Network Communication Module Triconex 4329

Network Communication Module Triconex 4329
With a Model 4329 Network Commu-nication Module (NCM) installed, the Tricon can communicate with other Tricons and with external hosts over Ethernet (802.3) networks. The NCM supports a number of Triconex propri-etary protocols and applications as well as user-written applications, including those that use TSAA protocol.

The NCMG module has the same functionality as the NCM, as well as the ability to synchronize time based on a GPS system. For more information, see the Communication Guide for Tricon Systems.The NCM provides two BNC connectors as ports: NET 1 supports Peer-toPeer and Time Synchronization protocols for safety networks comprised of Tricons only. NET 2 supports open networking to external systems using Triconex applications such as TriStation 1131, SOE, OPC Server, and DDE Server or user-written applications.

Model Number

4329, 4329G

Ethernet (802.3) ports 2, BNC connectors, RG58 50-ohm thin cable

External Transceiver Ports 2, 15-pin D-connectors

Serial port 1, RS-232 compatible

Port Isolation 500 VDC

Protocol TSAA

(TCP(UDP)/IP/802.3)

Functions supported TRICON_DATA (Frame Type 1)

TRICON_DATA_REQ (Frame Type 2)

WRITE_TRICON_DATA (Frame Type 3)

WRITE_TRICON_DATA_RSP (Frame Type 4)

READ_TRICON_CLOCK (Frame Type 5)

READ_TRICON_CLOCK_RSP (Frame Type 6)

SET_TRICON_CLOCK (Frame Type 7)

SET_TRICON_CLOCK_RSP (Frame Type 8)

READ_TRICON_DATA (Frame Type 11)

READ_TRICON_RSP (Frame Type 12)

Communication speed 10 megabits per second (for Ethernet ports)

Status indicators PASS, FAULT, ACTIVE

TX (Transmit) — 1 per port

RX (Receive) — 1 per port