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6.4  Analogue Input modules
The analogue input (AI) modules support 2-wire or 3-wire 4/20mA or HART transmitters located 
in a hazardous area; repeating the current in other circuits to drive safe-area loads.
6.4.1  MTL5541/MTL5541S (-T) - Repeater Power Supply
Single channel, for 4/20mA HART® for 2- or 3-wire transmitters 
The MTL5541 provides a fully-floating dc supply for energising a conventional 2- or 3-wire 
4/20mA transmitter which is located in a hazardous area, and repeats the current in another 
floating circuit to drive a safe-area load. For HART 2-wire transmitters, the unit allows bi-
directional communications signals superimposed on the 4/20mA loop current. Alternatively, 
the MTL5541S (-T) acts as a current sink for a safe-area connection rather than driving a 
current into the load. Separately powered current sources, such as 4-wire transmitters, can be 
connected but will not support HART communication.
Hazardous area Safe area
6
5
4
3
2
1
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Vs–
Vs+
20 to 35V dc
4/20mA
MTL5541 MTL5541S
–
4/20mA
Load
+
Load
+
–
–
+
Com
Tx+
Input
I
I
Terminal Function
1 Current input
2 Transmitter supply +ve
3 Common
10 Output +ve via 220Ω for HART apps.
11 Output –ve  (+ve current sink)
12 Output +ve  (–ve current sink)
13 Supply –ve
14 Supply +ve
 
Figure 6.20: 
Top labels  
for MTL5541 
& MTL5541S 
S