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Ultra-slim safety barriers

that can be used like MTL7000 SERIES
terminals Shunt-diode safety barriers

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◆ Exceptionally high packing MTL7000 Series award-winning, while the second is better suited to installa-
densities – only 7mm barrier intrinsically safe shunt-diode safety tions of a few barriers only.
width barriers are innovative devices designed to An optional power comb simplifies
provide exceptionally high packing densities, installations where multiple barriers are
◆ Quickly and easily installed – straightforward ‘single-operation’ installation powered from a common 24V dc source (via
clamp securely onto DIN rail and simplified connection, commissioning and a power feed module or a dummy barrier).
in one simple operation maintenance facilities. Many of the MTL7000 The comb replaces individual power supply
Series' features duplicate the functions of con- connections to each barrier, yet allows single
◆ Commissioning and mainte- ventional field terminals and the barriers can, barriers to be removed without affecting the
nance simplified – secondary therefore, ‘double up’ as terminals for many others. The power feed module powers up to
replaceable fuse (MTL7100 applications, saving even more space. 40 barriers and incorporates a trip which
barriers) and removable link A barrier width of only 7mm enables switches off the supply to the barriers if a fault
(MTL7200 barriers) provide maximum packing densities due to the use of (such as an overvoltage) occurs in the power
‘disconnect’ features surface mount and thick-film hybrid circuit tech- source circuit.
nologies (subjects of patent applications). Secondary replaceable fuse versions
◆ 24V dc supply connections Barriers clamp simply and securely of many barriers are available and form
simplified – optional power onto standard T-section DIN rail, simultane- the MTL7100 sub-series. These are useful
comb feeds many barriers ously making a reliable IS earth connection. where there is a possibility of faults occurring
Earth terminals, insulating spacers and corro- during commissioning which would otherwise
◆ Direct connection of cable sion-resistant DIN rail are available to satisfy blow the barriers' internal safety fuses. One
screens and 0V lines – third individual IS earthing requirements. secondary replaceable fuse for each barrier
terminal on both hazardous Extra terminals on each side of the channel is provided and is lower in value than
and safe sides barrier allow cable screens from field wir- the related safety fuse. Fuses are packaged in
ing and 0V returns to be terminated on the small mouldings which can be latched in a
◆ Reduce need for separate barrier. ‘Dummy’ barriers handle spare haz- 'disconnect' position to break the safe and
field terminals – many fea- ardous-area cable screens and signal lines. hazardous areas during commissioning, main-
tures common to conven- Additionally, and as an alternative, an earth tenance or fault finding, thus avoiding the need
tional terminals rail accessory is available for terminating and for additional disconnect terminals.
securing cable screens, or earth returns and Where a fuse is less likely to be
spare cores. necessary, the MTL7200 sub-series uses a
Barrier identification is provided by one latching-out link only, to provide the basic loop
or both of two methods. The first consists of disconnection of the MTL7100 sub-series.
tagging strips mounted on posts located at New for 1998/99
Telematic Ltd offers surge each end of a row of barriers while the other MTL7106 fuse disconnect barrier for
protection devices which are
consists of separate identifiers attached to the transmitters
mechanically compatible with
the MTL7000 Series tops of individual barriers. Of these, the first MTL7299 link-disconnect dummy barrier
Ask for the SD Series data sheet!
can be used to tag locations as well as barri- MTL7000 Series accessories
ers and is recommended for large installations MTL7000 Series enclosures

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KEY BARRIERS SUMMARISED
MTL7000 SERIES TYPE APPLICATION KEY BARRIER
Analogue Resistance temperature detectors 7055ac 7060ac
Specifications input (low level) Thermocouples, ac sensors 7160ac
Analogue Controller outputs, one line earthed 7028+ 7128+
output Controller outputs, neither line earthed 7087+ 7187+
dc power supply
26.0V 20-35V
Analogue Transmitters, 2-wire, 4/20mA 7087+ 7206
input (high level) 7187+
CERTIFICATION Digital (on/off) Switches 7087+ 7207+
MTL7000 Series barriers protect devices located in all normally occur- input 7187+
ring explosive atmospheres, including air/flammable gas-mixtures, dusts Digital (on/off) Solenoids, alarms, LEDs 7028+ 7208+
and fibres. MTL7000 Series barriers are certified [EEx ia] IIC (except output 7128+
MTL7129P+, certified IIB) BY BASEEFA to CENELEC standards, by FM
in the USA, CSA in Canada and also by other authorities, providing
SUB-SERIES
worldwide certification. MTL7000 Series barriers are designed to the
MTL7000 Series barrier circuits are based on the well-proven designs
same safety descriptions as MTL700 Series equivalents (in some cases
originally developed for the MTL700 Series. To simplify identification
slightly stricter) and can therefore be used for the same applications.
for those familiar with the latter, part numbers are the same for equiva-
lent barriers, but with a ‘0’, ‘1’ or ‘2’ inserted after the initial ‘7’ to
HOW THEY WORK identify the relevant sub-series:
All MTL7000 Series barriers are based on the same simple principle.
Each channel contains three stages of Zener or forward-connected di-
MTL7000 standard
odes and an ‘infallible’ terminating resistor. In the event of an electrical
fault in the safe area, the diodes limit the voltage that can reach the
hazardous area and the resistor limits the current: active output-current
limiting circuits are not used. An internal fuse protects the diodes, and MTL7100 fuse-disconnect
the three stages of voltage limitation ensure continued safety if the first
or second stage should fail. MTL7100 barriers have an additional re-
placeable fuse which protects the internal fuse.
MTL7200 link-disconnect
The MTL7000 Series includes seven key barrier types which cover the
majority of applications, simplifying barrier selection and the mainte- Note: the circuit shown is as an example only.
nance of spares stocks. Standard, fuse- or link-disconnect options are shown shaded in the
'basic circuits' below.

