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Product Description

The FOXBORO FBM218 is a high-performance redundant output interface module designed for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It provides a redundant output signal to field devices, such as actuators and valves, ensuring high reliability and stability in industrial automation and process control applications.

Product Parameters

  • Model: FBM218
  • Brand: Foxboro
  • Channels: 8 isolated output channels
  • Output Signal: 0-20 mA current signal, compatible with HART communication protocol
  • Interface Type: HART communication redundant output interface
  • Operating Temperature: -20°C to +70°C
  • Dimensions: 10.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 11.4 cm
  • Weight: 0.284 kg (0.63 lbs)
  • Power Supply: 24 VDC, +5%, -10%
  • Maximum Power Consumption: 7W

Product Specifications

  • Redundant Design: Ensures continuous operation even in case of a single point failure.
  • HART Communication Support: Enables bidirectional digital communication with HART-compliant devices for remote monitoring, diagnosis, and configuration.
  • Isolation Performance: Galvanic isolation between channels and ground ensures accurate and stable signal transmission.
  • High Accuracy: Achieves high accuracy with a 16-bit DAC for each output channel.
  • Compact and Rugged Design: Suitable for harsh industrial environments.

Series

The FBM218 belongs to the Foxboro I/A Series, a well-known series in industrial automation, known for its reliability and versatility.

Features

  • Redundant Output: Provides a redundant output signal to field devices, ensuring continuous operation even if one output channel fails.
  • Galvanic Isolation: Ensures electrical isolation between channels and ground, protecting the module from electrical noise and interference.
  • Compact Design: Easy to install and maintain, with a rugged aluminum enclosure.
  • High Reliability: Designed for harsh industrial environments, with a wide operating temperature range.
  • Execution of Output Application Program: Features output value ramping, alarm outputs, and fail-safe operation.

Functions

  • Signal Processing: Converts digital signals from the control system to analog signals for field devices.
  • Redundancy Management: Ensures high availability by providing redundant output channels.
  • Communication: Supports HART protocol for remote monitoring and configuration.

Uses

  • Process Control: Monitors and controls parameters in chemical, oil, and gas industries.
  • Industrial Automation: Ensures precise control in manufacturing and production lines.
  • Power Generation: Optimizes generator and transformer operations in power plants.
  • Water Treatment: Controls water quality and treatment processes

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