Product Short Description
Technical Specifications
Manufacturer: Foxboro – Schneider Electric
Model: FBM233 P0926GX
Product Type: Redundant Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Ethernet Communication Module
Communication Speed: 10/100 Mbps Ethernet
Field Device Capacity: Up to 64 devices per module
Data Interface: Single RJ-45 copper port on front panel
Redundancy: Full dual-ported redundancy with automatic switch-over
Input Voltage: 24 V DC (+5 %, –10 %)
Description
Power Consumption: 2 W typical
Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity: 5 % – 95 % non-condensing
Environmental Rating: ISA-S71.04 Class G3 (harsh)
Protection Class: IP20 (module), IP66 when mounted in appropriate enclosure
Dimensions: 114 mm H × 45 mm W × 104 mm D
Weight: 0.28 kg
Operating Temperature: –20 °C to +70 °C
Storage Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
Relative Humidity: 5 % – 95 % non-condensing
Environmental Rating: ISA-S71.04 Class G3 (harsh)
Protection Class: IP20 (module), IP66 when mounted in appropriate enclosure
Dimensions: 114 mm H × 45 mm W × 104 mm D
Weight: 0.28 kg
Functional Highlights
Provides seamless Ethernet connectivity between field devices and the Foxboro I/A Series or Evo DCS
Supports standard I/A Series DCI control blocks: BIN, BINR, BOUT, IIN, IOUT, PAKIN, PAKOUT, PLSOUT, RIN, RINR, ROUT, STRIN, STROUT
Automatic device discovery and hot-swap capability enable maintenance without system shutdown
On-board diagnostics with front-panel LEDs for network status, activity, and fault indication
Firmware upgradeable via the control network for future protocol support
Provides seamless Ethernet connectivity between field devices and the Foxboro I/A Series or Evo DCS
Supports standard I/A Series DCI control blocks: BIN, BINR, BOUT, IIN, IOUT, PAKIN, PAKOUT, PLSOUT, RIN, RINR, ROUT, STRIN, STROUT
Automatic device discovery and hot-swap capability enable maintenance without system shutdown
On-board diagnostics with front-panel LEDs for network status, activity, and fault indication
Firmware upgradeable via the control network for future protocol support
Application Scenarios
Oil & gas: linking remote well-head controllers and flow computers to the central DCS
Petrochemical: integrating safety instrumented systems (SIS) and fire & gas detection loops
Power generation: redundant turbine control and generator protection data exchange
Water & wastewater: SCADA integration of lift stations, flow meters, and chemical dosing skids
Pharmaceutical: batch recipe management with intelligent valve islands and weighing systems
Food & beverage: packaging line synchronization through EtherNet/IP drives and vision systems
Oil & gas: linking remote well-head controllers and flow computers to the central DCS
Petrochemical: integrating safety instrumented systems (SIS) and fire & gas detection loops
Power generation: redundant turbine control and generator protection data exchange
Water & wastewater: SCADA integration of lift stations, flow meters, and chemical dosing skids
Pharmaceutical: batch recipe management with intelligent valve islands and weighing systems
Food & beverage: packaging line synchronization through EtherNet/IP drives and vision systems
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