MTL7000 SERIES – SPECIFICATIONS Key barriers shown in blue

Model Safety Application Basic circuit Max. end- Vwkg at Vmax Internal safety
No. description to-end 10µA fuse/fuse-
MTL resistance disconnect (FD)†
(V) (Ω) (mA) (Ω) (V) (V) (mA)

SINGLE CHANNEL +VE

7122+ 22 150 147 18V dc systems 189 19.0 21.7 50 (FD)

}
7028+ 28 300 93 332 26.0 27.0 50
1
4 1
7128+ 28 300 93 Controller outputs, 342 26.0 27.2 50 (FD)
solenoids
5 2
7128P+ 28 234 120 275 26.0 27.1 50 (FD)
6 3
7129P+ 28 164 171 Controller outputs, 211 25.0 26.5 50 (FD)
solenoids (IIB)

SINGLE CHANNEL –VE

7028– 28 300 93 For negative/ 1 332 26.0 27.0 50
floating power 4 1
7128– 28 300 93 supplies 342 26.0 27.2 50 (FD)
5 2

6 3

DOUBLE CHANNEL +VE

7162+ 10 50 200 6V dc systems 87 8.0 9.1 50 (FD)
10 50 200 87 8.0 9.1 50 (FD)
4 1
7164+ 12 1k 12 Low-level/logic 1058 9.0 10.0 50 (FD)
12 1k 12 return signals 1058 9.0 10.0 50 (FD)
7167+ 15 100 150 12V dc systems 140 13.0 14.2 50 (FD)
5 2
15 100 150 140 13.0 14.2 50 (FD)
6 3

DOUBLE CHANNEL (NON-SYMMETRICAL) –VE

1
7096– 26 300 87 332 23.5 24.4 50

}
4 1
20 390 51 424 18.5 19.2 50
7196– 26 300 87 Vibration probes 2 342 23.5 24.6 50 (FD)
5 2
20 390 51 434 18.5 19.3 50 (FD)
6 3

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Model Safety Application Basic circuit Max. end- Vwkg at Vmax Internal safety
No. description to-end 10µA fuse†/fuse-
MTL resistance disconnect (FD)
(V) (Ω) (mA) (Ω) (V) (V) (mA)

RETURN-DIODE TYPE
7087+ 28 300 93 332 26.0 26.8 50

7187+

7087P+
28 diode
28 300
28 diode
28
–
93
–
234 120
} Transmitters,
controller outputs,
switches
4

5
1
1

2
2
33 + 0.9V
342
43 + 0.9V
261
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.8
26.9
26.9
26.8
50
50 (FD)
50 (FD)
80

7187P+
28 diode
28
–
234 120
28 diode –
} Transmitters,
controller outputs,
switches
6 3 30 + 0.9V
274
43 + 0.9V
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.8
26.9
26.9
80
50 (FD)
50 (FD)

SIMPLE AC, LOW LEVEL 1

7251ac 1 10 100 Active dc & ac 4 1 25 0.3 2.0 100
1 10 100 sensors 25 0.3 2.0 100
2
5 2
7055ac 3 10 300 2-wire 241 0.6 at 1µA 3.0 100
3 10 300 RTDs 6 3 241 0.6 at 1µA 3.0 100

4 1
7056ac 3 10 300 3-wire 24 0.3 at 1µA 2.3 100
3 10 300 RTDs 5 2 241 0.3 at 1µA 2.3 100
3 10 300 241 0.3 at 1µA 2.3 100
6 3

SIMPLE AC, HIGHER VOLTAGE

7261ac 9 90 100 Strain-gauge bridges 115 7.2 8.3 80
9 90 100 4-wire RTD's 1 115 7.2 8.3 80
7061Pac 9 350 26 384 7.2 8.5 50

}
1
9 350 26 Strain-gauge 4 1 384 7.2 8.5 50
7161Pac 9 350 26 bridge, sense, output 2 393 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)
9 350 26 393 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)
2
7264ac 12 1k 12 Strain-gauge 5 2 1048 10.0 11.1 50
12 1k 12 bridge sense 1048 10.0 11.1 50
6 3
7066Pac 12 75 160 97.2 9.8 10.9 80

7166Pac
12
12
12
75
75
75
160
160
160
} Strain-gauge
bridge supply
97.2
110.1
110.1
9.8
9.8
9.8
10.9
11.2
11.2
80
50 (FD)
50 (FD)

STAR-CONNECTED AC2
7060ac 9 75 120 Active dc and 101 7.2 8.5 50

7160ac
9
9
9
75
75
75
120
120
120
} ac sensors,
thermocouples 4

5
2
2
101
110.1
110.1
7.2
7.2
7.2
8.5
8.8
8.8
50
50 (FD)
50 (FD)

7265ac 15 100 150 131 12.0 13.0 50

7278ac3
15
28

28
100
600

600
150
47

47
} 2-wire dc/ac
systems
6 3
131
640

640
12.0
+24.0
–22.3
+24.0
–22.3
13.0
+25.9
–23.8
+25.9
–23.8
50
50

50

ACTIVE BARRIERS
7206 28 300 93 Transmitters See ‘Active – – 35 50
barriers’
7207+ 28 300 93 Switches 348 + 1.2V – 35 50
28 diode 31 + 0.9V – – 50
7208+ 28 300 93 Solenoids, alarms, 348 + 1.2V – 35 50
LEDs

DUMMY BARRIERS
7099 – – – Securing and earthing – – – –
1
unused cables and screens. 4 1
7299 – – – Feed-through connections – – – –
for power comb. 5 2

6 3

†All barriers have internal, inaccessible, safety fuses. MTL7100 barriers have ‘P’ SUFFIX – Barriers with a ‘P’ suffix are higher-power versions of the standard
additional replaceable fuses, lower in value than the internal fuses. It is the value devices with lower end-to-end resistance, except the MTL7061Pac/7161Pac.
of the replaceable fuse that is quoted for MTL7100 barriers. They are suitable for type IIC gas groups, except MTL7129P+ which is designed
Note 1: 24Ω ± 0.15Ω at 20°C, channels track within 0.15Ω from –20 to +60°C. for IIB.
Note 2: In star-connected barriers (eg, MTL7060/7160), the two channels are
interlocked such that the voltage between them cannot exceed the working voltage, WARNING – Check compatibility of the electrical safety parameters
Vwkg. of the field equipment with those of the barriers to make sure that
Note 3: MTL7278ac: the working voltage between the two interlocked channels the combination is safe.
is 24.0V; Vmax is 25.3V.
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ACTIVE BARRIERS

MTL7106/MTL7206, MTL7207+ and 7208+ active barriers

The MTL7106/MTL7206, MTL7207+ and 7208+ barriers have
built-in overvolt protection, allowing their use with unregulated power
supplies. In many applications, eg, sensor inputs or controller outputs,
there is insufficient power available to blow the barrier fuse and this
additional protection is not necessary. But, where the barrier is
connected to a power supply, eg, for energising transmitters, switches,
solenoids or local alarms, overvolt protection allows the barriers to be
used with unregulated supplies up to 35V dc and also gives protection
against faulty wiring during commissioning. The MTL7206, 7207+,
7208+ are equipped with a loop disconnect at power supply terminal
1 while the MTL7106 has a fuse-disconnect.

