Foxboro DCS FBM204. 0 to 20 mAI/OModule
Foxboro DCS FBM204. 0 to 20 mAI/OModule
PSS41H-2S204
Product Specification
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FBM204
Overview
Features
High Accuracy
The FBM204. 0to 20 mAInput/Output contains four 20 mA dc analog input channels
and four 20 mA DCanalog output channels.
Each input channel accepts an analog sensor input such as a 4 to 20 mA transmitter,
or a self-powered 20 mA source. Each output channel drives an external load and
produces a 0 to 20 mA output. The inputs/outputs are galvanically isolated from other
channels and ground.
The FBM204performs the signal conversion required to interface the electrical input/
output signals from the field sensors to the optionally redundant fieldbus. The FBM204
executes the Analog I/O application program, which provides the following
configurable options: Conversion Time, Fail-Safe Configuration (Hold/Fallback), and
Analog Output Fail-Safe Fallback Data (on a per channel basis). The Fieldbus Module
(FBM) may instead execute a distributed PIDA (DPIDA) application program to
provide a fast control loop running in it.
The FBM204is electrically compatible with standard HARTsignals.
• Four20mADCanaloginputchannels
• Four20mADCanalogoutputchannels
• Eachinput and output channel is galvanically isolated
• Ruggeddesignsuitable for enclosure in Class G3 (harsh) environments
• Execution of an analog I/O application program that provides conversion time and
configurable options for Rate of Change Limits
• Highaccuracy achieved by sigma-delta data conversions for each channel
• Termination Assemblies (TAs) for locally or remotely connecting field wiring to the
Compact FBM204
• TAforusewith Output Bypass Station to maintain outputs during maintenance
operations
• 3-tier termination assembly for per channel internally and/or externally loop
powered transmitters
• Support for DPIDA control blocks
For high accuracy, the module incorporates Sigma-Delta data conversion on a per
channel basis, which provides new analog input readings every 25 ms, and a
configurable integration period to remove any process and/or noise and power line
frequencies. Each time period, the FBM converts each analog input to a digital value,
averages these values over the time period and provides the averaged value to the
controller.
Standard Design
FBM204hasarugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical protection of the
circuits. Enclosures specially designed for mounting the FBMs provide various levels
of environmental protection, up to harsh environments, per ISA Standard S71.04.
Visual Indicators
Red andgreen light-emitting diodes (LEDs) incorporated into the front of the module
provide visual status indications of FBM functions.
Easy Removal/Replacement
The module mounts on a Compact 200 Series baseplate. Two screws on the FBM fix
the module to the baseplate. The module can be removed/replaced without removing
field device termination cabling, or power or communications cabling.
Fieldbus Communication
AFieldbus Communications Module or a Control Processor interfaces to the
redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus used by the FBM
FBM204