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MTL FIELDBUS Segment Calculator

Index

1 Introduction
1.0 Design Principles
1.1 MTL Power Sources

2 Flow chart of Worksheets

2.1 The Main Menu
2.2 The Segment Sheet
2.3 Instrument Data Sheet
2.4 Front Sheet
2.5 Key Notes Sheet
2.6 Excel Screen Settings

3 Basic Design Mode

3.1 Main Menu
3.2 Segment Sheet
3.3 Megablock Selection
3.4 Minimum Segment Voltage
3.5 Cable Resistance
3.6 Length of Segment
3.7 Segment Voltages
3.8 Megablock models available
3.9 System Parameters
3.10 Megablock Internal Voltage drop
3.11 10-Way Megablock
3.12 System Check
3.13 Clear Check
3.14 Clear IS/SG Level
3.15 ‘Clear Screen’ & ‘Partial Clear’
3.16 Megablocks Allocated
3.17 Instrument Data Sheet
3.18 Printing
3.19 Project Documentation
3.20 Moving between Worksheets

4.0 System Check

4.1 Line voltage
4.2 Segment Current
4.3 Spur Excessive Currents
4.4 Spur Short-Circuit Currents
4.5 Fieldbus Cable Length
4.6 Instrument Count
4.7 Cable Resistance Specification

5 Instrument Data Sheet

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5.1 Description of Instrument Data Sheet Facilities

5.1.1 Power Conditioner
5.1 2 MegaBlock Hubs
5.1 3 Trunk surge devices
5.1.4 Additional Segment devices
5.1.5 Instrument Current consumption
5.1.6 Data Transfer to Segment Sheet
5.1.7 Data transfer of Segment Sheet Data to the Instrument Data Sheet.
5.1.8 Typical Engineering Process Data

6.0 Appendix – Error Codes

7.0 Conditions of Use of the Fieldbus Calculator

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1 Introduction
1.0 Design Principles
The Calculator is essentially a tool to assess voltages, currents, and various other
parameters associated with a user-designed fieldbus segment. It allows for an
inventory to be taken of all the components specified within a design, thus ensuring
an account is taken of all the required materials.

It takes no consideration of the user having made the correct choice of components
with regard to hazardous area location, nor the resulting nature of the networks, ie,
whether they become Non-Incendive, Non-Arcing, or Intrinsically Safe.

Two fundamental approaches are available using the Calculator :

• A facility whereby the user may simply make a choice of the power conditioner
being employed, after which the fieldbus segment is constructed using various
Megablock devices. Cable parameters are then entered and instruments added to
complete the system design, using the ‘System Check’ to ensure the design is a
practical application. Warning flags are raised if significant parameters are
exceeded.
Note that in this mode of program application it is not possible to add surge
protection devices, Entity or Zone 0 interfaces.
• The more comprehensive approach is to use the Instrument Data page to create a
complete map of the required network. This facilitates, where required, the
importing of system data from previously engineered process layouts. A sample
spreadsheet of such a file is available for perusal & experimentation and may be
downloaded from the web site.
This approach allows for the application of surge protection devices, Entity or
Zone 0 interfaces to the main segment trunk and to each attached spur. Cable
parameters are then entered to complete the system design, using the ‘System
Check’ to ensure the design is a practical application.

In conclusion, using either of the above methods, an inventory of the required

components may be displayed, and the configured design printed out.
The completed design may of course be saved as a standard Excel file, using a unique
name that relates to the project under consideration, forming part of the system
documentation. At any future time it can be recalled for modification or review.

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1.1 MTL Power Sources

The program caters for the range of MTL Power Sources :

Power Source Model

9121-IS
9122-IS
9111-NI
9112-NI
FPS (See * )
MTL5995
MTL5053

Note * : There are several versions of the FPS Power Supply :

FPS-I Redundant power system Terminator fitted on device carrier
FPS-2 Redundant power system No Terminator
FPS-DT Dual power system Terminator fitted on device carrier
FPS-D Dual power system No Terminator
F600A Redundant power system for use with Yokogawa ALF111 card
F650A Redundant power system for use with Honeywell Experion PKS FIM

As the facilities offered by the Calculator are enhanced, the latest versions will be
posted on the MTL web site, and will be freely downloadable.