Nearest equivalent passive barriers

MTL7106 nearest equivalent MTL7128–/7187+
MTL7206 nearest equivalent MTL7028–/7087+
MTL7207+ nearest equivalent MTL7087+/7187+
MTL7208+ nearest equivalent MTL7028+/7128+

Hazardous Safe area

area
MTL7106/7206 100mA
MTL7106
for 2-wire 4/20mA and ‘smart’ Fuse
transmitters disconnect

MTL7206
Loop disconnect link
The MTL7106/MTL7206 is a single-channel barrier designed
primarily for energising a conventional or 'smart' 2-wire 4/20mA
– 4 1
hazardous-area transmitter. They can be thought of as an MTL7128– +20 to 35V
or an MTL7028– barrier with a built-in floating power supply and elec- + 4/20mA 5 4/20mA
250mA 2
tronic over-volt protection. It provides a high voltage output (which is Load
negative with respect to earth) to power the transmitter and delivers a 3 resistor
6
0V
4/20mA signal into an earthed load in the safe-area. The novel
design is noted for its extreme accuracy.

SPECIFICATION
Supply voltage
20 to 35V dc
Supply current
40mA typical at 20mA with 28V dc supply ‘Smart’ compatibility
45mA typical at 20mA with 24V dc supply HART Communication Foundation HART®
60mA maximum at 20mA with 20V dc supply Honeywell DE
Voltage for transmitter and lines Yokogawa BRAIN
16.0V minimum at 20mA with 250Ω load Foxboro ‘smart’
11.25V minimum at 20mA with 500Ω load Fuji ‘smart’
Note that the output voltage is negative with respect to earth. Chessel 3500 Series
Safe-area load resistance Patent Nos
0 to 500Ω UK: 2205699
Output current European (Germany, France, Italy): EP 0 294 139 BI
0 to 23.6mA USA: 4967302
Accuracy
±2µA (4 to 20mA)
Out of range capability
Over-range; >20mA to 23.6mA
Under-range; <4mA to 0mA

HART is a registered trademark of HART Communications Foundation

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Hazardous Safe area
area
MTL7207+
for digital (switch) inputs Loop disconnect link

Current limit

4 50mA 1
+
Iout 10 to 35V dc max
5 1.5mA max 2
50mA
SPECIFICATION 6 3
0V

Supply voltage, terminal 1

+10 to +35V dc
Normal operation
In normal operation the protection circuit introduces only a small
voltage drop and shunts less than 1.5mA to earth, so its overall
effect is minimal
Supply voltage >27V Maximum voltage drop, terminals 1 to 4
If the supply voltage exceeds about 27V, causing the Zener diodes [(Iout x 348Ω) + 1.2]V (current not limited)
to conduct, or if the safe-area load has a very low resistance, the Output current (Iout), terminal 4
supply current is limited automatically to <50mA. This protects the Up to 35mA
fuse and power supply and enables the loop to continue working. Leakage to earth
Supply current 1.5mA max
At Vs <26V; Iout + 1.5mA max Internal fuse, terminal 2
At Vs >28V or low load resistance; limited to <50mA 50mA
Internal fuse, terminal 1 Maximum voltage drop, terminals 5 to 2
50mA [(Iout x 31Ω) + 0.9]V
Reverse voltage protection, terminal 1
Yes

Hazardous Safe area

area
MTL7208+
for digital (switched) outputs
Loop disconnect link

Current limit

4 50mA 1
LED, +
alarm, Iout
10 to 35V dc max
5 1.5mA max 2
solenoid, 0V
etc
SPECIFICATION 6 3

Supply voltage, terminal 1

+10 to +35V dc
Normal operation
In normal operation the protection circuit introduces only a small
voltage drop and shunts less than 1.5mA to earth, so its overall
effect is minimal
Supply voltage >27V
If the supply voltage exceeds about 27V, causing the Zener diodes
to conduct, or if the safe-area load has a very low resistance, the
supply current is limited automatically to <50mA. This protects the
fuse and power supply and enables the loop to continue working.
Supply current
At Vs <26V; Iout + 1.5mA max
At Vs >28V or low load resistance; limited to <50mA
Internal fuse, terminal 1
50mA
Reverse voltage protection, terminal 1
Yes
Maximum voltage drop, terminals 1 to 4
[(Iout x 348Ω) + 1.2]V (current not limited)
Output current (Iout), terminal 4
Up to 35mA
Leakage to earth
1.5mA max

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Safe area

MTL7991
To barriers via
power feed module 1 800mA max power comb
4
Solid-state
switch Current 2 External power
5 sense
Voltage Trip supply
Green sense circuit Red 3 20 to 26.8V dc
6 power at 1.8A min
LED fault
LED

The MTL7991 power feed module incorporates both voltage and cur-
MTL7991
rent sense mechanisms to protect barrier circuits by activating a solid-
state trip mechanism when fault or overload conditions occur in the
power source circuit. Resetting the module after tripping is done by
interrupting the supply to the unit. A red LED indicates a circuit trip
condition and a green LED the availability of power at the outputs. Output current range (terminal 1 wrt earth)
0 to 800mA
SPECIFICATION LED indication
Green: indicates power at output terminals
Input voltage range (terminals 2 and 3) (ie, power being fed to barriers)
20 to 26.8V Red: indicates trip condition
Maximum input voltage capability (ie, overvoltage or overcurrent state)
35V Maximum voltage drop
Power source requirement 20mV at 0mA load, –20 to +60°C
Power source must be capable of delivering at least 1.8A 1.0V at 800mA load, –20 to +60°C
Trip mechanism Maximum number of barriers powered
Minimum trip operating voltage: 26.8V (at 20°C ambient) at Load dependent, eg:–
output terminal 1 wrt earth 40 x MTL7087+* at 20mA (4/20mA loops)
Temperature coefficient: +18.4mV/°C * Or fuse-disconnect or ‘P’ versions

GENERAL SPECIFICATION DIMENSIONS (mm)

Ambient temperature limits

–20 to +60°C (FM/CSA) continuous working
Hazardous- Safe-area
–20 to +40°C (BASEEFA) continuous working area terminals
–40 to +80°C storage terminals
4 MTL7XXX 1
Humidity limits
5 to 95% RH
Case flammability 5 2

102.1 (7.5mm rail)

109.6 (15mm rail)
UL94: V-2
Terminations
101.3

Terminals accommodate conductors up to 2.5mm2 6 3

Hazardous-area terminals are identified as dark blue
Colour coding of barrier type (label on top surface)
Red: Positive polarity (+)
Black: Negative polarity (–)
Black (with red text): MTL7106/7206
Grey: Non-polarised (ac)
White: MTL7099/7299 dummy barrier
Orange: MTL7991 power feed module
Weight
100g approximately
99
Mounting and earthing
Installation and approval side label
Clamping onto standard 35mm 'top-hat' DIN-rail: 7.5mm (low pro-
file) or 15mm (high profile) Fuse/link positions (MTL7100/7200)
EMC compliance
EN 50 081-2/EN 50 082-2, generic emission/immunity stand-
ards. These refer to appropriate IEC/CISPR standards. Channel 1 Channel 2
(terminal 1 to 4) (terminal 2 to 5)
Note: All specifications quoted at 20°C ambient unless otherwise stated. Colour-coded top label

+0.3
7 –0.0
MTL7XXX

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MTL7000 Series barriers protect devices located in all normally occur-
MTL7000 SERIES ring explosive atmospheres, including air/flammable gas mixtures, dusts
and fibres. Applications covered include the protection of installations
incorporating uncertified devices (‘simple apparatus’) such as thermo-
APPLICATIONS AND couples, switches and resistive sensors, or separately certified ‘energy
storing’ (or ‘voltage producing’) apparatus including ac sensors, trans-
BARRIER SELECTION mitters and current-to-pneumatic (I/P) converters. Recommended choices
for specific applications are discussed briefly in the following pages.

