Overview

The MTL F801 Fieldbus Power Supply is part of Eaton’s MTL8000 series, designed to deliver reliable and intrinsically safe power to Foundation Fieldbus™ and Profibus-PA networks. It ensures stable communication and power distribution across multiple field devices, even in hazardous environments.

The F801 integrates advanced diagnostics for network health monitoring, allowing engineers to quickly identify and resolve faults. Its modular design facilitates seamless integration into distributed control systems, reducing installation complexity and improving scalability.

This product reflects MTL’s expertise in hazardous area instrumentation, offering trusted performance and long lifecycle support, making it widely adopted in oil & gas, chemical, and energy industries where safe fieldbus operation is critical.

Technical Data

Typical Applications

The F801 is widely used in industrial fieldbus networks, including:

• Oil & Gas facilities – Safe power distribution to fieldbus devices in hazardous zones.

• Chemical plants – Reliable support for distributed control systems with multiple fieldbus segments.

• Power generation – Stable communication between turbines, boilers, and monitoring systems.

• Factory automation – Integration with PLCs and SCADA networks for real-time process control.

• SCADA networks – Organized and safe power supply for remote monitoring stations.

Its diagnostic features allow maintenance teams to proactively monitor network health, improving uptime and reliability.

FAQ

Q1: What protocols does the F801 support?
A1: Foundation Fieldbus™ and Profibus-PA networks.

Q2: How many segments can it power?
A2: Multiple isolated fieldbus segments, each supporting up to 500 mA.

Q3: Does it provide diagnostics?
A3: Yes—it offers network health monitoring and fault detection.

Q4: Is it suitable for hazardous environments?
A4: Absolutely—it complies with ATEX and IECEx standards for hazardous-area applications.

Q5: Which industries commonly use the F801?
A5: Oil & gas, chemical, power generation, and factory automation sectors.