MTL4840 HART

maintenance system

Instruction Manual

INM4840
Contents
Contents Page
Page
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.1 General purpose or IS?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.2 Generic or custom? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2.3 Large or small scale application?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.4 Connection methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3 SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Precautions - General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Precautions - BPHM64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4 Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.1 System overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.2 BPHM64 HART backplane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.3 HCU16 HART connection unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.4 HCU16AO HART connection unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.5 MTL customised backplanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.6 HMU HART Backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
4.7 BPMH and BPSH Backplanes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.8 Backplane mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.9 Backplanes – identification and tagging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.10 Backplane earth rails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.11 Backplanes – connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.12 Cabling recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.1 MTL4841 and 4842 – installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.2 Isolator modules (if used). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5.3 Modules – setting and configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Fault Finding and Routine Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.1 Maintenance precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.2 Fault finding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
6.3 Routine maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7 Software connectivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.1 Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.2 Communication modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
7.3 Software setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Appendix a. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
MTL4000 Series, HART enabled backplanes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
HART connection and maintenance units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Symbols
This publication includes Warnings, Cautions and Information issues where appropriate to point out safety-related or
other important information. The corresponding symbols should be interpreted as follows:

WARNING: these indicate where there is a danger of personal injury or death.

CAUTION: these indicate the presence of a hazard which could result in equipment or property damage.

INFORMATION (NOTE): these alert the reader to pertinent facts and conditions.

Although Caution hazards are associated with equipment or property damage, it should be understood that use of
damaged equipment could, under certain operational conditions, result in degraded process performance and even
personal injury or death. The user is urged therefore, to comply fully with all Caution notices.

© 2007 MTL Instruments Group plc. All rights reserved.

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MTL4840 HART maintenance system INM4840-5
Nov 2007

Figure 1.1 - BPHM64 HART backplane

1. Introduction manage up to sixteen of the MTL4842 modules, making a possible

total of 256 HART devices per MTL4841 module.
This instruction manual describes the procedures for installing, The MTL4841 modules are then connected via an RS485/RS232
connecting, checking and maintaining the MTL4840 HART® converter to the host PC. Depending upon the management software
maintenance system, which is a simple interface between smart running on the PC, up to 31 of the MTL4841 modules could
devices in the field and HART instrument management software be connected to it, making a potential device count of 7,936!
running on a PC. See Figure 2.1 for a diagram of this structure.
The following sections are outlined here. In addition to this standard configuration, the MTL4840 system will
Section 2 describes the system and the solutions available support the multi-drop connection of HART devices. With up to fifteen
Section 3 covers some safety aspects. HART devices on a single loop, it is possible to expand the capacity
of each backplane (and consequently the system).
Section 4 deals with installing the backplanes
For intrinsically safe applications, consideration must be given to the
Section 5 describes installing and configuring the modules
safety parameters for each loop. For further information, please refer
Section 6 provides information on fault finding, and maintenance to MTL or your local representative.
Section 7 introduces software for the MTL4840 System.
See the MTL web site (www.mtl-inst.com) for the full specifications 2.1 General purpose or IS?
of the MTL4840 system components and accessories, and of the The MTL HART Management System can be used to control and
MTL4000 Series isolators. maintain field devices that are located in a safe area or a hazardous
areas.
2 DESCRIPTION For safe areas, HART Connection Units (HCUs - and their related
HMUs - see Section 2.3.1) provide the necessary terminals to connect
The MTL4840 HART Maintenance System enables a user to calibrate, up to 16 field devices, with organised links to the MTL4842 interface
configure and maintain an entire network of 'smart' field devices from module.
a single workstation.
Hazardous-area field devices can be handled through
The key elements that make this possible are the MTL4841 backplane-mounted, IS isolating interfaces (BPxH). Having the
communications module and the MTL4842 HART interface module. isolators mounted on a backplane dramatically reduces the amount of
These two modules provide the multiplexing for the individual field hand wiring required and therefore reduces the number of potential
devices, making each one addressable and identifiable. wiring errors. The hazardous-area wiring terminates on the isolating
The other important element is the terminal circuit board that simplifies modules, not the backplane, consequently the backplanes do not
the interconnection of all these devices to the MTL484x modules. A need IS certification.
range of terminal boards and backplanes has been designed to
suit the more standard applications but custom versions can also be 2.2 Generic or custom?
designed to suit individual OEMs and their applications.
A range of generic connection units is available for both input and
The MTL4841and MTL4842 use the compact plug-in style of the output field-device wiring. These are not designed for any particular
MTL4000 Series of intrinsically safe isolating interface units. This DCS type and may be used universally.
provides a quick and easy installation method onto the backplanes.
The alternative is to choose a connection unit or backplane that
The system is organised in multiples of 16 (sixteen). The MTL4842 integrates with the type of DCS being used on the plant. The key
HART interface module can handle up to sixteen field devices. The advantage of this method is the use of a DCS’s specific connector
MTL4841 communications module is the next "layer", which can type, which simplifies the wiring of the connection units into the system.

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 Hazardous area Safe area
Workstation PC
running instrument
management software
Up to 7936 * HART® devices

RS232

Process control
system eg DCS, PLC
RS232/485
convertor

RS485 To up to 31 MTL4841 communications modules

1 2 3 31

MTL4841
communications
modules

1–16 1–16 1–16

4/20mA Each MTL4841 handles up to 16 MTL4842

+ HART HART interface modules*
signals

1 2 3 16
MTL4842
HART
HART

HART

HART

HART
interface
modules

1–16 1–16 1–16

Each MTL4842 handles up to 16 HART

transmitters or valve positioners
HART
MTL4041 B signals 1

I
HART
P MTL4046P
signals 2

HART transmitters
and valve

HART
I signals I5
Terminal
P

HART
signals 16
Terminal

Notes:
The diagram shows a mix of IS and general purpose applications
(Refer to your local code of practice for rules governing the segregation of IS and non-IS loops)
* The number of HART devices that can be supported may be dependent on the instrument management software selected.

Figure 2.1 - System Overview ( typical installation) HART® is a registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation

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Various solutions are available to suit individual DCS types and a listing The HART signals, for routing to the maintenance system, are derived
of the currently available connection units and backplanes is given in from those passing through the connection unit. The connection unit
Appendix A. method is used for field devices in non-hazardous areas.
The second method of getting the HART signals for the maintenance
2.3 Large or small scale application? system is to pick them off the backplane (Figure 2.3) used to
The MTL HART maintenance solution is capable of addressing accommodate intrinsic safety isolators, e.g. MTL4000 Series units.
several thousand field devices, but most real world applications
are significantly smaller than this. MTL has also devised a simple,
integrated solution (HMUxx) that is proving popular for smaller HART maintenance
installations of up to 32 devices. connections

2.3.1 Up to 32 field loops

The HMU range of connection units (see Section 4.6) is designed for
applications where a smaller footprint is required and there is only a

Host/system connector
small number of HART signals to be connected.