These are examples, and many other configurations will suggest them-
selves. For advice on a particular application, please contact MTL.

2-wire transmitters, 4/20mA, conventional and smart ANALOGUE INPUTS (HIGH-LEVEL)

Recommended barriers for use with 'conventional' and 'smart'
4/20mA transmitters (fed by a regulated supply) are the MTL7087+ / Hazardous Safe area
7187+ or MTL7087P+/7187P+. These provide up to 14.2V at Vwkg area
and 20mA for a transmitter and its lines as well as 5V for the typical
250Ω load. This application and these barriers are suitable for use
4 1 +26V
with the optional power comb.
5 MTL7087+ 2
MTL7187+ 1–5V
The MTL7106/7206 is recommended for applications where an un- 6 MTL7087P+ 3 4/20mA
250Ω
regulated supply of up to 35V is used. It provides 16.0V for transmitter MTL7187P+
MTL7106 0V
and lines at 20mA as well as 5V for a typical 250Ω load. With the MTL7206
MTL7106/7206 terminal 4 is negative with respect to earth, so the
connections to terminals 4 and 5 should be reversed.

Vibration probes
The 3-wire transmitters used with vibration monitoring equipment are Probe
invariably supplied by a –24V dc power supply – hence the recom- driver Monitor
Transducer 4 1
mended barrier choice is the negatively-polarised MTL7096– /7196–. –24V
The ‘third terminal’ makes this choice ideal for these 3-wire applica- 5 2
V out
tions. 6 3
0V
MTL7096–
MTL7196–

ANALOGUE INPUTS (LOW-LEVEL)

Thermocouples and mV sources
The recommended barrier for thermocouples and mV sources is the Compensating cable
MTL7060ac/7160ac. This 2-channel non-polarised barrier retains 4 1 Recorder
Controller
the ‘earth-free’ nature of the signal and, providing the receiver’s input 5 2 Data logger
‘floats’, rejects common-mode ac and dc interference up to at least 7V Computer
6 3
and is unaffected by earth faults on the primary element.
MTL7060ac
MTL7160ac

ac sensors, photocells, microphones and turbine flowmeters

The MTL7060ac/7160ac is the recommended choice for these
Photocell 4 1
devices. While many of these are designated ‘simple apparatus’ and Microphone
Earth
2 free
thus do not need certification, note that some ac sensors may be sub- Turbine 5
signal
ject to a significant level of inductance and will therefore need to be flowmeter
6 3
designed and certified for hazardous-area locations.
MTL7060ac
MTL7160ac

Slidewire displacement transducers

The simplest choice is the MTL7060ac/7160ac. This barrier supplies
power and brings back a unipolar signal. 4 1
+7.2V
5 2
V out
6 3
0V
MTL7060ac
MTL7160ac

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RTDs Hazardous Safe area
For 3-wire RTDs, a single MTL7055ac barrier is the most economical area
choice. This is suitable for use with a floating bridge – the two leads
from the bridge arms are protected by the barrier with the third (sup- 4 1
ply) lead being earthed through the barrier. The barrier has a low 5 2
end-to-end resistance of only 24Ω/channel to minimise span changes
6 3
and its channels track within 0.15Ω (between –20 to +60°C) to mini-
mise zero shift with temperature. MTL7055ac

Receiver

If the bridge circuit is already earthed, the third barrier channel pro- 4 1
vided by an MTL7056ac is needed. For extreme accuracy, 3 channels 5 2
and an earth-free bridge can be used, a configuration that cancels out
6 3
the small errors due to barrier leakage.
Channels 2 and 3 (those between terminals 5 & 2, and 6 & 3 respec- MTL7056ac
tively) track to within 0.15Ω between –20 and 60°C Receiver

4-wire constant-current circuits do not need matched barrier resistances 4 1

and can be protected more economically by two MTL7261ac barriers. 5 2
If the increase in loop resistance is too great, use two MTL7055ac
barriers instead. 6 3
MTL7261ac
MTL7055ac
Receiver

4 1

5 2

6 3
MTL7261ac
MTL7055ac

STRAIN-GAUGE BRIDGES
Single strain-gauge bridges
This shows an arrangement using two or three barriers, which is safe
in IIC gases. With the MTL7261ac, the circuit is powered from a 14V,
230Ω source; if the bridge resistance is 230Ω, then the bridge voltage 4 1
is 7V. If the bridge resistance is 350Ω, then the bridge voltage is 8.4V. +7V
5 2 –7V
An MTL7264ac can be used to sense the bridge supply voltage. 6 3
0V

MTL7261ac
An MTL7261ac is used here for the mV output.

An MTL7166Pac provides 12.3V for a 350Ω bridge with a 20V

supply. MTL7161Pac's can be used for the sense and pick-off circuits.
4 1
+
5 2 Sense
–
6 3

MTL7264ac

4 1
5 2 Output (mV)

6 3

MTL7261ac

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Double strain-gauge bridges Hazardous Safe area
Quite frequently there is a demand to monitor two load cells, and a area
possible circuit, safe in IIC, is shown. 4 1
+10V
5 2 –10V
Here, the lower voltage drop of the MTL7066Pac is an advantage.
6 3
0V
The MTL7066Pac supplies power to the bridge(s) whilst two MTL7066Pac
MTL7061Pac/7161Pac barriers interface with the sense and pick-off
circuits.

