News Archive 2012
MTL Technical Support now available on-line
Fri 27 Jan 2012
News Archive 2011
MTL Instruments supports automation in UK manufacturing
Tue 15 Nov 2011
Honeywell selects Tofino™ MODBUS Read-Only firewall
Thu 20 Jan 2011
The Honeywell Modbus Read-only Firewall is unique in the industry as it is the first fixed configuration firewall to use Tofino’s “deep packet inspection” technology against the popular SCADA protocol, Modbus TCP.
MTL Diagnostic Module offers FDT/DTM Interface
Thu 13 Jan 2011
MTL Instruments, a division of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, has released an FDT/DTM interface and driver for its F809F Fieldbus Diagnostic Module.
News Archive 2010
Tofino™ gets OPC Firewall Security Module
Thu 26 Aug 2010
Fieldbus diagnostics module gets Enhanced EDDL
Fri 21 May 2010
Challenger HMI with Wi-Fi access selected for biotech facility
Fri 21 May 2010
Invensys adopts Tofino security solution for Triconex OPC
Thu 20 May 2010
Hitech Instruments deliver cost savings and green energy
Tue 02 Mar 2010
News Archive 2009
NEW Explosion Proof Alarm Annunciator from RTK
Thu 19 Nov 2009
New wall mounting annunciators from RTK
Thu 08 Oct 2009
BP adopts MTL Redundant FISCO solution
Mon 07 Sep 2009
Tofino to be used in Honeywell OneWireless Firewall
Wed 02 Sep 2009
MTL supply Intrinsically Safe Ethernet solution to CIBA
Mon 31 Aug 2009
Enable your process security with the new Tofino™ Starter Pack
Fri 14 Aug 2009
RTK launch SIL2 Annunciator certified to IEC61508
Fri 14 Aug 2009
New Tofino™ VPN module secures remote SCADA communication
Mon 10 Aug 2009
MTL presents Network Security in Saudi Arabia
Thu 06 Aug 2009
MTL opens new headquarters facility in U.K.
Wed 08 Jul 2009
IS certified Profibus PA monitor simplifies commissioning
Mon 15 Jun 2009
New Fieldbus power module drives segment trunks beyond 1km boundary
Tue 02 Jun 2009
MTL Instruments, a part of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is pleased to announce a key development to its class-leading range of F800 Fieldbus power supplies.
MTL UK sales e-news Issue 16
Mon 23 Feb 2009
MTL wins Readers Choice Award for Intrinsic Safety
Thu 22 Jan 2009
News Archive 2008
Tofino™ Enforcer™ revolutionises Modbus TCP/IP security
Mon 13 Oct 2008
For the first time in the history of industrial automation, a security module designed specifically for managing the leading SCADA protocol, Modbus TCP, is commercially available. Byres Security Inc. and MTL Instruments, a division of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, are introducing the Tofino™ Modbus TCP Enforcer™ Loadable Security Module (LSM), which performs detailed analysis and filtering of all Modbus TCP messages, and is certified by Modbus-IDA.
MTL first to provide full redundancy for FISCO
Thu 09 Oct 2008
MTL Instruments, a part of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is pleased to announce a major enhancement to its class-leading range of Fieldbus Intrinsically Safe Concept (FISCO) wiring components for FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus networks with the introduction of redundancy. MTL are the first company to introduce redundancy for the FISCO concept, which will provide the highest level of reliability for critical hazardous area applications.
Secure Asset Management now available for Tofino™ users
Mon 28 Jul 2008
MTL Instruments, a division of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, and Byres Security Inc. have released a new loadable security module (LSM) for their Tofino™ Industrial Security Solution that discovers and identifies what devices are on the network and creates the firewall rules to control the traffic flowing to them, all without risk to the industrial process. This latest LSM, known as the Tofino™ Secure Asset Management module, locates devices and generates rules simply by analyzing the traffic on the network.
