ultra-slim safety

barriers that can be

used like terminals

MTL7000 SERIES

◆ Exceptionally high packing ◆ Direct connection of cable screens

densities – only 7mm barrier width and 0V lines – third terminal on
both hazardous and safe sides
◆ 24V dc supply connections
simplified – optional power comb ◆ Patent US 5838547
feeds many barriers

MTL7000 Series award-winning, An optional power comb simplifies

intrinsic safety shunt-diode safety barriers installations where multiple barriers are powered
are innovative devices designed to provide from a common 24V dc source (via a power feed
exceptionally high packing densities, straightforward module or a dummy barrier). The comb replaces
‘single-operation’ installation and simplified individual power supply connections to each barrier,
connection, commissioning and maintenance yet allows single barriers to be removed without
facilities. Many of the MTL7000 Series features affecting the others. The power feed module powers
duplicate the functions of conventional field terminals up to 40 barriers and incorporates a trip which
and the barriers can, therefore, ‘double up’ as switches off the supply to the barriers if a fault (such
terminals for many applications, saving even more as an overvoltage) occurs in the power source
space. circuit.
A barrier width of only 7mm enables Secondary replaceable fuse versions of
maximum packing densities due to the use of surface many barriers are available and form the
mount and thick-film hybrid circuit technologies MTL7100 sub-series. These are useful where there is
(subjects of patent applications). a possibility of faults occurring during commissioning
Barrier identification is provided by one or both which would otherwise blow the barriers' internal
of two methods. The first consists of tagging strips safety fuses. One secondary replaceable fuse for
mounted on posts located at each end of a row of each barrier channel is provided and is lower in
barriers while the other consists of separate value than the related safety fuse. Fuses are
identifiers attached to the tops of individual barriers. packaged in small mouldings which can be latched
Of these, the first can be used to tag locations as well in a 'disconnect' position to break the safe and
as barriers and is recommended for large hazardous areas during commissioning,
installations while the second is better suited to maintenance or fault finding, thus avoiding the need
installations of a few barriers only. for additional disconnect terminals.
Where a fuse is less likely to be
necessary, the MTL7200 sub-series uses a latching-
out link only, to provide the basic loop disconnection
of the MTL7100 sub-series.

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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)
(Ω (mA) Ω)
(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

7128+

7128P+
28

28
300

234
93

120
} Controller outputs,
solenoids
4

5
1
1

2
342

275
26.0

26.0
27.2

27.1
50 (FD)

50 (FD)

7129P+ 28 164 171 Controller outputs, 6 3 211 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 4 1 87 8.0 9.1 50 (FD)
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 5 2 140 13.0 14.2 50 (FD)
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

7196–
20
26
20
390
300
390
52
87
52
}
Vibration probes
4

6
1

2
2

3
424
342
434
18.5
23.5
18.5
19.2
24.6
19.3
50
50 (FD)
50 (FD)

RETURN-DIODE TYPE
7087+

7187+
28

28
300
28 diode
300
28 diode
93
–
93
–
} Transmitters,
controller outputs,
switches
4
1
1

2
332
33 + 0.9V
342
43 + 0.9V
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.8
26.8
26.9
26.9
50
50
50 (FD)
50 (FD)
7087P+

7187P+
28

28
234 120
28 diode –
234 120
28 diode –
} Transmitters,
controller outputs,
switches
5

6
2

3
261
30 + 0.9V
274
43 + 0.9V
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.0
26.8
26.8
26.9
26.9
80
80
50 (FD)
50 (FD)

SIMPLE AC, LOW LEVEL

4 1

5 2
7055ac 3 10 300 2- or 3-wire (floating) 241 0.6 at 1µA 3.0 100
6 3
3 10 300 RTDs 241 0.6 at 1µA 3.0 100

4 1

7056ac 3 10 300 3-wire (grounded) 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
1
9 90 100 4-wire RTD's 115 7.2 8.3 80
1

}
7061Pac 9 350 26 4 1
384 7.2 8.5 50
9 350 26 Strain-gauge 384 7.2 8.5 50
7161Pac 9 350 26 bridge, sense, output 2 393 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)
9 350 26 2 393 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)
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)

