{"product_id":"foxboro-ad201mz-i-a-series-analog-i-o-module","title":"Foxboro AD201MZ I\/A Series Analog I\/O Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoxboro AD201MZ I\/A Series Analog I\/O Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfigured for high-density analog signal processing in Foxboro I\/A Series DCS networks, the \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro AD201MZ\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cstrong\u003eAD201MZ\u003c\/strong\u003e Analog I\/O Module) provides direct physical\/electrical execution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAD201MZ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.29 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Foxboro I\/A Series Form Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 8.5 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 channels (analog input\/output)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupported Signal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage, current, RTDs, thermocouples\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConversion Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 bits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMeasurement Accuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e+\/-0.1% of full scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Scan Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 250 ms per channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kV AC input\/output isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSupply Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24 VDC (supports redundant supply)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOnboard Diagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated continuous hardware status checking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCold Junction Compensation and 4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro AD201MZ\u003c\/strong\u003e conditions analog voltage, current, RTD, and thermocouple signals across 32 individual channels, integrating cold junction compensation (CJC) algorithms to ensure precision temperature linearization. 2 kV galvanically isolated channels decouple field loop circuits from backplane logic power, maintaining 4-20 mA HART loop protocol signal integrity across high-density field wiring networks. The onboard 16-bit analog-to-digital converters execute continuous signal processing and self-diagnostics, driving stable process data updates to the supervisory host without introducing ground loop potential errors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: How does the AD201MZ handle cold junction compensation for thermocouple input channels?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Internal temperature sensors located on the field terminal assembly measure reference junction ambient values, allowing onboard algorithms to execute cold junction compensation adjustments before transmitting linearized 16-bit data to the processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What power redundancy provisions exist for the AD201MZ module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module accepts dual 24 VDC supply lines through internal diode-ORing circuitry, maintaining continuous logic and field channel operation if one primary supply bus drops out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is hot-swapping permitted during system operation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes. 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