Description
The Rockwell Automation T8160 (Series A) is a specialized Triple Modular Redundant (TMR) Interface module. Designed as a core component of the Trusted safety system, this module facilitates the communication and synchronization required for TMR architecture. It ensures that safety-critical inputs and outputs are processed through multiple channels simultaneously, providing high-integrity fault tolerance for complex industrial processes.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
| Brand | Rockwell Automation / ICS Triplex |
| Model | T8160 |
| Series | Series A |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Power | 24V DC (Backplane powered) |
| Input/Output | TMR interface buses / High-speed backplane sync |
| Function | TMR synchronization and fault tolerance management |
| Color | Industrial Gray/White |
| Hot Swappable | Yes |
Key Product Features
- 🛡️ TMR Integrity: Implements Triple Modular Redundancy to eliminate single points of failure, ensuring high availability for safety instrumented systems (SIS).
- 🔄 Synchronous Operation: Manages high-speed data synchronization between redundant processor sets.
- 🔌 Hot-Swap Capability: Engineered for maintenance, allowing module replacement while the system remains online, ensuring zero downtime.
- 📈 Diagnostic Depth: Monitors internal health and voting status, alerting the system immediately upon detecting a channel discrepancy.
- 🌐 Seamless Integration: Designed to integrate with Rockwell Automation Trusted controllers, providing a unified safety environment.

Recommended Series Models (Related Trusted Modules)
These modules are essential for building or maintaining a complete Trusted TMR safety system:
- T8110B: Trusted Processor Module
- T8151C: Trusted Comms Interface
- T8191: Trusted Power Distribution Module
- T8244: Trusted 24V DC Input/Output Module
- T8310: Trusted Expander Interface
- T8403: Trusted Analog Input Module
- T8431: Trusted Digital Input Module
- T8451: Trusted Digital Output Module
- T8461: Trusted Digital Output Module (AC)
- T8850: Trusted Fault Tolerant Interface