2 Flow chart of Worksheets

Fig 2.1 illustrates the interconnection of the design pages of the program. Buttons are
available on each sheet to move efficiently between the various pages described.

Front
Sheet

Main Segment
Menu Sheet

Key Notes
Sheet

Fig 2.1
Instrument
Data Sheet

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2.1 The Main Menu lists the power conditioners that are available, as listed in
Section_1.1.

2.2 The Segment Sheet is where the fieldbus segment layout is created, where all
components are graphically laid down, and where the System Check is carried out. An
inventory of segment components may also be listed.
2.3 Instrument Data Sheet is where the more advanced mode of segment preparation
is carried out. It is here that data may be imported from previously engineered data.
Components such as surge protection devices, interfaces to allow for the connection
of Entity certified instruments, and interfaces for connecting instruments located in
Zone 0, may be added to the segment layout.

2.4 Front Sheet

For documentation purposes the project management details may be contained here,
the headings being user-editable where required.
This data forms the front sheet of a hard-copy print out.

2.5 Key Notes Sheet

Information is given here regarding significant features that might affect how the
program is used, eg, the ability to select the User Minimum Network Voltage.
This sheet is for information advice only.

2.6 Excel Screen Settings

As soon as the program is run many of the familiar screen settings used with Excel are
removed to assist in providing a clear display.
These settings may persist once the program is terminated, and other Excel programs
loaded. The familiar settings may be restored by selection of the menu options as
under :
a) Select ‘View’, & check ‘Formula Bar’ to restore the Excel Formula Bar.
b) Select ‘View’, & check ‘Status Bar’ to restore the Excel Status Bar
c) Select ‘View’, ‘Toolbars’ & check ‘Formatting’ to restore the Excel
Formatting menu view
d) Select ‘View’, ‘Toolbars’ & check ‘Drawing’ to restore the Excel Drawing
menu view
e) Select ‘Tools’, ‘Options’, ‘View’; check ‘Row & Column Headers’; check
‘Sheet Tabs’

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3 Basic Design Mode

This section describes the basic mode of design whereby the user lays down the
network without reference to engineering data in electronic format.

3.1 Main Menu

Starting the program at the Main Menu, select the type of power source being
deployed, after which the user is automatically taken to the Segment Sheet.

Power Source Model Nominal Nominal Ex – protection

voltage current
available available
9121-IS 12.4 120 mA IS (ib)
9122-IS 13.1 265 IS (ib)
9111-NI 12.4 180 NI (Zone 2)
9112-NI 13.1 320 NI (Zone 2)
FPS-I 25.0 350 NA (Zone 2)
MTL5995 19.0 350 NA (Zone 2)
MTL5053 18.05 80 IS (ia)

IS : Intrinsically Safe source

NI (Zone 2) : Non-Incendive source : for application only in safe area or Zone 2
NA (Zone 2) : Non-Arcing source : for application only in safe area or Zone 2

If at any stage of using the Segment Sheet the power source definition appears blank,
then return to the Main Menu to make an appropriate selection.

If a system design is partially completed, but recourse is made to the Main Menu to
select an alternative power source device it is essential to subsequently call the
‘System Check’ facility to ensure that the new configuration still indicates a
satisfactory layout.

3.2 Segment Sheet

On entry to the Segment Sheet, the type of Megablock about to be placed will default
automatically to :
• IS Megablocks when any IS power conditioner has been selected.
• Non-IS Megablocks with Spurguard when any Non-IS power conditioner has
been selected.