MTL4000 Isolators
Field connections
HART signals
The type of HART signal defines the type of HMU that will be used: +
HMU16 Provides connections for up to 16 AI signals
HMU32 Provides connections for up to 32 AI signals 4/20mA signals
HMU16AO Provides connections for up to 16 AO signals
HMU32AO Provides connections for up to 32 AO signals
Each HMU accommodates one MTL4841 communications module
and one, or two - as appropriate, MTL4842 multiplexer modules,
each of which can handle 16 signals.
This method can be expanded to accommodate more signals but,
depending on the amount of expansion required, it would probably
Figure 2.3 - Generic backplane connection unit
be better to use the method described next for more than 32 loops.
2.3.2 More than 32 field loops
The backplane can be customised to provide a host/system connector
For larger installations, the system should probably be based that best suits the user’s choice of DCS or PLC.
on the BPHM64 HART interface - see Section 4.2. This unit will
In these two cases the derived HART signals are then multiplexed
accommodate one MTL4841 communications module and up to
together for transmission to the maintenance system - see Section 5
four MTL4842 multiplexer modules to accommodate a total of 64
for configuration information.
signals. However, the MTL4841 can manage a total of 16 MTL4842
modules, i.e. 256 signals, so three more BPHM64 carriers can be Finally, backplanes are available that not only have the I/O modules,
linked to the first, each fitted with four MTL4842 modules. similar to the one above, but can also accommodate the required
MTL4842 and MTL4841 modules (for up to 32 channels) and
Further expansion is possible by repeating this structure up to 30
provide RS485 ports to link to the management system. See Section
times. The overall method is illustrated in Figure 2.1. See Section
4.7 for further details.
5.3.1 for configuration details.

2.4 Connection methods 3 SAFETY INFORMATION

There are three basic methods of interfacing to the HART signals: Before beginning the installation of any of this equipment it is
a) via a connection unit IMPORTANT that the information in this section is read
and understood.
b) via an I/O module backplane
c) via a HART + I/O module backplane 3.1 Precautions - General
A connection unit - see Figure 2.2 - has one set of screw terminals for
Units MUST NOT be installed in a hazardous
the field devices and another set of screw terminals for connection to
area unless certified and marked for this
the main system.
purpose or unless protected by a locally
accepted explosion-proof technique.
• Make sure all installation work is carried out in accordance with
HART maintenance local standards, codes of practice, and site regulations.
connections
• Check that the hazardous-area equipment complies with the
descriptive system document.
• If in doubt, refer to the certificate/catalogue for clarification
of any aspects of intrinsic safety or contact MTL, or your local
Host/system connections

representative, for assistance.

HART signals
Field connections

+
• Check that the interface unit(s) functions(s) are correct for the
application.
4/20mA input
(or 4/20mA output)
signals
3.2 Precautions - BPHM64
The BPHM64 is FM-Approved as non-incendive for use in Class I,
Division 2, Groups A,B,C and D hazardous locations.
WARNING - EXPLOSION HAZARD. DO NOT
REMOVE OR REPLACE FUSES UNLESS POWER
HAS BEEN DISCONNECTED OR THE AREA IS
KNOW TO BE NON-HAZARDOUS.

Figure 2.2 - Generic HCU connection unit

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4 Installation 4.2.3 HART signal connections
Each of the four MTL4842 modules has a DIN41651 20-way ribbon
cable connector (P1–P4) beside it. Each one provides 16 signal
4.1 System overview
connections and 4 ground returns to the module. These connectors
See Figures 2.1 and 4.1. receive the HART signals coming from either connection units or
backplanes equipped with similar DIN41651 connectors. See Section
4.2 BPHM64 HART backplane 4.12 for cabling recommendations and limits. MTL can provide
20-way cables in a range of different lengths on request.
For medium to large scale installations, the BPHM64 HART backplane
Connect the ribbon cables to the appropriate connector for the
is the method of choice to handle the HART maintenance signals
corresponding MTL4842 module.
passing to and from the field devices.
4.2.4 Link to other BPHM64 backplanes
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sixteen MTL4842 modules under one MTL4841 communications
module (see Figure 4.1). 10-way connectors P5 and P6 (Figure 4.2)

 


are used to link the additional BPHM64 backplanes together.


  
See Section 4.12 for cabling recommendations and limits. MTL can
   provide 10-way cables in a range of different lengths on request.




4.2.5 MTL48xx modules fitting and configuration
MTL4842 modules may be fitted in any position that corresponds with

a HART signal cable. See Section 5 for details.
 4.2.6 RS485 communication connections
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Two RS485 ports are provided on the board - see Figure 4.2.
 

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Full details of this communications link are provided in Sections
4.12.3 and 4.12.4.
 
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a connection interface between the field wiring and the onward link
to the host/system control for non-hazardous areas. It also provides a
ƒƒ take-off point for the HART signals to the maintenance system.
Figure 4.2 - BPHM64 - backplane Connections to the field signals and the system are via screw-clamp
terminals and the link to the BPHM64 is via a 20-way ribbon cable.
Each channel has three terminals: +ve, -ve and a transmitter supply
The backplane accommodates 1 x MTL4841 and up to 4 x MTL4842
terminal (Tx +) – see Figure 4.5. The HART signal has to be terminated
modules. However, an MTL4841 can support up to 16 x MTL4842
with an impedance of approximately 240W. Positions are provided
modules and so the system has been designed to expand easily by
on the circuit board to fit parallel resistors (normally 250W), or an
interconnecting an additional three BPHM64 backplanes. Note that
appropriate series resistor to raise the impedance if it is < 240W. This
the other BPHM64 backplanes only require MTL4842 modules, not
unit can be used with analogue outputs if the system's current signal
MTL4841 modules (see Figure 4.1).
is compatible with HART communications.
4.2.1 Mounting The HCU16 is supplied fitted in a carrier for DIN rail mounting. The
The BPHM64 is designed for mounting in a control room equipment footprint of the carrier is 150 x 125mm and the height from the top
cabinet and is supplied fitted on a carrier suitable for T or G section face of T-section DIN rail is approximately 55mm.
DIN-rail mounting in any orientation.
Weight (excluding modules): 296g 






Weight (per module) 100g approx.  

