T8432
May 15, 2026

T8432

The T8432 is a 60‑channel TMR analogue input module for the Trusted T8000 Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It provides high‑density, triple‑modular redundant (TMR) analogue signal acquisition for safety‑critical processes, supporting both current (mA) and voltage (VDC) inputs from field transmitters. Designed for oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and process safety applications, the T8432 offers dual independent measurement chains per channel and hardware fault tolerance (HIFT) with 1oo2D voting, ensuring high safety integrity and availability.

Description

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1. Introduction

The T8432 is a 60‑channel TMR analogue input module for the Trusted T8000 Safety Instrumented System (SIS). It provides high‑density, triple‑modular redundant (TMR) analogue signal acquisition for safety‑critical processes, supporting both current (mA) and voltage (VDC) inputs from field transmitters.
Designed for oil & gas, petrochemical, power, and process safety applications, the T8432 offers dual independent measurement chains per channel and hardware fault tolerance (HIFT) with 1oo2D voting, ensuring high safety integrity and availability.
  • Function: 60‑channel isolated analogue input (mA / VDC)

  • Architecture: Fully triplicated TMR (3‑2‑0 fault tolerant)

  • Safety: IEC 61508 SIL 3

  • Inputs: 0–22 mA / 0–6 VDC (per‑channel configurable)

  • Resolution: High‑precision sigma‑delta ADC

  • Isolation: 2500 VDC optical isolation (field‑to‑system)

  • SOE: 1 ms time‑stamp resolution

  • Hot‑swap: Supported

  • Diagnostics: Comprehensive per‑channel fault detection


2. Product Overview

The T8432 is a single‑width, 6U TMR analogue input module that installs in T8100 / T8400 chassis. It provides 60 independent, galvanically isolated analogue input channels, each with dual redundant measurement paths and TMR voting logic.
Key features:
  • 60 channels isolated analogue input (0–22 mA / 0–6 VDC)

  • Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) with HIFT architecture

  • Per‑channel open/short‑circuit and over/under‑range detection

  • 2500 VDC optical isolation per channel

  • 1 ms resolution SOE logging

  • Hot‑swap capable

  • Front‑panel LED status indicators

  • Compatible with T8100 / T8400 chassis

  • High density: 60 channels in single‑width 6U form factor


3. Specifications

3.1 Mechanical

  • Form Factor: T8000 chassis single‑width module, 6U height

  • Dimensions (H × W × D): 266 mm × 31 mm × 303 mm

  • Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg

  • Mounting: T8100 / T8400 chassis slots 1–16

  • Terminals: Front‑panel screw terminals (60 channels)

3.2 Electrical

  • System Supply: 20–32 VDC (nominal 24 VDC)

  • Power Consumption: 18–22 W

  • Input Ranges (per channel configurable):

    • Current: 0–22 mA

    • Voltage: 0–6 VDC

  • Resolution: Sigma‑delta ADC, high precision

  • Safety Accuracy: ±1% full scale

  • Isolation: 2500 VDC optical barrier (field‑to‑system)

  • Channel Crosstalk: –40 dB typical

  • Update Time: ≤ 1 ms per channel

3.3 Functional

  • Redundancy: TMR (three independent slices)

  • Voting: 1oo2D per channel

  • Diagnostics:

    • Open‑circuit detection

    • Short‑circuit detection

    • Over‑/under‑range detection

    • On‑board BIST (periodic self‑test)

  • SOE Resolution: 1 ms

  • Response Time: ≤ 2 ms

  • Data Integrity: BER < 10⁻¹²

3.4 Environmental

  • Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

  • Storage Temperature: –25 °C to +70 °C

  • Humidity: 5–95 % RH, non‑condensing

  • Vibration: IEC 60068‑2‑6 compliant

  • Shock: IEC 60068‑2‑27 compliant

3.5 Safety & Certification

  • Safety Standard: IEC 61508 SIL 3

  • Approvals: CE, UL, CSA, ATEX, IECEx

  • Fault Tolerance: TMR (3‑2‑0)

  • PFHd: < 1.0 × 10⁻⁹ / hour (SIL 3)


4. Front Panel Indicators

  • PWR (Green): ON = module power healthy

  • RUN (Green): ON = active; FLASHING = BIST/initialization

  • FAULT (Red): ON = critical fault; FLASHING = minor fault

  • COM (Green): FLASHING = backplane communication active

  • CH1–CH60 LEDs: Reflect input status / fault per channel


5. Installation

  • Chassis: Insert into any vacant slot in T8100 / T8400 chassis

  • Hot‑Swap: Supported; no system shutdown required

  • Front‑Panel Screws: Torque 0.8–1.0 Nm


6. Wiring

  • Signal Types: 4–20 mA / 0–20 mA / 0–6 VDC

  • Field Connection:

    • mA: Transmitter + → channel +; transmitter – → channel –

    • VDC: Signal + → channel +; signal – → channel –

  • Wire Gauge: 16–22 AWG stranded

  • Terminal Torque: 0.5–0.6 Nm


7. Operation

  • Power‑Up: PWR ON; RUN flashes during BIST (5–10 s)

  • Normal: PWR/RUN steady green; FAULT OFF; COM flashing

  • Faults:

    • FAULT ON: TMR mismatch, short circuit, overrange

    • FAULT FLASHING: Single‑path fault, minor mismatch

  • SOE: All analogue threshold crossings time‑stamped at 1 ms


8. Ordering Information

  • T8432: Standard 60‑ch TMR analogue input (0 °C to +60 °C)

  • T8432C: Conformal coated version (extended temperature / harsh environment)

  • TC‑T8432: Terminal cable kit

  • T8100 / T8400: Trusted chassis


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