Eaton MTL-5514 Intrinsically Safe Isolator – MTL5500 Series
The Eaton MTL-5514 is a single-channel MTL5500-series intrinsically safe isolator for hazardous-area switches and NAMUR proximity detectors, featuring relay output, line fault detection, and phase reversal. It is designed for DIN-rail installation in industrial control cabinets and process instrumentation systems.
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Description
Eaton MTL-5514
MTL5500 Series Intrinsically Safe Isolator | Digital Input | Relay Output | NAMUR Switch and Proximity Detector Interface
Product Detailed Description
The Eaton MTL-5514 is a single-channel intrinsically safe isolator from the MTL5500 series, designed to interface switches or proximity detectors installed in hazardous areas with control equipment located in a safe area. It uses a relay output to control external equipment and supports line fault detection to help identify open-circuit and short-circuit conditions in field wiring.
The module operates from a 20–35 V DC supply and provides a 7–9 V DC sensor supply through a 1 kΩ source resistor. Its phase-reversal function and selectable line fault detection support different monitoring arrangements. LED indicators show power, channel status, and detected line faults. The compact module mounts on a 35 mm DIN rail and is intended for industrial process-control and instrumentation systems.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Brand | Eaton / MTL Instruments |
| Model | MTL-5514 |
| Product Type | Intrinsically Safe Galvanic Isolator |
| Series | MTL5500 |
| Input Type | Digital input for switches and NAMUR proximity detectors |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Supply | 20–35 V DC |
| Sensor Supply | 7–9 V DC through 1 kΩ ±10% |
| Output | Single-pole relay with changeover contacts |
| Relay Contact Rating | Zone 2: 35 V, 2 A, 100 VA |
| Response Time | 10 ms maximum |
| Line Fault Detection | Selectable; LED indication |
| Phase Reversal | Supported |
| Power Dissipation | 0.6 W at 24 V DC |
| Current Consumption | 25 mA at 24 V DC |
| Galvanic Isolation | 250 V RMS between safe-area circuits and power supply |
| Mounting | 35 mm T-section DIN rail |
| Dimensions (L × H × W) | 109.8 × 118.8 × 15.8 mm |
| Weight | 150 g |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +60°C |
| Country of Origin | Not confirmed; verify unit label |
| Product Status | Listed in Eaton’s product catalog; verify current availability |
| Replacement Model | No direct successor confirmed for MTL5514 |
Replacement Model Introduction
Eaton’s obsolete-product cross-reference identifies MTL5514 as a nearest equivalent for the older MTL5014. However, Eaton notes that the MTL5514 does not provide the older model’s 1-input, 2-output function. The MTL5514D may be considered where a second relay output for line fault detection is required, but the complete circuit and alarm behavior must be checked before substitution.
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Important Application Note
Verify the hazardous-area certification, sensor type, relay contact rating, and line fault detection settings before installation. The MTL5514 and MTL5514D have different relay arrangements; do not treat them as interchangeable without checking the required output and alarm functions.
Applications
| Industrial Automation & Control | Machinery & Equipment |
| • Hazardous-area digital input interfaces | • Pump status monitoring |
| • PLC input signal isolation | • Compressor monitoring |
| • NAMUR proximity detector interfaces | • Machine position detection |
| • Switch status monitoring | • Rotating equipment interlocks |
| • Line fault detection circuits | • Equipment shutdown signals |
| Power & Electrical Systems | Industrial Applications |
| • Control cabinet signal isolation | • Oil and gas facilities |
| • Relay-based control interfaces | • Chemical processing plants |
| • Industrial sensor wiring | • Water and wastewater treatment |
| • Process alarm circuits | • Pharmaceutical manufacturing |
| • Intrinsically safe control systems | • General process industries |
Additional information
| Warranty : | 12 Month |
|---|---|
| Lead Time : | Ready Stock |







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