ISO9001
MFT-***.****(.L)
Multifunction Terminal
Manual
With regard to the supply of products, the current issue of the following document is applicable:
The General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services of the Electrical Industry, published by the Central
Association of the Electrical Industry (Zentralverband Elektrotechnik und Elektroindustrie (ZVEI) e.V.) in its most
recent version as well as the supplementary clause: "Expanded reservation of proprietorship"
Worldwide
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstr. 200
68307 Mannheim
Germany
Phone: +49 621 776 - 0
E-mail: info@de.pepperl-fuchs.com
North American Headquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs Inc.
1600 Enterprise Parkway
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
USA
Phone: +1 330 425-3555
E-mail: sales@us.pepperl-fuchs.com
Asia Headquarters
Pepperl+Fuchs Pte. Ltd.
P+F Building
18 Ayer Rajah Crescent
Singapore 139942
Phone: +65 6779-9091
E-mail: sales@sg.pepperl-fuchs.com
https://www.pepperl-fuchs.com
Multifunction Terminal MFT-***.****(.L)
Contents
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Content of this Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Target Group, Personnel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Symbols Used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Marking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.1 Mounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.2 Connecting the Plug-In Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.3 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 Commissioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4.1 Coding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Removing Plug-In Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.2 Dismounting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Storage, Transport, and Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Content of this Document
This document contains information that you need in order to use your product throughout
the applicable stages of the product life cycle. These can include the following:
• Product identification
• Delivery, transport, and storage
• Mounting and installation
• Commissioning and operation
• Maintenance and repair
• Troubleshooting
• Dismounting
• Disposal
Note
This document does not substitute the instruction manual.
Note
For full information on the product, refer to the instruction manual and further documentation
on the Internet at www.pepperl-fuchs.com.
The documentation consists of the following parts:
• Present document
• Instruction manual
• Datasheet
Additionally, the following parts may belong to the documentation, if applicable:
• EU-type examination certificate
• EU declaration of conformity
• Attestation of conformity
• Certificates
• Control drawings
• Additional documents
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1.2 Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance,
and dismounting lies with the plant operator.
Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel
must have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully.
1.3 Symbols Used
This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative
messages.
Warning Messages
You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions.
It is mandatory that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order
to avoid property damage.
Depending on the risk level, the warning messages are displayed in descending order
as follows:
Danger!
This symbol indicates an imminent danger.
Non-observance will result in personal injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a possible fault or danger.
Non-observance may cause personal injury or serious property damage.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a possible fault.
Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants,
or result in their complete failure.
Informative Symbols
Note
This symbol brings important information to your attention.
Action
This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions. You are prompted to perform
an action or a sequence of actions.
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2 Product Specifications
2.1 Function
Many applications in hazardous areas work with field devices that do not have
intrinsically safe connections. In these applications, protection methods such as type Ex e
protection (increased safety) are used. In contrast to intrinsically safe circuits,
increased safety connections are generally not accessible when energized. Disconnecting
these circuits for maintenance would therefore require either the plant to be shut down
or a hot work permit to be obtained.
The multifunction terminal offers the following options for disconnecting
non-intrinsically safe circuits or removing plug-in modules in hazardous areas:
• The multifunction terminals MFT-R.****, MFT-2R.****, MFT-D****(.L), MFT-2D.****,
MFT-F.****(.L), MFT-2F.****, MFT-2L.**** enable the non-intrinsically safe circuits
to be disconnected.
• The multifunction terminals MFT-FT.****, MFT-RNO.****, MFT-RNC.**** enable
the plug-in modules to be removed even in hazardous areas.
The non-intrinsically safe circuits are separated in 2 steps:
• Step 1
The electrical contacts between the base module and the plug-in module are separated
in areas protected by the type of protection Ex d.
In this position the sparks, that have formed within the contact area, can no longer ignite
the possibly existing surrounding atmosphere.
• Step 2
The plug-in module, which is now completely electrically isolated, can now be removed.
Possible ignition sources in the area of the electrical contacts are no longer present.
The electrical connections of the base module are protected and comply with degree
of protection IP30 according to IEC/EN 60529. After removal, the plug-in module
is de-energized.
