Schneider Electric FBM224 P0926GG | I/A Series DCS Gateway

Product Overview

The FBM224 (Part Number: P0926GG) is a high-performance Modbus® communication interface module designed for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS) and Foxboro Evo™ automation platforms. It functions as a specialized gateway, enabling bidirectional data exchange between the central control processor and various Modbus slave devices, including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), motor drives, and smart field instrumentation.

Engineered for industrial reliability, the FBM224 (Model: FBM224) supports four independent serial ports that are individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 physical layers. This module is essential for integrating third-party equipment into a unified DCS environment, providing deterministic communication and advanced diagnostics for critical process control applications.

Detailed Technical Specifications

The FBM224 P0926GG offers robust electrical isolation and significant connection capacity for large-scale field device integration.

• Manufacturer: Foxboro (by Schneider Electric)

• Model Number: FBM224

• Part Number: P0926GG

• Product Type: Modbus Communication Interface Module

• System Compatibility: Foxboro I/A Series DCS & Foxboro Evo™

• Communication Ports: 4 Configurable serial ports (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485)

• Protocol Support: Modbus RTU and Modbus ASCII formats

• Baud Rate Support: 300 bps to 115,200 bps

• Data Capacity: Supports up to 2000 Distributed Control Interface (DCI) block connections

• Device Limit: Up to 64 devices per module (dependent on RS-485 multi-drop load)

• Modbus Function Codes: Supports standard codes 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 08, 15, and 16

• Isolation: Channel-to-channel and channel-to-ground galvanic isolation

• Power Requirements: 24 V DC nominal (+5% / -10%)

• Power Consumption: 7 W Maximum

• Operating Temperature: -20 °C to +60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

• Environmental Rating: Class G3 (Harsh/Corrosive gas protection per ISA S71.04)

• Physical Dimensions: 102 mm (H) x 45 mm (W) x 104 mm (D)

• Weight: 0.25kg