Foxboro I/A Series FBM230 P0926GU Field Device System Integrator Module

The key features of the FBM230:

• Four ports, each individually configurable in software for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485.
• Supports RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication interface standards.
• I/O software drivers downloadable from a library of available protocols.
• Supports up to 2000 DCI block connections.
• Communicates with up to 64 RS-485 devices or up to 4 direct connect RS-232 or RS-422 devices.
• Integrates field device data into a Foxboro control database.
• Field-mounted, suitable for Class G3 (harsh) environments.

The functional specifications for the FBM230:

• Module Fieldbus Communication:

  • Communicates with its associated FCM100ET, FCM100E, FCP270, or FCP280 via the redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus.

• FBM230 Power Requirements:

  • Input Voltage Range (Redundant):
    • 24 V DC +5%, -10%
  • Consumption:
    • 7 W (maximum)
  • Heat Dissipation:
    • 7 W (maximum)

• Operating Conditions:

  • Temperature:
    • -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)
  • Relative Humidity:
    • 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

• Storage Conditions:

  • Temperature:
    • -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)
  • Relative Humidity:
    • 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

• Dimensions - Module:

  • Height:
    • 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs
  • Width:
    • 45 mm (1.75 in)
  • Depth:
    • 104 mm (4.11 in)
  • Mass:
    • 284 g (10 oz) approximate

• Termination Assembly:

  • Ring Lug (P0926PA):
    • 363 g (0.8 lb) approximate
  • Compression Screw (RH926GH):
    • 272 g (0.6 lb) approximate

• Cables:

  • FBM230 to TA Lengths:
    • 1 m (3.2 ft) to 5 m (16.4 ft)
  • Termination Cable Type:
    • Type 5 - Refer to Table 1 on page 9
  • TA RS-232 Connection (DB-25 Cable) to Modem/Converter/Device:
    • Up to 15 m (50 ft) for custom cables per EIA Standard RS-232.
  • RS-422 and RS-485:
    • Up to 1200 m (3937 ft)