Foxboro P0972TS Evo Redundant FBM Mounting Baseplate
Manufacturer: Foxboro
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Part Number: P0972TS
Condition：New with Original Package
Product Type: Baseplate Assemblies
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Country of Origin: USA
Payment:T/T, Western Union
Shipping port: Xiamen
Warranty: 12 months
Foxboro P0972TS Redundant FBM Mounting Baseplate Assembly
The Foxboro P0972TS, also cataloged as the P0972TS Redundant FBM Baseplate Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for power distribution, signal routing, and backplane communication bus connectivity within Foxboro Evo and I/A Series platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | P0972TS |
| Brand | Foxboro |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
| Dimensions | 63.5 x 124.46 x 307.34 mm |
| Operating Temp | 0 to +60 deg C |
| Storage Temp | -40 to +85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Standard Backplane Bus Load |
| Module Slots | Dual slots for redundant module installation |
| Supported Modules | FBM217, FBM218, FBM219 |
| Communication Interface | Redundant Module Fieldbus to System Backplane |
4-20 mA HART Loop Protocol & Channel Isolation
The baseplate assembly establishes channel-to-system galvanic isolation barriers that separate field instrument wiring from the internal processing backplane and DC power rails. Internal copper bus traces maintain signal path geometry to prevent attenuation or noise coupling on 4-20 mA HART loop protocol communications. This circuit design limits cross-talk between adjacent slots, protects module internal logic from field transients, and guarantees uninterrupted fieldbus data transfers across redundant dual-module pairings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does replacing a failed module on one slot disrupt communication or power on the adjacent slot?
A: No, individual baseplate slots feature isolated power routing and independent fieldbus interface connectors. Maintenance engineers can hot-swap a single Fieldbus Module on one slot while the adjacent redundant module maintains active processing without disruption.
Q: Can single non-redundant fieldbus modules be installed on the P0972TS baseplate?
A: Yes, a single FBM functions correctly in one slot, but full fault-tolerant operation requires installing a matched module pair across both baseplate slots.
Q: What grounding procedure prevents ground loops from affecting module signals on the baseplate?
A: Installers must connect the baseplate ground stud directly to the main cabinet instrument ground bar using a low-impedance copper strap while grounding field cable shields at a single point.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Mount the baseplate horizontally or vertically onto standard cabinet mounting rails using dedicated mounting hardware.
- Connect primary power distribution feeders to the baseplate power terminals, verifying correct polarity before applying power.
- Secure a low-impedance grounding strap between the baseplate grounding terminal and the central cabinet earth bus.
- Align module rear connectors with slot guide tracks and seat each module firmly until retaining latches click into place.
- Separate low-voltage field signal cabling from high-voltage AC conductors inside wire ducts, terminating shield wires at a single enclosure earth point.