   
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Footprint dimensions: See Figure 4.2 

  

Height (modules fitted): 116mm from top of DIN rail  

 
4.2.2 DC power connections  

The BPHM64 has a removable, 4-way, screw-clamp terminal  

connector that provides redundant 24V dc supply connections.  

Power requirements: Voltage: 21–35V dc 



 

Current: 72mA @ 24V dc 

 

Connect the dc power to the board as shown in Figure 4.3.  

 

 

   


  

 

 



Figure 4.3 - DC power connections Figure 4.4 - HCU16 connection unit

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 4.6 HMU HART Backplanes
  The HMU range of connection units is designed for applications




where a smaller footprint is required or where only a small number




of HART signals need to be connected. They are based on a HART




control board combined with one or two of the HCU16 or HCU16AO




boards. Consult Figures 4.5 and 4.6 for field and system connections
 
to these backplanes.

An HMU backplane uses one MTL4841 module and one or two



MTL4842 modules to suit the number of signal channels supported.




The type and number of HART signals handled depends on the HMU




model chosen, as shown below.

HMU16 provides connection for up to 16 AI signals

 


HMU32 provides connection for up to 32 AI signals


HMU16AO provides connection for up to 16 AO signals



HMU32AO provides connection for up to 32 AOsignals
HMUs are supplied on a DIN-rail mounting carrier - see Figure 4.8



- and may be mounted anywhere in the cabinet in any orientation.

 

 


4.6.1 DC power connections


 



Each HMU backplane has DC POWER terminals for the connection


of a (nominal) 24V dc supply.

 
Power requirements: Voltage: 21–35V dc
 


 Current: 72mA @ 24V dc


Connect the dc power to the board as shown in Figure 4.8. Observe

 
 
 

polarity.



4.6.2 Links to other HMU backplanes
HMU backplanes may be linked together to provide a total of sixteen

MTL4842 modules under one MTL4841 communications module.
(Consequently, other HMUs do not need an MTL4841 module to be
Figure 4.7 - HCU16AO connection unit
fitted.) 10-way connectors P1 and P2 - see Figure 4.8 - are used to
link the additional HMU backplanes together.
4.4 HCU16AO HART connection unit See Section 4.12 for cabling recommendations and limits. MTL can
provide 10-way cables in a range of different lengths on request.
Many systems have 4-20mA analogue outputs that are not compatible
Up to 16 may be connected in this way but the sum of all the
with HART data because their impedance is normally too low for the
interconnecting cable lengths between the first and last unit must
HART to operate correctly. In addition, the noise generated by the
not exceed four (4) metres.
analogue output can sometimes interfere with the HART data, or
sometimes the HART signal can even affect the stability of the current
signal.
4.6.3 MTL48xx modules fitting and configuration
The HCU16AO HART connection unit - see Figure 4.6 & 4.7 - enables
HART signals to be used in current output loops, in non-hazardous See section 5.1 for details.
areas. It has 16 isolated channels, each with a low-pass filter in series
IMPORTANT
with the current signal from the system. This has virtually no effect on
the 4-20mA signals but presents a suitable high impedance (> 240W) Please note the position used for the MTL4842 module for the
to the HART signals for their detection and measurement. HMU16 and the HMU16AO in Figure 4.8.
As with the HCU16, the HART data is transferred to the BPHM64
HART multiplexer interface via a 20-way ribbon cable.
4.6.4 RS485 communication connections
Field and system connections are made via pluggable 8-way, screw-
Two RS485 ports are provided on the board - see Figure 4.8. These
clamp terminals, in 4 groups of 4 channels.
are used to connect the HMU backplane to the PC running the
The HCU16AO is supplied in a carrier for DIN rail mounting. maintenance software and, possibly, to onward link to MTL4841
Overall footprint of carrier: 275 x 125mm. communications modules on other backplanes.
Height from top of DIN rail to top of screw connectors: 58mm Full details of this communications link are provided in Section
4.8.x.
4.5 MTL customised backplanes
MTL has a range of customised backplanes that accept MTL4000
Series isolators. These have been produced for various types of
DCS and PLC equipment and have system connectors that suit the
equipment type. Many are fitted with a DIN41651 20-way ribbon
cable connector to enable the backplane to be connected to a
HART maintenance system. See Appendix A or check with MTL for
availability.
Other types of backplane are available that have provision for the
inclusion of an MTL4841 and one or two MTL4842 modules on the
backplane itself. These are dealt with in Section 4.7.

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4.7 BPMH and BPSH Backplanes 4.8 Backplane mounting
4.7.1 BPMH16 and BPSH16 backplanes 4.8.1 Using mounting plate VMPH16
The BPMH16 and BPSH16 backplanes are designed to carry: Attach the backplane to the VMPH16 mounting plate using the screws
• 6 x MTL4041A/B/P isolators, 16 x MTL4046/C/P isolators,
1 provided. Use mounting centres ‘D’ - shown in figure 4.11 - to attach
or a mixture of these isolators plate to required surface or structure.
• 1 x MTL4841 communications module 4.8.2. Surface mounting
• 1 x MTL4842 HART interface module.
The hazardous area connections from the field devices go directly to
the isolator modules.
The safe area connections to the control system are as follows:
• BPMH16 - Elco 8016 38-pin male connector
• BPSH16 - screw-clamp connectors (2 per module).
4.7.2 VMPH16 mounting plate
To meet EMC requirements, the above backplanes must be mounted
on a VMPH16 mounting plate or on the metal surface of a cabinet or
Figure 4.9 - SMS01 mounting kit components
panel. See Figure 4.11 for mechanical details.
The VMPH16 has threaded inserts (marked 'A' in Figure 4.11) and
is supplied with six mounting screws to enable the backplane to be Surface mounting kit (type SMS01) is available for this purpose.
mounted onto it. SMS01 contains 40 sets of the components shown in Figure 4.9.
4.7.3 BPSH16-32 backplane Prepare panel
The BPSH16-32, MTL4000 Series HART backplane is designed Refer to Figure 4.11.
primarily for use with 16 (sixteen) of the MTL4044 dual-channel a) Prepare holes in the mounting surface at the centres shown.
analogue input modules. This backplane can also be used with the Thread these (M4) if retaining nuts will not be used.
MTL single channel isolators but not all 32 HART monitoring channels
can be used in this configuration.
A BPSH16-32R version is also available, fitted with 250 ohms input 
 
resistors connected across the safe area control system connections.
The hazardous area connections from the field devices go directly to

the isolator modules.  
 
