{"product_id":"mtl-instruments-mtl5018-dual-channel-controller","title":"MTL Instruments | MTL5018 Dual Channel Controller","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTL5018 Dual Channel Relay Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMTL5018\u003c\/strong\u003e from MTL Instruments provides dual-channel control of safe-area loads from hazardous area switches and proximity detectors. This advanced interface features two independent relay outputs with comprehensive safety features including line fault detection and phase reversal control for each channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Technical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eMTL Instruments\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTL5018\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eDual Channel Relay Interface\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannels:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eTwo independent channels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eTwo changeover relays\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e10ms maximum\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Standard:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eNAMUR\/DIN 19234\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous Area Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eZone 0, IIC, T6\u003c\/span\u003e hazardous area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDetector Location:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eZone 0, IIC, T4-T6\u003c\/span\u003e with certification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDivision Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eDivision 1, Group A\u003c\/span\u003e hazardous location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMTL5018\u003c\/strong\u003e maintains intrinsic safety for both channels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e7 to 9V\u003c\/span\u003e from 1kΩ ±10% source per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNormal Phase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Output energizes if Iin \u0026gt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e2.1mA\u003c\/span\u003e or Rin \u0026lt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e2kΩ\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse Phase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Output de-energizes under same conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHysteresis:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e200µA typical\u003c\/span\u003e per channel for stable switching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase Reversal:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eIndependent for each channel\u003c\/span\u003e, user-selectable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Output Characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelay Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eTwo single-pole changeover contacts\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Rating AC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e250V AC, 2A, cosø \u0026gt;0.7\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Rating DC:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e40V DC, 2A, resistive load\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e10ms maximum\u003c\/span\u003e per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive loads require adequate suppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLine Fault Detection (LFD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLFD Mode:\u003c\/strong\u003e User-selectable via top switches for each channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-circuit Alarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e On if Iin \u0026lt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e100µA\u003c\/span\u003e, Off if Iin \u0026gt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e250µA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShort-circuit Alarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e On if Rin \u0026lt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e100Ω\u003c\/span\u003e, Off if Rin \u0026gt;\u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e360Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFault Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e Detected line fault de-energizes the relay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContact Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires 500Ω-1kΩ series and 20kΩ-25kΩ parallel resistors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel 1 Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 1 (Input –ve), Terminal 2 (Input +ve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel 2 Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 4 (Input –ve), Terminal 5 (Input +ve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarth Leakage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 3 (Ch 1), Terminal 6 (Ch 2) for detection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel 1 Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 10 (NC), 11 (Common), 12 (NO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChannel 2 Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 7 (NC), 8 (Common), 9 (NO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Terminal 13 (Supply –ve), Terminal 14 (Supply +ve)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e60mA at 24V\u003c\/span\u003e maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e1.4W at 24V\u003c\/span\u003e maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Dissipation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e1.5W at 35V\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e250V AC or DC\u003c\/span\u003e between all circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e10.5V\u003c\/span\u003e maximum per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e800Ω\u003c\/span\u003e per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Current:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e14mA\u003c\/span\u003e maximum per channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Voltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eUm = 250V rms or DC\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many loads can the MTL5018 control?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt can control two independent safe-area loads from two hazardous area inputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAre the channels independently configurable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, each channel has independent phase reversal and line fault detection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does line fault detection work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt detects open circuits (\u0026lt;100µA) and short circuits (\u0026lt;100Ω) with individual channel indication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the relay response time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe relays respond within 10ms maximum for each 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