Using 350Ω bridge systems, the following voltages are available from
an MTL7066Pac with a ±10V supply: 4 1
+
1 bridge: 12.8V 5 2 Sense
–
2 bridges: 9.4V
6 3
MTL7061Pac
MTL7161Pac

4 1
5 2 Output (mV)

6 3
MTL7061Pac
MTL7161Pac

Controller outputs (I/P converters) ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

The single-channel MTL7028+/7128+ with a voltage drop of 6.7V/
6.9V is the recommended choice for most controller outputs. Higher-
power versions are available: the MTL7128P+ (5.5V drop) is suitable
for IIC applications; the MTL7129P+ (4.22V drop) for IIB applications.
4 1
+26V
P
I 5 2
0V
6 MTL7028+ 3
MTL7128+
MTL7128P+
*MTL7129P+

* CENELEC gas group IIB

For controllers with an output circuit separated from the 0V rail by the (C & D N. America)
control transistor, the 2-channel MTL7087+/7187+ is the preferred 4 1
P +26V
choice as the return channel can handle up to 26.0V/26.0V allowing I
5 2
0V
the control signal to be turned off completely. The voltage drop is MTL7087+ 3
6
8.2V/8.6V at 20mA. A higher-power version of the latter, the MTL7187+
MTL7087P+
MTL7087P+ /7187P+, is also available. The return channel of these MTL7187P+
barriers handle up to 26.0V/26.0V and the maximum voltage drop is
only 6.72V/7.24V.
+26V
4 1
P 5
The MTL7087+/7187+ and MTL7087P+/7187P+ are also suitable 2
I Monitor
for controllers containing a resistor which enables the return current to 6 MTL7087+ 3
be monitored for high-integrity operation. MTL7187+ 0V rail
MTL7087P+
MTL7187P+

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Switches DIGITAL (ON/OFF) INPUTS
The normal choice is the MTL7087+/7187+ with a regulated supply. Hazardous Safe area
The MTL7207+ is recommended for applications where an unregu- area
lated supply of up to 35V is used. 4 1
+26V
5 2
For optimum power transfer, with relays the resistance of the load should Logic signal
be approximately equal to the combined resistance of the two chan- 6 3
MTL7087+ 0V
nels and the relay coil should then be rated at about half the supply MTL7187+
voltage. MTL7207+

Alarms, LEDs, solenoids valves, etc DIGITAL (ON/OFF) OUTPUTS

For these applications, the MTL7028+/7128+ is recommended.
Higher-powered versions are available: the MTL7128P+ is suitable for 4 1
+26V
LED,
IIC applications; the MTL7129P+ for IIB applications. alarm 5 2
0V
MTL7028+
6 MTL7128+ 3
The MTL7208+ is recommended for applications where an unregu- MTL7128P+
lated supply of up to 35V is used. *MTL7129P+
MTL7208+

*CENELEC gas group IIB

(C & D N. America)
If the control switch is to earth, then the 2-channel MTL7087+ /7187+
barrier should be used, or, alternatively, the MTL7087P+/7187P+ 4 1
LED, +26V
higher-power version. If the supply is poorly regulated use the alarm 5 2
MTL7087+
MTL7207+. 6 MTL7187+ 3
0V
MTL7087P+
MTL7187P+
MTL7207+

Low-level to 12V dc systems +VE DC SYSTEMS

The two channels of the MTL7162+, MTL7164+ and MTL7167+ can
be combined safely in IIC. 4 1
+6V/9V/12V
dc 5 2
systems +6V/9V/12V
The MTL7164+ can be used for low-level logic return signals. The 6 3
0V
MTL7162+ and MTL7167+ are used for 6V dc and 12V dc systems MTL7162+
respectively. MTL7164+
MTL7167+

18V dc systems
4 1
The single-channel MTL7122+ is recommended for 18V dc systems. dc +18V
systems 5 2
0V
6 3

MTL7122+

Low-level ac and dc systems

AC AND DC SYSTEMS
The MTL7251ac can be used with moving-coil or other low impedance 4 1
dc and ac 0.3V
receivers. It can also be used with 'simple apparatus'. systems 5 2
0V
6 3

MTL7251ac

High-level ac and dc systems 4 1

The versatile star-connected MTL7265ac and MTL7278ac allow Vwkg dc and ac 5 2 12V/24V
to be developed from each channel to ground but only allow Vwkg to be systems
6 3
developed between channels. This provides some common-mode volt- 0V
age capability and can allow higher cable parameters to be used. MTL7265ac
MTL7278ac

NEGATIVE AND FLOATING POWER SUPPLIES

Digital (on/off) outputs
The MTL7028–/7128– is used with a negative power supply and posi- 4 1
LED,
tive earth. Typically used for digital inputs or outputs, as shown. alarm 5 2
+ –
6 3 26V
The MTL7028-/7128- can also be used with floating power supplies,
MTL7028–
for transmitters. MTL7128–

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Power comb applications Hazardous Safe area
The PWC7000 power comb is invaluable for saving installation time area
and wiring when connecting a 24V dc power source to a number of 1
barriers.
2 External 24V dc
MTL7991 supply
Typical applications include hazardous-area switches, 4/20mA trans- 3
OR 0V
mitters and solenoids. The diagram illustrates the configuration for 3 MTL7099
barriers but up to 40 barriers can be served by this method. MTL7299

The MTL7991 power feed module would normally be used with stand-
ard barriers such as MTL7087+ and MTL7087P+ because the
current/voltage trip protection mechanism of the MTL7991 removes 4 1
the need for replaceable fuses in the barriers. 5 2 Logic
signal
6 MTL7087+ 3
The MTL7099/7299 dummy barriers can be used instead of the MTL7187+ 0V
MTL7991 for direct ‘feed-through’ connection of a 24V dc supply. In MTL7087P+
MTL7187P+
these circumstances, replaceable fuse barriers such as MTL7187+ and
MTL7187P+ may be preferred.

The MTL7299 dummy barrier has a removable link between 4 1

terminals 1 and 2 for easy disconnection of the supply. 5 2 Logic
signal
6 MTL7087+ 3
0V
Other units which can use the power comb: MTL7106 MTL7187+
MTL7206 MTL7087P+
MTL7207+ MTL7187P+

4 1
5 2 Logic
signal
6 MTL7087+ 3
MTL7187+ 0V
MTL7087P+
MTL7187P+

Power comb
PWC7000

Spare cable cores and screens

The MTL7099/7299 dummy barriers are used primarily for securing
and earthing unused cables and screen connections. Hazardous area Unused 4 1
terminals 4, 5 and 6 (and safe area terminal 3) are internally cable 5
cores 2
connected to the DIN-rail mounting/earth connection. and 6
screens 3

MTL7099
MTL7299

Wired in applications
4 1
MTL7299's can be 'looped-in' to provide link-disconnects for MTL70xx
barriers, eg. as shown here with an MTL7055ac and an RTD. 5 2

6 3
For high accuracy or sensitive low level applications check that the
additional connections do not degrade the signals. MTL7055ac

4 1

5 2

6 3

MTL7299

Receiver
4 1

5 2

6 3

MTL7299

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MAXIMUM CABLE PARAMETERS
Model no. Number of single Maximum permissible cable parameters2
channels inter-
connected Earth 1
BASEEFA (group IIC (hydrogen)) FM (Groups A & B) Matched3
within return Capacitance Inductance L/R ratio Capacitance Inductance power
hazardous area used? (µF) (mH) (µH/Ω) (µF) (mH) (W)

