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.
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.