Overview
Manuals
Primary Industrial Applications
Certifications
Features:
- I/O Companion Slot Internal 40 Channel Output to FTA (Integral Power)
- Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cables
- Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH), which prevents toxic gas release during a plant fire
The ICS Triplex TC-215-02-8M5 is a dedicated 40-channel I/O slot connection cable developed for high-availability and high-security control environments. As a key hardware component of Rockwell Automation's ICS Triplex Trusted Safety Instrumented System (SIS), its primary function is to provide high-density interconnection between the main I/O modules within the control rack and their adjacent redundant slots and field terminals. Furthermore, it integrates power distribution capabilities, providing reliable signal paths and power support for transmission links.
This modular cable is designed with high field tolerance and signal integrity in mind, effectively resisting the harsh electromagnetic interference, high temperatures, and vibrations common in industrial environments. In safety-critical applications such as Emergency Stop (ESD), Fire and Gas Monitoring (F&G), and turbine control in the petrochemical industry, the TC-215-02-8M5 can support and ensure high-speed, low-latency interoperability for 40 field signal channels. This dedicated hardware bridge supports in-line hot-swapping of I/O modules and seamless spare parts replacement without interrupting field operations, significantly improving the online availability and Safety Integrity Level (SIL3) of the entire distributed control system (DCS).
The TC-215-02-8M5 ICS Triplex Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cable Assembly may still be available for purchase and support from Moore Automated Company beyond End-Of-Life (EOL) by the manufacturer (OEM).
ICS Triplex TC-215-02-8M5 Trusted I/O Companion Slot Cable Assembly MANUAL(Datasheets), Link
Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.
Because this cable assembly is compatible with the highly secure Trusted TMR architecture, it is specifically deployed in hazardous, critical infrastructure environments where system downtime or failure is unacceptable:
1.Emergency Discharge (ESD) Systems: Connects the safety processor directly to critical field valves to isolate production modules during a crisis.
2.Fire and Gas (F&G) Systems: Connects a multi-channel flame and toxic gas detection array back to the main voting processor.
3.Turbine Control and Protection: Transmits high-speed trip signals to protect heavy industrial generators.
In practical industrial applications, the TC-215-02-8M5 is widely used in locations with extremely high safety requirements (typically SIL3), such as oil and gas platforms, large refineries, and nuclear power plants. It works in conjunction with Trusted's Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture and is designed specifically for Emergency Discharge (ESD), Fire and Gas (F&G) detection, and critical turbine protection systems. This ensures that safety interlock control signals are transmitted with zero delay and zero distortion in extreme plant crisis situations.
The "-02-" identifier in the string indicates that the hardware structure complies with international explosion-proof standards. When properly installed in an industrial enclosure, the hardware is certified to HazLoc, ATEX, and IECEx standards and can be used in Zone 2/Class 2 explosive gas or dust environments.
