CIM 3211 | Triconex TMR Communication Module for Industrial PLC

Product Description

Overview

The Triconex CIM 3211 (Part No. CIM3211) is a high-performance communication interface module within the Triconex Safety Instrumented System (SIS).
It enables secure and fault-tolerant data exchange between Triconex controllers and external systems, including Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI), historians, and peer controllers.
Moreover, its Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR) architecture ensures continuous operation, high availability, and SIL 3 safety compliance in mission-critical environments.
This module is ideal for industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, and power generation.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Communication Interface Module (CIM)

• Model Number: CIM 3211

• Manufacturer: Schneider Electric (Triconex brand)

• System Compatibility: Triconex SIS (Tricon series)

• Architecture: Triple Modular Redundancy (TMR)

• Communication Interfaces: Ethernet, serial (RS‑232/RS‑485), Modbus TCP/IP

• Supported Protocols: Modbus, OPC, peer-to-peer Triconex protocol

• Number of Channels: 32 digital communication channels (varies by configuration)

• Diagnostics: Built-in self-diagnostics, link monitoring, redundancy health checks

• Safety Integrity Level: SIL 3 compliant

• Certifications: UL, CE, ATEX, IECEx

• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity Range: 5–95% RH (non-condensing)

• Vibration Resistance: 5 g @ 10–500 Hz

• Dimensions (H × W × D): 128 × 134 × 44 mm

• Weight: 1.45 kg

Typical Applications

• Emergency Shutdown Systems (ESD): Communication between controllers and shutdown devices.

• Fire & Gas Systems (F&G): Data exchange with detectors, alarms, and suppression systems.

• Burner Management Systems (BMS): Integration with combustion equipment controllers.

• High-Integrity Pressure Protection Systems (HIPPS): Redundant communication for valve actuation.

• Chemical and Petrochemical Plants: Controller-to-controller and controller-to-system communication.

• Oil & Gas: Pipeline and compressor station communication networks.

• Power Generation: Boiler and turbine safety system communication.

FAQ

Q1: What communication interfaces does CIM 3211 support?
It supports Ethernet, serial (RS‑232/RS‑485), Modbus TCP/IP, and OPC protocols.

Q2: Is CIM 3211 suitable for safety-critical applications?
Yes, it is SIL 3 certified and built with TMR architecture for fault-tolerant operation.

Q3: How many communication channels are available?
It supports up to 32 digital communication channels, depending on configuration.

Q4: Which industries commonly use CIM 3211?
Oil & gas, petrochemical, chemical processing, and power generation widely utilize it.

Q5: Does CIM 3211 offer diagnostic capabilities?
Yes, it provides real-time monitoring of communication links and redundancy health.