Description
Key Technical Specifications
- Model Number: T8800
- Manufacturer: ICS Triplex / Triconex
- Series: Trusted TMR System
- Type: Field Termination Assembly (FTA)
- Channel Count: 40 Channels
- Signal Type: Digital Input (Dry Contact / Sourcing / Sinking)
- Wiring Interface: Screw Terminals / Spring Clamps
- Mounting: DIN Rail / Panel Mount
- Cable Interface: Ribbon Cable / IDC Connector to I/O Module
- Operating Temperature: Industrial Grade Range
Functional Role & Application Analysis
The ICS Triplex T8800 is the physical wiring interface between your field devices and the Trusted TMR digital input modules. It provides 40 termination points for limit switches, pressure switches, pushbuttons, and other discrete sensors. This FTA eliminates the need to wire directly to the electronic module, making field wiring cleaner and maintenance safer.
Typical use cases include:
- ESD Input Termination: Wiring emergency stop buttons, valve position feedback, and safety interlock switches.
- F&G Detector Interfaces: Terminating flame detectors, gas detectors, and manual pull stations.
- Legacy System Maintenance: Replacing damaged or corroded FTAs in aging Trusted installations where field rewiring is impractical.
Our Quality Standard & Testing Process
A bad FTA terminal means a lost safety signal. We don’t ship untested termination assemblies. Every T8800 undergoes a continuity and isolation verification process because a single open circuit can blind your safety system to a real hazard.
- Visual & Component Inspection: We inspect all 40 terminal blocks for cracking, stripping, and corrosion. The IDC ribbon connector is checked for bent pins and housing damage. The PCB is examined for trace lifting and solder joint integrity.
- Live System Test: The module is connected to a Trusted I/O test module. We verify that the ribbon cable interface seats properly and that the I/O module recognizes the FTA without fault codes.
- Full-Function Diagnostics: We perform a point-to-point continuity test on all 40 channels. We verify isolation between adjacent channels and confirm that each terminal correctly routes to the corresponding I/O module pin.
- Warranty Backing: Only FTAs passing all tests ship with our 12-month warranty. We document the channel-by-channel test results for your records.
ICS TRIPLEX T8800
Compatibility & Migration Paths
The T8800 is a specific FTA for Trusted digital input modules. Using the wrong FTA can cause pin mismatches that damage the I/O module or create phantom signals. You must verify this is the correct FTA for your specific I/O card.
- Firmware/Hardware Revisions: Check your I/O module part number. The T8800 is designed for specific Trusted DI modules. A mismatched FTA will have different pin assignments.
- Required Components: Verify your ribbon cable type and length. The T8800 uses a specific IDC connector pitch. Ensure you have the correct cable assembly to connect to your I/O module.
- Replacement & Alternatives: Confirm the exact suffix. Different suffixes may indicate different terminal types (screw vs. spring clamp) or voltage ratings. For newer installations, the T8800A or T8800B may be the current revision.
- Get Expert Help: Send us a photo of your existing FTA and the connected I/O module. We will confirm the is the correct match or identify the correct replacement before you order.
