FOXBORO FBM217 Product Overview

FOXBORO FBM217 is a controller or module produced by Foxboro.Here is a detailed introduction about it.

Basic parameters

Brand:FOXBORO

Origin:Switzerland

Model:FBM217

Voltage:24V

Current:100-400A(some say that the typical current is 4mA under 5 to 60V dc conditions)

Weight:2KG(another saying is about 284 grams,which may refer to the weight of the module itself rather than the overall weight including packaging,etc.)

Year:2020(referring to the year of production or launch)

Functional features

Input channel:FBM217 provides 32 two-wire DC input channels,which can input DC 120V or 240V,AC 60V or 120V through TAs.

Indicator:Light-emitting diode indicator lights(LEDS)are installed on the front of the component to provide operating status display of the fieldbus component function.

Communication capability:The communication between the component and the main control station is achieved through an optional redundant 2Mbps Ethernet-based fieldbus.The communication information received by FBM217 comes from any path(A or B)on the redundant Ethernet fieldbus.Once a path fails or is switched by the system,the component can continue to communicate through the active path.

Modular design:The component can be plugged/replaced at will without changing the terminal cable or power supply and communication cable of the field device.

Installation and expansion:This component is installed on a DIN-mounted base plate,which can be installed with 4 or 8 fieldbus components and is equipped with redundant fieldbus connection sockets,independent redundant DC sockets and I/O cable sockets.If a pair of modules form redundant communication,the pair of modules must be installed in adjacent positions on the base plate.

Performance indicators

Input range:The open circuit voltage of each channel is 15-30V dc and the short circuit voltage is 0-5V dc.

Input impedance:Maximum 1kW in the ON state(under 15V dc conditions),minimum 100kW in the OFF state(under 30V dc conditions).

Power supply requirements:24V dc+5%,-10%.

Power consumption:Maximum 3W(under 24V dc conditions).

Heat dissipation:Maximum 5W(at 24V dc).

Electromagnetic compatibility and certification

Electromagnetic compatibility(EMC):Complies with the European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and EN 50081-1 radiation standard,EN 50082-2 immunity standard,etc.

Certification:FM and CSA certification,CENELEC(European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)certification,etc.,applicable to all EU indicators,including the explosive gas(ATEX)indicator 94/9/EC,and has CE marking.

Application and compatibility

Application:FBM217 controllers or modules are commonly used in industrial automation and control systems,especially those applications that require high precision and reliability.

Compatibility:As part of the Foxboro DCS series,FBM217 can be seamlessly integrated with other components of the series to provide fault-tolerant and high-availability solutions.