MTL 7700 Intrinsically Safe Barrier

Name: MTL 7700 Intrinsically Safe Barrier
Price: 168.0 USD
Availability: InStock

DIN-rail zener barriers limit the amount of energy transferred across the barrier to a level that cannot ignite flammable atmospheres.

Starting at $168.00

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Features

Removable terminals for easy cabling
Bussed power feed to other modules
Relay and solid state switch modules
Dual channel variants: 6.3mm per channel
Barrier protection module
Proximity detector inputs
Electronic fusing
Direct replacement for MTL700 Series barriers
Compatible terminal numbering and safety descriptions

The MTL7700 Intrinsically Safe Barriers are 1- or 2-channel DIN-rail mounted shunt-diode safety barriers that use intrinsically safe explosion-protection techniques to pass electrical signals between safe and hazardous areas, while limiting transferred energy to a level that cannot ignite flammable atmospheres. Connected in series with wiring entering any hazardous area on process plant, MTL7700 Series barriers prevent explosions in all normally occurring explosive atmospheres – including mixtures of air with flammable gases, vapors, dusts and fibers – if a fault or faults develop in the safe area.

The MTL7700 is a DIN rail mounting barrier providing quick and easy installation without the need for special hardware. Removable terminals are used for ease of installation, maintenance and for providing a loop disconnect by simply unplugging the terminals from the side of the module. Wire entry is also angled to assist wiring within limited space enclosures. MTL7700 barriers clamp simply and securely onto standard T-section DIN rail, simultaneously making a reliable IS earth connection. For applications where field power is required for switch inputs or 2-wire transmitters, the MTL7700 range provides a bussed power feed facility. When used in conjunction with the MTL7798 power feed module the user has a fully protected, electronically fused supply to many barriers with no additional wiring required.

All MTL7700 Series barriers are based on the same simple principle. Each channel contains two stages of pulse-tested Zener or forward connected diodes 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. A fuse protects the diodes, and the two stages of voltage limitation ensure continued safety if either stage should fail. No active output current limiting circuits are employed. All models (except MTL7707P+ and MTL7729P+, 'ia' 'IIB') are certified ‘ia' for all zones and ‘IIC' for all explosive atmospheres.

Manuals

MTL 7700 Intrinsically Safe Barrier Manual (1.4 MB)

Spec Sheets

MTL 7700 Intrinsically Safe Barrier Datasheet (1.2 MB)

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Here's how some of our customers use this product...

Protecting Sensor Circuits in a Hazardous Location

The Background: Our customer is a ceramics manufacturer seeking a means to protect sensor circuits in a hazardous area location.

The Problem: The customer utilizes methanol during the annealing process. As a highly flammable substance, the storage area for the methanol is classified as a hazardous area. As such, they must have intrinsically safe barriers for all sensor circuits that pass into the methanol storage area.

The Solution: We recommended MTL7700 Intrinsically Safe Barriers. The 7700 is a shunt-diode barrier that limits the amount of energy allowed to pass between safe and hazardous areas to a level that cannot ignite flammable atmospheres. They are DIN-rail mounted which provides quick and easy installation without the need for special hardware.

Part Number	Model	Price	Available
MTL7761AC Show Full Configuration	MTL7761AC 2-channel, 12V, +ve, 90 ohm	$237.00	50 in stock
MTL7787+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7787+ 28V, +ve, 300 ohm diode return for controller outputs, switches	$229.00	41 in stock
MTL7758+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7758+ 2-channel, 7.5V +ve	$236.00	40 in stock
MTL7706+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7706+ Single channel for 'smart' 2-wire 4/20mA transmitters	$381.00	35 in stock
MTL7760AC Show Full Configuration	MTL7760AC for thermocouples and active AC & DC sensors	$228.00	30 in stock
MTL7728+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7728+ 28V, +ve, 300 ohm for controller outputs, solenoids	$168.00	20 in stock
MTL7728P+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7728P+ 28V +ve, 234ohm high power	$175.00	20 in stock
MTL7743 Show Full Configuration	MTL7743 2-channel for proximity sensor or switch input and relay output	$378.00	20 in stock
MTL7766PAC Show Full Configuration	MTL7766PAC 2-channel, 12V, 75 ohm	$237.00	20 in stock
MTL7742 Show Full Configuration	MTL7742 1-channel for proximity sensor/switch input w/ solid state output	$236.00	19 in stock
MTL7761PAC Show Full Configuration	MTL7761PAC 2-channel, 9V, 350 ohm	$237.00	18 in stock
MTL7756AC Show Full Configuration	MTL7756AC for 3-wire RTDs (grounded bridge)	$305.00	17 in stock
MTL7796- Show Full Configuration	MTL7796- 28/26V, -ve, for 3-wire transmitters for vibration monitoring	$237.00	10 in stock
MTL7710+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7710+ safety barrier, 10V, +ve, 50 ohm	$187.00	8 in stock
MTL7755AC Show Full Configuration	MTL7755AC for 2- or 3-wire RTDs (floating bridge)	$229.00	8 in stock
MTL7767+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7767+ 2-channel, 15V +ve 100ohm	$237.00	5 in stock
MTL7766AC Show Full Configuration	MTL7766AC 2-channel, 12V, 150 ohm	$237.00	4 in stock
MTL7789+ Show Full Configuration	MTL7789+ 28V, +ve, 2-channel diode	$296.00	4 in stock
MTL7799 Show Full Configuration	MTL7799 dummy barrier for securing & earthing unused cables and connections	$121.00	4 in stock

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