The MTL5544 is a specialized electronic device designed to power and isolate 4-20mA or HART transmitters in hazardous areas. It acts as a repeater power supply, ensuring safe and reliable data transmission from hazardous environments to safe areas.

Key Features and Benefits

• Dual Channel: The MTL5544 powers and isolates two 4-20mA or HART transmitters simultaneously.
• Hazardous Area Compatibility: It meets the stringent safety requirements of industries like oil and gas, chemicals, and mining.
• Isolation: Provides electrical isolation between hazardous and safe areas, ensuring personnel and equipment safety.
• Accuracy: Offers high accuracy in signal transmission for reliable measurement data.
• Reliability: Withstands harsh environments, ensuring long-term, dependable operation.

Technical Specifications

• Power Supply: The MTL5544 requires a specific power supply, detailed in the product datasheet.
• Output Current: Specifies the maximum output current per channel, determining transmitter compatibility.
• Isolation Voltage: Indicates the level of electrical isolation between hazardous and safe areas.
• Accuracy: Describes the accuracy of signal transmission as a percentage of the full-scale output.
• Environmental Ratings: Rated for specific temperature ranges, humidity levels, and other environmental conditions.
• Certifications: Includes various certifications like ATEX, IECEx, and FM, confirming its suitability for hazardous areas.

Applications

• Process Control: Transmits measurement data from process instruments in hazardous areas to safe-area control systems.
• Safety Systems: Monitors hazardous conditions and triggers alarms or shutdowns.
• Data Acquisition: Collects data from remote sensors located in hazardous environments.