Foxboro FBM218 P0922VW HART Communication Redundant Output Interface Module

Key Specifications

Output Channels

• Features 8 isolated output channels.
• Each channel can provide a standard 4 to 20 mA analog output signal or a digital HART signal superimposed on a 4 to 20 mA analog output signal .

Redundancy

• Offers redundancy at the Fieldbus Module (FBM) level.
• Two modules can be paired to ensure continuous operation if one fails 

Supported HART Versions

• Supports HART instruments compliant with versions 5, 6, or 7 of the HART specifications .

Isolation

• Channels are galvanically isolated from each other, ground, and module logic.
• Can withstand up to 600 V AC applied for one minute between the isolated channels and earth without damage .

Communication

• Communicates with its associated Field Control Module (FCM) or Field Control Processor (FCP) via a redundant 2 Mbps HDLC fieldbus .

Operating Temperature

• Module operates in temperatures ranging from -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F).
• Termination assembly operates from -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F) .

Physical Dimensions and Weight

• Dimensions: Approximately 10.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 11.4 cm.
• Weight: Approximately 0.284 kg, with a shipping weight of 1.5 kg .

Housing and Protection

• Features a rugged extruded aluminum exterior for circuit protection.
• Specific enclosures are available for mounting in varying environmental conditions .