Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Introduction Introduction Content of this Document This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout the applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following: • Product identification • Delivery, transport, and storage •...
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Introduction Target Group, Personnel Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting lies with the plant operator. Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Product Specifications Product Specifications Function Many applications in hazardous areas work with field devices that do not have intrinsically safe connections. In these applications, protection methods such as type Ex e protection (increased safety) are used. In contrast to intrinsically safe circuits, increased safety connections are generally not accessible when energized.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Product Specifications Assembly The multifunction terminal consists of a base module and a plug-in module. The base module is mounted on a DIN mounting rail. The plug-in module is connected to the base module. The base module has a plastic housing that conforms to type of protection Ex e. There are 2-pin and 4-pin base modules for connecting plug-in modules with 2 or 4 pins.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Product Specifications Figure 2.2 Base module and plug-in module, side view Coding pin Coding strip Wide groove Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection Narrow groove Lever for locking and unlocking the multifunction terminal Dimensions 87.6...
ATEX certificate: PTB 07 ATEX 1004 U ATEX marking: II 2 G Ex d e IIC IECEx certificate: BKI 08.0008U IECEx marking: Ex d e IIC Gb Pepperl+Fuchs Group Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany Internet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com Technical Data Note See corresponding datasheets for further information.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Installation Installation Danger! Explosion hazard from pollution Pollution generates creepage paths, such that the insulation distances are no longer sufficient. As a result, the device loses its type of protection and can ignite a surrounding explosive atmosphere. Ensure that you install the device only in environments with a pollution degree 2 or better in accordance with IEC/EN 60664–1.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Installation Requirements for Equipment Protection Level Gc Danger! Explosion hazard from environmental influences that impair the type of protection External environmental influences can impair the type of protection of the devices. This impairments can lead to sparks or impermissible heat that ignites the surrounding explosive atmosphere.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Installation Connecting the Plug-In Module Plug-in modules can be connected during operation. Connecting the Plug-In Module Move the lever of the base module forward until it stops. Note that you cannot move the lever forward completely. Press the lever of the base module forward until it stops. Guide the plug-in module onto the grooves of the base module.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Installation Connection Danger! Danger to life from incorrect installation Incorrect installation of cables and connection lines can compromise the function and the electrical safety of the device. • Observe the permissible core cross section of the conductor. •...
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Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Installation To ensure IP30 protection, fit terminal covers over the screws. The bare parts of the screws are covered. Place warning marking "Warning – Non-intrinsically safe circuits protected by cover with a degree of protection IP30!" visibly next to base module. To ensure IP30 protection, close unused terminal openings with terminal pins.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Commissioning Commissioning Coding Caution! Property damage from wrong coding If the coding is not unique, plug-in modules can be accidentally swapped. Coding the plugin modules uniquely so that every plug-in module fits exactly one base module. Use the coding strip in the base module and corresponding coding pins in the plug-in module to enable unique assignment of plug-in modules to base modules.
• The device must not be repaired, changed or manipulated. • If there is a defect, always replace the device with an original device from Pepperl+Fuchs. Danger! Explosion hazard from contact with potentially explosive atmosphere When working in hazardous areas, there is an explosion hazard from sparking.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair Removing Plug-In Modules Plug-in modules may be removed during operation. Removing Plug-In Modules Push the lever above the plug-in module forward, into position 1. Note that the lever cannot be pushed all the way forward. The plug-in module is raised out of the base module.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair Dismounting Danger! Explosion hazard from sparking by contact If non-intrinsically safe circuits come into contact with electrically conductive objects, this may cause sparks, which can ignite an explosive mixture. • Make sure that the atmosphere is not potentially explosive. •...
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Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair Carefully press the screwdriver backward so that the terminal device is pulled forward and releases from the DIN mounting rail. Release the rear hook of the multifunction terminal from the DIN mounting rail.
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L) Storage, Transport, and Disposal Storage, Transport, and Disposal Keep the original packaging. Always store and transport the device in the original packaging. Store the device in a clean and dry environment. The permitted ambient conditions must be considered, see datasheet. The device, built-in components, packaging, and any batteries contained within must be disposed in compliance with the applicable laws and guidelines of the respective country.
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