TRICONEX DO3626X – High‑Integrity Digital Output Module for Safety and Process Control

The TRICONEX DO3626X is a digital output module built for Triconex TMR safety systems, typically used to drive field actuators such as solenoids, beacons, interposing relays, and motor starters. From my experience, this series is chosen when plants want fault-tolerant outputs with continuous diagnostics and online replacement. The “X” suffix usually indicates a hardened or conformal‑coated revision, which seems to be favored in harsher environments like offshore platforms or high-humidity units.

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• Warranty: 365 days
• Delivery: 1 week if in stock; no more than one month at the latest
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Key Features

• Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) compatibility: Designed for Triconex safety systems to maintain output integrity even during a single module fault.
• High channel density: Typically a 32‑channel digital output layout to reduce cabinet footprint and wiring complexity.
• Robust output design: Sourcing 24 Vdc outputs are common in this family, ideal for driving solenoids and relays with steady current capability.
• Per‑channel diagnostics: Built‑in health monitoring helps spot short/open conditions and channel faults early, which in many cases lowers troubleshooting time.
• Online replacement: Hot‑swap capability is usually supported within a healthy TMR set, minimizing process downtime during maintenance.
• Isolated groups for field power: Output channels are generally grouped for isolation and easier power segregation in brownfield upgrades.
• Conformal‑coated “X” revision: The X variant is often preferred in high‑humidity, corrosive, or dusty areas where added protection is valuable.
• Backplane‑only communications: No extra configuration ports on the front—simple, secure integration through the Tricon backplane.

Technical Specifications

Application Fields

You might notice that the DO3626X fits best where deterministic, fail‑safe actuation is non‑negotiable:

• Emergency Shutdown (ESD) and Fire & Gas systems actuating shutdown valves and deluge skids
• Refining and petrochemical units switching solenoids, MCC starters (via interposing relays), and annunciators
• Offshore platforms and FPSOs where conformal coating is typically requested for salt‑laden air
• Power generation and utilities for turbine auxiliaries, dampers, and isolation devices
• Pharma and specialty chemicals where clean, monitored DOs reduce downtime during batch changeovers

One thing I appreciate is how it streamlines brownfield projects: in many cases you can reuse existing 24 Vdc loops and interposing relays and just land them on the appropriate FTA—minimal rework.

Advantages & Value for Procurement

• Reliability: Built for TMR architectures; a single module fault doesn’t typically trip the process.
• Compatibility: Designed for Triconex chassis and DO FTAs—simplifies spares stocking across units.
• Lifecycle savings: Online replacement and granular diagnostics cut mean time to repair and reduce unplanned outages.
• Risk reduction: Conformal‑coated “X” revision helps extend service life in corrosive or humid areas.
• Supportability: Widely deployed in oil & gas and chemicals; engineers and technicians are generally familiar with setup and testing.

A maintenance supervisor at a Gulf Coast refinery told us their team swapped a DO3626X online in under 15 minutes while the redundant legs carried the process—no lost batch, no panic in the control room.

Installation & Maintenance

• Cabinet & environment: Install in a clean, ventilated control cabinet; maintain ambient 0–60°C and avoid condensation.
• Grounding & wiring: Use shielded cables for long runs; segregate DO wiring from high‑noise power circuits. Observe channel grouping and fuse or breaker protection for field power.
• FTAs & labeling: Land field wires on the correct Triconex FTA model for DO; label every loop to match logic drawings to speed commissioning.
• Safety: De‑energize field circuits when feasible; verify interlocks and permissives before returning outputs to service.
• Routine maintenance: Periodic proof testing of critical outputs, I/O loop checks during outages, and cleaning of module vents/connectors.
• Firmware & configuration: Keep project backups and, where applicable, align module firmware with validated system versions before hot‑swap.

Quality & Certifications

• Certifications: Triconex systems are typically CE and UL listed; later revisions are commonly RoHS compliant. SIL3 compliance is achieved at the system level when deployed per the safety manual.
• Manufacturer’s warranty: Commonly 12 months from shipment for new units (varies by region and revision).

Note: Details above reflect common characteristics of the DO36xx family used in Triconex TMR systems. If you need an exact datasheet match for your revision code, share the system version and we’ll verify channel ratings and FTA part numbers before shipment.