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Foxboro FBM201 Digital Input Module

The FOXBORO FBM201 is a compact yet powerful analog input interface module, an essential component within the Compact 200 series I/O subsystem. Engineered by Foxboro (a part of Schneider Electric), it is designed to accurately capture and process analog sensor signals in industrial automation and process control setups.

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Key Advantages & Features

Technical Parameters

Product Uses

>> Key Advantages & Features

Multi - Channel Precision Input

Equipped with 8 independent and isolated channels, it can handle 0 - 20 mA DC analog sensor signals with ±0.03% accuracy across the full scale. This precision is crucial for applications like chemical process monitoring, where accurate measurement of flow rates or pressure levels is essential for maintaining optimal process conditions.

Galvanic Isolation

Each channel is galvanically isolated from others and ground, effectively preventing electrical interference. This isolation feature is vital in industrial environments with high electromagnetic noise, such as power plants or manufacturing facilities, ensuring stable and reliable signal reception.

Rugged Design for Harsh Environments

Housed in a durable acrylonitrile - butadiene - styrene (ABS) enclosure, it is suitable for G3 - class harsh environments. It can withstand extreme temperatures from - 40°C to +70°C, humidity levels from 5% to 95% non - condensing, and is resistant to vibrations and shocks. This makes it ideal for deployment in oil refineries, mines, and other challenging industrial settings.

Advanced Signal Conversion

Utilizes sigma - delta data conversion on each channel for high - quality A/D signal transformation. It provides a new analog input reading every 25 milliseconds and allows for configurable integration periods. This flexibility enables it to adapt to different process requirements and filter out process and power - line frequency noise, ensuring clean and accurate data.

Easy Integration and Configuration

Designed for seamless integration with the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). It communicates with its associated FCM or FCP via the redundant 2 Mbps module fieldbus. Additionally, it offers configurable options for conversion time, integration time, and rate - of - change limits, allowing for fine - tuning according to specific application needs.

>> Technical Parameters

Parameter	Specification
Input Type	0 - 20 mA DC
Number of Channels	8 isolated channels
Input Accuracy	±0.03% full scale
Temperature Coefficient	±50 ppm/°C
Input Impedance	61.5 Ω nominal
A/D Conversion	Sigma - delta converter per channel
Integration Period	Software - configurable
Common - Mode Rejection	>100 dB at 50 or 60 Hz
Normal - Mode Rejection	>95 dB at 50 or 60 Hz
Loop Power Protection	Current limiting < 40 mA per channel, short - circuit current limited to ~100 mA
Input Channel Isolation	600 V AC withstand between any channel and ground or between channels for 1 minute
Power Consumption	Maximum 7 W
Heat Dissipation	Maximum 3 W
Operating Temperature	- 40°C to +70°C
Storage Temperature	- 40°C to +85°C
Relative Humidity	5% - 95% non - condensing
Dimensions (L x W x H)	10.4 cm x 4.5 cm x 11.4 cm
Weight	Approximately 0.284 kg

>> Product Uses

1. Chemical Processing Plants

Measures variables such as the flow rate of reactants, pressure in reactors, and the concentration of chemicals in pipelines. By accurately relaying these analog signals to the control system, it helps optimize chemical reactions, prevent process deviations, and ensure product quality.

2. Power Generation Facilities

Monitors parameters like steam pressure in turbines, temperature of generator windings, and the level of fuel in storage tanks. The precise data provided by the FBM201 enables operators to maintain efficient power generation, detect early signs of equipment malfunctions, and take preventive maintenance measures.

3. Water and Wastewater Treatment

Tracks water flow rates, pH levels, turbidity, and chlorine concentrations in treatment plants. Based on the input signals, it controls the operation of pumps, valves, and treatment processes, ensuring the production of clean water and the proper treatment of wastewater to meet environmental standards.

4. Manufacturing Industries

In manufacturing lines, it can measure variables related to machine performance, such as the vibration of motors or the pressure in pneumatic systems. This data is used to monitor equipment health, optimize production processes, and improve overall manufacturing efficiency.