The user may over-ride this choice by selecting the ‘SpurGuard’ or ‘IS’ buttons
accordingly, but a warning will be given regarding the action taken.
• Choosing a Non-IS Megablock with an IS power conditioner might create an
unsafe, uncertified network.
• Choosing a Non-IS Megablock without Spurguard might create an unreliable
network where a single point of (spur) failure could jeopardise the operation of
the whole network.

Such changes are not recommended by MTL in view of the possible conflict.

Note that once a Megablock is laid down on the segment, the type can only be
changed by complete removal of that node and re-applied in its modified form.

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3.3 Megablock Selection

Select the sequence of Megablock devices being deployed, in the order in which they
will appear along the fieldbus segment. The screen display will show the selection
accordingly.
The program allows for a maximum of four devices to be connected in cascade, which
is felt will satisfy the majority of fieldbus applications.
It may be useful to include the physical location of each Megablock on the process
plant. This designation could, for instance, be entered in the cell directly above the
position of the Megablock, remembering that all entries on the spreadsheet will be
saved with the overall file, or printed out as part of the system documentation
(see Fig 3.1)

Fig 3.1

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3.4 Minimum Segment Voltage

A default minimum segment voltage of 9.0 volts is automatically inserted, this being
the specified operating minimum for all fieldbus instruments. This value may,
however, be overwritten at any time to allow for a further margin of operation in any
calculations. This is achieved by entering the required value in the appropriate cell on
the ‘Segment’ worksheet.

3.5 Cable Resistance

Referring to the Foundation Fieldbus document ag-181 four different cable
specifications are given for fieldbus operation :

Cable type Resistance per loop Screened cable

kilometre
Type ‘A’ 44 Ω Individually screened / twisted pairs
Type ‘B’ 112 Ω Overall screen / twisted pairs
Type ‘C’ 264 Ω Twisted pairs / No screen
Type ‘D’ 40 Ω Multi-core / No screen

Selection of the cable type (and its resistivity) is made on the Segment Sheet.
Selecting the ‘Apply’ button will globally insert the selected value in all trunk &
segment spurs. Variations may subsequently be made to individual trunks and/or
spurs, where a non-compliant cable is being employed, by simply entering an
appropriate value in a given cell.
Where resistance values are left blank any calculation will assume that an instrument
is located adjacent to the Megablock, and the voltage present calculated accordingly.
Note : The use of non-screened cable in IS systems located in a hazardous area is not
permitted according to the IEC60079-14 Installation Standard. This might preclude
the use of Types ‘C’ & ‘D’ above, or similar non-screened cables.

3.6 Length of Segment

Enter the length of each part of the segment/spur, and enter the current drawn by each
instrument. The system assumes that a single instrument is attached per spur when
reporting the number of instruments deployed on the segment.

3.7 Segment Voltages

Voltages along the segment are displayed instantly as the parameters are entered.

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3.8 Megablock models available :

Model Spurs SpurGuard Applications

FCS-MB2 2 GP/NA/NI/IS
FCS-MB2-SG 2 Yes GP/NA Trunk/NI spurs
FCS-MB4 4 GP/NA/NI/IS
FCS-MB4-SG 4 Yes GP/NA Trunk/NI spurs
FCS-MB8 8 GP/NA/NI/IS
FCS-MB8-SG 8 Yes GP/NA Trunk/NI spurs
FCS-MB10-T 10 GP/NA/NI/IS
FCS-MB10-SG-T 10 Yes GP/NA Trunk/NI spurs
F241 2 S/C IS ia
F245 4 S/C IS ia
F251 8 S/C IS ia
F259 10 S/C IS ia

GP : General Purpose (Safe Areas)

IS : Intrinsically Safe source
S/C : Short Circuit protected spurs
NI (Zone 2) : Non-Incendive source : for application only in safe area or Zone 2
NA (Zone 2) : Non-Arcing source : for application only in safe area or Zone 2

3.9 System Parameters inserted into the selected layout include the following :

Overall Minimum acceptable voltage

segment (default = 9.0 volts)
Main Trunk Cable Resistance Length of each
Ω/loop km segment
Spurs Cable Resistance Length of each Current
Ω/loop km segment drawn

Values reported on-screen with immediate effect :

Main Trunk Voltage at Megablock entry Voltage at Megablock exit point

point
Spurs Voltage at instrument point

The display of the above parameters are illustrated below.