• Once the plug-in module has been removed, the de-energized side is accessible.
This allows field devices that are connected to the de-energized side to be replaced,
while the remaining part of the system continues to be energized.
Typical applications for the multifunction terminal are:
• Fusing Ex d valves, signal lamps, acoustic sensors
• Diode decoupling of supply circuits
• Simple OR gate for Zone 1 mounting
• Visible disconnect of field devices
• Relay switch for power circuits
• Current limitation using resistors
• Optocoupler applications
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2.2 Assembly
The multifunction terminal consists of a base module and a plug-in module. The base module
is mounted on a DIN mounting rail. The plug-in module is connected to the base module.
The base module has a plastic housing that conforms to type of protection Ex e.
There are 2-pin and 4-pin base modules for connecting plug-in modules with 2 or 4 pins.
The plug-in module has a plastic housing with type of protection Ex d. The plug-in module has
pins. The pins form together with the plug-in module contacts a chamber in type of
protection Ex d.
The plug-in module can be equipped with various components, such as resistors, diodes,
fuses, or relays. The plug-in module can be removed or connected during operation.
Grooves of different widths ensure that the plug-in module is connected
to the base module correctly.
A coding strip in the base module and corresponding coding pins in the plug-in module enable
clear assignment of the plug-in modules to the base module.
Screw terminals and unused terminal openings can be covered with IP30 covers in the form
of terminal covers and terminal pins, so that no bare, conductive parts are left uncovered.
These covers will be fitted during installation and must not be removed during operation.
Figure 2.1 Base module, view from above
1 Coding strips
2 Screw terminals with steel screw M3
3 Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection
4 Terminal covers for IP30 protection
5 Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection
6 Lever for locking and unlocking the multifunction terminal
7 Screw terminals with steel screw M3
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Figure 2.2 Base module and plug-in module, side view
1 Coding pin
2 Coding strip
3 Wide groove
4 Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection
5 Terminal pins for unused Ex e terminals, IP30 protection
6 Narrow groove
7 Lever for locking and unlocking the multifunction terminal
2.3 Dimensions
Figure 2.3 Dimensions multifunction terminal
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2.4 Marking
Base module
2-pin MFT-BASE.2P
4-pin MFT-BASE.4P
Plug-in module
1 resistor MFT-R.0001 ... MFT-R.9999
2 resistors MFT-2R.0001 ... MFT-2R.9999
1 diode MFT-D.1000
2 diodes MFT-2D.0500
1 diode, 1 bridge MFT-D.1000.L
2 bridges MFT-2L.1600
1 bridge, 1 fuse MFT-F.0032.L ... MFT-F.6300.L
1 fuse MFT-F.0032 ... MFT-F.6300
2 fuses MFT-2F.0032 ... MFT-2F.6300
Terminator MFT-FT.0001
NO contact MFT-RNO.0006
NC contact MFT-RNC.0006
ATEX certificate: PTB 07 ATEX 1004 U
ATEX marking: II 2 G Ex d e IIC
IECEx certificate: BKI 08.0008U
IECEx marking: Ex d e IIC Gb
Pepperl+Fuchs Group
Lilienthalstraße 200, 68307 Mannheim, Germany
Internet: www.pepperl-fuchs.com
2.5 Technical Data
Note
See corresponding datasheets for further information.
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3 Installation
Danger!
Explosion hazard from pollution
Pollution generates creepage paths, such that the insulation distances are no longer sufficient.
As a result, the device loses its type of protection and can ignite a
surrounding explosive atmosphere.
Ensure that you install the device only in environments with a pollution degree 2 or better
in accordance with IEC/EN 60664–1.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from wrong mounting
The device safety can be impaired by external environmental influences and by mechanical
stress. That can lead to sparking that can ignite a surrounding potentially
explosive atmosphere.
Mount the device in a surrounding enclosure that complies with the requirements
for surrounding enclosures according to IEC/EN 60079–0 and that is rated with the degree
of protection IP54 according to IEC/EN 60529. The surrounding enclosure have to comply
the respective requirements for explosion-hazardous areas.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from missing cover
If non-intrinsically safe circuits come into contact with electrically conductive objects, a spark
can occur that can ignite an explosive mixture.
