Summary of Contents for Eaton Crouse-Hinds Megablock F300 Series
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Instruction manual April 2022 MTL fieldbus networks INM F300 Rev 9 F300 megablock range MTL fieldbus device couplers...
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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 9...
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
ATEX & UKCA 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] • (Schedule 1) of the Equipment and Protective Systems Intended for Use in Potentially Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2016 (S.I.
FISCO Ex ic IIC T4 Gc 1. The apparatus is to be installed in an enclosure which maintains a minimum ingress protection rating of IP54 and meets the enclosure requirements of EN 60079-0 and EN 60079-11. NOTE: All MTL fieldbus power supplies are designed to protect the fieldbus trunk from transient disturbances on the DC power feed and will meet the requirements of maintaining transient disturbances below 140% of the rated voltage.
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.