MTL5516C SWITCH/ PROXIMITY DETECTOR INTERFACE 2-CHANNEL, WITH LINE FAULT DETECTION

MTL5516C Switch/ Proximity Detector Interface 2-Channel, With Line Fault Detection

MTL5516C enable two safe-area loads to be controlled by a switch or proximity detector located in a hazardous-area. When selected, open or short circuit conditions in the field wiring are detected by the line-fault-detect (LFD) facility and also indicated on the top of the module. Phase reversal for each channel is selected by a switch on the side of the module and output is provided by changeover relay contacts.

SPECIFICATION FOR MTL5516C

See also common specification

Number of channels

Two

Location of switches

Zone 0, IIC, T6 hazardous area

Div. 1, Group A hazardous location

Location of proximity detector

Zone 0, IIC, T4–6 hazardous area if suitably certified

Div. 1, Group A hazardous location

Hazardous-area inputs

Inputs conforming to BS EN60947–5–6:2001 standards for proximity detectors (NAMUR)

Voltage applied to sensor

7 to 9V dc from 1kΩ ±10%

Input/output characteristics

Normal phase

Outputs closed if input > 2.1mA (< 2kΩ in input circuit)

Outputs open if input < 1.2mA (> 10kΩ in input circuit)

Hysteresis: 200µA (650Ω) nominal

Line fault detection (LFD) (when selected)

User-selectable via switches on the side of the unit. Line faults are indicated by an LED for each channel. The channel output relay is de-energised if an input line fault is detected.

Open-circuit alarm on if Iin < 50µA

Open-circuit alarm off if Iin > 250µA

Short-circuit alarm on if Rin < 100Ω

Short-circuit alarm off if Rin > 360Ω

Note:  Resistors must be fitted when using the LFD facility with a contact input

500Ω to 1kΩ in series with switch

20kΩ to 25kΩ in parallel with switch

Safe-area output

Two single-pole relays with changeover contacts

Note: reactive loads must be adequately suppressed