The TrustedTM 40 Channel Analogue Output or Digital Output FTA is designed to act as the main
interface between the TrustedTM TMR 24V dc Digital Output Module T8451 or TrustedTM TMR
Analogue Output Module T8480 and TrustedTM the field device. The signal from the output modules
are 24V dc and 0-20mA respectively.
Features
• 40 output channels per FTA.
• Industry standard field device connections (2-wire).
• Standard DIN rail compatibility.
• Screw clamp terminals on both field and power.
• Simple installation and connection.
• 24V dc operation.
• SmartSlot connection for ‘one to many’ hot replacement of output modules.
• Field power supply arranged in five groups of eight channels, with OV
isolation between groups.
• On-board LED indication field power supply integrity.
• Field terminal wire size allowance 12 to 28 AWG
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Number Date Revised by Technical Check Authorised by Modification
8 Sep 05 J W Clark Format
9 Apr 10 S Blackett A Holgate N Owens TBF1 changed to TB2
10 Apr 2012 S Blackett A Holgate N Owens T8850 layout changes
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RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE
Most electronic equipment is influenced by Radio Frequency Interference (RFI). Caution should be
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MAINTENANCE
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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 40 Channel Analogue Output or Digital Output FTA T8850 provides termination for a
maximum of 40 output field loops. The 40 channels are arranged in five groups each comprising eight
identical channels. Figure 2 below shows the configuration of two channels within a group.
V_FIELD_GRP1
PWR
TERMINALS
V_FIELD_RTN_GRP1
V_FIELD_GRP1
CONNECTIONS TO
OUTPUT MODULE
V_FIELD_RTN_GRP1 ( SK1 AND 2 )
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CHAN _1_V_FIELD_RTN_GRP1
CHAN _2_V_FIELD_GRP1
CHAN _2_V_FIELD_RTN_GRP1
Figure 2 Two Channel Schematic
Indication of of the presence of the field power supply is provided by a green LED (one for each power
group). The supply is then fed to each channel within the power group.
The signal to the field device is fed directly from the output module.
The cable linking the 40 channels on the output module to the FTA is terminated at the 96-way socket
SK1. SmartSlot (Version 1) signals from the module are connected to SK1. The dc field power
supplies can be connected to the FTA via a 10-way terminal block PWR TB. The output signals to the
field (40-off) are connected by 2-wire arrangements terminated on the dual height terminal blocks.
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2. Installation
TrustedTM 40 Channel Analogue Output or Digital Output FTA T8850 is designed to be mounted on
either of the TS32 or TS35 DIN rails in the horizontal or vertical positions as required.