MTL7106 1 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.14 4.27 0.65

MTL7206 1 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.14 4.27 0.65
MTL7207+ 2 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7208+ 1 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7122+ 1 Yes 0.26 1.75 46 0.2 1.4 0.81
MTL7028+/7128+ 1 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7128P+ 1 Yes 0.13 2.47 42 0.16 2.86 0.83
MTL7028–/7128– 1 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.13 4.0 0.65
MTL7129P+ 1 Yes 0.39 5 121 0.49 6.25 1.19 IIB (C&D) only
MTL7251ac* 1 Yes 1000 3.6 1450 1000 4.5 0.025
2 Yes 1000 0.95 540 1000 1.2 0.05
2 No 1000 3.6 725 1000 4.5 0.05
MTL7055ac 1 Yes 1000 0.46 165 1000 0.4 0.23
2 Yes 1000 0.125 69 150 0.1 0.45
2 No 40 0.46 70 150 0.1 0.45
3 No 40 0.125 48 – – 0.68
4 Yes 40 0.035 31.25 – – 0.92
No 40 0.06 42 – – 0.92
MTL7056ac 1 Yes 1000 0.46 165 – – 0.23
3 No 40 0.125 48 – – 0.68
MTL7060ac/7160ac 1 Yes 4.0 2.5 133 4.50 2.50 0.27
2 Yes 4.0 0.62 66.6 – – 0.54
MTL7061Pac/7161Pac 2 Yes 0.42 13 214 0.42 13.0 0.11
MTL7261ac 1 Yes 5.0 3.6 161 3.1 3.5 0.23
2 Yes 5.0 0.95 60 0.4 1.0 0.45
MTL7162+ 1 Yes 3.0 0.95 72 3.0 1.0 0.50
2 Yes – – – – – 1.0
MTL7164+ 1 Yes 1.6 230 900 1.5 200 0.04
2 Yes 1.0 60 345 1.0 60 0.08
MTL7264ac 1 Yes 1.6 230 900 1.5 200 0.04
2 Yes 1.6 60 345 0.18 60 0.08
No 0.2 230 450 0.18 60 0.08
MTL7265ac 1 Yes 0.75 1.65 65 0.7 1.3 0.56
2 Yes 0.75 0.32 24.75 0.7 1.4 1.13
MTL7066Pac/7166Pac 2 Yes 0.2 0.34 30 1.80 1.27 0.96
MTL7167+ 1 Yes 0.75 1.65 65 0.7 1.7 0.56
2 Yes 0.50 0.32 24.75 0.5 0.4 1.12
MTL7278ac 1 Yes 0.13 16 106 0.12 14 0.33
2 Yes 0.13 4.2 41 0.12 4.2 0.66
MTL7087+/7187+ 2 Yes 0.13 4.2 55 0.13 4.2 0.65
MTL7087P+/7187P+ 2 Yes 0.13 2.47 42 0.13 2.47 0.84
MTL7096–/7196– 2 Yes 0.16 1.9 34.5 0.14 1.71 0.82

Notes Maximum safe-area voltage (Um)

*Certification pending The maximum permissible safe-area voltage (Um) for MTL7000 Series barriers
1
If values are not quoted for when on earth return is not used, then those for an is 250V ac/dc
earth return ('Yes' in the tables) are applicable
2
For most practical purposes, the values of the parameters for groups IIB and IIA APPROVALS
are respectively 3 and 8 times the values for group IIC
Country Standard Certificate Approved
3
The maximum power that can be drawn from the barrier or barrier combination
(Authority) /file no. for
under fault conditions; used for assessing the temperature classification of
'simple' hazardous-area apparatus
Australia (SA) AS2380.1/7 pending
Canada (CSA) C22.2, No. 157 LR36637-95a Class I, II, III
TERMINOLOGY LR36637-106b Div 1, Gps A–G
Safety description LR36627-107c
The description of a barrier, eg, ’10V 50Ω 200mA’, refers to the maximum China (NEPSI) GB3836.1-83/3836.4-83 GYJ97139d Ex(ia) IIC
voltage of the terminating Zener or forward diode when an internal safety fuse CIS(VNIIVE) EN 50 020 GOST22782-5-78 D.97C.256p Ex ia IIC
is blowing, the minimum value of the terminating resistor, and the Czechoslovakia
corresponding maximum short-circuit current. It is an indication of the fault (FTZU) EN 50 020 J03139d [EEx ib] IIC
energy that can be developed in the hazardous area and not of the working UK (BASEEFA) EN 50 014 & 020 Ex95C2261 [EEx ia] IIC
voltage or end-to-end resistance. BS 5501: Pts 1 & 7, 1977 Ex97D2022n
Polarity UK (BASEEFA) EN 50 039 Ex95C2352 [EEx ia] IIC
Barriers may be polarised positive (‘+’) or negative (‘–’) or non-polarised (Systems) BS 5501: Pt 9, 1982 Ex97D2025n
(‘ac’). Polarised barriers accept and/or deliver safe-area voltages of the USA (FM) 3610 Entity J.I.2Y6A3.AX-1e Class I, II, III
specified polarity only. Non-polarised barriers support voltages of either 3611 J.I.2Z8A6.AX-1f Div 1, Grps A–G
polarity applied at either end. The exception is the MTL7206 which takes a J.I.2Z9A5.AX-1g Div 2, Class I, II, III
positive supply but provides an output voltage which is negative with respect J.I.3Z2A1.AX-1h
to earth. J.I.2B8A7.AXj
End-to-end resistance J.I.4B0A0.AXk
The resistance between the two ends of a barrier channel at 20°C, ie, of the J.I.4Z1A7.AXl
resistor and the fuse(s). If diodes or transistors are present, the voltage drop of 1D1A3.AX-1m
these is also quoted.
a: MTL7028–/7128–, 7028+/7128+, 7055ac, 7056ac, 7060ac/7160ac, 7061Pac/
Working voltage (Vwkg)
7161Pac, 7066Pac/7166Pac, 7087+, 7087P+, 7096–/7196–, 7162+, 7164+,
The greatest steady voltage, of appropriate polarity, that can be applied
7167+, 7187P+, 7261ac, 7264ac, 7265ac, 7278ac
between the safe-area terminal of a ‘basic’ barrier channel and earth at 20°C
b: MTL7106/7206
for the specified leakage current, with the hazardous-area terminal open
c: MTL7122+, 7128P+, 7129P+, 7207+, 7208+, 7278ac
circuit.
d: MTL7028+/7128+, 7028–/7128–, 7055ac, 7060ac/7160ac, 7061Pac/7161Pac,
Maximum voltage (Vmax) 7066Pac/7166Pac, 7087+/7187+, 7087P+/7187P+, 7096–/7196–
The greatest steady voltage, of appropriate polarity, that can be applied
e: MTL7028+/7128+, 7087+/7187+, 7087P+/7187P+
continuously between the safe-area terminal of any barrier channel and earth
at 20°C without blowing the internal safety fuse/external replaceable fuse f: MTL7055ac, 7060ac/7160ac, 7061Pac/7161Pac, 7066Pac/7166Pac
(MTL7100). For ‘basic’ barriers it is specified with the hazardous-area g: MTL7096–/7196–
terminal open circuit; if current is drawn in the hazardous area, the maximum h: MTL7028–/7128–
voltage for these barriers is reduced. The ‘ac’ channels of ‘basic’ barriers j: MTL7056ac, 7162+, 7164+, 7167+, 7261ac, 7264ac, 7265ac
withstand voltages of the opposite polarity also – see the circuit diagrams k: MTL7122+, 7128P+, 7129P+, 7207+, 7208+, 7278ac
included under ‘Applications’. l: MTL7206
Fuse ratings m: MTL7106
The greatest current that can be passed continuously through the fuse for 1000 n: MTL7129P+
hours at 35°C. p: MTL7087+, 7187+, 7056ac

