8521-LC-MT  MOST Ethernet Bus Interface Module

The MOST Ethernet Bus Interface Module (EBIM) is a rugged, field-mountable platform intended for remote I/O mounting in
harsh and hazardous process applications.
The Ethernet BIM supports full redundant operation, with provisions for redundant
communications and automatic switchover to the standby EBIM if required. The EBIM
supports a HART pass-through capability, which can be used for remote maintenance of HART field devices.
Overview
The EBIM can be used in two communications modes: with MODBUS TCP as remote I/O to another host system, or with highspeed peer to peer communications as
remote I/O in a MOST Control system. When using MODBUS TCP, the EBIM acts as a slave, communicating over Ethernet in RTU mode at speeds of 10/100MB.
Combined with the MTL 8000 Process
I/OTM system components, it offers cost savings over control-room mounted systems as well as flexible system design and high system availability.

An EBIM can utilize off-theshelf HMI packages, including Wonderware, Intellution and Cimplicity.

In a MOST Control system, an EBIM system can be used as remote I/O node to a MOST system Controller. When used in a
MOST Control system, all remote EBIM nodes are configured as if part of a local I/O system, providing a single integrated
configuration of all I/O nodes in the system, whether local or remote. Data is passed
efficiently to the controller from the EBIM using high-speed peer to peer communications.

The remote-mounted EBIM node is an ideal
solution for all types of process applications, including the following industries:
chemicals, petrochemicals, water and
waste water, oil and gas (especially offshore applications), pipeline, power generation, electrical distribution, food and beverage, cement and pulp and paper.