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ATEX If the country of installation is governed by the Essential Health and Safety Requirements (Annex II) of the EU Directive 94/9/EC [the ATEX Directive - safety of apparatus] then MTL document INA4500 must be consulted before installation. CERTIFICATION DATA The MTL web site http://www.mtl-inst.com contains product documentation regarding intrinsic...
Section 8 test procedures for all modules The MTL4500 concept The MTL4500 Series of modules and accessories is designed for use with process connected systems. It consists of compact isolating interface modules mounted on backplanes, which carry safe-area signals and power supplies. Hazardous-area circuits are connected to the terminals on the modules. Backplanes can be integrated into a user’s process system architecture or mounted in separate enclosures.
Please contact MTL for further information. When mounting the back plane in Zone 2/Div 2 hazardous areas the MTL web site should be consulted for documents detailing any approvals.
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Table 4.1: Backplanes, mounting kits and accessories Mounting Kits Accessories Backplane Number Safe-area Surface DIN-rail 19-inch Earth-rail Tagging Spare model no. of modules connections (T or G) rack strip kit fuse pack CPS04 Screw-clamp SMS01 DMK01 – – – FUS08 CPS08 Screw-clamp SMS01...
4.1.2 T- or G-section DIN-rail mounting – with DMK01 mounting kit See Figures 4.1 and 4.2. Cut two pieces of T- or G-section DIN-rail to the required length and fi x them side-by-side with centres spaced appropriately – 132mm (CPS04), 113mm (CPS08/16) or 100mm (CPS24). With reference to Figure 4.4, clip the appropriate number of mounting feet (7) to the DIN rail (8) at centres ‘A’...
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Colour Module no. Function White MTL451x Digital Inputs MTL452x Digital Outputs MTL4541 Blue Analogue Inputs MTL4544 MTL4546 Green Analogue Outputs MTL4549 Orange MTL4575 Temperature inputs MODULE Grey MTL4599 Dummy isolator IDENT ERK08 BACKPLANE TSK08 IDENT Table 4.2: MTL4500 front label colour coding Figure 4.5: Locations for lables and attachments 4.2.2 Tagging strip mounting kit (TSK08, TSK16, TSK24) See Figures 4.1, 4.6.
Backplanes - earth rails Optional earth rails are available for 8- and 16-way backplanes (kits ERK08 and ERK16 respectively). Cable screens from hazardous-area circuits, or spare pairs from a multicore cable, can be connected to the terminals on the earth rails, which are mounted on the backplane at about the same height as the front of the modules, close to the hazardous-area connectors.
The rating of the fuse is:– 24-way: 3.15A (FUS24 fuse kit) Backplanes – customised For information about installing customised backplanes (whether supplied by MTL or by a third party), see the separate instructions provided with the units. INM4500-2 Mar 2009...
10mA at ≥ 5V is recommended. 5.1.4 Earth leakage detection An MTL4220 earth leakage detector can be used with a number of MTL4500 Series units to detect hazardous-area earth faults which can then be rectified without needing to shut down the loop ('no-fail' operation).
5.1.5 Ambient temperature considerations Ambient temperature limits for unenclosed MTL4500 Series isolators are from –20°C to +60°C with units close-packed. Modules - installation 5.2.1 Signal conductors Removable blue hazardous area signal plugs, located on the front of the modules, are mechanically keyed to fi...
MTL web site at http://www.mtl-inst.com or in the current MTL IS catalogue. If a fault is suspected, first check that the power LED is lit (not applicable to loop-powered devices). If necessary, check that all signal and power plugs are properly inserted, that no wires are loose and that the unit is mounted correctly.
Digital Input modules The Digital Input (DI) module range offers solid state or relay output switches in a safe area that respond to input switches located in a hazardous area. Single or multiple channel (2 or 4) options are available, as well as Line Fault Detecion (LFD).
6.1.2 MTL4510 & MTL4510B - Switch/Proximity detector interface 4-channel digital input and multifunction modules These digital modules provide solid state output switches in a safe area that respond to switches (inputs) located in a hazardous area. The way they respond - their “mode” - can be configured using a bank of four DIL selector switches accessible through the side of the module - see Figure 6.2.
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Figure 6.2 DIL switches for setting MODE 1 2 3 4 OFF position ON position For ease of access, it is recommended that switches are set to the required mode before installation. Table 6.1 indicates whether the output follows the input, or the output is the reverse or antiphase of the input.
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MTL4510B modes The following logic and timing diagrams are provided to assist the user in understanding the behaviour of the MTL4510B module when a specific mode is chosen. The open switch ( ) and closed switch ( ) symbols are used to represent both the input conditions of Ch A, Ch B, Ch C or Ch D and then the output conditions of o/p 1, 2, 3 or 4.
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MTL4510B modes - continued Mode 9 Mode 10 i/p - Ch A i/p - Ch A Line Line Line Line fault fault fault fault fault fault fault fault o/p 1 o/p 1 i/p - Ch C i/p - Ch C Line Line Line...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Switch-type sensors 22kW require resistors 680W if LFD is selected To MTL earth leakage detector 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 2035V dc MTL4511 Vs...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 Vs...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 MTL4523 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 + ...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 ...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 2035V dc...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 2035V dc...
Note: Signal plug HAZ1-3 is required for access to the earth leakage detector function. Hazardous area Solenoid, alarm or other IS device To MTL earth leakage detector + 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1112 13 14 2035V dc...
