{"product_id":"mtl831b-hazardous-area-analog-transmitter-mtl","title":"MTL831B Hazardous Area Analog Transmitter - MTL","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMTL831B Multiplexer Transmitter for Analog Inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMTL831B\u003c\/strong\u003e from MTL Instruments is a versatile multiplexer transmitter. It processes inputs from multiple sensors in hazardous areas. This device sends serial data to controllers using Modbus communications for efficient system integration.\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\u003eMTL831B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eMultiplexer Transmitter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e16 for THC\/mV or 15 for RTD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thermocouples, mV sources (±60mV max), RTDs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c\/em\u003e0.5 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Protocol:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eModbus\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Highways:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eDual redundant\u003c\/span\u003e configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHazardous Area Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003eZone 0, IIC, T4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eResponse Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e1 second\u003c\/span\u003e per transmitter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Configuration \u0026amp; Flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmitter monitors up to 16 thermocouple or millivolt sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt can handle up to 15 RTDs with 2-, 3-, or 4-wire configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou can mix thermocouples and RTDs on the same transmitter unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll input sources can be located in Zone 0 hazardous areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe device accepts potentiometer inputs up to 1kΩ resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e-20°C to +60°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #2e75b6;\"\u003e-40°C to +80°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe transmitter itself is rated for installation in Zone 0 locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt maintains intrinsic safety standards in hazardous environments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Safety Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Circuit Safety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umax:out = 15V, Imax:out = 16.3mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Output Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wmax:out = 60mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eData Highway Input:\u003c\/strong\u003e Umax:in = 30V, Imax:in = 300mA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Cable Parameters:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certified for IIC, IIB, and IIA areas\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\u003eCan I mix different sensor types on one MTL831B?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, you can combine thermocouples and RTDs on the same transmitter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this require separate power in hazardous areas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is loop-powered through the data highway from the receiver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat communication protocol does it use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe transmitter communicates using standard Modbus protocol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many sensors can one transmitter handle?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt supports 16 THC\/mV inputs or 15 RTD inputs simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MTL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51268202659972,"sku":"MTL831B","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/7454\/7844\/files\/MTL831B-1.jpg?v=1762677959","url":"https:\/\/www.etowonauto.com\/nb\/products\/mtl831b-hazardous-area-analog-transmitter-mtl","provider":"Etowon Auto","version":"1.0","type":"link"}