• Protect the non-intrinsically safe circuits with a cover that is rated with the degree
of protection IP30 according to IEC/EN 60529.
• Use the supplied parts to ensure the required degree of protection.
• Place warning marking "Warning – Non-intrinsically safe circuits protected by internal
cover with a degree of protection IP30!" visibly next to base module.
Requirements for Equipment Protection Level Gb
Danger!
Explosion hazard from environmental influences that impair the type of protection
External environmental influences can impair the type of protection of the devices.
This impairments can lead to sparks or impermissible heat that ignites the surrounding
explosive atmosphere.
Mount the device in a surrounding enclosure that complies with the requirements for
surrounding enclosures according to IEC/EN 60079–0, and that is rated with the degree
of protection IP54 according to IEC/EN 60529. The surrounding enclosure must have
an EU declaration of conformity according to the ATEX Directive for at least
equipment protection level Gb.
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Requirements for Equipment Protection Level Gc
Danger!
Explosion hazard from environmental influences that impair the type of protection
External environmental influences can impair the type of protection of the devices.
This impairments can lead to sparks or impermissible heat that ignites the surrounding
explosive atmosphere.
Mount the device in a surrounding enclosure that complies with the requirements for
surrounding enclosures according to IEC/EN 60079–0, and that is rated with the degree
of protection IP54 according to IEC/EN 60529. The surrounding enclosure must have
an EU declaration of conformity according to the ATEX Directive for at least
equipment protection level Gc.
3.1 Mounting
Danger!
Explosion hazard from sparking by contact
If non-intrinsically safe circuits come into contact with electrically conductive objects,
this may cause sparks, which can ignite an explosive mixture.
• Make sure that the atmosphere is not potentially explosive.
• Make sure that the current circuits are de-energized and potential-free.
• Do not touch any energized parts.
The multifunction terminal is mounted on a 35 mm DIN mounting rail according to EN 60715.
Mounting the Multifunction Terminal
1.
Hook the multifunction terminal into the DIN mounting rail with the rear hook.
2. Press the multifunction terminal onto the DIN mounting rail so that the front hook engages
with an audible click.
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3.2 Connecting the Plug-In Module
Plug-in modules can be connected during operation.
Connecting the Plug-In Module
1.
Move the lever of the base module forward until it stops. Note that you cannot move the lever
forward completely.
2. Press the lever of the base module forward until it stops. Guide the plug-in module
onto the grooves of the base module.
3. Press the plug-in module onto the base module and push the lever over the plug-in module
until it engages.
The contacts between the base module and the plug-in module are connected
with one another.
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3.3 Connection
Danger!
Danger to life from incorrect installation
Incorrect installation of cables and connection lines can compromise the function
and the electrical safety of the device.
• Observe the permissible core cross section of the conductor.
• When using stranded conductors, crimp wire end ferrules on the conductor ends.
• Use only one conductor per terminal.
• When installing the conductors the insulation must reach up to the terminal.
• Observe the tightening torque of the terminal screws.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from missing cover
Contact with bare parts that are energized can cause sparks, which can ignite an explosive
mixture.
Make sure that all bare, conductive parts are fitted with a cover that is rated with the degree
of protection IP30 according to IEC/EN 60529. Make sure that screw terminals have terminal
covers and unused terminal openings have terminal pins.
Figure 3.1
1 Wire
2 Stranded conductor with wire end ferrule
The connections on the multifunction terminal are suitable for core cross-sections of between
0.5 mm
2
and 2.5 mm2.
Connecting Multifunction Terminals
1.
Remove the insulation from the conductors to a length of 9 mm.
2. If you are using stranded conductors, make sure that these are fitted with wire end ferrules.
3. Insert the conductors in the opening of the multifunction terminal. Note that the conductor
insulation must reach up to the terminal.
4. Make sure to use separation intervals between current circuits according to IEC/EN 60079-14.
5. Tighten all the screws on the screw terminals to a tightening torque of 0.5 Nm to 0.9 Nm.
This is valid for unused terminal openings too.
