INM 5500 Rev 11
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6 .1 .3
MTL5501-SR - Fail-safe Switch/Proximity detector interface
Single channel, fail-safe module with line-fault detection
The MTL5501-SR enables a fail-safe switch/proximity detector located in the hazardous area
to control an isolated fail-safe electronic output. It provides line-fault detection (LFD) alarm
contacts and is designed for use with approved fail-safe sensors in loops that require operation
up to SIL3 according to the functional safety standard IEC 61508.
Note
: For reliable, long-term operation the load on the LFD switching relay should be not less
than 50mW, e.g. 10mA at 5V DC.
Hazardous area
Safe area
Vs–
Vs+
20 to 35V dc
10k
Ω
1k4
Ω
+
–
LFD
Failsafe
output
+
–
Resistors must
always be fitted
for switch inputs
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Terminal
Function
1
Input –ve
2
Input +ve
7
Output –ve
8
ve
10
LFD
11
LFD
13
Supply –ve
14
ve
Figure 6 .2:
Top label for
MTL5501-SR
Input / output characteristics
Input value in
sensor circuits
Fail–safe
output
Operation
LFD
contacts
2.9mA < Is < 3.9mA
ON
Normal
CLOSED
Is < 1.9mA & Is > 5.1mA
OFF
Normal
CLOSED
Is < 50µA
OFF
Broken line
OPEN
Rs < 100Ω
OFF
Shorted line
OPEN
Correct operation of the fail-safe output and LFD is indicated by the LEDs on the front of the
unit. The yellow
O/P
LED is ON when the fail-safe output is energised. The red
LFD
LED flashes
if a line fault is detected. The fail-safe output is de-energised (OFF) if the module detects an
incorrect sensor current, an open circuit or a short circuit in the sensor circuit.
Input signal sensors may be either suitable proximity sensors or switches. The proximity sensor
properties are specified in the standard EN60947-5-6:2001; however, when used with
MTL5501-SR modules, additional requirements for the “low-impedance” current of 3.4
±0.5mA must be met. The list below shows suitable proximity sensors, all manufactured by
Fuchs Group, Germany, and specified as usable to SIL3, according to IEC 61508:
SJ 2-SN
NJ 4-12GK-SN
NJ 10-30GK-SN
SJ 3,5-SN
NJ 5-18GK-SN
NJ 15-30GK-SN
SJ 3,5-S1N
NJ 8-18GK-SN
NJ 6S1+U1+N
NJ 2-11-SN
NJ 6-22-SN
NJ 15S+U1+N
NJ 2-11-SN-G
NJ 6-22-SN-G
NJ 20S+U1+N
NJ 2-12GK-SN
NJ 5-30GK-S1N
NJ 40-FP-SN-P1