6.2.8 MTL4526 - Switch operated relay Two channel, IS output The MTL4526 enables two separate IS circuits in a hazardous area to be relay-contact controlled by two on-off switches or logic signals in a safe area. Applications include the calibration of strain–gauge bridges;...
Analogue Input modules The analogue input (AI) modules support 2-wire or 3-wire 4/20mA or ‘smart’ transmitters located in a hazardous area; repeating the current in other circuits to drive safe-area loads. 6.3.1 MTL4541 - Repeater Power Supply 4/20mA smart for 2- or 3-wire transmitters The MTL4541 provides a fully-fl...
6.3.2 MTL4541B/4541P - Repeater Power Supply 4/20mA smart for 2- or 3-wire transmitters Each of the MTL4541B and MTL4541P modules provides a fully-fl oating dc supply for energising a conventional 2- or 3-wire 4/20mA transmitter that is located in a hazardous area, and repeats the current in another circuit to drive a safe-area load.
6.3.3 MTL4544 - Repeater Power Supply 4/20mA smart for 2- or 3-wire transmitters The MTL4544 provides fully-fl oating dc supplies for energising two conventional 2-wire or 3-wire 4/20mA or ‘smart’ transmitters located in a hazardous area, and repeats the current in other circuits to drive two safe-area loads.
6.3.4 MTL4544B - Repeater Power Supply 4/20mA smart for 2- or 3-wire transmitters The MTL4544B provides fully-fl oating dc supplies for energising two conventional 2-wire or 3-wire 4/20mA or ‘smart’ transmitters located in a hazardous area, and repeats the current in other circuits to drive two safe-area loads.
Analogue Output modules The analogue output (AO) modules accept 4/20mA floating signals from safe-area controllers to drive current/pressure converters (or any other load up to 800Ω) in a hazardous area. 6.4.1 MTL4546/4546C/4546Y - Isolating Driver For 4/20mA smart valve positioners with line fault detection The MTL4546 accepts a 4/20mA fl...
6.4.2 MTL4549/4549C/4549Y - Isolating Driver Two channel, for 4/20mA smart valve positioners with line fault detection The MTL4549 accepts 4/20mA fl oating signals from safe-area controllers to drive 2 current/pressure converters (or any other load up to 800Ω) in a hazardous area. For smart valve positioners, the module also permits bi-directional transmission of digital communication signals so that the device can be interrogated either from the operator station or by a hand-held communicator.
Temperature Input module The MTL4575 module accepts inputs from low-level dc sources such as thermocouples or RTDs in hazardous areas and converts them into 4/20mA signals to drive safe area loads. 6.5.1 MTL4575 - Temperature Converter THC or RTD input with alarm The MTL4575 converts a low-level dc signal from a temperature sensor mounted in a hazardous area into a 4/20mA current for driving a safe-area load.
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6.5.2 Modules – setting and confi guration Before an MTL4575 module can be used it must be configured for the intended application. Unless ordered differently, every MTL4575 module is supplied with the following default configuration. Default Configuration Input type Type K thermocouple Linearisation enabled Units...
These are general purpose modules that have applications associated with the MTL4500 range of modules. 6.6.1 MTL4599 - Dummy Isolator The primary function of the MTL4599, which can be used with all other MTL4500 Series units, is to provide termination and earthing facilities for unused cable cores from hazardous areas. Hazardous area...
5 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing) Weight 200g PCS45 Confi guration software Compatible with Windows 2000 or Windows XP. Consult MTL for operation with any other operating system, e.g. Windows Vista™. Software medium PCS45 supplied on CD Updates are available at www.mtl-inst.com...
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Safety It is not permitted to connect the PCL45USB to any device other than one approved by MTL. Authorisation is valid provided that the converter type is named on the PCL45USB certifi cate or if the PCL45USB is specifi ed on the converter certifi cate. Repairs to the PCL45USB are not permitted.
Field units that do not perform as described below, or modules that have ‘unusual’ operating behaviour, should be replaced and returned to MTL. Consult individual module wiring diagrams for terminal connections.
Digital Output (DO) modules Apply tests per channel. 7.2.1 Loop powered: - MTL4521 & 4525 Vs Figure 7.2 Loop powered DO test circuit Connect a voltmeter between the + & – output terminals of the module, observing polarity. Apply 24V between the supply terminals (Vs+, Vs–) The voltmeter should indicate a value between 21.4 and 24 volts Switch off the power to the module Connect an ammeter between the + &...
Analogue Input (AI) Modules 7.3.1 Modules: All variants This test compares the output current with the input current over the normal range of operation. Input Conditions Connect the channel output to the channel input (+ to –, and – to +) as shown below. Note: Do not connect a voltmeter in circuit to measure V1 until requested in Step 4 below, because current measurement A2 could be affected.
Simple tests can be devised for other modules (e.g. temperature, pulse, vibration, etc) to verify their operation. If any assistance is required for the testing of a particular module, please contact the technical support department at MTL for advice. INM4500-2...
(Note: The IEC standards are considering Equipment Protection Level [EPL] marking but at this stage this will not be introduced on MTL products. The situation will be reviewed as the standard writing process becomes more defi nitive.) In general, meeting the relevant requirements of the appropriate European (CENELEC) standards is considered the most appropriate method of demonstrating compliance with the ATEX directive.
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