Screw terminals are provided for the safe area interface to the control
system.
4.7.3 DC power connections 
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The BPxH16 backplanes have redundant power supply connections


and each supply input connector has dual pins for daisychaining the
supply. See Section 4.xx for connection details.
Figure 4.10 - Surface mounting details
Power Voltage: 21–35V dc
Current: 1.35A ( 1.55A for BPSH16-32)
Fit backplane
4.7.4 HART signal connections
Refer to figures 4.9 and 4.10.
The HART signals are routed to the MTL4842 module(s) by the
backplane and require no further connections. a) Select an M4 x 20mm screw (A).
b) Place a locking washer (B) and a plain washer (C) over it.
4.2.5 Links between backplanes
c) Insert the screw through a fixing hole on the baseplate.
Additional boards may be linked together to provide a total of sixteen
MTL4842 modules under one MTL4841 communications module. d) Fit a 10mm spacer (D) and retain it with washer (E).
Two 10-way connectors are provided (next to the MTL4841 module) e) Repeat steps a) to d) for the other five (5) mounting holes.
to link backplanes together, in the same way as shown in Figure f) Attach the baseplate using the prepared panel holes. Retain the
4.2. screws with a suitable nut if the holes are not tapped.
See Section 4.8 for cabling recommendations and limits. MTL can
provide 10-way cables in a range of different lengths on request.
4.7.6 MTL48xx modules fitting and configuration
See section 5 for details.
4.7.7 RS485 communication connections
Two RS485 ports are provided on each board. These are used to
connect the BPHM64 backplane to the PC running the maintenance
software and to onward link to MTL4841 communications modules
on other backplanes.
Full details of this communications link are provided in Section
4.8.x.

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4.8.3 DIN-rail mounting – with DIN-rail mounting kit 4.9 Backplanes – identification and
DMK01 & mounting plate VMPH16 tagging
DIN-rail mounting kits (type DMK01 or DMK04) are available for this
A rectangular area for identification is provided on each backplane
purpose. DMK01 contains 40 sets of the components shown in Figure
see Figure 4.11. In addition, tagging strips are available (TSK18)
4.12, while DMK04 contains 4 sets of these components. for mounting over the backplane safe-area connections. Two areas
- marked ‘B’ in Figure 4.11 - are provided with threaded inserts for
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Figure 4.14 - Tagging strip (TSK18)

Fit backplane Mount the tagging strip to the backplanes as follows:-

Refer to figures 4.12 and 4.13. Attach each tagging strip mounting post (1) with two M3 x 12
a) Select a mounting screw (A). mounting screws (2) and washers (3).
b) Place a locking washer (B) and a plain washer (C) over it. Attach colour coding labels (6) onto tag label (5).
c) Insert the screw through a fixing hole on the baseplate. Mark tag label (5) with tag references.
d) Fit a spacer (D) and retain it with washer (E). Slide tag label (5) into tag strip holder (4) and retain with plastic
e) Repeat steps a) to e) for the other five (5) mounting holes. retaining rivet (7).
f) Fit the mounting feet (F) onto the DIN-rail in roughly the correct Attach plastic retaining tie (8) with two plastic rivets (7).
positions. Clip tag strip holder (4) onto mounting posts (1) by pushing
g) Offer up the baseplate to the mounting feet on the DIN rail, downwards.
locate the screws into the middle holes in the feet and secure
each in turn. Return to tighten each screw before finishing. 4.10 Backplane earth rails
Optional earth rail kits are available (ERK18) - see Figure 4.15.
Cable screens from hazardous-area circuits or spare pairs from a
multicore cable can be connected to the terminals on the earth rails.
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of the module, close to the hazardous-area connectors. Earth rails are
 
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Figure 4.13 - T- or G-section DIN-rail mounting
Locate the earth rail mounting positions - marked ‘C’ in Figure 4.11
- at each end of the backplane .
Attach each mounting post (1) with two M3 x 12 mounting screws
and washers (2).
Fit the earth terminals (3) onto the rail (4).
Insert the ends of the earth rail into the slots at the tops of the
mounting posts.
Finally, insert the plastic retaining rivets (5) into each end of the rail.

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4.11 Backplanes – connections
 Hazardous area
Safe-area circuit connections are made to the backplane in one of 
two ways – either by multiway connectors (BPMH16) or by screw
clamp terminals (BPSH16 & BPSH16-32). The following sections
explain the methods for connecting these two types.
 
Power supply and data connections are also made to the backplanes.

See section 4.5.3 for power connections and 4.5.4 for data
connections.
4.11.1 BPMH16 – multiway connector

The BPMH16 backplane is provided with a 38-way Elco male 
connector for the 16 safe-area circuits. The mating female connector
can be obtained as an accessory (MTL part number ELC38).      


The ELC38 consists of the following Elco parts: 
Connector part no.: 58-8016-038-000-059 

Crimps (39 pieces) part no.: 60-8017-0513-00-339
The connection procedure is:-

Check pin assignment for the MTL4041A/B/P as per figure 4.17.
Check pin assignments for the MTL4046/C/P as per figure 4.18.
Using the crimps provided, make the appropriate connections to       

the mating half of the multiway Elco connector according to the pin    

  
assignments detailed in Table 4.1 and Figure 4.16. 

Complete connector tag label and attach to the backplane Figure 4.17 Safe area

(optional).
Plug multiway connector onto the backplane and secure with its Terminal Function
locking screw. 2 Tx supply +ve
Please note: Module pins 9 and 12 are linked on the backplane. 3 Optional HHC connection +ve
4 Optional HHC connection -ve
Table 4.1 - Multiway connections for MTL4041A/B/P and 5 Current input -ve
MTL4046/C/P 6 Common
Elco BPMH16 module Elco BPMH16 module 7 Optional HHC connection +ve
pin ident. and pin ident. pin ident. pin configuration 8 Optional HHC connection -ve
A Module 1 9 & 12 U Module 9 9 & 12 9 Output +ve
B 11 V 11 11 Output -ve
C Module 2 9 & 12 W Module 10 9 & 12
13 Supply -ve
D 11 X 11
14 Supply +ve
E Module 3 9 & 12 Y Module 11 9 & 12
F 11 Z 11
H Module 4 9 & 12 AA Module 12 9 & 12 Hazardous area
J 11 BB 11 

K Module 5 9 & 12 CC Module 13 9 & 12 
L 11 DD 11

M Module 6 9 & 12 EE Module 14 9 & 12
 
N 11 FF 11
     
P Module 7 9 & 12 HH Module 15 9 & 12
R 11 JJ 11 

S Module 8 9 & 12 KK Module 16 9 & 12 

T 11 LL 11
Power sense

MM PWR 1 power status
NN 0V
PP PWR 2 power status
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2 Optional HHC connection +ve

3 Output +ve

  
4 Output -ve
 5 Optional HHC connection -ve

7 Optional HHC connection -ve
 
8 Optional HHC connection +ve
11 Input -ve
12 Input +ve
13 Supply -ve
Figure 4.16 - Multiway connector (ELC38)
14 Supply +ve

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4.11.2 BPSH16 & BPSH16-32 - screw-clamp terminals
 
In the case of the screw-clamp terminal backplanes, each module  
position is provided with a 2-way split-level terminal block for safe  
   
area signals.
The connection procedure is:-
Check pin assignments for the MTL4041B/P as per Figure 4.17.  
 