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3.10 Megablock Internal Voltage drop

Voltage drops occurring, if any, by virtue of a current drawn through a Megablock,
are automatically incorporated in the calculations appropriate to the selected hub
device.
Equally, the small current consumed by each Megablock is automatically included in
the calculations.

3.11 10-Way Megablock

All 10-way Megablocks contain an integral network terminator. Hence, any attempt
to add subsequent devices further down the segment is prevented, with a suitable
warning being given.
It would be bad fieldbus practice to add further cable & Megablock hub devices after
the segment had been terminated.

3.12 System Check

Select “System Check” to see all the significant parameters displayed on-screen.
See Section 4.0 for a full description.

3.13 Clear Check

Having called a ‘System Check’ (above) against the design, causing an appropriate
display on the ‘Segment’ worksheet, this display, and any warning messages, may be
cleared by selecting the ‘Clear Check’ option.

3.14 Clear IS/SG Level

Select this option to clear an otherwise short-circuited spur value of current. See
Section 4.4 for a full description.

3.15 ‘Clear Screen’ & ‘Partial Clear’

By selecting ‘Clear Screen’ all the current segment data is deleted, ready to re-
commence a new design.
If, however, only a portion of a design is to be replaced, the ‘1’, ‘2’, ‘3’, ‘4’ buttons
allow for just those hubs to be removed. Subsequently, any further Megablock device
selected will be placed in the vacant slot nearest to the power conditioner, in
chronological order.
Note that any 10-way device must be deployed at the extremity of the network, since
they contain a fieldbus terminator. It is not technically practical to cascade further
devices after a 10-way device is selected (see 3.10 above).
Using the ‘Partial Clear’ function and attempting to insert a 10-way block that
precedes other existing blocks is prevented.

3.16 Megablocks Allocated

As Megablocks are deployed the device currently assigned to each slot is illustrated
on-screen.

3.17 Instrument Data Sheet

In many instances Process Loop information is available at an early stage of a project
design in spreadsheet format (Excel or Access). If available, this may be imported
into the Fieldbus Calculator, facilitating a very efficient compilation of system design.
More detailed usage of this mode of design is given later in this document (Section 5).

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3.18 Printing
Selecting the ‘Print’ option produces a hard-copy to the default printer currently
attached to the PC, the exact content being WYSIWYG.
This allows text to be added by users, entering any data relevant to the project on the
spreadsheet, and in whichever cell is appropriate, with subsequent hard-copy being
available. An example of this might be to enter the location ID of each Megablock
directly above the block item, as seen in Fig 3.1.

3.19 Project Documentation

Projects may be saved for documentation purposes, or for later amendment, by simply
saving the Excel program in its entirety under some user-specific name. Further
projects may then be commenced using the base program.

3.20 Moving between Worksheets

Switching between various worksheets does not cause loss of the current ‘Segment’
worksheet display & its data. Note, however, that selecting an alternative power
source device in this way could result in erroneous data being displayed, since the
source voltage & current values may differ from those used in an earlier calculation.
This situation can be avoided by simply re-selecting the ‘System Check’ once the
power conditioner has been changed.

4.0 System Check

Selecting the ‘System Check’ option will report on numerous parameters associated
with the completed fieldbus segment.

4.1 Line voltage

Depending on the line resistance values & current consumption along each leg of the
segment, including spurs, the resulting voltage at each instrument point is reviewed.
These levels are compared against the minimum acceptable voltage (9.0 volts by
default) set by the user. Any point appearing below this minimum will cause an alarm
display. Since this condition could exist at any spur ending, the point/s at which it is
occurring is displayed against a red background for ease of identification.