Intrinsically Safe Ethernet gives access to Zone 1 and Zone 0 hazardous areas
Mon 21 Apr 2008
MTL Instruments, a part of Cooper Crouse-Hinds, is pleased to announce the release for sale of the 9400 Series Intrinsically Safe (IS) Ethernet range and the launch of an enhanced Power supply, 9491-IS, which incorporates MTL’s patented Fast Switch technology. The 9400 IS Ethernet range of hardware devices that can deliver Intrinsically Safe (IS) Ethernet into Zone 1 and Zone 0 hazardous areas. The deployment of Ethernet into Process Automation has long been hindered by the hazardous area classification in which the end device is often installed. Consequently the majority of Industrial Ethernet installations have been in the Factory Automation environment. Additionally, in Process Automation it is preferred to use a single cable providing power and communications to the end device. The 9400 Series delivers Intrinsically Safe “Power over Ethernet” (PoExTM), allowing live connection and disconnection of the end device in Zone 0 and Zone 1 hazardous areas typically reducing the cost of installing the LAN in hazardous areas by 40%.
“ONE-CORE” technology powers next-generation Intrinsically safe isolators
Mon 28 Jan 2008
Intrinsic Safety (IS) interface specialists MTL are introducing two new IS isolator ranges that will meet the vast majority of current and future user applications. The backplane mounted MTL4500 and DIN-rail mounted MTL5500 series represent the next-generation in IS isolator design. Both ranges are unique, being based on a proprietary “One-Core” technology that makes for the extensive use of automation in manufacture. This ensures the highest quality and availability whilst maintaining maximum flexibility at lowest cost.
News Archive 2007
MTL launches unique diagnostics module for FOUNDATION Fieldbus ™ monitoring
Mon 22 Oct 2007
MTL have launched the new F809F Diagnostics Module for use on Foundation fieldbus™ networks that offers a unique overview of the physical layer status by being installed as a fieldbus device. This enables the module to communicate directly with the network control system via the existing network wiring and infrastructure and present diagnostics information directly within the Instrument Management Software. The F809F is the first diagnostic module to be registered by the Fieldbus Foundation™ and represents a significant advance in the way diagnostic information is processed and presented to end users.
MTL launches Tofino™ Industrial Security Solution following successful beta testing
Mon 01 Oct 2007
MTL and Byres Security Inc. are pleased to announce the Tofino™ Industrial Security Solution has successfully completed Beta testing and is available for purchase. The Tofino™ Industrial Security Solution offers SCADA and process control companies a layered security solution for their industrial systems by deploying low-cost security appliances directly in front of each control device (or group devices) that needs protection. These appliances provide protection directly in front of the critical edge device. This allows a “defence-in-depth” strategy to be used, so even if a hacker or virus manages to get through the main corporate firewall, they will still be faced with an array of SCADA-focused security devices that need to be breached before any damage can be done to the control system itself.
The MTL Instruments Group plc acquires Ocean Technical Systems Limited
Tue 24 Jul 2007
The MTL Instruments Group plc (“MTL”) announces that it has acquired Ocean Technical Systems Ltd, (“OTS”), the UK-based specialist in SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) solutions for the oil and gas industries, for £3.0m in cash.
The MTL Instruments Group plc acquires RTK Instruments
Tue 03 Jul 2007
The MTL Instruments Group plc (“MTL”) announces that it has acquired a 90% stake in RTK, the leading specialist in the design and manufacture of process alarm equipment, displays and interface products for £3.7m in cash. Immediately prior to the acquisition, the RTK Group was restructured with a new company being set up which acquired the business and assets of the UK RTK company, as well as a 51% stake in RTK’s US distribution company. MTL has taken a 90% interest in this new entity and the minority interest remains with the previous managing director, Tim McLeman.
The MTL Instruments Group plc acquires Elpro International for £12m
Thu 17 May 2007
The MTL Instruments Group plc (“MTL”) announces the acquisition of all the shares in Elpro International Pty Ltd (“Elpro”), an Australian based developer and supplier of wireless solutions, from the Queensland Development Fund and Directors of Elpro. The total consideration of AUD$28.5m (£12.0m) will be paid from new banking facilities. The consideration includes repayment of bank and shareholder loans of AUD$1.5m (£0.6m) and AUD$1.1m (£0.5m) respectively.
