Foxboro I/A Series FBM214 HART Communication Input Interface Module

Overview:

The FBM214 HART Communication Input Interface Module serves as an interface for eight 4 to 20 mA group isolated analog input channels. It supports a combination of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART devices.

Environmental Specifications:

• Operating Temperature:

  • Module: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)
  • Termination Assembly (PVC): -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F)
  • Termination Assembly (PA): -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)

• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (noncondensing)

• Altitude:

  • Operating: -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft)
  • Storage: -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft)

• Contamination: Suitable for use in Class G3 (Harsh) environments as defined in ISA Standard S71.04, based on exposure testing according to EIA Standard 364-65, Class III.

• Vibration: 7.5 m/S2 (0.75 g) from 5 to 500 Hz

Physical Specifications:

• Mounting:

  • Module: FBM214 mounts on a modular baseplate, which can be mounted on a DIN rail (horizontally or vertically), or horizontally on a 19-inch rack using a mounting kit.
  • Termination Assembly: Mounts on a DIN rail and accommodates multiple DIN rail styles including 32 mm (1.26 in) and 35 mm (1.38 in).

• Mass:

  • Module: Approximately 284 g (10 oz)
  • Termination Assembly (Compression): Approximately 181 g (0.40 lb)
  • Termination Assembly (Ring Lug): Approximately 249 g (0.55 lb)

• Dimensions - Module:

  • Height: 102 mm (4 in) or 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs
  • Width: 45 mm (1.75 in)
  • Depth: 104 mm (4.11 in)

• Termination Cables:

  • Cable Lengths: Up to 30 m (98 ft)
  • Cable Materials: Polyurethane or Hypalon®/XLP
  • Termination Cable Type: Type 1

• Cable Connection - TA: 25-pin male D-subminiature

Construction - Termination Assembly:

• Material:

  • Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), compression
  • Polyamide (PA), compression
  • PVC, ring lug

• Family Group Color: Green - communication

• Terminal Blocks:

  • 3 tiers, 8 positions

Field Termination Connections:

• Compression-Type Accepted Wiring Sizes:

  • Solid/Stranded/AWG: 0.2 to 4 mm2 / 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 / 24 to 12 AWG
  • Stranded with Ferrules: 0.2 to 2.5 mm2 with or without plastic collar

• Ring-Lug Type Accepted Wiring Sizes:

  • #6 size connectors (0.375 in (9.5 mm))
  • 0.5 to 4 mm2 / 22 AWG to 12 AWG