2TLA020054R1800 ABB Tina 12A DYNlink Safety Connection Block

Why Choose the ABB Tina 12A 2TLA020054R1800 Connection Block?

The ABB Tina 12A 2TLA020054R1800 is a compact DYNlink safety connection block with adaptation functionality designed for connecting two compatible safety devices with 8-pole M12 interfaces to an ABB dynamic safety circuit. As part of the ABB Vital and Tina product group, it provides an efficient connection solution for machine safety devices such as compatible Dalton process locks and Magne electromagnetic process locks.

The Tina 12A allows two safety devices to be connected through a single connection towards a Vital, Pluto or compatible DYNlink safety system. This arrangement simplifies cable routing and can reduce cabling requirements in machinery with distributed safety devices. The connection block also carries information and lock-control signals required by compatible process-locking applications.

Operating from a 24 V DC supply and featuring an IP67 protection rating, the Tina 12A is designed for reliable use in demanding industrial environments. Its compact construction and three 8-pole M12 connections make it particularly suitable for machine builders and automation engineers seeking a straightforward method of integrating multiple compatible safety devices into ABB DYNlink systems.

Key Advantages

• Compact connection block with adaptation for ABB DYNlink dynamic safety circuits.
• Allows connection of two compatible safety devices through a single connection towards the safety system.
• Designed for compatible devices with 8-pole M12 connections.
• Suitable for applications using compatible Dalton and Magne process locks.
• Simplifies cable routing and can reduce cabling costs in distributed machine-safety installations.
• 24 V DC operating voltage for industrial safety-control systems.
• IP67 protection for dependable operation in industrial environments.
• Supports safety applications up to SIL 3 and PL e / Category 4 when correctly integrated into an appropriate safety system.

Key Features

• ABB Vital and Tina product group.
• Tina 12A connection block, part number 20-054-18.
• ABB order code 2TLA020054R1800.
• Connection and adaptation of two compatible safety devices to a DYNlink circuit.
• 24 V DC +15% / -25% operating voltage.
• Maximum internal current consumption of 30 mA RMS.
• DYNlink input and output signal range of 8–15 V RMS.
• Maximum DYNlink input-to-output signal delay of 60 µs.
• Information output with maximum output current of 10 mA.
• Maximum power output source current of 2 A total, with a maximum of 1 A per device connector.
• Two M12 8-pole female connectors for compatible safety devices.
• M12 8-pole male connection towards the Vital, Pluto or DYNlink safety system.
• IP67 protection class.

Simplified DYNlink Safety Device Integration

The ABB Tina 12A provides a convenient way to integrate two compatible safety devices into a dynamic safety circuit while using a single connection towards the safety controller. It is particularly suited to compatible process-locking devices where safety signals, information signals and lock-control functions need to be carried through the same connection arrangement.

Two M12 8-pole female connectors provide connections for the field safety devices, while an M12 8-pole male connector provides the interface towards the Vital, Pluto or compatible DYNlink system. This configuration can simplify machine wiring and reduce cable runs, making the Tina 12A a practical choice for distributed guarding and process-locking installations.

Typical Applications

• Connection of two compatible safety devices to a dynamic safety circuit.
• ABB Dalton process-locking applications.
• ABB Magne electromagnetic process-locking applications.
• Machine guarding and access protection systems.
• ABB Vital dynamic safety circuits.
• ABB Pluto safety control systems using DYNlink.
• Automated production and assembly machinery.
• Packaging and material handling equipment.
• OEM machine building and distributed safety installations.