MTL-Relcom Fieldbus Solutions MTL and Relcom Inc make fieldbus easy in safe and hazardous areas The MTL-Relcom range of physical layer components make it easy to complete any fieldbus installation between control system and field instruments. Power supplies and wiring connection blocks cover every application in safe and hazardous areas, providing the highest levels of availability, while maintaining a common architecture which is independent of the Zone or Division of use. Click here for the Relcom web site. >> FISCO or Fieldbus Barrier ... ?   This is the choice commonly faced by engineering companies and end users who are trying to select the best technique for supporting intrinsically safe FOUNDATION™ fieldbus instruments in hazardous areas. Now, MTL has published an unbiased and candid comparison that helps you choose the best method for each fieldbus application... [more] >> MTL launches unique diagnostics module for fieldbus networks   MTL have launched the new F809F Diagnostics Module for use on FOUNDATION fieldbus™ networks that offers a unique overview of the physical layer status by being installed as a fieldbus device... [more] >> MTL launches SmartPlant symbol library for FOUNDATION fieldbus™ components   MTL has made it easier for engineering designers and end users to use their FOUNDATION fieldbus™ products by developing a utility to import the complete range of MTL-Relcom fieldbus products (Power Supplies, Megablocks™, surge protectors, Entity conversion blocks etc.) into SmartPlant Instrumentation version 7... [more] >> NEW 8-channel fieldbus temperature multiplexer can help reduce costs by up to 70% !   The new 9331-TI is an 8-input fieldbus device offers the lowest cost solution for temperature monitoring measurements, e.g. distillation columns, tanks, reactors, boilers, etc. and can reduce installed costs by as much as 70% per point when compared to traditional single temperature inputs ... [more] >> NEW 9311-FB Fieldbus Barrier uses 'second generation' design for improved performance   MTL have released a 'second generation' design of their popular Fieldbus Barrier. The 9311-FB is a field-mounted wiring hub that provides intrinsically safe spur connections from a non-intrinsically safe trunk, for connection to FOUNDATION fieldbus™ or Profibus-PA field devices ...[more] >> WIN A NEW FBT-6 fieldbus diagnostic monitor!   The latest fieldbus tester from MTL-Relcom has enhanced features for commissioning and maintaining H1 networks. ...[more] But you can win a NEW FBT-6 FREE. Just e-mail your experience of how you diagnosed and fixed any fieldbus physical layer problems to fieldbusdiagnostics@mtl-inst.com and we will give away a new FBT-6 fieldbus tester to the most interesting report each month during 2006. << NEW >> Fieldbus F800 8-segment power supplies   MTL-Relcom have launched the F800 family of fieldbus power systems for large-scale installations. With only connectors and system interconnects on the backplane the supplies offer the highest levels of availability coupled with high reliability ...[more] << NEW >> Fieldbus assembly for Yokogawa ALF -111   Users of Yokogawa ALF-111 Fieldbus Communication Modules can now connect directly to MTL's NET9000 range of FISCO and FNICO repeater/power supplies the new F606 Termination Board. ...[more] << NEW >> 12-way Megablocks offer 25% capacity increase   MTL-Relcom have launched two 12-port versions of the best-selling Megablock wiring hub for use in modern fieldbus networks giving a 25% capacity increase.. ...[more] Industry comments on FISCO and FNICO   Ellen Fussell, editor of 'ISA News and Views', gives an insider update on the development and adoption of FISCO and FNICO techniques in the fieldbus environment. To view the complete article click here.