technical datasheet technical datasheet FCS-MBx-SG Megablock series* passive hubs for general purpose, Zone & Division fieldbus networks Megablocks are DIN-rail mounted passive hubs for Foundation fieldbus networks. They connect several field devices to the network trunk cable and provide short circuit protection to the segment. Megablocks minimize hand wiring and allow individual devices to be added to and removed from the segment without disrupting network communication. A green power LED on each unit indicates whether at least 9V dc is present. Megablocks are available in two, four, eight, ten and twelve drop versions. Multiple Megablocks are easily wired to one another to allow larger segments to be constructed. Megablocks are available with an integral terminator making them ideal for a star or "chickenfoot" topology, where several devices are connected at a single field junction box. Separate Megablock Terminators are also available, whch may be wired easily to any Megablock. Megablocks having a built-in terminator are clearly marked ('T') for easy identification by field personnel. Connections to the Megablock are made using pluggable, screw-terminal type connectors. This allows wire terminations to be made to the individual connectors which are then plugged into the Megablock. Devices can then be connected and disconnected easily during commissioning. After commissioning, retaining screws are tightened to secure each connector to the Megablock. connections for the fieldbus home-run/ trunk cable are easily identified by their black connectors. Separate numbered connections are provided for each spur drop. SpurGuard is a device-port, short circuit protection technique that minimizes susceptibility to single points of failure. Megablocks are available with built-in SpurGuard protectors that prevent a short circuit in any of the individual transmitters or spur cable runs, from bringing down the entire fieldbus segment. A red LED near each spur connection indicates when a spur is shorted and hence in "over-current" mode. FCS-MBx-SG hazardous area approvals permit installation in a variety of configurations in Zone and Division hazardous areas. FCS-MBx and FCS-MBx-SG Megablocks may be installed with non-sparking (non-arcing) trunk and spur connections. Additionally, with FCS-MBx-SG SpurGuard versions, the trunk may be nonsparking (non-arcing) with non-incendive spur connections, when fed from suitable fieldbus power supply types. See the Fxx Megablock datasheet for Zone and Division hazardous areas applications. Additionally, for applications without SpurGuard short circuit protection, the FCS-MBx is certified for installation in intrinsically safe, fieldbus circuits in Zone hazardous areas. To select the Megablock for your application see the Ordering Information section of this document. * including models without Spurguard EPS MBx Rev 00 www.mtl-inst.com enquiry@mtl-inst.com
A Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Alm G SG B Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Seg Diag Seg Diag Seg Module A ww w.mtl-fieldbus.com Relcom Segment Segment Segment Segment Segment Segment Segment Segment x w Module B Rev: F.0 FCS-MB-SG-T Short Circuit Current Limit 9mA per Spur 9 0 Installation Megablocks can be mounted vertically or horizontally using mm DIN rail within a suitable enclosure, such as a field junction box. Megablocks are removed from the DIN rail using a flat blade screwdriver to release the mounting platform. Use of DIN rail end stops is recommended to prevent sliding in vertical installations. Four, eight and ten port Megablocks have labeling areas so that segments can be easily identified according to plant standards. MTL have a wide range of standard junction box designs for use with Megablocks. See the data sheet for the range of Process JBs. High- Energy cable of Diagnostic Module Control system Alarm Segment F0 Relcom ww w.mtl-fieldbus.com T x Alarm T F9-CA Segment Relcom ww.mtl-fieldbus.com F0 Shields Fieldbus power supply with terminator Field Junction Box Field devices Shown above is an example of a common Fieldbus segment topology. Twelve field devices are connected to a twelve-drop Megablock, which is mounted in a field junction box. The trunk connector on the Megablock is wired to the segment trunk cable that leads to the control room or marshalling panel where the power supply and second terminator are located. Grounding To prevent ground loops, a fieldbus segment should only be grounded at one point. This is usually done by grounding the cable shield at the control room end of the segment. If a permanent segment ground connection in the field is desired, this can be achieved by wiring the shield terminal on one of the Megablock trunk connectors to a suitable earth ground instead of wiring it to the shield terminal on the Megablock Terminator. Specifications Mounting requirements mm DIN rail Wire capacity 0. to.mm Case material Lexan polycarbonate Temperature range Operating º to +0ºC Storage 0º to +ºC Voltage