 

Check pin assignments for the MTL4046P as Figure 4.18

Make the appropriate connections to the safe-area terminals in
accordance with Table 4.2 and Figure 4.19.
Maximum wire gauge is 2.5mm2 (12 AWG) and wire entry for each
terminal is from side of block.
Notes Figure 4.20 - Pin assignments - safe area power supply
1. To pass HART data, input terminal 11 or 12 must be referenced
to the backplane power supply. Connect each of the two power supply connectors to the independent
supply sources according to the terminal assignments shown in
2. Module pins 9 and 12 are linked on the backplane. Figure 4.20.
The maximum wire size is 2.5mm2 (12AWG).
Table 4.2 - Screw terminal connections for MTL4041B/P and
Plug the connectors into the sockets on the backplanes.
MTL4046P
Safe area BPMH16 module Safe area BPMH16 module The backplane has two fuses: FS1 protects the isolators and FS2
terminal and pin ident. terminal and pin ident. protects the MTL4841 and MTL4842 modules. Ratings for these
1+ Module 1 9 & 12 9+ Module 9 9 & 12 fuses are:
1– 11 9– 11 FS1: 2A (MTL fuse kit FUS16)
2+ Module 2 9 & 12 10+ Module 10 9 & 12 FS2: 250mA (MTL fuse kit FUS02)
2– 11 10– 11

3+ Module 3 9 & 12 11+ Module 11 9 & 12

4.11.4. Safe area – ring-mained power supplies
3– 11 11– 11 A “ring main” system can be used to distribute power to the
4+ Module 4 9 & 12 12+ Module 12 9 & 12 backplanes. This permits individual backplanes to be taken out of
4– 11 12– 11 service without affecting supplies to other backplanes. Two or more
backplanes can be removed, provided they are neighbours, without
5+ Module 5 9 & 12 13+ Module 13 9 & 12
disrupting the supply to other backplanes. Make the connections as
5– 11 13– 11
shown in Figure 4.21.
6+ Module 6 9 & 12 14+ Module 14 9 & 12
6– 11 14– 11 Note: Backplanes can be ring-mained providing the
maximum circuit current does not exceed 12A. Wire
7+ Module 7 9 & 12 15+ Module 15 9 & 12
sizes up to 2.5mm2 (12AWG) can be used and should
7– 11 15– 11
be chosen according to load and voltage drop.
8+ Module 8 9 & 12 16+ Module 16 9 & 12
8– 11 16– 11

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4.11.3 Power supply connections

A secondary supply
All of the BPxH backplanes have provision for dual, redundant 24V can be connected
dc power supplies. The supplies have individual, screw-terminal, in the same
configuration to
plug-in connectors and two LEDs are provided on the backplane PWR2 connector
to indicate which supplies are operational. A series diode in each


supply input means that the higher of the two voltage supplies is used
and there is an automatic switch-over of supplies if one fails.
The BPMH16 backplane has three monitor points that sense the two
individual power supply voltages and also the final output voltage
after the series diodes. These are provided on the Elco multipin
connector (see Table 4.1) via 10kΩ series protective resistors to
provide the process system with status indications.
Figure 4.21 - Supply circuitry for interconnecting backplanes

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4.12 Cabling recommendations Biasing
When no communication is taking place, the bus is in an undefined,
4.12.1 HART signals cable floating state and, consequently, noise on the bus may be decoded
HART signal cables are used to connect the BPHM64 backplane with as real characters. Well-written software should discard most of these
a HART connection unit or an IS backplane. This connection is made characters, but the system may be further protected by biasing the
with a 20-way ribbon cable. bus to a known state and thereby preventing the reception of ‘false’
20-way HART ribbon cables characters.
MTL4841 communication modules from MTL have no built-in facility
Connector type 20-way DIN41651 bump polarised
for terminating or biasing the network; as this is often provided by
Cable 0.05 inch pitch standard ribbon the RS232/RS485 converter.

Maximum length 15m/50ft 4.12.4 RS485 2-wire interconnection

The MTL4840 system uses a 2-wire connection as shown below:
Standard lengths of this 20-way cable are available from MTL using
the part number HM64RIB20-x.x, where the x.x denotes lengths   

between 0.5 and 6.0 metres.

4.12.2 Backplane interface bus
The interface bus provides a connection between a single MTL4841
communications module and up to 16 MTL4842 HART interface
modules/backplanes. This connection is made via a ten-way ribbon
cable.
 
 
Connector type 10-way DIN41651 bump polarised  

Cable 0.05 inch pitch standard ribbon Figure 4.22 - 2-wire bus

Maximum length 4m/13ft (between modules 1 and 16) This 2-wire bus uses the same pair of wires to transmit queries from
the master and responses from the slave.
10-way HART ribbon cables The MTL4841 communications module connects to the maintenance
Standard lengths of this 10-way cable are available from MTL using workstation via a 2-wire link, accessible from the RS485 Port
the part number HM64RIB10-x.x, where the x.x denotes lengths connections on the backplane. Up to 31 MTL4841 modules (slaves)
between 0.5 and 4.0 metres. can be connected to a single Master maintenance workstation, as
Note: The ribbon cables connecting the HCUs or shown in Figure 4.22.
MTL4000 backplanes to the BPHM64 and interface Bus
cables are not suitable for running outside of the cabinet  
 
