Application Notes
MTL offers a range of Application Notes that provide background information on specific MTL product ranges, types of products or some useful aspects or applications of a particular technology. These notes are provided free of charge for download.
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AN9030 - Availability, Reliability, SILA brief look at some of the terms that are frequently used in the world of SIL (Safety Integrity Level) and IEC 61508. Some helpful definitions of the terms and how to calculate them. Important basic information for those newly venturing into this potentially confusing area. Keywords: SIL, MTBF, MTTR, PFD, availability, reliability.
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AN9029 - Wireless Plant: Complete CoverageWireless communications are becoming an important part of a company’s infrastructure both outside and inside a plant environment. The wireless infrastructure can be used for both network and process data communication, however coexistence must be considered early in the design of plant-wide wireless systems. MTL are unique in being able to provide a mesh network infrastructure complete with I/O, gateways and IS equipment capabilities. Keywords: Wireless, Intrinsically Safe, Ethernet, PoEx.
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AN9028 - Asset Tracking in Hazardous AreasAsset Tracking of equipment and personnel is becoming an important component of a facility’s HSE compliance. The MTL range of Intrinsically Safe (I.S.) Ethernet products make it possible to have a suitable wireless infrastructure to access the associated chip readers anywhere in a facility, regardless of area classification. Keywords: Wireless, Intrinsically Safe, Ethernet, PoEx.
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AN9027 - FNICO Non-Incendive Fieldbus SystemA practical guide to the selection, installation and maintenance of equipment complying with the Fieldbus Non-Incendive COncept (FNICO) for fieldbus systems in Zone 2 and Division 2 hazardous areas. The document begins with a discussion of the origins of FNICO and follows with a review of the main elements to be considered when assembling FNICO systems. Further sections develop each subject in more detail. The intention is to provide clear guidance to new and experienced fieldbus users. Keywords: FNICO, fieldbus, hazardous areas, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, H1
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AN9026 - FISCO Intrinsically Safe Fieldbus SystemA practical guide to the selection, installation and maintenance of equipment complying with the Fieldbus Intrinsically Safe COncept (FISCO) for fieldbus systems in Zone 2 and Division 2 hazardous areas. The document begins with a discussion of the origins of FISCO and follows with a review of the main elements to be considered when assembling FISCO systems. Further sections develop each subject in more detail. The intention is to provide clear guidance to new and experienced fieldbus users. Keywords: FISCO, fieldbus, intrinsically safe, hazardous areas, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, H1
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AN9025 - An Introduction to Functional Safety and IEC 61508This application note is intended to provide a brief introduction to the IEC 61508 standard, and to illustrate how it is applied. It does not claim to be a complete interpretation of the standard; that would be impossible in so few pages. However, it should be helpful, especially if the subject is new to you. Keywords: Functional safety, SIL, IEC61508
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