MTL838B | MTL | Analogue Multiplexer Receiver
The MTL MTL838B is a analogue multiplexer receiver for MTL platforms. Status Reporting: Quickly highlights problems through its status reporting systems. | Sensor Failure Detection: Includes safety drives to protect the process by detecting sensor failures. | Serial Data Outputs: Connects directly to host systems through dual RS485 Modbus® outputs.. Factory-sealed, live-rack tested, 48-hour burn-in. 12-month warranty. Ships within 24h.
Technical Specifications
| MTL838B | Receiver is designed to support hazardous-area applications by reducing the cost and complexity of installing hazardous-area cabling. It provides reliable status reporting, sensor failure detection, and integrates directly with host systems via serial-data outputs. This device is equipped with dual RS485 Modbus® outputs and is suitable for a range of industrial process control environments. |
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| Dual Redundant Data Highways | Two data highways that are dual redundant; either or both may be used. |
| Status Reporting | Quickly highlights problems through its status reporting systems. |
| Sensor Failure Detection | Includes safety drives to protect the process by detecting sensor failures. |
| Serial Data Outputs | Connects directly to host systems through dual RS485 Modbus® outputs. |
| Reduced Cabling Costs | Designed to reduce installation time, space, and weight in hazardous areas. |
| Number of Data Highways | 2, dual redundant (either or both may be used) |
| Location of Unit | Safe area |
| Input Noise Rejection | Up to 0.5 mA peak-to-peak at 100 to 1000 Hz, or up to 1 mA peak-to-peak at 50 Hz |
| Type of Output(s) | Dual RS485 Modbus® protocol |
| System Protocol | Modbus® ASCII or RTU |
| Baud Rate | 300 to 19200 |
| Stop Bits | 1 or 2 |
| Data Bits | 7 or 8 |
| Parity Bit | Odd, even, or none |
| Multi-Receiver Facility | Up to 31 MTL838B-MBF units can be connected to communicate with one Modbus® master controller |
| Power Requirement | 500 mA at 20–35V DC |
| Weight | 840 g |
| Shipping Weight | 3.6 kg |
| Manufacturer | MTL |
| Model / SKU | MTL838B |
Ships within 24 hours | 12-Month Warranty | Worldwide Delivery
Genuine MTL — Tested
Live-rack test, channel verification, 48h burn-in at 55C. Printed test report. 12-month warranty. Ships within 24h.
Compatible Parts — Same System
These modules share the same system family as the MTL838B. Commonly ordered together for complete rack builds or spare parts kits.
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