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K7 - 8 Safe Digital Outputs, Low-Side Switching for menTCS
SIL 2 to SIL 4 Modular Train Control System I/O Board
The K7 is a safe digital output card for the modular Train Control System (menTCS) focusing on SIL 1, SIL 2, SIL 3 and SIL 4 applications in rolling stock.
K7 safe I/O board with 8 binary outputs, low-side switching
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Main Features
- 8 digital outputs, 24 V, 48 V, 72 V, 96 V, 110 V
- 300 mA per channel, 1200 mA total
- Low-side switch outputs (load to supply voltage)
- Optical isolation from other cards
- Fail-safe board architecture
- Currently in certification process with TÜV SÜD
- Developed acc. to EN 50129, EN 50128, IEC 61508
- Extensive supervision functions
- EN 50155 fully compliant
- -40°C to +85°C (qualified components)
- Conformal coating
Technical Data
Digital Outputs
- Eight channels
- Output voltage
- 24 V, 48 V, 72 V, 96 V, 110 V nom. (EN 50155)
- Voltage supplied from external source
- Output current
- 300 mA max. per channel
- 1200 mA max. total
- Output type
- Low-side switch outputs (load to supply voltage)
Front Interfaces
- Digital I/O
- One 24-pin PCB plug
- Eight output channels
- Status LEDs
- Binary channel status, one LED per channel
- I/O error
- FSoE activity
- Real-time Ethernet error
- Real-time Ethernet state indication
Rear Interfaces
- EBUS
- Two real-time Ethernet channels, ETG.1000
- menTCS FSoE
- Slot ID and chassis ID for unique FSoE address
Supervision and Control
Safe supervisor
- Check for overvoltage, undervoltage, excess temperature
- Watchdog
- Monitor self-test
Backplane Standard
ETG.1000 EBUS
Electrical Specifications
- Supply voltage
- +12 V (10.8 to 13.2 V)
- Power consumption
- 1.6 W typ.
- 2.5 W max.
- Isolation voltage
- 1500 V AC
Mechanical Specifications
- Dimensions
- 100 mm x 100 mm, 4 HP
- Weight
- 196 g (model 06K007-10)
Environmental Specifications
- Classification for railway applications
- EN 50155: Rolling stock, vehicle body
- Temperature range (operation)
- -40°C to +85°C (qualified components) (EN 50155, class TX)
- Temperature range (storage): -40°C to +85°C
- Cooling concept
- Air-cooled, airflow 0.5 m/s
- Humidity
- EN 50155: Rolling stock, vehicle body
- Vibration/Shock
- EN 50155: Rolling stock, vehicle body class B
- Altitude: -300 m to +3000 m
- Conformal coating
Reliability
MTBF
- 750 935 h @ 40°C according to IEC/TR 62380 (RDF 2000) (model 06K007-10)
Safety
- Functional Safety
- Certifiable to SIL 2, SIL 3 or SIL 4 according to EN 50129 (currently in certification process with TÜV SÜD)
- Hazard rate (THR) for safety functions <= 1E-8 / h (single card configuration)
- Board maintains safe state after a failure
- Electrical Safety
- EN 50155: Rolling stock, vehicle body
- Fire Protection
- EN 45545-2, hazard level HL3
EMC
EN 50155: Rolling stock, vehicle body
Software Support
- PACY (Process Data Framework for Cyclic Applications)
- QNX
- For more information on supported operating system versions and drivers see Software.
Ordering Information
Standard K7 Models
06K007-10
8 digital outputs, low-side switching, SIL 2 (SIL 4), -40..+85°C qualified, conformal coating
Documentation
K7 Data Sheet (8 Safe Digital Outputs, Low-Side Switching)
K7 User Manual
menTCS Revisions and Product Codes Chart
Product Compare Chart: menTCS
Brochure: menTCS - MEN Train Control System
Presentation: menTCS Family Overview (English)
MH50C Data Sheet (menTCS Controller, 40 HP)
KT8 Data Sheet (menTCS Remote I/O Box)
MA50C Data Sheet (menTCS Controller, AAR)
K1 Data Sheet (8 Safe Digital Outputs, High-Side Switching)
K2 Data Sheet (16 Safe Digital Inputs)
Case Study: QNX and MEN
menTCS - Frequently Asked Questions
menTCS - Detailed Questions & Answers (on request)
06K007-10 R00 3D model (PDF)
06K007-10 R00 3D model (STEP, 14.2 MB)
K7 User Manual
menTCS Revisions and Product Codes Chart
Product Compare Chart: menTCS
Brochure: menTCS - MEN Train Control System
Presentation: menTCS Family Overview (English)
MH50C Data Sheet (menTCS Controller, 40 HP)
KT8 Data Sheet (menTCS Remote I/O Box)
MA50C Data Sheet (menTCS Controller, AAR)
K1 Data Sheet (8 Safe Digital Outputs, High-Side Switching)
K2 Data Sheet (16 Safe Digital Inputs)
Case Study: QNX and MEN
menTCS - Frequently Asked Questions
menTCS - Detailed Questions & Answers (on request)
06K007-10 R00 3D model (PDF)
06K007-10 R00 3D model (STEP, 14.2 MB)