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Eaton Crouse-Hinds MTL F300 Series Instruction Manual

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MTL fieldbus networks
F300 megablock range
MTL fieldbus device couplers
October 2020
INM F300 rev 7

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  • Page 1 Instruction manual October 2020 MTL fieldbus networks INM F300 rev 7 F300 megablock range MTL fieldbus device couplers...

  • Page 2: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity A printed version of the Declaration of Conformity has been provided separately within the original shipment of goods. However, you can find a copy of the latest version at http://www.mtl-inst.com/certificates INM F300 rev 7...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . II GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION .

  • Page 4: General Safety Information

    No changes to any of the components that might impair their explosion protection are permitted. If any information provided here is not clear: • Contact Eaton’s MTL product line or one of its representatives. NOTE Improper installation and operation of the enclosure can result in the invalidation of the guarantee.

  • Page 5: Overview

    F300 megablock range MTL Fieldbus device couplers Figure 1 . 1 - Megablock models F312, F308 and F304 OVERVIEW F300 Megablocks are DIN-rail mounted, device couplers for F ™ fieldbus oundation or Profibus PA networks. They allow connection of field devices to the segment trunk cable and provide short-circuit protection to the segment.

  • Page 6: Components And Accessories

    Short-circuit protection To minimize susceptibility to single points of failure, F300 Megablocks are provided with built-in SpurGuard™ short-circuit protectors, which prevent the entire Fieldbus segment from being pulled down in the event of a short circuit on any one of the individual field devices or spur cable runs.

  • Page 7: Din-Rail Mounting

    d) Provide adequate security against unauthorized interference. e) Conform to the permitted ambient temperature range of –45°C to +70°C. 4 .2 .2 Outdoor mounting In addition to the General Requirements above, if the Megablock is mounted in an outdoor location, use a suitable enclosure with a minimum of IP54 ingress protection. A higher level of ingress protection rating will be necessary if the working atmosphere is, or can be, corrosive, or if the enclosure is subject to wet or dusty environments.

  • Page 8: Dc Power Requirements

    Figure 5 . 1 : Screw Terminal Figure 5 .2: Spring Clamp NOTE When wiring to spring-clamp terminals, use a screwdriver with a 3-4 mm blade to depress the spring-clamp button before inserting the termination cable. See Figure 5.2. 5 .1 DC Power Requirements Megablocks draw DC power from the fieldbus trunk segment they are connected to.

  • Page 9: Spur Port Connections

    5 .3 .1 Ex nA [ic] & Ex ec [ic] When the equipment is installed in an Ex nA [ic] or Ex ec [ic] application, a trunk-spur partition* must be installed to segregate the trunk and spur wiring - see Figures 5.4 and 5.5.

  • Page 10: Testing

    The FS32 surge protector is not certifed for installation in a Zone 2 hazardous area and should be used only in applications where the Megablock is installed in a safe (non-hazardous) area. Consult Eaton’s MTL product line for information on surge protection in Zone 2 hazardous areas.

  • Page 11: Atex Safety Instructions

    ATEX SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The following information is in accordance with the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (Annex II) of the EU Directive 2014/34/EU [the ATEX Directive - safety of apparatus] and is provided for those locations where the ATEX Directive is applicable. 8 .1 General a) This equipment must only be installed, operated and maintained by competent...

  • Page 12: Inspection And Maintenance

    8 .3 Inspection and maintenance a) Inspection and maintenance should be carried out in accordance with European, national and local regulations which may refer to the standard EN 60079-17 . In addition specific industries or end users may have specific requirements which should also be met.

  • Page 13: Fm Control Drawings

    FM CONTROL DRAWINGS INM F300 rev 7...
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  • Page 16: 10 Iecex Safety Instructions

    10 IECEx SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 10 .1 SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF USE Ex nA IIC T4 Gc, Ex ec IIC T4 Gc, Ex nA [ic] IIC T4 Gc and Ex ec [ic] IIC T4 Gc: 1. The apparatus is to be installed within an enclosure which maintains a minimum ingress protection rating of IP54 in accodance with IEC 60079-0 and IEC 60079-15 as applicable.

  • Page 17: 10 .2 Iecex Control Drawings

    10 .2 IECEx Control drawings INM F300 rev 7...
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  • Page 22 AUSTRALIA NORWAY Eaton Electrical (Australia) Pty Ltd, Norex AS 10 Kent Road, Mascot, New South Wales, 2020, Australia Fekjan 7c, Postboks 147 , N-1378 Nesbru, Norway Tel: +61 1300 308 374 Fax: +61 1300 308 463 E-mail: mtlsalesanz@eaton.com Tel: +47 66 77 43 80 Fax: +47 66 84 55 33 E-mail: info@norex.no...

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