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6. To ensure IP30 protection, fit terminal covers over the screws.
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7. Place warning marking "Warning – Non-intrinsically safe circuits protected by cover
with a degree of protection IP30!" visibly next to base module.
8. To ensure IP30 protection, close unused terminal openings with terminal pins.
Unused terminal openings are closed.
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4 Commissioning
4.1 Coding
Caution!
Property damage from wrong coding
If the coding is not unique, plug-in modules can be accidentally swapped.
Coding the plugin modules uniquely so that every plug-in module fits exactly one base module.
Use the coding strip in the base module and corresponding coding pins in the plug-in module
to enable unique assignment of plug-in modules to base modules.
Coding Multifunction Terminals
1.
Shorten the coding strip of the base module to create one or more openings for coding pins.
2. For each opening in the base module, insert a coding pin in the opposite side of the respective
plug-in module.
Note that the coding in example 1 and example 2 is not unique. The plug-in module from
example 1 could be accidentally connected to the base module from example 2. In contrast,
the coding in example 1 and example 3 is unique.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Plug-in module
Base module
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Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair
5 Dismounting, Maintenance, and Repair
Danger!
Danger to life from using damaged or repaired devices.
Using a defective or repaired device can compromise its function and its electrical safety.
• Do not use a damaged or polluted device.
• The device must not be repaired, changed or manipulated.
• If there is a defect, always replace the device with an original device from Pepperl+Fuchs.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from contact with potentially explosive atmosphere
When working in hazardous areas, there is an explosion hazard from sparking.
The sparks can ignite the surrounding explosive atmosphere.
• Only open the surrounding enclosure in the hazardous area, if the non-
intrinsically safe circuits are protected by a cover with a degree of protection IP30
according to IEC/EN 60529.
• Only remove the plug-in module in the hazardous area, if the non-intrinsically safe circuits
are protected by a cover with a degree of protection IP30 according to IEC/EN 60529.
Danger!
Explosion hazard from missing cover
If non-intrinsically safe circuits come into contact with electrically conductive objects, a spark
can occur that can ignite an explosive mixture.
• Protect the non-intrinsically safe circuits with a cover that is rated with the degree
of protection IP30 according to IEC/EN 60529.
• Use the supplied parts to ensure the required degree of protection.
• Place warning marking "Warning – Non-intrinsically safe circuits protected by internal
cover with a degree of protection IP30!" visibly next to base module.
The national requirements apply to maintenance, servicing, and inspection
of associated apparatus.
No maintenance is necessary if the devices are operated properly, observing the mounting
instructions and ambient conditions.
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5.1 Removing Plug-In Modules
Plug-in modules may be removed during operation.
Removing Plug-In Modules
1.
Push the lever above the plug-in module forward, into position 1. Note that the lever cannot
be pushed all the way forward.
The plug-in module is raised out of the base module. This separates the contacts between
the base module and the plug-in module.
2. Push the lever forward a little farther, into position 2, and remove the plug-in module.
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5.2 Dismounting
Danger!
Explosion hazard from sparking by contact
If non-intrinsically safe circuits come into contact with electrically conductive objects,
this may cause sparks, which can ignite an explosive mixture.
• Make sure that the atmosphere is not potentially explosive.
• Make sure that the current circuits are de-energized and potential-free.
• Do not touch any energized parts.
To dismount the multifunction terminal from the DIN mounting rail, you will need a screwdriver.
Dismounting the Multifunction Terminal
1.
Insert the screwdriver into the front hook of the terminal device.
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2. Carefully press the screwdriver backward so that the terminal device is pulled forward
and releases from the DIN mounting rail.
3. Release the rear hook of the multifunction terminal from the DIN mounting rail.
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6 Storage, Transport, and Disposal
Keep the original packaging. Always store and transport the device in the original packaging.
Store the device in a clean and dry environment. The permitted ambient conditions
must be considered, see datasheet.
The device, built-in components, packaging, and any batteries contained within
must be disposed in compliance with the applicable laws and guidelines of the respective
country.
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