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SPECIFICATIONS (continued)
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)
(Ω (mA) Ω)
(Ω (V) (V) (mA)

STAR-CONNECTED AC2

}
7060ac 9 75 120 Active dc and 1 101 7.2 8.5 50
9 75 120 ac sensors, 4 1 101 7.2 8.5 50
7160ac 9 75 120 thermocouples 2 110.1 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)
9 75 120 5 2 110.1 7.2 8.8 50 (FD)

}
7265ac 15 100 150 6 3 131 12.0 13.0 50
15 100 150 2-wire dc/ac 131 12.0 13.0 50
7278ac3 28 600 47 systems 640 +24.0 +25.9 50
–22.3 –23.8
28 600 47 640 +24.0 +25.9 50
–22.3 –23.8

ACTIVE BARRIERS
71064 28 300 93 Transmitters – – 35 50
72064 28 300 93 Transmitters – – 35 50
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 additional Note 4: Limited availability. Use MTL7706+ as an alternative.
replaceable fuses, lower in value than the internal fuses. It is the value of the replaceable fuse ‘P’ suffix – Barriers with a ‘P’ suffix are higher-power versions of the standard devices
that is quoted for MTL7100 barriers. with lower end-to-end resistance, except the MTL7061Pac/7161Pac. They are suitable for
Note 1: 24Ω ±0.15Ω at 20°C, channels track within 0.15Ω from –20 to +60°C.
type IIC gas groups, except MTL7129P+ which is designed for IIB.
Note 2: In star-connected barriers (eg, MTL7060/7160), the two channels are interlocked
WARNING – Check compatibility of the electrical safety
such that the voltage between them cannot exceed the working voltage, Vwkg.
parameters of the field equipment with those of the barriers to
Note 3: MTL7278ac: the working voltage between the two interlocked channels is 24.0V;
make sure that the combination is safe.
Vmax is 25.3V.

CERTIFICATION
MTL7000 Series barriers protect devices located in all normally
occurring explosive atmospheres, including air/flammable gas-
mixtures, dusts and fibres. MTL7000 Series barriers are certified [EEx MTL7000 standard
ia] IIC (except MTL7129P+, certified IIB) BY BASEEFA to CENELEC
standards, by FM in the USA, CSA in Canada and also by other
authorities, providing worldwide certification. MTL7000 Series
MTL7100 fuse-disconnect
barriers are designed to the same safety descriptions as MTL700
Series equivalents (in some cases slightly stricter) and can therefore be
used for the same applications.
MTL7200 link-disconnect
HOW THEY WORK
All MTL7000 Series barriers are based on the same simple principle. Note: the circuit shown is as an example only.
Each channel contains three stages of Zener or forward-connected Standard, fuse- or link-disconnect options are shown shaded in the
diodes and an ‘infallible’ terminating resistor. In the event of an 'basic circuits' in the specifications tables.
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
KEY BARRIERS SUMMARISED
the diodes, and the three stages of voltage limitation ensure continued
safety if the first or second stage should fail. MTL7100 barriers have TYPE APPLICATION KEY BARRIER
Analogue Resistance temperature detectors 7055ac 7060ac
an additional replaceable fuse which protects the internal fuse.
input (low level) Thermocouples, ac sensors 7160ac
The MTL7000 Series includes seven key barrier types which cover the Analogue Controller outputs, one line earthed 7028+ 7128+
majority of applications, simplifying barrier selection and the output Controller outputs, neither line earthed 7087+ 7187+
maintenance of spares stocks. dc power supply
26.0V 20-35V
Analogue Transmitters, 2-wire, 4/20mA 7087+ 7206
SUB-SERIES input (high level) 7187+
MTL7000 Series barrier circuits are based on the well-proven designs
Digital (on/off) Switches 7087+ 7207+
originally developed for the MTL700 Series. To simplify identification
input 7187+
for those familiar with the latter, part numbers are the same for
Digital (on/off) Solenoids, alarms, LEDs 7028+ 7208+
equivalent barriers, but with a ‘0’, ‘1’ or ‘2’ inserted after the initial
output 7128+
‘7’ to identify the relevant sub-series:

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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
for 2-wire 4/20mA and ‘smart’ MTL7106
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
hazardous-area transmitter. They can be thought of as an MTL7128– – 4 1
+20 to 35V
or an MTL7028– barrier with a built-in floating power supply and + 4/20mA 5 4/20mA
250mA 2
electronic over-volt protection. It provides a high voltage output (which Load
is negative with respect to earth) to power the transmitter and delivers 3 resistor
6
0V
a 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 Communication 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 [(Iout x 348Ω) + 1.2]V (current not limited)
diodes to conduct, or if the safe-area load has a very low Output current (Iout), terminal 4
resistance, the supply current is limited automatically to <50mA. Up to 35mA
This protects the fuse and power supply and enables the loop to Leakage to earth
continue working. 1.5mA max
Supply current Internal fuse, terminal 2
At Vs <26V; Iout + 1.5mA max 50mA
At Vs >28V or low load resistance; limited to <50mA Maximum voltage drop, terminals 5 to 2
Internal fuse, terminal 1 [(Iout x 33Ω) + 0.9]V
50mA
Reverse voltage protection, terminal 1
Yes

Hazardous Safe area

MTL7208+ area

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 350Ω) + 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
power feed module To barriers via
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

MTL7991
current 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
profile) or 15mm (high profile) Fuse/link positions (MTL7100/7200)

Note: All specifications quoted at 20°C ambient unless otherwise stated. Channel 1 Channel 2
(terminal 1 to 4) (terminal 2 to 5)
Colour-coded top label

+0.3
7 –0.0
MTL7XXX

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 MTL7000 Series barriers protect devices located in all normally
MTL7000 SERIES BARRIER occurring explosive atmospheres, including air/flammable gas
mixtures, dusts and fibres. Applications covered include the protection
of installations incorporating uncertified devices (‘simple apparatus’)
APPLICATIONS such as thermocouples, switches and resistive sensors, or separately
certified ‘energy storing’ (or ‘voltage producing’) apparatus including
ac sensors, transmitters 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

ANALOGUE INPUTS (HIGH-LEVEL) themselves. For advice on a particular application, please contact MTL.

2-wire transmitters, 4/20mA, conventional and smart Hazardous Safe area

Recommended barriers for use with 'conventional' and 'smart' area
4/20mA transmitters (fed by a regulated supply) are the MTL7087+
/7187+ or MTL7087P+/7187P+. These provide up to 14.2V at Vwkg 4 1 +26V
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 5 MTL7087+ 2
MTL7187+ 1–5V
with the optional power comb. 6 MTL7087P+ 3 4/20mA
250Ω
MTL7187P+
MTL7106 0V
The MTL7106/7206 is recommended for applications where an MTL7206
unregulated supply of up to 35V is used. It provides 16.0V for
transmitter and lines at 20mA as well as 5V for a typical 250Ω load.
With the 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
driver Monitor
invariably supplied by a –24V dc power supply – hence the Transducer 4 1 –24V
recommended barrier choice is the negatively-polarised MTL7096–
5 2
/7196–. The ‘third terminal’ makes this choice ideal for these 3-wire V out
applications. 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
4 1 Recorder
MTL7060ac/7160ac. This 2-channel non-polarised barrier retains the
Controller
‘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 4 1

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

Slidewire displacement transducers

The simplest choice is the MTL7060ac/7160ac. This barrier supplies
4 1
power and brings back a unipolar signal. +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 4 1
(supply) 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
and its channels track within 0.15Ω (between –20 to +60°C) to 6 3

minimise zero shift with temperature.

MTL7055ac

Receiver

If the bridge circuit is already earthed, the third barrier channel 4 1

provided by an MTL7056ac is needed. For extreme accuracy, 3 2
5
channels and an earth-free bridge can be used, a configuration that
6 3
cancels out the small errors due to barrier leakage.
Channels 2 and 3 (those between terminals 5 & 2, and 6 & 3 MTL7056ac
respectively) track to within 0.15Ω between –20 and 60°C. Receiver

4 1
4-wire constant-current circuits do not need matched barrier
5 2
resistances and can be protected by two MTL7261ac barriers. If the
increase in loop resistance is too great, use two MTL7055ac barriers 6 3
instead. 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,
4 1
230Ω source; if the bridge resistance is 230Ω, then the bridge +7V
5 2
voltage is 7V. If the bridge resistance is 350Ω, then the bridge voltage –7V
is 8.4V. 6 3
0V

MTL7261ac
An MTL7264ac can be used to sense the bridge supply voltage.