MTL tops readers poll for Intrinsic Safety Barriers
Mon 05 Mar 2007
Intrinsic Safety specialists MTL are celebrating following the publication of the 15th Annual CONTROL Magazine Readers Choice Awards 2007. Over 700 industry professionals were polled to select their best technology providers across 73 different categories. Seen by many industry observers as a good measure of product reliability and user confidence, MTL was ranked in first place in the Intrinsic Safety Barrier classification.
Preliminary Results for year ending
Thu 01 Mar 2007
The MTL Instruments Group plc is recognised as a world leader in the development and supply of
Intrinsic Safety, Process Control and Surge Protection products aimed at the process control and
telecommunications industries. Many of the world’s safety-critical processes are monitored,
controlled or protected by MTL products and the Group is distinguished by its global network of
sales and support centres and by its acknowledged position as a thought leader in this high
technology marketplace.
MTL wins prestigious safety award
Thu 01 Mar 2007
The MTL Instruments Group have good reasons to celebrate after picking up an award at the recent HazardEx exhibition. The SIL 2 approved MOST SafteyNet Functional Safety platform collected the “Contribution Towards Safety” award sponsored by ABB.
New fieldbus temperature multiplexer can save up to 70%
Thu 01 Feb 2007
MTL have launched the 9331-TI fieldbus multiplexer, a field-mounted temperature input block for 2- and 3- wire RTDs, thermocouple, voltage and resistance inputs with each unit supporting eight independently configurable temperature inputs. The 9331-TI offers the lowest cost solution for temperature monitoring measurements, e.g. distillation columns, tanks, reactors, boilers, etc. and can reduce installed costs by as much as 70% per point when compared to traditional single temperature inputs.
MTL launches ‘second generation’ Fieldbus Barrier with improved performance
Mon 01 Jan 2007
MTL have released a ‘second generation’ design of their Fieldbus Barrier wiring hub. The 9311-FB is a field-mounted unit that provides intrinsically safe spur connections from a non-intrinsically safe trunk, for connection to Foundation fieldbus™ H1 or Profibus-PA field devices. When installed in a suitable enclosure, the 9311-FB can be installed in Zone 1 (gas) or Zone 2 (dust) hazardous areas, with the trunk wiring implemented using suitably protected cable and increased safety (Ex e) connection facilities. Each unit supports four intrinsically safe spurs which may be connected to FISCO or ‘Entity’ certified fieldbus devices in a Zone 1 or Zone 0 hazardous area. The spurs are short-circuit protected and each unit includes an optional fieldbus terminator by means of a linking plug.
News Archive 2006
MTL forms Industrial Networks group to support emerging technologies
Mon 02 Oct 2006
MTL have announced the formation of an Industrial Networks group within the Hazardous Area Business Unit of the company. With the increasing role that open systems and digital communication components have in modern control systems, MTL has formed this team, under the direction of Ian Verhappen, to provide the support mechanisms warranted by such mission-critical processes.
Industrial Ethernet Networks get an Intrinsically Secure™ solution
Mon 02 Oct 2006
MTL and Byres Security Inc. have announced a cooperative agreement to develop, manufacture and distribute a revolutionary new product for securing both new and legacy SCADA and process control systems. Known as the Tofino Security Solution , the system changes the way Industrial Ethernet security is managed by providing an Intrinsically Secure ™ solution right out of the box. Field technicians simply attach power to Tofino, connect two network cables and walk away, instantly transforming vulnerable control devices into highly secure fortresses.
MTL’S NEW HART ® COMMS DTM AVAILABLE FREE OF CHARGE
Sat 01 Jul 2006
MTL has introduced its new Generic Comms DTM (Device Type Manager), which will enable MTL’s MTL4840 HART connection system, MTL8000 Process I/O and its MOST controllers to pass HART data to any Instrument Maintenance software (IMS) packages utilising the FDT/DTM* concept. Aimed at Instrument and Maintenance Engineers who wish to continue to save costs by utilising on-line HART data, the Comms DTM software, developed to the latest FDT specification v1.2, is available for download free of charge to PC’s running the IMS package.
