Foxboro|FBM216B| Redundant HART® Communication Input Module

Description
Triconex FBM216b, part of Schneider Electric’s Foxboro Evo™ system, is a redundant HART® communication input module with eight isolated analog input channels.

Features

• Eight redundant HART input channels
• Supports 4-20 mA and HART signals
• Galvanic isolation per channel
• High-accuracy sigma-delta conversion
• Rugged design for harsh environments

Technical Specifications

Input Channels

• Channels: 8 individually isolated
• Input Types: 4-20 mA analog, HART FSK
• HART Versions: 5, 6, or 7 compliant
• Communication: 1200 baud, 2 messages/second

Electrical Characteristics

• Sense Resistor: 280 Ω ±0.02%
• Input Resistance: 282 Ω (external), 302 Ω (internal)
• Analog Accuracy: ±0.075% of full scale
• Resolution: 15 bits
• Update Rate: 100 ms
• Loop Supply: 18.5 V dc min at 20.5 mA
• Current Limit: 37 mA (single), 72 mA (redundant)

Isolation and Protection

• Isolation: 600 V ac for 1 minute between channels/ground
• Common Mode Rejection: >100 dB at 50/60 Hz
• Normal Mode Rejection: >35 dB at 50/60 Hz

Power Requirements

• Voltage: 24 V dc (+5%, -10%)
• Consumption: 7 W max
• Dissipation: 4 W max

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: -20 to +70°C
• Storage Temperature: -40 to +70°C
• Humidity: 5-95% non-condensing
• Altitude: -300 to +3,000 m (operating)

Physical Specifications

• Weight: 284 g (module), 181 g (termination assembly)
• Dimensions: 102 x 45 x 104 mm (module)
• Mounting: DIN rail or 19-inch rack
• Cable Length: Up to 30 m

Termination Assemblies

• Wiring: 0.2-4 mm² (compression)