Product Release Notice for November 2013

Trident 3.0.x
This Product Release Notice describes the release of Trident™ controller version 3.0.0. It includes the
following information:
• Release Information on page 2
• Release Components — Compatibility on page 3
• Certifications on page 8

Product Overview
The Trident system is a state-of-the-art fault tolerant controller based on a Triple-Modular Redundant
(TMR) architecture. TMR employs three isolated, parallel control systems and extensive diagnostics
integrated into one system. The system uses two-out-of-three voting to provide high integrity, error-free,
uninterrupted process operation with no single point of failure.

Product Documentation
Triconex product documentation is available from the Invensys Global Customer Support (GCS) website
at: http://support.ips.invensys.com/ (registration required).

Contacting Invensys Technical Support

Customers in the U.S. and Canada can obtain technical support from the Invensys GCS center at the
numbers below. International customers should contact their regional support center.

Address Telephone Fax

Invensys 1-866-746-6477 (toll-free number) 508-549-4999 (toll number)
Triconex Technical Support Manager 1-508-549-2424 (toll number; for use
26561 Rancho Parkway South outside U.S.)
Lake Forest, CA 92630 USA

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2 Release Information

Release Information
This section describes the new features included in each Trident 3.0.x controller release.

Enhancements and Changes for Each Trident 3.0.x Controller Release

Table 1 Enhancements and Changes
Trident
Release
Controller Enhancements and Changes
Date
Version
3.0 21-May-13 • Introduced support for the Trident Communications Integration Module (CIM),
which includes the following new features:
— Embedded OPC UA server for data access, alarms and events, and
security.
— Enhanced Peer-to-Peer communication for improved performance and
robustness.
— Secure communication with TriStation 1131 and the Enhanced Diagnostic
Monitor through the use of Windows security certificates.

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 Release Components — Compatibility 3

Release Components — Compatibility

This section provides compatibility information about the hardware, firmware, and software included as
part of each Trident 3.0.x controller release.

Hardware and Firmware

The following tables identify the hardware and firmware levels that have been tested and validated for the
following components:
• Main Processor
• Communication Module
• I/O Modules
The supported hardware and firmware versions provided in these tables are for the Trident 3.0.0 controller
release. The tables include the following information:
• The printed circuit board (PCB) Assembly Number for each module.
• The Lowest Acceptable Level (LAL) for each module—the lowest hardware revision level
compatible with the release.
• Firmware Build number for each module.
• Firmware release currently in production (provided in shaded column).
Note All revision numbers are provided in decimal format.
If you are upgrading from an earlier version, some modules may need upgrade or replacement. Contact
the Invensys Global Customer Support (GCS) center (see page 1) for additional information.

HART Compatible Baseplates

The following Trident 3.0.x baseplates are compatible with HART™ communication:
• 2354 Analog Input HART Baseplate
• 2354A Analog Input HART Hazardous Location Baseplate
• 2483 Analog Output HART Baseplate
• 2483A Analog Output HART Hazardous Location Baseplate
See the Planning and Installation Guide for Trident v2-v3 Systems (available on the Invensys GCS website) for
more information about installing and using these baseplates.
Note For information about the compatibility of marine-certified modules, see Marine Compatibility on
page 6.

Table 2 System-Level Build Numbers

Version 3.0.0
Build 511

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Table 3 Main Processor (MP)

Assembly Build Number per Version

Model LAL Firmware Description
Number 3.0.0
3101 7400182-100 D2 FPGA (TBGARRY) 04
7400199-200 B Firmware Package 483
(TRIDENT)
LMP Diagnostics and 446
Downloader (DNLD)
LMP Boot (LMPB) 386
IOP Boot (LIOPB) 294
LSX (LSX) 483
LIOX (LIOX) 399
IOP Diagnostics 173
(IOPDIAG)

Table 4 Communication Modules

Assembly Firmware Build Number per Version

Model LAL
Number Description 3.0.0
3201 7400183-100 B2 Firmware Package 375
7400199-100 B1 (LCM)
LCM Diagnostics 234
and Downloader
(DNLD)
LCM Build (LCM) 374
LCM Boot (LCMB) 216
3211 7400320-100 D2 Firmware Package 511
7400321-100 D0 (CIM)

