sensing to verify every relay actually energizes—critical for SIL2 safety loops.
Core Safety & Performance Benefits:
- SIL2 Compliance: Certified for turbine overspeed, ESD, and fire/gas trip systems
- Coil Integrity Check: Detects broken wires, burned coils, or failed relays before a demand
- TMR Voting: 2-out-of-3 logic prevents false trips from single module failure
- Surge/EMI Protection: Industrial-grade filtering for power plant environments
- SOE Logging: Timestamps relay operations for post-event diagnostics
Typical Safety Applications:
- Gas/steam turbine emergency stop (EST)
- Compressor anti-surge trip outputs
- Oil/gas process ESD (Emergency Shutdown)
- Power plant boiler/machinery safety trips
- Fire & gas system shutdown relays
Hardware Architecture (Under the Hood)
- I/O Pack Interface: Receives TMR trip signals from 3× YRLY I/O modules (R/S/T)
- Relay Coil Drive: Parallel drive circuits for 2-out-of-3 voting logic
- Coil Sensing: Continuity monitors on every coil – reports open/short faults
- Relay Contacts: 8× Form-C outputs to field devices (solenoids, breakers, horns)
- Fault Logic: Consolidates coil/contact faults to controller diagnostics
- Status LEDs: Power, coil active, fault per channel – quick visual health check
Field Service Pitfalls (Critical Safety Rules)
1. Skipping Coil Sensing Calibration
- Issue: Disabled diagnostics → undetected coil failure → safety loop fails on demand
- Fix: Enable coil check in ControlST; verify fault triggers on wire removal
2. Mixed TMR/Simplex Wiring
- Issue: Crossed R/S/T wires → voting mismatch → false trip or no trip
- Rule: Label each channel R/S/T; continuity test pre-power; use TMR-compatible relays
3. Over-Loaded Contacts
- Issue: >5A resistive / >2A inductive → contact welding → stuck-on failure
- Fix: Use interposing relays for high-current loads; add freewheeling diodes on inductives
4. Poor Panel Grounding
- Issue: Shared ground with noisy loads → coil chatter / misoperation
- Rule: Dedicated safety earth (<1Ω); separate from motor/control grounds
Commercial Availability
Please note: The listed price is for reference only and is not binding. Final pricing and terms are subject to negotiation based on current market conditions and availability.