Note : Unlike all other power sources featured in this manual, the MTL5053 device
has internal source resistance.
When specifying an MTL5053 it is essential that the ‘System Check’ option is called,
to ensure that this internal resistance is included in the resulting segment calculation.
Only by calling ‘System Check’ can the segment current be totalised and the effect of
this with the source impedance be calculated.

4.2 Segment Current

The accumulation of the current consumption entered for each spur, together with the
small amount consumed by the Megablocks, is deduced, and reported in this check.
Note that both the Design Current & Current Limit of the chosen power source is
displayed, the latter being 20 mA greater than the Design Current..
The Current Limit represents the absolute maximum that can be drawn from a power
source, as opposed to the published Design Current for the device.
This current margin might allow for a switch-on surge, etc, representing an abnormal
operating situation, for in a network operating near its current capacity limit.

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The MTL5053 is unique in not having this margin of difference.

An alarm condition, highlighted in red, is given if a figure exceeds the current

capacity of the source.

4.3 Spur Excessive Currents

Megablocks offering SpurGuard or Intrinsically Safe spur connections have, under
normal operation, a maximum available current. This is according to Table 4.1, with
values of 58 & 40 mA respectively.
Designs demanding a current in excess of these values must be avoided as being
above the capacity that can be sourced.

Table 4.1
Megablock Technology Maximum current
capacity
FCS-MB2-SG SpurGuard 58 mA
FCS-MB4-SG SpurGuard 58
FCS-MB8-SG SpurGuard 58
FCS-MB10-SG-T SpurGuard 58
F241 IS 40
F245 IS 40
F251 IS 40
F259 IS 40

4.4 Spur Short-Circuit Currents

Megablocks offering SpurGuard or Intrinsically Safe spur connections exhibit a
current drain increase to a maximum value if that particular spur is inadvertently
short-circuited during operation. This is to a value of 60 & 42 mA, for a SpurGuard or
IS device, respectively.

The potential effect of this on the total source current drawn will be displayed,
highlighted with a red background, as the ‘System Check’ function is selected. The
increment introduced will be the difference between the normal current drawn on the
spur in question and the value of 60 or 42 mA.
The spur furthest down the segment, and also showing the lowest current
consumption at that juncture, will automatically be replaced by the fault current. This
new value will then feature in the subsequent segment calculations and appear under
the ‘Current Limit’ column. The basis for this automatic choice is that the furthest hub,
and then the lowest current drawn from that hub, will have the greatest effect on
instrument terminal voltages along the segment.
To restore the fault value to the user-inserted value, select the ‘Clear IS/SG Level’
button. This must be done prior to further entries being made, eg, more Megablocks
added, since a different spur may become the short-circuit focus of interest.

Clearly, if a spur offering no short-circuit limit in current is being used it will cause
the voltage to collapse, and hence disable the operation of the whole segment, ie,
when using those devices listed in Table 4.2.
No warning of this possible phenomenon is given when using the Calculator.

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Table 4.2
Megablock Technology
FCS-MB2 No bus protection
FCS-MB4 No bus protection
FCS-MB8 No bus protection
FCS-MB10-T No bus protection

4.5 Fieldbus Cable Length

When deducing the total length of a fieldbus segment, the Calculator assesses
compliance against several specified limits, as contained in Tables 4.3 & 4.4.

Table 4.3
Applying Standard Hazard Max. Segment Length including
spurs
Foundation Fieldbus Safe Area 1900 metres
FF-816 & all hazards (see table below for spur limits)
FISCO or FNICO IIC Gases 1000 metres
FISCO or FNICO IIB Gases 1900 metres

Cable types Max. Segment Length including

spurs
Type ‘A’ 1900 metres
Type ‘B’ 1200 metres
Type ‘C’ 400 metres
Type ‘D’ 200 metres

Table 4.4
Fieldbus : Maximum loading recommendations
Total Instrument 1 device 2 devices 3 devices 4 devices
population per spur per spur per spur per spur
1-12 120 metres 90 m 60 m 30 m
13-14 90 m 60 m 30 m 0
15-18 60 m 30 m 0 0
19-24 30 m 0 0 0
25-32 0 0 0 0

Any excess outside these limits is reported.

