FBM231 Foxboro Field Device System Integrator Module

Description

Foxboro FBM231 Field Device System Integrator Module provides robust communication capabilities with four serial I/O communication ports. It supports direct connection to RS-232, RS-422, or multiple RS-485 dual-ported devices, offering flexible integration in industrial systems.

Communication Interface

• Ports: Four serial I/O communication ports

• Device Support: Connects up to four direct-connect RS-232, RS-422 devices or up to 64 dual-ported devices via four RS-485 buses (16 devices per port)

• Port Type: Dual-logical ports for dual-ported devices

Power Requirements

• Input Voltage Range: 24 V DC +5%, -10%

• Power Consumption: 7 W (maximum) per module

• Heat Dissipation: 7 W (maximum) per module

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature:

• Rev A to L: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F)

• Rev M and later: 0 to +70°C (32 to +158°F)

• Storage Temperature: -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)

• Relative Humidity: 5 to 95% (non-condensing)