R-SP-E12 | FieldConnex Segment Protector, 12 Spurs, Ex eb mb, DIN Rail
R-SP-E12 Fieldbus Segment Protector with 12 short-circuit protected spurs for FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 & PROFIBUS PA. Ex eb mb IIC T4 Gb, DIN rail mount, integrated 100 Ω terminator.
Product Overview
The R-SP-E12 is a FieldConnex® Segment Protector designed for cabinet installation in hazardous areas (Zone 1 / Div. 2). It provides 12 individually short-circuit-protected spur outputs (Ex e) for connecting field instruments on FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 or PROFIBUS PA segments. Each spur has independent current limitation to prevent a fault on one device from bringing down the entire bus segment. The unit features an integrated selectable 100 Ω terminating resistor, trunk/spur surge protection, and diagnostic LEDs (Power, Bus Activity, Termination ON, Channel Error). It is housed in a resin-filled polycarbonate enclosure for DIN rail mounting and carries ATEX / IECEx Ex eb mb IIC T4 Gb certification.
Technical Specifications (Fieldbus & Electrical)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Order Code | R-SP-E12 |
| Function | Segment Protector — 12 Spur Outputs with Individual Short-Circuit Limitation |
| Supported Protocols | FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1, PROFIBUS PA (IEC 61158-2) |
| Trunk Rated Voltage | 9 … 32 V DC |
| Spur Rated Voltage / Current | Max. 32 V DC / Max. 40 mA per spur |
| Spur Short-Circuit Current | Max. 52 mA per spur |
| Self Current Consumption | Max. 9 mA |
| Voltage Drop (Trunk → Spur) | Max. 1.3 V |
| Integrated Terminating Resistor | Selectable 100 Ω (via jumper) |
| Surge Protection | Trunk & Spurs — activates > typ. 39 V (max. 41 V) |
| Hazardous Area Rating | II 2 G Ex eb mb IIC T4 Gb (ATEX/IECEx) |
Technical Specifications (Mechanical & Environmental)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Number of Spurs | 12 (screw terminals, fixed) |
| Trunk Connection | Screw terminal, fixed |
| Wire Cross Section | Max. 2.5 mm² / AWG 12–24 |
| Mounting | 35 mm DIN Rail |
| Housing Material | Polycarbonate, resin-filled |
| Degree of Protection | IP20 (when mounted in cabinet) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 100 × 216 × 50 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 800 g |
| Ambient Temperature | -40 … +70 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 … +85 °C |
| Indicators (LEDs) | PWR (green), COM (yellow), TERM ON (yellow), CH ERROR (red flash per spur) |
Key Features
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Individual Spur Short-Circuit Protection: A shorted field device on one spur does not disrupt communication on the remaining 11 spurs — maximizes segment availability.
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Ex eb mb Certification: Suitable for installation in Zone 1/Div. 2 with field devices in Zone 1/Div. 1.
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Built-In Terminator & Surge Protection: Reduces external wiring; trunk and spur overvoltage protection included.
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Diagnostic LEDs: Immediate visual indication of power presence, bus activity, terminator engagement, and which specific spur has a fault.
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Resin-Filled Enclosure: Enhances ingress and vibration resistance for cabinet-mounted process automation environments.
Typical Applications
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Process Plant Fieldbus Segments: Distributing FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1 or PROFIBUS PA to 12 instruments in oil & gas, petrochemical, and pharmaceutical plants.
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Hazardous Area Retrofits: Upgrading existing analog loops to digital fieldbus with short-circuit isolation per spur.
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Panel Builders / System Integrators: DIN-rail mounted segment protection inside certified enclosures for Zone 1 installations.
About ACH
Founded in 2012, ACH is a top-tier distributor of industrial automation products, supplying genuine devices from leading brands like ABB, P+F, E&H, AB, MTL to emerging markets worldwide. Our mission is to provide 100% Genuine products at the most competitive prices, helping customers reduce costs and strengthen their market position.
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