The MTL5510B enables four solid-state outputs in the safe area to be controlled by up to four switches or proximity detectors located in a hazardous area. Each pair of output transistors shares a common terminal and can switch +ve or –ve polarity signals. A range of module configurations is available (see Table 1) through the use of selector switches. These include start/stop operations and pulse output modes.

Technical Data

Number of channels

4, configured by switches

Location of switches

Zone 0, IIC, T6 hazardous area

Div 1, Group A hazardous location

Location of proximity detectors

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

Div 1, Group A, hazardous location

Line fault detection (LFD) (when selected)

User-selectable via switches on the side of the unit.

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

LED indicators

Green: power indication

Yellow: four: on when output active

Red: LFD indication + faulty channel’s yellow LED flashes

MTL5510B