An MTL7261ac is used here for the mV output.

An MTL7166Pac provides 12.3V for a 350Ω bridge with a 20V 4 1

+
supply. MTL7161Pac's can be used for the sense and pick-off circuits. 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
Here, the lower voltage drop of the MTL7066Pac is an advantage. –10V
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

ANALOGUE OUTPUTS

Controller outputs (I/P converters)

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

* CENELEC gas group IIB

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

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

DIGITAL (ON/OFF) OUTPUTS

Alarms, LEDs, solenoids valves, etc 4 1
+26V
LED,
For these applications, the MTL7028+/7128+ is recommended. alarm 5 2
0V
Higher-powered versions are available: the MTL7128P+ is suitable for MTL7028+
6 MTL7128+ 3
IIC applications; the MTL7129P+ for IIB applications. MTL7128P+
*MTL7129P+
MTL7208+
The MTL7208+ is recommended for applications where an
unregulated supply of up to 35V is used. *CENELEC gas group IIB
(C & D N. America)
4 1
LED, +26V
If the control switch is to earth, then the 2-channel MTL7087+ /7187+ alarm 5 2
barrier should be used, or, alternatively, the MTL7087P+/7187P+ MTL7087+
6 MTL7187+ 3
higher-power version. If the supply is poorly regulated use the 0V
MTL7087P+
MTL7207+. MTL7187P+
MTL7207+

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

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

MTL7122+

AC AND DC SYSTEMS
High-level ac and dc systems
4 1
The versatile star-connected MTL7265ac and MTL7278ac allow
dc and ac 5 2 12V/24V
Vwkg to be developed from each channel to ground but only allow
systems
Vwkg to be developed between channels. This provides some 6 3
0V
common-mode voltage capability and can allow higher cable
MTL7265ac
parameters to be used. MTL7278ac

NEGATIVE AND FLOATING POWER SUPPLIES

Digital (on/off) outputs
4 1
The MTL7028–/7128– is used with a negative power supply and LED,
positive 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 3
OR 0V
transmitters and solenoids. The diagram illustrates the configuration MTL7099
for 3 barriers but up to 40 barriers can be served by this method. MTL7299

The MTL7991 power feed module would normally be used with

standard 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
0V
The MTL7099/7299 dummy barriers can be used instead of the MTL7187+
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+
MTL7187P+
MTL7207+
MTL7208+

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
MTL7299s can be 'looped-in' to provide link-disconnects for MTL70xx 5 2
barriers, eg. as shown here with an MTL7055ac and an RTD.
6 3

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

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 Earth1 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/ΩΩ) (µF) (mH) (W)

MTL7106/7206 1 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.14 4.27 0.65