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MTL7000 SERIES
EARTH RAIL, TAGGING
AND POWER ACCESSORIES

MOUNTING/EARTHING ACCESSORIES
MTL7000 Series barriers mount easily and quickly onto standard DIN
rail which also acts as the intrinsically safe earth.
THR2 standard DIN rail
THR7000 plated rail
Specially nickel-plated T-section (35 x 7.5mm) DIN rail for use in
potentially corrosive atmospheres. Supplied in 1m lengths

27 35

7.5
ISP7000 insulating spacers Notes: ERB57S is the preferred choice of earth-rail bracket. It may be fitted in
either of two positions on insulating mounting block IMB57; usually in the upper
Attached to the base of a DIN rail at either end or at intervals (depend-
slot for use with MTL5000 Series isolators, in the lower for use with MTL7000
ing upon DIN-rail length) to isolate the IS earth from a structural earth. Series Barriers.

M6 x 16 However, to allow access to the mounting screws, the straight earth-rail bracket
ERB57S can be inserted in the lower slot only after insulating mounting blocks
ø4.4 IMB57 are clamped to the DIN rail. This may not be possible if, for example,
M4 x 16
trunking is fitted.
62
20 In this case, fit offset earth-rail bracket ERB57O (see below) in the upper slot: the
14.6 mounting blocks can then be fitted in a restricted space with this bracket already
fitted.
50
ERB57O Earth-rail bracket, offset
IMB57 Insulating mounting block Nickel-plated; supplied with two push fasteners, one 14mm earth-rail
One required at each end of a tagging strip/earth rail. Suitable for clamp and one 9 mm earth clamp for cables ≤ 16mm2.
low-profile (7.5mm) and high-profile (15mm) symmetrical DIN rail.

3mm
10mm

57mm
132mm

133.5mm
82mm

9mm 14mm
28mm

ERL7 earth rail

Nickel plated 3 x 10mm rail supplied in 1m lengths which can be
cut to size.
66mm 15mm
3mm

ERB57S Earthing-rail bracket, straight

10mm

Nickel-plated; supplied with two push fasteners, one 14mm earth-rail

clamp and one 9mm earth clamp for cables ≤ 16mm2.

ETM7 earth terminal

3mm

For terminating cable screens and 0V earth returns and securing spare
cores to the earth rail. A maximum of one ETM7 per barrier can be
150mm 10mm accommodated.

5mm

9mm 14mm

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ETL7000 earth terminal POWER ACCESSORIES
Provides connection for routeing the IS earth from the DIN rail to an RFA7050 replaceable fuse pack
appropriate plant earth. Maximum cable cross-section is 10mm2. Two Spare secondary 50mA fuses, blue, for MTL7100 sub-series barriers,
recommended per discrete length of DIN rail. See instruction manual supplied in packs of 5
INM7000 for more details RFA7100 replaceable fuse pack
Spare secondary 100mA fuses, green, for MTL7106, supplied in packs
of 5
RLA7000 removable links
43.5 Spare 'latch-out' links for MTL7200 sub-series barriers, purple, supplied
48 over
10 DIN rail in packs of 5

12.5

TAGGING ACCESSORIES
Two methods of tagging are available which can be used separately
or together: PWC7000 power comb
Feeds a 24V dc supply to a maximum of 40 barriers from an MTL7991
1) Individual barrier identification power feed module or an MTL7099/7299 dummy barrier (see A
BRI7000 barrier identifiers below). The comb and its teeth are shaped so that by deflecting the
BRIL7000 barrier identifiers are supplied with one label and mount comb, (see B below) barriers may be inserted or removed without
on the top of individual barriers to identify barrier details. Use with having to disturb the remaining connections. It can be sub-divided
BIL7000 or BIL7000L barrier identification labels. easily to feed smaller numbers of barriers.
44.8

5.8 299

BIL7000 barrier identification labels

Supplied as tractor feed sheets, for pre-printing by user.
120 (peel off) labels per sheet. 46
BIL7000L barrier identification labels
Supplied as A4 sheets of 126 (peel off) labels suitable for laser
printing by user.

2) Tagging strip method

TAG57 Tagging strip, 1m length 7.4
Cut to size. Supplied with reversible tagging strip label suitable for
either MTL5000 or MTL7000 Series module spacing.
A B
31mm

TGL57 Tagging strip labels, set of 10 × 0.5m

Spares replacement, for use with TAG57 tagging strip. Labels are
reversible – one side for MTL5000, the other for MTL7000.

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The earth rail (ERL7) must be electrically bonded to the IS earthing DIN
rail (eg, THR2 or THR7000) on which the barriers are mounted and
MTL7000 SERIES earthed. Copper cable, no less than 4mm2 in cross-section and 80mm
long when finished, should be connected between an earth terminal
MOUNTING INFORMATION (ETM7) on the earth rail and an earth terminal (ETL7000) on the IS
earthing DIN-rail. A minimum of two such connections, one at each
end, is recommended for each discrete length of earth rail.