MTL PREPARES FOR MAJOR
Mon 12 Jun 2006
The MTL Instruments Group plc is pleased to announce that Ian Verhappen has joined the group as Director of Industrial Networking Technologies. In this new role Ian will be responsible for the development and support of not only MTL’s present fieldbus products but also new technologies that will be critical to the ongoing success of both MTL and its customers.
MOST SIL 2 SafetyNet Receives
Wed 07 Jun 2006
MTL Open System Technologies (MOST), a member of the MTL Instruments Group, has announced that its SafetyNet Functional Safety platform has been certified by TÜV Rheinland for use in SIL 2 safety functions. Solution Providers, using MOST’s products can now meet the safety needs of Emergency Shut Down (ESD), Fire & Gas (F&G), Burner Management (BMS) applications and – together with MOST’s Process Control Platform – they can also meet the needs for Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS).
New fieldbus wiring hubs give 25% capacity boost
Fri 02 Jun 2006
MTL-Relcom has launched four 12-port versions of the best-selling Megablock wiring hub for use in modern fieldbus networks. The FCS-MB12-SG-T, F215, F271 and F271-XE feature an integrated switched and switchable terminator respectively thus increasing the range of options to include 2-, 4-, 8-, 10- and 12-drop versions.
MTL and Weidmuller announce
Wed 26 Apr 2006
MTL and Weidmuller have today announced a bilateral co-operation agreement which is aimed at strengthening both companies’ customer service in the industrial automation sector. MTL will become Weidmuller’s specialist sales channel to serve the process control industries worldwide, working alongside Weidmuller’s existing sales channel. MTL will sell and support Weidmuller products in the process control sector and Weidmuller will similarly, sell and support appropriate MTL products in the factory automation sector.
FIELDBUS MONITOR SIMPLIFIES COMMISSIONING OF FIELDBUS SEGMENTS
Tue 28 Mar 2006
MTL-Relcom has announced the latest addition to its Foundation fieldbus™ H1 toolkit, the FBT-6 Fieldbus Diagnostics Monitor. The handheld device monitors a live fieldbus network without interfering with its operation, enabled via an impressive variety of features including noise measurements in 3 bands, monitoring of signal level for all devices, monitoring of signal to shield faults, network retransmissions and the ability to download data to a PC via a USB port. Aimed at maintenance personnel and Distributed Control Systems (DCS) suppliers, the FBT-6 is intended for easier and faster troubleshooting and commissioning of fieldbus segments by eliminating the need to manually record the values when connect ing a tester on each segment or device.
Preliminary Results for year ending
Mon 27 Mar 2006
MTL Instruments Group is recognised as a world leader in the development and supply of Intrinsic Safety, Process Control and Surge Protection products aimed at the process control and telecommunications industries. Many of the world’s safety-critical processes are monitored, controlled or protected by MTL products and the Group is distinguished by its global network of sales and support centres and by its acknowledged position as a thought leader in this high technology marketplace.
NEW 8-SEGMENT FIELDBUS POWER SYSTEM OFFERS FREE REDUNDANCY!
Thu 02 Feb 2006
MTL-Relcom has launched what is seen as the “next generation” in fieldbus power systems, the F800 series. Designed for large-scale installations, the F800 series represents the ‘state-of-the-art’ in high-density, redundant fieldbus power supplies. Designed to achieve low per-segment cost and high packing density in large fieldbus installations, the F800 series uses 8-channel power supply modules in a redundant format on a passive base – the ‘Naked Carrier’ concept. With up to 50% space saving over existing fieldbus power supplies, the highest levels of system availability are achieved by eliminating all single points of failure. Savings in hardware overhead means that the F800 can provide redundant fieldbus power for the same cost as previous generation ‘simplex’ systems – so redundancy comes for free.