FOXBORO 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.

Here are 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:

• 7 W (maximum)

• 7 W (maximum)

• 24 V DC +5%, -10%

• Input Voltage Range (Redundant):

• Consumption:

• Heat Dissipation:

• Operating Conditions:

• 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

• -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)

• Temperature:

• Relative Humidity:

• Storage Conditions:

• 5 to 95% (non-condensing)

• -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)

• Temperature:

• Relative Humidity:

• Dimensions - Module:

• 284 g (10 oz) approximate

• 104 mm (4.11 in)

• 45 mm (1.75 in)

• 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in) including mounting lugs

• Height:

• Width:

• Depth:

• Mass:

• Termination Assembly:

• 272 g (0.6 lb) approximate

• 363 g (0.8 lb) approximate

• Ring Lug (P0926PA):

• Compression Screw (RH926GH):

• Cables:

• Up to 1200 m (3937 ft)

• Up to 15 m (50 ft) for custom cables per EIA Standard RS-232.

• Type 5 - Refer to Table 1 on page 9

• 1 m (3.2 ft) to 5 m (16.4 ft)

• FBM230 to TA Lengths:

• Termination Cable Type:

• TA RS-232 Connection (DB-25 Cable) to Modem/Converter/Device:

• RS-422 and RS-485:

FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

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