Note:
For lengths of earth rail greater than 500mm, provide additional support by
MOUNTING DETAILS installing a third IMB57 mounting block and earth rail bracket, mid-way between
MTL7000 Series barriers pack closely together on DIN rails, permitting the end mounting blocks.
up to 132 barriers per metre of rail, depending on the accessories
Snap out the perforated extension between the lugs on this mounting block if a
used. When calculating how many barriers will fit onto a given length
continuous tagging strip is to be fitted.
of rail, considering the following:
There is room for a maximum of one ETM7 earth terminal per barrier on the earth
Barrier packing pitch: 7.4mm rail.
ETL7000 earth terminal: 10mm (min of 2)
IMB57 insulating mounting block: 15mm (min of 2) Clearances (mm) for fitting and removing barriers
ISP7000 insulating spacer: 14.7mm (min of 2)
Shaft length
Notes: 60 min
1) barriers and accessories cannot be mounted directly above an ISP7000
spacer when using 7.5mm rail. If the space above the spacer is needed, use
a) high-profile (15mm) rail or b) low-profile screws, M6 x 16 with 1mm
heads.
2) to maintain rigidity of DIN-rail when using ISP7000 spacers, the distance
between spacers should not exceed 500mm for 15mm high-profile rail and 115
250mm for 7.5mm low-profile rail. (7.5rail)
123
(15 rail)
EARTH RAIL
Blade
There is provision to terminate a cable screen or earth return on the dimensions
third terminal (6 or 3) of MTL7000 Series barriers. Spare cores may be 4 wide max
6 high min
terminated on the MTL7099/7299 dummy barrier. An earth rail
provides an alternative method for terminating cable screens and
0V earth returns, and securing spare cable cores. It is mounted on
ERB57S/O brackets.
70 min 90 min

TGL57

TAG57

Snap off extension when using

IMB57 as central support

14mm Earth-rail
clamp
ERL7
Push fastener
9mm Earth clamp
ETM7

ERB57O

BRI7000
BIL7000/BIL7000L

ERB57S
in lower position

THR2/THR7000

RFA7050/ IMB57
RFA7100/
RLA7000
ISP7000
ETL7000

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MOUNTING, EARTHING AND TAGGING

ALTERNATIVE SYSTEM
The illustration shows an alternative system that can be used for
mounting, earthing and tagging. Some of the accessories are common
to the system in sections MTL7000 series earth rail, tagging and power
accessories, and MTL7000 series mounting information.

TGS7

TGL7000T

TAG7000T

IMB7000T

PWC7000

ETL7000

THR2/THR7000
ISP7000

ETM7

ERL7

EMB57T
ETL7000

Measurement Technology Limited Power Court, Luton, Bedfordshire, England LU1 3JJ
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MTL7000 SERIES 125 Ø 5.5 131 (inside)

ENCLOSURES

187

157

175
70

DIMENSIONS (MM) AND MOUNTING DX070

107 150
137
540 270 Ø 7.2

SAFE AREA W HAZARDOUS AREA W

80

102
270
305

249

395
339

360
80
430

170

102
HAZARDOUS ARE

SAFE AREA WIRING

520 Ø 7.2
576

249
305
147 (inside)

150 (inside)
184

184

Top of DIN rail Top of DIN rail

DX430 DX170

SPECIFICATION
Construction Permitted location
Glass reinforced polycarbonate base - DX070 Safe area
Glass reinforced polyester base - DX170, DX430 FM and CSA Div. 2, Class I (gases)
Transparent polycarbonate lid Not Div. 2, Class II (dust ignition proof)
Protection Approximate capacities (on DIN rail between earth terminals)
Dust-tight and water-jet proof to IEC529:IP65
Lid fixing MTL7000 barriers
Captive fixing screws DX070 9 (5)*
Weight (excluding barriers/isolators) kg. DX170 22 (18)*
DX070 0.8
DX430 58 (54)*
DX170 2.6
DX430 4.1 * Use these figures when mounting brackets for tagging/earth are included.
Items provided Ambient temperature limits
DIN rail - fitted Dependent on units fitted. See instruction manual INM57ENC.
ETL7000 Earth terminals (2 x) - fitted
"Take care IS" front adhesive label
Cable trunking (except DX070)
Mounting
Wall fixing lugs provided. For mounting arrangement drawing
refer to INM57ENC.
Tagging and earth rail
Accommodates MTL7000 Series accessories.

Measurement Technology Limited Power Court, Luton, Bedfordshire, England LU1 3JJ
Tel: +44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: +44 (0)1582 422283 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.mtl-inst.com
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MTL700 AND MTL7000 SERIES EQUIVALENTS HOW TO ORDER

MTL7000/7100/7200 barriers
MTL700 Series MTL7000 MTL7100 MTL7200
Select by barrier number and polarity,
MTL706 MTL7106 MTL7206
e.g. MTL7028+
MTL707+ MTL7207+
MTL708+ MTL7208+ Mounting accessories
MTL722+ MTL7122+ THR2 Standard DIN-rail, 35 x 7.5mm
MTL728+ MTL7028+ MTL7128+ THR7000 T-section DIN-rail, specially-plated,
MTL728P+ MTL7128P+ 35 x 7.5mm, 1m length
MTL728– MTL7028– MTL7128– ISP7000 Insulating spacer
MTL729P+ MTL7129P+
MTL751ac MTL7251ac
Standard earthing/earth-rail accessories
MTL755ac MTL7055ac
MTL755ac x 11/2 MTL7056ac
ETL7000 Earth terminal, DIN-rail mounted
MTL760ac MTL7060ac MTL7160ac IMB57 Insulating mounting block
MTL761ac MTL7261ac ERB57S Earth-rail bracket, straight
MTL761Pac MTL7061Pac MTL7161Pac ERB57O Earth-rail bracket, offset
MTL710+ x 2 MTL7162+ ERL7 Earth rail, 1m length
MTL764+ MTL7164+ ETM7 Earth terminal, pack of 50
MTL764ac MTL7264ac
MTL765ac MTL7265ac Standard tagging accessories
MTL766Pac MTL7066Pac MTL7166Pac
TAG57 Tagging strip, 1m length
MTL767+ MTL7167+
MTL778ac MTL7278ac
TGL57 Tagging strip labels, set of 10 x 0.5m
MTL787S+ MTL7087+ MTL7187+ BRI7000 Barrier identifier
MTL787SP+ MTL7087P+ MTL7187P+ BIL7000 Barrier identification labels, sheet of 120
MTL796– MTL7096– MTL7196– BIL7000L Barrier identification labels, A4 sheet
MTL799 MTL7099 MTL7299 of 126

'Key' barriers shown in bold. Alternative earth-rail/tagging accessories

EMB57T Earth rail mounting bracket
TAG7000T Tagging strip and label, 1m length
TGL7000T Tagging strip label, 10 x 0.5m lengths
IMB7000T Tagging strip mounting block
TGS7 Tagging strip seal, pack of 10

Replaceable fuses/removable links

RFA7050 Replaceable fuse assemblies, 50mA,
pack of 5
RFA7100 Replaceable fuse assemblies, 100mA,
pack of 5
RLA7000 Removeable link, pack of 5

Enclosures
DX070 Enclosure, for MTL7000 × 9
DX170 Enclosure, for MTL7000 × 22
DX430 Enclosure, for MTL7000 × 58

Literature
INM7000 Instruction manual, MTL7000 Series
INM57ENC Instruction manual, MTL5000/7000 Series
Enclosures
CD700... Customer drawings

Measurement Technology Limited Power Court, Luton, Bedfordshire, England LU1 3JJ
Tel: +44 (0)1582 723633 Fax: +44 (0)1582 422283 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: http://www.mtl-inst.com
A member of The MTL Instruments Group plc 2-64