In certain design exercises, the application may not require compliance, eg, a
Foundation Fieldbus (Entity) project does not have to comply with the 1000 metre
limit in a IIC gas, or restrict any spur length to a maximum of 60 metres, as would be
the case for a FISCO design.
The user should use discretion and ignore irrelevant data.

4.6 Instrument Count

The total number of instruments, or more accurately the number of spurs drawing an
active current, are deduced. The specified maximum is 32 on a single fieldbus
segment, but this is unlikely to be exceeded in practice.
Since the utility has no method for the user to assign multiple instruments to a single
spur, it is assumed that all active spurs are supporting a single instrument.

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4.7 Cable Resistance Specification

Whilst it is important to employ cable to the highest possible specification, resulting
in optimum operation, FISCO & FNICO do require cables to be employed having
specific parameters. The utility will check that the resistance values inserted
throughout the application comply with the requirement for FISCO & FNICO as
being between 15 Ω and 150 Ω. Any variation from this produces a warning.
Again, the application being designed may not require compliance, eg, a Foundation
Fieldbus (Entity) project does not have to comply with this requirement.
The user should use discretion and ignore irrelevant data.

5.0 Instrument Data Sheet

An illustration of the upper portion of the Instrument Sheet display is shown in

Fig 5.1 overleaf.

5.1 Description of Instrument Data Sheet Facilities

5.1.1 Power Conditioner

The selected device is shown in the top left hand corner of the sheet. If this is blank
then return to the Main Menu to select the required device.

5.1.2 MegaBlock Hubs

Up to four Megablock hubs are available, featured to the left of the sheet, this number
being assumed to represent the maximum size of envisaged network.

5.1.3 Trunk surge devices

Each section of trunk has the facility to define surge protection devices, appearing
down the left hand section of the screen. Defining surge protection on a particular
trunk section involves the provision of an FP32 device at each end of the section, this
being taken into account when listing inventory.

5.1.4 Additional Segment devices

Provision is given to add surge protection, an Entity interface, or a Zone 0 interface to
each spur.
To the right of each block of spur devices is a pointer (red spot) which can be
manoeuvred to point at the required spur by operating the adjacent scroll bar. Then
selecting the appropriate function button, ie, Surge, Entity, or Zone 0, will add/delete
that function to the spur.

It is not recommended that both an Entity interface and a Zone 0 interface are used on
a single spur. Technically, this will work, and is certifiably safe, but the voltage drop
of such a combination is likely to be excessive to the point where the resulting
instrument voltage will be below the minimum operating level of 9.0 volts.

For this reason the application of both devices to a single spur is prevented.

5.1.5 Instrument Current consumption

A further facility on the Instrument Data Sheet is a library of instrument
manufacturers data. Select the radio button, at the bottom-right of the screen,

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appropriate to the manufacturer in question; next use the adjacent scroll-bar to move
to the specific instrument of interest.
The information listed displays : Manufacturer; Device Functionality; Device Model
Number; Design Current.

Once instrument model types are entered in the Megablock fields, it is possible to
automatically insert the current consumption values from this internal database.
This is actioned by selecting the ‘Auto-insert Current Drawn’ button. If a particular
instrument is not available in the database the ‘Instrument Current’ value field will be
left blank.
The database of instruments may be reviewed by use of the scroll-bar on the far-right
of the screen.
If the instrument required appears as a near-match or an alternative instrument
identified, the instrument data may be transferred by moving the pointer (red spot) to
the spur required, using the scroll-bar, and selecting the appropriate ‘Transfer
Instrument Data to Block ‘n’ button. The instrument data and its current consumption
will appear in the Megablock window.

