Emerson 5X00085G01 Media Converter Chassis MTG Kit

Product Overview: Emerson 5X00085G01 Media Converter Chassis MTG Kit

The Emerson 5X00085G01 is a Media Converter Chassis Mounting Kit (MTG Kit) , typically used as a component within Emerson's Ovation distributed control system (DCS) . Its main role is to provide a physical enclosure or mounting frame for housing media converter modules that facilitate signal conversion and communication within the control system.

Key Specification

Core Features & Advantages

• Flexible Media Conversion & Integration: The module's standout feature is its role within the Ovation DCS as a media conversion chassis, allowing different media types to be converted for seamless network integration. This is essential for extending communication distances and integrating fiber optic connections into an existing copper-based control network.

• Versatile Mounting Options for Easy Installation: The MTG Kit provides flexible installation methods—it can be rack-mounted in a standard server cabinet or placed on a desktop . The existence of a variant (5X00085G02) with additional mounting options, and a version with a factory-supplied power supply (using the 1X00055H01 chassis), shows the kit is designed to meet various physical installation needs.

• Built for Industrial Reliability: The chassis is part of Emerson's Ovation series, known for high performance and reliability in process control applications . It is constructed with premium materials and shipped in its original packaging with a factory seal . As an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) part, it is designed for the rigors of the industrial control environment.

Typical Applications

The 5X00085G01 is widely used in process and power industries where the Emerson Ovation DCS is deployed, including:

• Power Generation: Extending communication networks in power plants.

• Oil and Gas: Connecting control systems across large and distributed facilities.

• Water/Wastewater Treatment: Integrating various field devices and control networks.

FAQ

Q1: What is the Emerson 5X00085G01 used for?

A: The 5X00085G01 is a media converter chassis mounting kit used in the Emerson Ovation DCS. Its main job is to house media converter modules, enabling the system to switch between copper and fiber optic cables to extend network distances and improve noise immunity .

Q2: What are the different versions or options available?

A: The kit comes in a few configurations to suit different installation needs. The 5X00085G01 is a standalone chassis that can be rack-mounted or placed on a desktop. The 5X00085G02 variant offers additional mounting options for more flexibility. For setups requiring an integrated power supply, there is the Rackmount Chassis with PS (1X00055H01) .

Q3: What is the purpose of using fiber optic media converters?

A: In the Ovation system, media converters are used to substitute fiber optic cables for standard copper Ethernet cables. This is typically done to extend network run lengths beyond 100 meters (up to 2 km) or to enhance protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI) in harsh industrial environments .

Q4: Is the 5X00085G01 the same as the 1X00055H01?

A: No. The 5X00085G01 is the chassis (the "MTG Kit"), while the 1X00055H01 is a specific rackmount chassis that includes a power supply. The 1X00055H01 rack can hold up to 12 media converters and uses redundant, hot-swappable power supplies for high availability . If you need a complete solution with power, the 1X00055H01 is a related but different product option .

Q5: Does this chassis support redundant power?

A: Yes, for the rackmount version. The official Emerson documentation notes that the 1X00055 rackmount chassis can be equipped with a pair of hot-swappable redundant power supplies. The second power supply (part number 1X00064) must be ordered separately if redundancy is required.