1976
The first Tri-Sen product, the M300 Electro Pneumatic Speed Controller, is developed by Tri-Sen founders.
M300 Electro Pneumatic Speed Controller
The first Tri-Sen product, the M300 Electro Pneumatic Speed Controller, is developed by Tri-Sen founders.
1980
First digital governor developed, the TS500, would change the market for turbine speed control forever.
1981
IBM releases first personal computer.
1983
The TS310 Simplex Digital Governor is released and would become the benchmark for steam turbine control in the process industry. The TS410 Dual Redundant Digital Steam Turbine Controller is developed for critical applications.
TS310 Simplex Digital Governor
The TS310 Simplex Digital Governor is released and would become the benchmark for steam turbine control in the process industry. The TS410 Dual Redundant Digital Steam Turbine Controller is developed for critical applications.
1986
Tri-Sen releases the TS3000 and becomes first company to utilize a TMR PLC platform for critical TMC projects.
1990
The first Analog Self Powered Speed Controller, TS110, is released.
1993
Tri-Sen Acquired by Triconex Corporation.
1997
The IBM supercomputer Deep Blue defeats World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov.
1998
TurboSentry 2oo3 Overspeed Protection Device released as electronic replacement for mechanical bolt.
2002
As part of the Invensys-Triconex product line, Tri-Sen continues to innovate with the release of two new products, the 310SV Simplex Single Valve Governor and the TS320 Simplex Two Valve (Extraction) controllers.
310SV, Single Valve turbine governor
The 310SV is a configurable controller that provides automatic startup sequencing, speed control and process control for a one-valve steam turbine driving a mechanical load (e.g. pump, fan, compressor). A powerful PC configurator allows the user to choose from a wide selection of control options to match the turbine operational requirements.
2008
Tri-Sen spun-off from Invensys by ex-Triconex employees. Company organized to focus exclusively on Turbomachinery Control.
2008
Tri-Sen adds the TSx Programmable Controller to product offering, utilizing the lightning-fast, safety certified RTP hardware platform for both critical and non-critical applications.
TSx Programmable Controller
The TSx is uniquely suited to meet the needs of critical turbine safety applications. As a turbine safety (electronic overspeed trip and surge prevention) device it can be configured to achieve SIL3 reliability with a 5 millisecond scan rate (12 millisecond screw to screw).
2011
Tri-Sen continues a history of innovation by releasing several new products, including the TS300 (the first digital self-powered governor), the DSC100 Digital Servo Controller, and the TetraSentry (quad-voter hydraulic trip block).
TetraSentry
The first dual parallel-redundant, on-line repairable, on-line testable hydraulic trip system, TUV Certified SIL 3.
2012
Tri-Sen and Elliott formalize a turbomachinery controls alliance. Elliott standardizes on Tri-Sen’s comprehensive lineup of turbomachinery control products for new turbine systems and aftermarket applications.
Elliott + Tri-Sen
Tri-Sen products and solutions are the preferred controls offering for Elliott turbomachinery.
2018
Tri-Sen and Schneider Electric (Triconex), enter into a reseller agreement where Tri-Sen is certified by Schneider Electric as a Triconex Systems integrator and solutions provider for turbomachinery controls applications.
Preferred Triconex Systems Integrator for Turbomachinery Controls
Tri-Sen is acknowledged as Schneider's preferred independent Triconex systems integrator and solutions provider for turbomachinery controls applications.