5.1.6 Data Transfer to Segment Sheet

Once the block information is completed it may then be transferred directly to the
Segment Sheet.
Select the ‘Write Megablock n’ button to transfer the complete data, including the
additional surge, Entity, and Zone 0 interfaces. This will create the size of Megablock
on the Segment Sheet, over-writing any previous data on that page.
Note : On a blank Segment Sheet, Megablock data must be transferred in the order in
which they are required to appear on the Segment Sheet, eg, selecting Block 2
followed by Block 1 to a blank Segment will result in Block 2 being laid down
preceding Block 1.

5.1.7 Data transfer of Segment Sheet Data to the Instrument Data Sheet.
Exactly the opposite procedure to that described in 5.1.6 is available whereby the
Segment Sheet Data may be transferred to the Instrument Data Sheet to enable
modifications to be carried out.
Note that the only means of adding/modifying Surge devices, Entity, and Zone 0
interfaces is using the Instrument Data Sheet.

5.1.8 Typical Engineering Process Data

A typical spreadsheet containing engineering information is included on the web site
to illustrate an example of how data may be transferred electronically, thus avoiding
human typing errors, and reducing preparation time.
In the example given, headings include :
• Instrument No.
• Plant Location
• Instrument Manufacturer
• Instrument Type
• Instrument Model
• Instrument Current
• Process Loop Name
The spreadsheet example shows several columns of engineering data that might have
been pre-prepared for a given project. It defines the size of each Megablock that

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might be required, by reference to the number of instruments required at specific

locations. Of the data shown, the last three columns are relevant to the Fieldbus
Calculator, viz, Instrument Model, Instrument Current, & Process Loop Name.

Using Windows ‘Copy’ & ‘Paste’ the three columns of data described, of the size of
the Megablock required, may be quickly transferred into the required cells in the
Instrument Data Sheet.
The values of current consumption may be quickly applied using the ‘Auto-Insert
Current Drawn’ feature (see Section 5.1.5).
The data is now ready to create a segment design as described in 5.1.6.

The foot of the Instrument Data Sheet contains the table published by Foundation
Fieldbus equating the recommended total number of field devices appearing on a
fieldbus segment against the number of devices that should be connected per spur of
that segment.

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Fig 5.1

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6.0 Appendix – Error Codes

When applying additional devices to the Megablock definition on the Instrument Data
Sheet certain Error Codes may be brought up adjacent to the selection being made.

An interpretation of these errors is given below :

Error type Possible cause

Error A Trying to deploy both Entity & Zone 0 interfaces
Error B Zone 0 Interface NOT allowed, eg, with Non-IS power conditioners
Error C Entity Interface NOT allowed, eg, with a power conditioner with a
high operating voltage

In general, an IS power conditioner is required to use either of the Entity or Zone 0

interfaces, due to excessively high voltages specified by all the other power sources.

7.0 Conditions of Use of the Spreadsheet

Express limitation of liability, warranty, indemnification and representation.
To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, MTL Instruments Ltd and its
suppliers make no warranties, indemnification, representations, terms or conditions of
any kind, express, implied or statutory, about the Fieldbus Calculation Program, the
services or suitability, workability, legality or accuracy of the program and its
information, or products and services described or contained in the program, and
expressly disclaim all implied warranties, terms or conditions of satisfactory quality,
merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement.
In no event will MTL Instruments Ltd be or feel liable with regard to the Fieldbus
Calculator Program and its usage to any other party for any consequential, indirect,
exemplary, punitive, or special damages that are directly or indirectly related to the
Fieldbus Calculation Program, regardless of whether such damages are caused by the
ordinary negligence of MTL Instruments Ltd.

MTL Instruments Ltd.

Power Court
Luton
Bedfordshire LU1 3JJ
UK
e-mail enquiry@mtl-inst.com
Tel: +44 (0)1582 723633

V1.5.0 : October 2004