4329 | Triconex Communication Module

The Tricon Communication Module (TCM), which is compatible with only Tricon v10.0 and later systems, allows the Tricon to communicate with TriStation 1131, other Tricon or Trident controllers, Modbus master and slave devices, and external hosts over Ethernet networks. Each TCM contains four serial ports, two network ports, and one debug port (for Triconex use). Each serial port is uniquely addressed and can be configured as a Modbus master or slave. Serial Port #1 supports either the Modbus or the Trimble GPS interface. Serial Port #4 supports either the Modbus or the TriStation interface. Each TCM supports an aggregate data rate of 460.8 kilobits per second, for all four serial ports.Feature DescriptionMicroprocessor Motorola MPC860, 32 bit, 50 MHzMemory • 16 MB DRAM (non-battery backed-up)• 32 KB SRAM, battery backed-up• 6 MB Flash PROMTribus Communication Rate • 25 megabits per second• 32-bit CRC protected• 32-bit DMA, fully isolatedI/O Bus and Communication BusProcessors• Motorola MPC860• 32 bit• 50 MHz