Foxboro GW30B P0961BD Gateway Processor Power Baseplate

Product Description

Product Overview

The Foxboro GW30B P0961BD is a gateway processor and power baseplate designed for Foxboro I/A Series control systems.
It provides mechanical mounting, regulated power distribution, and internal communication paths for installed Fieldbus Modules.
Moreover, this assembly plays a critical role in maintaining stable operation between field I/O modules and control processors.
The GW30B platform reflects Foxboro’s long-standing design philosophy focused on reliability and lifecycle system continuity.
Therefore, it remains widely deployed in legacy and active I/A Series distributed control system installations.

Technical Specifications

Product Type: FBM Power Supply and Baseplate Assembly
Manufacturer: Foxboro (Invensys / Schneider Electric)
Model Number: GW30B P0961BD
Part Number Variants: P0961BD-0C, P0961BD-OC

System Compatibility:

• Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System

Supported FBM Types:

• Analog Input Modules (P0400 series)

• Analog Output Modules (P0500 series)

• Digital Input Modules (P0800 series)

• Digital Output Modules (P0700 series)

• Temperature Input Modules (P0600 series)

Mechanical and Electrical Design:

• Number of FBM Slots: Typically 8 per baseplate

• Power Distribution: Dual redundant DC power feeds

• Input Voltage: 24 V DC nominal

• Output Voltage to FBMs: Regulated 5 V DC and ±15 V DC

Environmental Specifications:

• Operating Temperature: 0 °C to +60 °C

• Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +85 °C

• Humidity: 5–95% RH, non-condensing

Physical Data:

• Mounting: Panel or rack mounting

• Dimensions: 300 × 250 × 60 mm

• Weight: 3.0 kg

Compliance and Support:

• Certifications: CE, UL, CSA

• Typical Warranty: 12 months, supplier dependent

FAQ

Q1: What is the primary function of the GW30B P0961BD?
It provides power distribution, mechanical mounting, and communication backplane support for Foxboro Fieldbus Modules.

Q2: Is the GW30B compatible with all Foxboro FBMs?
Moreover, it supports most standard I/A Series FBMs, including analog, digital, and temperature input modules.

Q3: Does the GW30B support redundant power configurations?
Yes, dual power feed capability improves system availability and protects against single power source failures.

Q4: Can the GW30B be used in PLC-based systems?
Therefore, it is commonly used as an interface component communicating with PLC and DCS architectures.

Q5: Is this product still suitable for maintaining legacy I/A Series systems?
Yes, it remains widely used for system expansion, maintenance, and long-term lifecycle support.