The TRICONEX 4351A TCM Communication Module serves as a powerful industrial communication assistant. Equipped with 4 RS-232/RS-485 serial ports and 2 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports, all ports feature 500V DC isolation. It supports diverse protocols like Tristation and Modbus, enabling fast communication speeds (10/100Mbps for Ethernet ports). With multiple status indicator lights, it provides real-time operation feedback. Widely used in industrial automation control, this module ensures stable communication between devices and boosts overall system performance.
Hardware Specifications
Dimensions: 54x50x10 cm.
Weight: 3.3 kgs.
Ports: 4 serial ports (RS-232/RS-485, DB-9 connectors); 2 10/100BaseT Ethernet ports (RJ-45 connectors).
Port Isolation: 500V DC.
Supported Protocols: Tristation, Modbus, TCP/IP, ICMP, SNTP, TSAA (with IP multicast support), Trimble GPS, embedded OPC server, Peer-to-Peer (UDP/IP), Peer-to-Peer time synchronization, Jet Direct (network printing).
Modbus Functions:Supports reading coil status, input status, holding registers, input registers, modifying coil status, and register values.
Communication Speeds
Copper Ethernet ports: 10/100 Mbps.
Fiber Ethernet ports: 100 Mbps.
Serial ports: Up to 115.2 Kbps per port.
Status Indicators:Includes lights for Pass, Fault, Activity, and Firmware status; link indicators for each network port; transmit (TX) and receive (RX) indicators for each port.
Functional Features: Net1 and Net2 support TCP/IP, Modbus TCP/IP (slave/master), TSAA, Tristation, SNTP, and Jet Direct. Net1 additionally supports Peer-to-Peer (UDP/IP) and time synchronization, enabling efficient communication and data interaction across devices. Ideal for industrial automation control systems, it meets diverse communication needs and ensures stable system operation.
The TRICONEX 4351A TCM communication module, with its multi-port compatibility, protocol support, and industrial-grade stability, is mainly applicable to the following scenarios:
Industrial Automation Control Systems
Process Control: In continuous production scenarios such as petrochemical, power energy, and metallurgy, it connects PLC/DCS systems with field sensors and actuators to realize data collection and command transmission.
Equipment Monitoring: Integrates frequency converters, motor controllers, and other devices via protocols like Modbus and TCP/IP to build a unified monitoring network.
Energy and Power Systems
Substation Automation: Supports SNTP time synchronization and TCP/IP to ensure unified clocking of power equipment, enabling remote dispatching and relay protection communication.
Renewable Energy: Connects inverters, energy storage devices, and central control systems in wind/solar power stations to optimize energy management.
Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering
Production Line Integration: Connects CNC machines, robotic arms, etc., via RS-232/485 serial ports, and interacts with MES systems through Ethernet ports for production data exchange.
Equipment Redundancy Configuration: Supports parallel operation and load balancing, suitable for high-reliability automated production lines to reduce downtime risks.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Rail Transit: Connects access control and signaling devices in SCADA systems of stations, enabling cross-device communication via TCP/IP and Modbus.
Intelligent Buildings: Integrates HVAC, lighting, and security devices in BAS (Building Automation System) for centralized control and energy management.
Aerospace and Military Industry
Testing and Simulation Systems: Leverages port isolation and anti-interference design to achieve high-precision data transmission and synchronization (e.g., Trimble GPS protocol support) in avionics test platforms.
Special Environmental Applications
Harsh Industrial Environments: Withstand 50ms input voltage interruptions and natural convection cooling, suitable for high-temperature, dusty, or vibrating scenarios (e.g., mines, steel plants).
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