CIM Diagnostics and 507

Downloader
(DNLD)
CIM TCOM 511
CIM Boot (CIMB) 507
CIM OPC 511

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Table 5 I/O Modules

Assembly Firmware Build Number per Version

Model Name LAL
Number Description 3.0.0
3301 DI 7400177-100 C5 ASIC1 09
7400178-020 C ASIC2 07
7400297-030 B ASIC1 22
7400300-020 A ASIC2 12
DI Build 335
(DI 24VDC)
3311 HRDI 7400297-090 B ASIC1 22
7400300-030 B ASIC2 21
HRDI Build 335
3351 AI 7400177-100 C5 ASIC1 09
7400180-010 B1 ASIC2 04
7400297-010 B ASIC1 22
7400298-010 C ASIC2 02
AI Build 211
3361 AI/DI 7400177-100 C5 ASIC1 09
7400180-020 D1 ASIC2 04
7400297-010 B ASIC1 22
7400298-020 C ASIC2 02
AI Build 211
3382 EPI 7400297-080 B ASIC1 22
7400216-100 B ASIC2 27
EPI Build 332
3401 DO 7400177-100 C5 ASIC1 09
7400179-030 C ASIC2 04
7400297-040 B ASIC1 22
7400301-030 A ASIC2 08
DO Build 399
(QDO)
3411 SDO 7400297-070 B ASIC1 22
7400314-020 B ASIC2 05
SDO Build 399

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Table 5 I/O Modules (continued)

Assembly Firmware Build Number per Version

Model Name LAL
Number Description 3.0.0
3451 RO 7400177-010 C5 ASIC1 09
7400181-310 B2 ASIC2 01
7400297-050 B ASIC1 22
7400302-310 A ASIC2 03
RO Build 215
3481 AO 7400224-200 D1 ASIC1 13
7400191-100 C ASIC2 54
7400297-020 B ASIC1 22
7400191-100 C ASIC2 54
AO Build 399
3482 AO 7400224-200 D1 ASIC1 13
7400191-200 C ASIC2 54
7400297-020 B ASIC1 22
7400191-200 C ASIC2 54
AO Build 399

Marine Compatibility
Bureau Veritas (BV) has certified specific Trident products for use in marine environments. The Trident
3.0.x system has been certified for use in marine environments.
All Trident 3.0.x MP, Communication, and I/O modules described in Tables 3–5 have been certified for use
in marine applications.
When using a Trident 3.0.x system in a marine environment, you must use only Triconex software that has
been certified by Bureau Veritas. Currently, only the following software versions are certified:
• TriStation 1131 4.10.0 (Build 165)
• Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor 2.7.0 (Build 132)
For more information about marine certification, please see the Planning and Installation Guide for Trident
v2-v3 Systems (part number 9700110-010), or contact Invensys.

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Software Compatibility
The Trident 3.0.x controller is compatible with the following Triconex software versions:

Table 6 Software Compatibility

Application Version1 Build 3.0.0

TriStation 1131 (including 4.10.0 165

CEMPLE)2
4.10.1 108

Enhanced Diagnostic Monitor2 2.7.0 132

SOE Recorder 4.1 112

4.2.0 133

135

4.3.0 103

DDE Server 4.1 116

4.2.0 108

4.3.0 103

4.4.0 103

TriLogger Event 2.3 170

TriLogger Playback 2.3 61

TriLogger Remote 2.3 59

61

1. Earlier application versions not listed in this table are not compatible
with the Trident 3.0.x controller. For information about compatibility
with later application versions, please see the Product Release Notice
for the application version you are interested in.
2. Only specific versions of TriStation 1131 and Enhanced Diagnostic
Monitor have been certified for use with Trident 3.0.x systems in a
marine environment. See Marine Compatibility on page 6 for more
information.

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8 Certifications

Certifications
Third-party certifications include:

• TÜV Rheinland/Berlin-Brandenburg (TÜV) • Wurldtech Security Technologies (WST)

• Canadian Standards Association (CSA) • Bureau Veritas (BV)
• Factory Mutual (FM)

Certification is by version, and is module-specific. Not all modules are certified by all agencies.
Certification information for the Trident system can be viewed at the following websites:
• TÜV: http://www.tuv-fs.com
• CSA: http://www.csa-international.org/product/
• FM: http://www.approvalguide.com
• Achilles: http://www.wurldtech.com/about/company.html
Note For information about the Type Approval Certificate from Bureau Veritas, contact the Invensys
Global Customer Support (GCS) Center.
The Trident 3.0.x controller has been certified as shown in the following table.
Electromagnetic

Achilles Level 1
Cyber-Security

Certification
Functional

Hazardous
Capability
Electrical

Location

Marine
Safety

Safety

Certification
3.0.x TÜV TÜV / CSA TÜV FM WST BV

Note For more detailed information, as well as updates, about Nuclear 1E, CSA, and FM classifications,
please contact Invensys using the Technical Support contact information provided on page 1.

Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Companies, names and data used in
examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted. No part of this document may be reproduced or
transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express
written permission of Invensys Systems, Inc.

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