or under control room floors. Generally this will not be necessary, as
to maintain integrity, each group of cabinets would interface their
HART signals via independent MTL4841 communication modules.
Each MTL4841 module is linked by standard communications cables
suitable for RS485 data at 9.6, 19.2 or 38.4 kbaud.      
4.12.3 RS485 connection Figure 4.23 - RS485 port connectors
The RS485 physical layer
Most PCs running instrument maintainance software masters use Connect the bus to the backplane as follows using a screened cable,
RS232C for serial communication; however, this interface type does for example Belden 8132 or 9841.
not allow the communications network to extend beyond 10 to 20
• onnect the two cores of the RS485 cable to screw terminals
C
metres in length.
A & B of Port 1 on the backplane - see Figure 4.23.
MTL have chosen to use an RS485 serial interface, which includes
• Connect the cable screen to terminal C.
tri-state operation, and allows network lengths of up to 1000
metres and operates with data rates between 1200 baud and • If multiple backplanes are to be connected, use Port 2 to loop
39.4 kbaud when used with the MTL4841. RS485 also allows the to Port 1 of the next backplane. To avoid spending time in
simple parallel connection of a number of units. troubleshooting, it is suggested that the same colour convention
is used for all connections to backplane terminals A and B, e.g.
Note: When an RS232 master is used, a data converter red to A, black to B.
must be inserted.
Note: No damage will occur if the signalling lines are connected
The RS485 serial interface standard with the wrong polarity. The system will not operate in this case but
For the purposes of this document RS485 can be regarded as a 2- all that has to be done is to reverse the two connections to make it
wire, half-duplex, differential, multi-drop (32 nodes), communications operate correctly.
standard. The RS485 standard defines the characteristics of the
4.12.5 Data converters
drivers and receivers that can be connected to the bus. It does not
define the cabling or connectors used, nor does it specify a particular Many RS232/485 data converters are available but the one that has
data rate or signal format. received the most extensive testing and which is recommended for
use with the MTL4841 is the Westermo MA45 RS232/485.
Terminations
Follow the manufacturers instructions for setting up the RS232
RS485 interfaces should ideally be provided with a ‘matched’
connection to the controlling PC. The RS485 connection should be
termination to prevent reflections and ringing of the signal on the bus
configured to suit the MTL4841 settings, which are discussed in
cabling. The termination is usually a simple resistive terminator, with
Section 5 of this manual.
an impedance that matches the characteristic of the cable - this will
normally be in the range of 100 - 200Ω.

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5 Modules Table 5.1 - MTL4841 address switch setting options

Switch Number
5.1 MTL4841 and 4842 – installation 1 2 3 4 5 Address
ON OFF OFF OFF OFF 1
Place the MTL4841 over its connector, in the position marked on
the backplane. Ensure that the module is not tilted, which could OFF ON OFF OFF OFF 2
damage the connector pins, then press it carefully to the backplane. ON ON OFF OFF OFF 3
All safe-area circuit and power connections are made through this OFF OFF ON OFF OFF 4
connector. ON OFF ON OFF OFF 5
Tighten the two (captive) mounting screws. OFF ON ON OFF OFF 6
Repeat this procedure for the MTL4842 module(s) but please ON ON ON OFF OFF 7
note: OFF OFF OFF ON OFF 8
When fitting the MTL4842 module on the HMU16 and ON OFF OFF ON OFF 9
HMU16AO backplanes, DO NOT place the MTL4842 OFF ON OFF ON OFF 10
ON ON OFF ON OFF 11
beside the MTL4841 - see Figure 4.8
OFF OFF ON ON OFF 12
ON OFF ON ON OFF 13
5.2 Isolator modules (if used) OFF ON ON ON OFF 14
If the backplane accommodates isolators, refer to instruction manual ON ON ON ON OFF 15
INM4000 for information on wiring hazardous-area connectors for OFF OFF OFF OFF ON 16
MTL4000 Series isolators. ON OFF OFF OFF ON 17
Position each isolator module in its appropriate location on the OFF ON OFF OFF ON 18
backplane as shown in Figure 5.1. Ensure that the module is not
ON ON OFF OFF ON 19
tilted, which could damage the connector pins, then press it carefully
to the backplane. All safe-area circuit and power connections are OFF OFF ON OFF ON 20
made through this connector. ON OFF ON OFF ON 12
Tighten the two (captive) mounting screws (A) to hold the isolator in OFF ON ON OFF ON 22
postion. ON ON ON OFF ON 23
Insert the hazardous area connector into the top of the module as shown. OFF OFF OFF ON ON 24
ON OFF OFF ON ON 25
OFF ON OFF ON ON 26
ON ON OFF ON ON 27
OFF OFF ON ON ON 28
ON OFF ON ON ON 29
OFF ON ON ON ON 30
ON ON ON ON ON 31

MTL4841 address switch

Up to 31 MTL4841 communications modules can be connected to a

single maintenance workstation. Each MTL4841 must be configured
with a unique address by using the five switches located on the top
of the module. See Table 5.1 for settings.


Table 5.2 - MTL4842 address switch setting options

Switch Number
1 2 3 4 Address
ON OFF OFF OFF 1
OFF ON OFF OFF 2
ON ON OFF OFF 3
Figure 5.1 - Mounting an isolator module on the backplane OFF OFF ON OFF 4
ON OFF ON OFF 5
5.3 Modules – setting and configuration OFF ON ON OFF 6
5.3.1 MTL4841 – setting and configuration ON ON ON OFF 7
OFF OFF OFF ON 8
The baud rate for the RS485 interface is selected using switches A &
B top of the MTL4841 communications module. Set the switches to ON OFF OFF ON 9
one of the options given here. OFF ON OFF ON 10
ON ON OFF ON 11
Switches
A B Baud rate OFF OFF ON ON 12
ON OFF 1200 ON OFF ON ON 13
OFF ON 9600 OFF ON ON ON 14
ON ON 19200 ON ON ON ON 15
OFF OFF 38400 OFF OFF OFF OFF 16

