The TrustedTM 20 Channel Isolated AI/DI FTA (Field Termination Assembly) T8833 is designed to act
as the main interface between a field device generating a 4-20mA signal and the Isolated Analogue
Input Module T8433.
Features
• 20 isolated input channels per FTA.
• Standard DIN rail compatibility.
• Simple installation and connection.
• Loop Powered operation.
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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
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HANDLING
Under no circumstances should the module housing be removed.
Associated Documents
Product Descriptions (PD) provide product specific information.
The Safety Manual contains the recommended safety requirements for the safety system design.
The PD8082B – Toolset Suite provides specific guidance on system configuration and application
generation.
The Operator and Maintenance Manual contains general guidelines on maintenance and diagnostic
procedures.
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1. Description
The TrustedTM 20 Channel Isolated Analogue Input FTA, T8833, provides termination for a maximum
f 20 input channels from various types of field devices which generate a current loop signal. When
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used with a Trusted
and individually isolated. Figure 2 below shows the configuration of a single channel.
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T8433 TMR Isolated Analogue Input module each of the inputs is loop powered
CON1 VPOWER
CON1 COMMON
+
TB1 A
7V5
100R
TB1 B
CON1 VSENSE
Figure 2 Single Channel Schematic
The FTA is configured so that the 4-20 mA field current loop signal connects to TB1 A and the loop
return connects to TB1 B. The current loop signal is then converted into a voltage by the circuit in
Figure 2. This voltage is split into a 7.5V DC low current power supply to power the isolation amplifiers
on the input module (VPOWER) and the precision 0-2V current sense signal (VSENSE) connected to
the input module. Both of these voltages are referenced to (COMMON).
This means that input module operates on the loop power of the field devices. This way each field
device is isolated from the other devices and from ground.
The connector linking the 20 channels on the input module to the FTA is terminated at CON1 which is
a 96-way socket. A row of screw terminal connectors (TB1) are used to connect the field wiring.
Unused inputs should be terminated by wiring a 24V supply via a resistor (2K or 2K2) to the A terminal
and wiring the B terminal to the associated zero volts.
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2. Installation
The TrustedTM 20 Channel Isolated AI/DI FTA T8833 is designed to be mounted on either of the TS32
r TS35 DIN rails in the horizontal or vertical positions as required. The location of the connectors on