MTL7207+ 2 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7208+ 1 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7122+ 1 Yes 0.165 1.66 44 0.2 1.4 0.81
MTL7028+/7128+ 1 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.12 4.0 0.65
MTL7128P+ 1 Yes 0.042 1.26 42 0.16 2.86 0.83
MTL7028–/7128– 1 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.13 4.0 0.65
MTL7129P+ 1 Yes – – – 0.49 6.25 1.19 IIB (C&D) only
MTL7055ac 1 Yes 1000 0.4 158 1000 0.4 0.23
2 Yes 1000 0.1 79 150 0.1 0.45
2 No 40 0.4 79 150 0.1 0.45
3 No 40 0.22 59 – – 0.68
4 Yes 40 0.035 31.25 – – 0.92
MTL7056ac 1 Yes 1000 0.4 158 – – 0.23
3 No 40 0.22 59 – – 0.68
MTL7060ac/7160ac 1 Yes 4.9 2.47 131 4.50 2.50 0.27
2 Yes 4.9 0.61 65 – – 0.54
MTL7061Pac/7161Pac 2 No 0.309 54.2 307 0.42 13.0 0.12
MTL7261ac 1 Yes 4.9 3.55 158 3.1 3.5 0.23
2 Yes 4.9 0.88 79 0.4 1.0 0.45
MTL7162+ 1 Yes 3.0 0.89 71 3.0 1.0 0.50
2 Yes 3.0 0.22 35 – – 1.0
2 No 1.97 2.93 117 –- –
MTL7164+ 1 Yes 1.41 246 987 1.5 200 0.04
2 Yes 1.41 61.7 493 1.0 60 0.08
MTL7264ac 1 Yes 1.41 246 987 1.5 200 0.04
2 Yes 1.41 61.7 493 0.18 60 0.08
No 0.125 246 493 0.18 60 0.08
MTL7265ac 1 Yes 0.58 1.58 63 0.7 1.3 0.56
2 Yes 0.58 0.4 31 0.7 1.4 1.13
MTL7066Pac/7166Pac 2 Yes 1.41 0.36 37 1.80 1.27 0.96
MTL7167+ 1 Yes 0.58 1.58 63 0.7 1.7 0.56
2 Yes 0.58 0.4 31 0.5 0.4 1.13
MTL7278ac 1 Yes 0.083 16.1 108 0.12 14 0.33
2 Yes 0.083 4.02 54 0.12 4.2 0.66
MTL7087+/7187+ 2 Yes 0.083 4.1 54 0.13 4.2 0.65
MTL7087P+/7187P+ 2 Yes 0.042 1.26 42 0.13 2.47 0.84
MTL7096–/7196– 2 Yes 0.134 1.86 44 0.14 1.71 0.83

Notes
Key barriers in bold
1If values are not quoted for when on earth return is not used, then those for an earth return ('Yes' in the tables) are applicable
2For most practical purposes, the values of the parameters for groups IIB and IIA are respectively 3 and 8 times the values for group IIC
3The maximum power that can be drawn from the barrier or barrier combination under fault conditions; used for assessing the temperature classification of
‘simple' hazardous-area apparatus

TERMINOLOGY Working voltage (Vwkg)

The greatest steady voltage, of appropriate polarity, that can be
Safety description applied between the safe-area terminal of a ‘basic’ barrier channel
The description of a barrier, eg, ’10V 50ž 200mA’, refers to the and earth at 20°C for the specified leakage current, with the
maximum voltage of the terminating Zener or forward diode when an hazardous-area terminal open circuit.
internal safety fuse is blowing, the minimum value of the terminating Maximum voltage (Vmax)
resistor, and the corresponding maximum short-circuit current. It is an The greatest steady voltage, of appropriate polarity, that can be
indication of the fault energy that can be developed in the hazardous applied continuously between the safe-area terminal of any barrier
area and not of the working voltage or end-to-end resistance. channel and earth at 20°C without blowing the internal safety
Polarity fuse/external replaceable fuse (MTL7100). For ‘basic’ barriers it is
Barriers may be polarised positive (‘+’) or negative (‘–’) or non- specified with the hazardous-area terminal open circuit; if current is
polarised (‘ac’). Polarised barriers accept and/or deliver safe-area drawn in the hazardous area, the maximum voltage for these barriers
voltages of the specified polarity only. Non-polarised barriers support is reduced. The ‘ac’ channels of ‘basic’ barriers withstand voltages of
voltages of either polarity applied at either end. The exception is the the opposite polarity also – see the circuit diagrams included under
MTL7206 which takes a positive supply but provides an output ‘Applications’.
voltage which is negative with respect to earth. Fuse ratings
End-to-end resistance The greatest current that can be passed continuously through the fuse
The resistance between the two ends of a barrier channel at 20°C, ie, for 1000 hours at 35°C.
of the resistor and the fuse(s). If diodes or transistors are present, the Maximum safe-area voltage (Um)
voltage drop of these is also quoted. The maximum permissible safe-area voltage (Um) for MTL7000 Series
barriers is 250V ac/dc.

