DCS Fieldbus Base Module | Foxboro FBM2XX P0916FL (FBM2XX)

Product Overview

The FBM2XX (Part Number: P0916FL) is a high-reliability fieldbus module engineered for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module serves as a critical interface for distributed control architectures, facilitating high-speed data acquisition and logic execution directly at the field level. Designed to bridge the gap between field-installed controllers and complex I/O networks, the FBM2XX P0916FL (Model: FBM2XX) provides the processing power and memory necessary for modern industrial automation.

The P0916FL (Part Number: P0916FL) is specifically optimized for robust discrete input handling and fieldbus communication, including support for Foundation Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA protocols. Its industrial-grade design features high vibration resistance and broad environmental tolerance, ensuring stable performance in mission-critical applications such as power generation, chemical processing, and oil and gas refining.

Detailed Technical Specifications

The FBM2XX P0916FL is built with high-tier hardware specifications to manage significant I/O traffic and system logic.

• Manufacturer: Foxboro (by Schneider Electric)

• Model Number: FBM2XX

• Part Number: P0916FL

• Product Type: Fieldbus Base Module (DCS Field Module)

• System Compatibility: Foxboro I/A Series, Foxboro Evo, EcoStruxure Foxboro

• Processor: Single-CPU architecture (supports redundant configuration with dual modules)

• Onboard Memory: 16 MB SDRAM | 32 MB Flash

• Power Input: 24 V DC nominal (redundant supply supported via backplane)

• Power Consumption: 8.5 W maximum

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C (Standard Industrial)

• Vibration Resistance: Compliant with MIL-STD-810G standards

• Fieldbus Support: Integration for Foundation Fieldbus H1 and PROFIBUS PA

• Mounting: Modular baseplate or DIN-rail installation

• Isolation: Galvanic isolation techniques utilized via system backplane

• Humidity: 5% to 95% (Non-condensing)

• Weight: 0.1kg