required to activate power LED 9.V dc minimum Minimum input voltage 0.V (See Note below) Maximum input voltage see certification ratings Maximum input current see certification ratings -to-trunk voltage drop 0.V maximum FCS-MBx Megablock Unloaded current consumption.0 ma Spur device current not limited Spur short-circuit current unlimited -to-trunk voltage drop 0.V maximum -to-spur voltage drop 0.V maximum FCS-MBx-SG, F & F Megablock with SpurGuard Unloaded current consumption No. of Ports 0 ma.0.... Spur device current ma maximum (recommend one device per spur) Spur short-circuit current 0mA maximum -to-trunk voltage drop 0.V maximum -to-spur voltage drop.v maximum Physical Network IEC - Foundation fieldbus H Profibus PA Note : The minimum input voltage guarantees that the spur output under full load will be at least 9.V so that the device will see at least 9.0V. Fieldbus Connection System (FCS) wiring blocks are protected by U.S. Patents,,,,9,99 and,9,. EUROPE (EMEA): + (0) THE AMERICAS: + 00 0 ASIA-PACIFIC: + 9 enquiry@mtl-inst.com csinfo@mtl-inst.com sales@mtlsing.com.sg EPS MBx Rev 00
CASE DIMENSIONS -way - FCS-MB(-SG) -way - FCS-MB, FCS-MB-SG(-T) FCS-MB-SG FCS-MB-SG -way - FCS-MB, FCS-MB-SG(-T) 0-way - F, FCS-MB0-T, FCS-MB0-SG(-T) FCS-MB-SG FCS-MB0- SG-T 9 0 Note: Different Megablock versions have minor variations in labelling. EUROPE (EMEA): + (0) THE AMERICAS: + 00 0 ASIA-PACIFIC: + 9 enquiry@mtl-inst.com csinfo@mtl-inst.com sales@mtlsing.com.sg EPS MBx Rev 00
CASE DIMENSIONS (cont) -way MEGABLOCKS FCS-MB-SG(-T) F FCS-MB-SG-T F 9. mm 9. mm 0 0.9 0. mm.9 0. mm EUROPE (EMEA): + (0) THE AMERICAS: + 00 0 ASIA-PACIFIC: + 9 enquiry@mtl-inst.com csinfo@mtl-inst.com sales@mtlsing.com.sg EPS MBx Rev 00
APPROVALS - for full certification information visit www.mtl-inst.com/support/certificates/ MODELS - FCS-MB, FCS-MB, FCS-MB, FCS-MB0-T Country Europe USA Canada Europe Authority ATEX (Category ) FM FMc LCIE Standard EN 009-0 : 009 EN 009- : 00 Approved for E II GD Ex na IIC T Gc 00 99 999 0 99 NI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC I / / IIC / T Ta=0ºC CSA C. No. 9 CSA E009-0 00 CSA E009-00 CSA C. No.00. 99 inc. Amendment 99 NI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC Ex na IIC T Ta=0ºC EN009-0 : 009* EN009- : 00* E II G Ex ia IIC T Certificate no. RELC0ATEX00X 09 090C LCIE0ATEXX Apparatus () V max = V I max =.A V max = V I max =.A Cable (Spur) ENTITY Intrinsically safe V max, U i = V I max, I i = 0mA C i = 0 L i = 0 P i =.W U o = V I o = 0mA C o = nf L o = µh P o =.W Note FISCO Intrinsically safe V max, U i =.V I max, I i = 0mA C i = 0 L i = 0 P i =.W U o =.V I o = 0mA C o = nf L o = µh P o =.W Note * the original LCIE Certificate used EN 00:99 + Amendments & and EN 000:99. We have determined that there are no technical differences (affecting the products) between these standards and the currently harmonized EN standards listed above. Note : The figures quoted apply to IIC gas group. See certificate for parameter relating to groups IIB and IIA MODEls - F, F, FCS-MB-SG-[T], FCS-MB-SG-[T], FCS-MB-SG-[T], FCS-MB0-SG-[T], FCS-MB-SG-[T] Country Europe USA Canada Authority ATEX (Category ) FM FM FMc FMc Standard EN 009-0 : 009 EN 009- : 00 Approved for E II G Ex na IIC T Gc 00 99 999 0 99 NI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC I / / IIC / T Ta=0ºC 00 99 999 0 99 NI-ANI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC NI-ANI/I//IIC/T Ta=0ºC CSA C. No. :9 CSA E009-0: 00 CSA E009-: 00 CSA C. No.00.:99 + Amendment 99 NI-ANI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC Ex na [nl] IIC T Ta=0ºC CSA C. No. :9 CSA E009-0: 00 CSA E009-: 00 CSA C. No.00.:99 + Amendment 99 NI/I//ABCD/T Ta=0ºC Ex na IIC T Ta=0ºC Certificate no. RELC0ATEX00X 09 0 0909C 090C Apparatus () Cable (Spur) Non-incendive V oc = V I sc = 0mA C a = nf L a = 0.mH Non-incendive V oc = V I sc = 0mA C a = nf L a = 0.mH EUROPE (EMEA): + (0) THE AMERICAS: + 00 0 ASIA-PACIFIC: + 9 enquiry@mtl-inst.com csinfo@mtl-inst.com sales@mtlsing.com.sg EPS MBx Rev 00
Ordering Information Megablocks No SpurGuard General Purpose, Zone/Division and Intrinsically Safe With SpurGuard short-circuit protection General Purpose and Zone/Division way FCS-MB FCS-MB-SG way FCS-MB FCS-MB-SG way with internal Terminator - FCS-MB-SG-T way FCS-MB FCS-MB-SG way with internal Terminator - FCS-MB-SG-T 0 way - FCS-MB0-SG 0 way with internal Terminator FCS-MB0-T FCS-MB0-SG-T 0 way with switched Terminator - F way - FCS-MB-SG way with internal terminator - FCS-MB-SG-T way with switched Terminator - F See Fieldbus Terminators datasheet for details of separate, DIN-rail mounted terminators ACCESSORIES Description Heavy Duty DIN rail end stop mm DIN Rail, metre length Process JB stainless steel, painted Process JB carbon loaded GRP Process JB stainless steel Part Number ETL000 THR000 FCS-XX FCS-XX FCS-9XX See Process JB data sheets for further details EUROPE (EMEA): + (0) THE AMERICAS: + 00 0 ASIA-PACIFIC: + 9 enquiry@mtl-inst.com csinfo@mtl-inst.com sales@mtlsing.com.sg EPS MBx Rev 00