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HOW TO ORDER

MTL7000/7100/7200 barriers
Replaceable fuses/removable links
Select by barrier number and polarity,
RFA7050 Replaceable fuse assemblies, 50mA,
e.g. MTL7028+
pack of 5
RFA7100 Replaceable fuse assemblies, 100mA,
Mounting accessories
pack of 5
THR2 Standard DIN-rail, 35 x 7.5mm
RLA7000 Removable link, pack of 5
THR7000 T-section DIN-rail, specially-plated,
35 x 7.5mm, 1m length
Enclosures
ISP7000 Insulating spacer
DX070 Enclosure, for MTL7000 x 9
DX170 Enclosure, for MTL7000 x 22
Standard earthing/earth-rail accessories
DX430 Enclosure, for MTL7000 x 58
ETL7000 Earth terminal, DIN-rail mounted
IMB57 Insulating mounting block Literature
ERB57S Earth-rail bracket, straight INM7000 Instruction manual, MTL7000 Series
ERB57O Earth-rail bracket, offset INM57ENC Instruction manual, MTL5000/7000
ERL7 Earth rail, 1m length Series Enclosures
ETM7 Earth terminal, pack of 50 CD700... Customer drawings

Standard tagging accessories

TAG57 Tagging strip, 1m length
TGL57 Tagging strip labels, set of 10 x 0.5m
BRI7000 Barrier identifier
BIL7000 Barrier identification labels, sheet of 120
BIL7000L Barrier identification labels, A4 sheet
of 126

CORRELATION BETWEEN MTL7700 — MTL7000 — MTL700 BARRIERS (IIC)

Module No. Bussed MTL7000 MTL7000 MTL7000 MTL700 MTL700 MTL700 Typical
Power ? Equivalent Original ATEX equivalent Original ATEX Application
Certificate Certificate Certificate
Certificate
Number(s) Number(s) Number(s) Number(s)
MTL7710+/- No Half of Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL710+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 4/6V
MTL7162+/- Systems
MTL7715+/- No N/A N/A N/A MTL715+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 12V Systems
MTL7715P+/- No N/A N/A N/A MTL715P+ Ex92C2373 BAS01ATEX7202 12V Systems
MTL7722+/- No MTL7122+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL722+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 General Purpose
MTL7728+/- No MTL7028+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL728+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Analogue / Digital
MTL7128+/-
MTL7728ac No N/A N/A N/A MTL728ac Ex832452
General Purpose BAS01ATEX7202
MTL7728P+/- No MTL7128P+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL728P+ Ex92C2373
Analogue / Digital BAS01ATEX7202
MTL7755ac No MTL7055ac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL755ac Ex832452
RTD, Grounded BAS01ATEX7202
MTL7756ac No MTL7056ac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 N/A N/A
RTD, Grounded N/A
MTL7760ac No N/A N/A N/A MTL760ac Ex832452
Active sensors, BAS01ATEX7202
Thermocouples
MTL7761ac No MTL7261ac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL761ac Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Strain Gauges
MTL7761Pac No MTL7061Pac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL761Pac Ex92C2373 BAS01ATEX7202 Load cell
MTL7161Pac
MTL7764+/- No MTL7164+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL764+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 High resistance
MTL7764ac No MTL7264ac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL764ac Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Strain / Level
Gauges
MTL7765ac No N/A N/A N/A MTL765ac Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 General Purpose
MTL7766ac No N/A N/A N/A MTL766ac Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Strain Gauges
MTL7766Pac No MTL7066Pac Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL766Pac Ex92C2373 BAS01ATEX7202 Strain Gauges
MTL7166Pac
MTL7767+/- No MTL7167+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL767+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Dual MTL715
MTL7779+/- No N/A N/A N/A MTL779+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Dual MTL728
MTL7787+/- Yes MTL7087+/- Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL787S+ Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Analogue / Digital
MTL7187+/-
MTL7787P+/- Yes MTL7087P+ Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL787SP+ Ex92C2373 BAS01ATEX7202 Analogue / Digital
MTL7187P+
MTL7788+/- Yes N/A N/A N/A MTL788+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Transmitters
MTL7788R+/- Yes N/A N/A N/A MTL788R+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 1—5V systems
MTL7796+/- No MTL7096+ Ex95C2261 BAS99ATEX7285 MTL796+/- Ex832452 BAS01ATEX7202 Gas Metering
MTL7196-

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