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5.3.2 MTL4842 – setting and configuration 6 Fault Finding and Routine
Up to 16 MTL4842 HART interface modules can be connected to a Maintenance
single MTL4841 communications module. Each MTL4842 must be
configured with a unique address by using the four switches located
on the top of the module. Table 5.2 shows the switch settings for the 6.1 Maintenance precautions
individual addresses. Most codes of practice permit live maintenance on intrinsically safe
5.3.3 Operation at power-up devices and systems, provided that precautions are taken to preserve
the integrity of the device or system. During live maintenance of
The MTL4840 system is controlled by a host computer running
MTL4000 modules, the hazardous-area connectors that plug into
instrument management software. Although the software is needed
the tops of the modules are likely to be removed, so the cables that
to operate the system, some checks can be made on the correct
connect into the hazardous-area connectors must be reasonably
functioning of the hardware in isolation. These checks are made
flexible in order to allow connectors to be inserted and removed
by observing the operation of the LEDs on top of the MTL4841 and
easily from the module tops.
MTL4842.
When a hazardous area connector is unplugged, care must be taken
Self-test checks to ensure that it is not laid in a position where it could come into
When power is applied to the MTL4841 and MTL4842, the following contact with the backplane or backplane components. The backplane
events should happen: is connected to safe-area circuits and is therefore not intrinsically safe.
• The green PWR LED on these modules will light. An unprotected connector could by-pass the essential segregation
between the safe-area and hazardous-area circuits. This can be
• T he red ACTIVE LED on the MTL4842 will light to show that it is
avoided in one of the following ways:
being addressed by the MTL4841.
a) By plugging the connector into an MTL4099 dummy isolator or
• L EDs A to D light in sequence as shown in table 5.3, as the other uninstalled MTL4000 module directly upon removal (but
MTL4842 scans once around all the loop addresses 1 to 16. NOT into any other module mounted on the backplane).
The sequence is repeated with each MTL4842.
b) By providing some method of securing the connector temporarily
so that it cannot touch the backplane or the safe-area circuits.
Table 5.3
Loop address
6.2 Fault finding
LED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
A m l m l m l m l m l m l m l m l When fault finding, carry out the following steps as far as is
B l m m l l m m l l m m l l m m l necessary:
C l l l m m m m l l l l m m m m l
D l l l l l l l m m m m m m m m l 1) Check the condition of the installation to make sure that no
damage or deterioration has occurred.
l = off m = on 2) Check that one, or more, of the backplane power LEDs is ON.
Note: Address 16 is shown by all four LEDs being If not, check the power supply fuse and, if necessary, change it.
extinguished. The rating is:
BPMH16/BPSH16 : 2A (Fuse kit FUS16).
Following this, the MTL4841 enters either the scanning mode or the
3) Check that the power LEDs on the MTL4841/4842 modules are
scanning disabled mode.
ON. If not, check power supply fuse FUS2. Its rating is 250mA.
The 'standard' MTL4841 module is delivered in MTL/Cornerstone
mode and has a default setting of “scanning enabled”. The 4) Exchange potentially faulty isolator modules as follows.
MTL4841-AMS is delivered preconfigured to AMS mode and in this a) Unplug the hazardous-area connector.
mode the default is “scanning disabled”. In either case the instrument b) Unscrew and remove the module from the backplane.
maintenance software can be used to change the MTL4841’s
c) Plug-in and secure the replacement unit on the backplane.
scanning mode.
d) Replace the hazardous-area connector.
Scan list
Each loop connected to an MTL4842 is added to the scan list if a Potentially faulty modules should be tested in workshop conditions,
HART device is detected on power up or if the instrument maintenance using the following procedure:
software resets the MTL4841. Loops can be added individually or
removed from the scan list using the “loop rebuild“ facility in the a) Connect a power supply to a spare BPS backplane (refer to
instrument maintenance software. section 4.11.3)
Scanning enabled b) Plug the suspect module into any position on the backplane.
The MTL4841 scans continuously round all loops on the scan list c) Carry out the test procedure described in the appropri-
indicated by the MTL4842 LED sequence. ate section for the particular module in instruction manual
Scanning disabled INM4000.
One MTL4842 indicates the last loop addressed by the MTL4841.
5) If an MTL4841 is changed, the Cornerstone software does not
recognise a replacement device until either:
a) the node name (stored within the new MTL4841) is made the
same as that of the removed device, using the software.
b) the network is restarted; when the software will adopt
automatically the node name of the replacement device.

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6.3 Routine maintenance 7 Software connectivity
It is advisable to check the general condition of the installation
occasionally to make sure that no damage or deterioration has 7.1 Introduction
occurred. The following should be checked at least once every two
years (more frequently for particularly harsh environments): The MTL HART system provides access from a PC to the HART field
1. Modules are of the types specified in the relevant documentation devices for configuration, diagnostics and the monitoring of device
and are mounted in the correct positions on the associated performance. HART devices may be selected for regular status
backplanes. monitoring, and an alert issued if the status changes.
2. Modules and hazardous area connectors are correctly and In addition, MTL’s HART connection system supports dedicated
legibly tagged; that the connectors are plugged into the matching software packages for valve positioners to optimise valve maintenance
modules and that the tag details given comply with the relevant schedules.
documentation.
3. Modules and hazardous area connectors are securely plugged 7.2 Communication modes
into their matching sockets. The MTL4841 supports two communication modes:
4. All connections to the backplane, and to the hazardous area • MTL mode and
connectors, are properly made.
• Arcom mode
5. Connecting cables to backplanes and to the hazardous area
to suit the various types of Instrument Management Software package
connectors are of the specified type and rating. They should be
available.
correctly routed and segregated and not frayed or otherwise
damaged. MTL mode is used by Applied System Technologies Cornerstone
software and several valve manufacturers diagnostic software.
6. Cable screens are properly earthed
Arcom mode is used by Emerson AMS software and also several valve
Caution: It is strongly recommended that users only manufacturers diagnostic software.
undertake the tests and routine maintenance described in MTL4841s are therefore available in the following formats.
sections 6.2 and 6.3.
If a module is faulty, repairs or modifications Part Number Configuration Software package
MUST NOT be made as these may affect the intrinsic mode
safety of the module. For repair or replacement, any faulty units or
MTL4841 MTL mode Cornerstone
backplanes should be returned to the MTL Group company or the
Valvelink (stand alone)
representative from which they were purchased.
HART OPC server
Fieldcare
FDM
MTL4841-AMS Arcom mode AMS suite Ver1.4 - 6.2
Fieldcare (with DTM*)
Pactware (with DTM*)
FDM (with DTM*)
MTL4841-AMSv7 Arcom PLUS mode AMS suite Ver 7 or later
MTL4841-PRM Arcom mode PRM

Standard MTL4841’s are shipped pre-configured to MTL mode. Units

ordered as MTL4841-AMS are pre-configured to Arcom mode and
have AMS written on the batch code label for identification.
* Some software packages based on the FDT Specification will require the
MTL4840 communications DTM.
This can be downloaded free of charge from the MTL website at:
www.mtl-inst.com/products/soft-tools/soft_tools.htm

7.3 Software setup

Having connected the MTL4841/MTL4842 system, as described in
this manual, set up the software as described in the software user’s
manual.

