Relcom update on the MTL FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus portfolio
On 12 June 2026, Eaton has completed the acquisition of the intellectual property and manufacturing capability for the MTL FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus, Asi bus and Ethernet-APL portfolio from Relcom Inc.
For all enquiries related to the acquired FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus portfolio, please contact Eaton directly:
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Commercial support: emeasaleschlu@eaton.com
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Technical support: mtltechsupport@eaton.com
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Product line support: niazahmed@eaton.com
Please note that some of Relcom’s non-FOUNDATION™ Fieldbus products are not included in this acquisition and will be discontinued as Relcom concludes its operations.
RELCOM HAS CONCLUDED OPERATIONS AND THIS WEBSITE WILL CEASE BEFORE THE END OF 2026
CARRIER-BAND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Application Notes:
Discusses concerns about grounding, ground currents (or loops), the generation of noise due to these currents, and how the isolated Tap can overcome these problems.
Sealing F-connectors on Taps
How to install a special type of heat shrink tubing to environmentally seal the F connector on the taps.
Details the phase of signals on the tap drops with special information for Modicon systems.
The need for correct torque for F connectors on Taps and how to use a "click-stop" torque wrench.