Acknowedgements:
Cornerstone is a trademark of Applied System Technologies Inc.
Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation
HART is a registered trademark of HART Communication Foundation

INM4840-5 Nov 2007 18

Appendix a BPM8-FBM201/4/37 Foxboro
FBM201HCU Foxboro
In addition to a comprehensive range of generic MTL4000 Series
FBM204HCU Foxboro
backplanes, MTL has also developed a very wide range of custom
backplanes to meet the requirements of its customers. The following BPHIMA-16AI HIMA
listing is provided to illustrate the breadth of generic and custom types BPHIMA-16AI-R HIMA
created to meet the needs for individual system manufacturers and BPHIMA-16AIO HIMA
their DCS models.
BPHIMA-16-2AI HIMA
The listing also includes a range of HART connection boards,
explained earlier, to suit both general and custom requirements. BP-GHAI-3700 Honeywell

Many applications can benefit from simplified wiring and connection BP-GHAI01 Honeywell
techniques, so we recommend that you contact your local MTL BP-GHAI05 Honeywell
representative who will be able to explain how we can find a solution BP-GHAI16 Honeywell
for your particular requirement.
BP-GHAO21 Honeywell
The listing was complete at the time of publication but further models
BPHM64-A Honeywell
may have been added since then.
BPHM64-ACC Honeywell
MTL4000 Series, HART enabled backplanes BPM08-FMAI Honeywell Plantscape
BPM08-2AI Generic BPM08-FMAICC Honeywell Plantscape
BPM08-2AV Generic BPM08-FMAIO Honeywell Plantscape
BPM16-2AI Generic BPM16-FMAI Honeywell Plantscape
BPM16-2AV Generic BPM16-FMAICC Honeywell Plantscape
BPM16-AIO Generic BPM16-FMAO Honeywell Plantscape
BPM16-AV Generic BPM16-FMAOCC Honeywell Plantscape
BPM08-SC2AI Generic BPM16-FMAIF Honeywell Plantscape
BPM08-SC2AI(I) Generic BV-GHAI01 Honeywell PMIO
BPM16-2AV Generic BV-GHAI05 Honeywell PMIO
BPM16-2AI Generic BC-GHAI11 Honeywell PMIO
BPM16-2AV Generic BC-GHAO11 Honeywell PMIO
BPM32-SCAIO Generic BC-THAI11 Honeywell PMIO
BPM32-SCAIR Generic BC-THAO11 Honeywell PMIO
BPHM64 Generic BP-THOX12 Honeywell PMIO
BPHM64-CC Generic BU-GHAI11 Honeywell PMIO
BPMH16-M Generic BU-GHAI11-HON Honeywell PMIO
BPMH16U Generic BU-GHAI11CC Honeywell PMIO
BPSH16 Generic BU-GHAO11 Honeywell PMIO
BPSH16-32 Generic BU-GHAO11CC Honeywell PMIO
BPSH16-32R Generic BU-THAI11 Honeywell PMIO
BAC-ABBAIO-L ABB BU-THAI11CC Honeywell PMIO
BAC-ABBAIO-R ABB BU-THAO11 Honeywell PMIO
BAC-INFI90AIH ABB BU-THAO11CC Honeywell PMIO
BAC-INFI90AOH ABB BAC-16HDAI Honeywell SMS
BAC-ISTA002 ABB FC-GIMTLAI-1620m Honeywell SMS
BPM32-ABAI Allen Bradley FC-GIMTLAO-420M Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM201 Foxboro FC-GIMTLRT-1620M Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM201/4/37 Foxboro FS-GIMTLAI-1620M Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM204 Foxboro FS-GIMTLAO-420M Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM204-S Foxboro FS-GIMTLRT-1620M Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM205 Foxboro BACH-16HDAI Honeywell SMS
BP-FBM211 Foxboro BPICS-AI ICS
BP-FBM214 Foxboro BPICS-AI-CC ICS
BPCAB-FBM214/215 Foxboro BPICS-16AI ICS
BPM04-FBM201 Foxboro BPICS-16AI-CC ICS
BPM04-FBM214 Foxboro BPICS-2AI ICS
BPM08-FBM211 Foxboro BPICS-2AI-CC ICS
BPM16-FBM211 Foxboro ICSFTA-8AI ICS
BPM16-FBM214/215 Foxboro ICSFTA-8AI-CC ICS
BPM32A-FBM201/4 Foxboro ICSFTA-AI250 ICS
BPM32A-FBM211 Foxboro ICSFTA-AI250-CC ICS
BPM32B-FBM201/4 Foxboro BPM32-MPCAI Siemens Moore
BPM32B-FBM211 Foxboro BPM32-MPHFM Siemens Moore

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BPM32-MPSAM Siemens Moore HART connection and maintenance units
BPSN-08-AI Simrad Norge
HCU08 Generic
BPSN-16-AIH Simrad Norge
HCU08RF Generic
BPM16-2AI3700 Triconex
HCU16 Generic
BPM16-AI3700-L Triconex
HCU16AI Generic
BPM16-AI3700-R Triconex
HCU16AIO Generic
BPM32-AIH3700 Triconex
HCU16AO Generic
BPM32-AIH3704E Triconex
HMU16 Generic
HCU3700/ISOREP Triconex
HMU16-P250 Generic
BPYOK-AI Yokogawa Centum CS
HMU16-S200 Generic
BPYOK-AI(16) Yokogawa Centum CS
HMU16-S240 Generic
BPYOK-AIO Yokogawa Centum CS
HMU16AO Generic
BPYOK-MA Yokogawa Centum CS
HMU32 Generic
BPYOK-MA(16) Yokogawa Centum CS
HCU-FBM211 Foxboro
BPY-MA Yokogawa Centum CS
HCU1492AI Honeywell Plantscape
AMC80HCU Yokogawa Centum CS
HCU1492AI-CC Honeywell Plantscape
AMM11HCU Yokogawa Centum CS
HCU1492AIR Honeywell Plantscape
BPYR3-AAI135/835 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU1492AIR-CC Honeywell Plantscape
BPYR3-AAI141 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU1492AO Honeywell Plantscape
BPYR3-AAI841 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU1492AO-CC Honeywell Plantscape
BPYR3-AI Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU16HDAI Honeywell SMS
BPYR3-AIO Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU16-P250 Honeywell SMS
BPYR3-AV Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU16-S150 Honeywell SMS
BPYR3-AVO141 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU16-S200 Honeywell SMS
BPYR3-AVO841 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU16-S240 Honeywell SMS
BPYR3-MA Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU-MPCAM Siemens Moore
BPYR3-MA(V) Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU-MPCAI Siemens Moore
BPYR3-MA841 Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU-MPSAM Siemens Moore
AAB841HCU Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU-SM331RAI Siemens S7
AAV141HCU Yokogawa Centum R3
HCU-SM332RAO Siemens S8
BPY-RS-AI16-KS Yokogawa Prosafe
HCU3700/3703E Triconex
BPY-RS-SAI16-KS Yokogawa Prosafe
HCU3700/3703EB Triconex
BPY-RS-AI16V-KS Yokogawa Prosafe
HCU3700/ISOREP Triconex
BPY-RS-AO8-KS Yokogawa Prosafe
HCU3704E Triconex
BPY-RS-SAI16V-KS Yokogawa Prosafe
HCU3805E Triconex
HCU-FTA3700 Triconex

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