FOXBORO FBM233

Description

Parameters and Specifications:

• Ethernet Interface: 10/100 Mbps Copper Ethernet¹²³
• Field Device Interface: Supports various types of field I/O device protocols, including HART, FOUNDATION Fieldbus, Modbus, and Profibus DP¹²⁵
• Power: 24 VDC (or 48 VDC for redundant models)²
• Power Consumption: 5 W¹
• Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C¹²
• Protection Rating: IP66/NEMA 4X²

Dimensions and Weight:

• Size: 146 mm x 89 mm x 30 mm (Non-redundant model)¹ or 224 mm x 168 mm x 89 mm (Redundant model)²
• Weight: 0.5 kg (Non-redundant model)¹ or 2.7 kg (Redundant model)²

Series:

• FBM233 belongs to the FOXBORO FBM series or Foxboro I/A series product line¹².

Features:

• Redundant Capability: Provides redundancy at the field bus module (FBM) level³.
• High-Speed Communication: Supports 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet network transmission rates³.
• Multiple Device Communication: Can communicate with up to 64 field devices³.
• Flexible Configuration: Downloadable I/O software drivers from an available protocol library³.
• Integration: Integrates field device data into the Foxboro DCS control database using Ethernet connections³.
• Environmental Resistance: Suitable for G3 (harsh) environments³.
• Modular Design: Allows for expansion and customization to meet different monitoring and control tasks⁴.

Role and Function:

FOXBORO FBM233 is a redundant field device system integration module designed for use in industrial automation systems. It provides an Ethernet interface between single- or dual-port field I/O devices and the EcoStruxure™ Foxboro™ DCS. The module collects data from various sensors, instruments, and monitoring devices, processes the data, and allows for communication with other devices and systems. It is used for monitoring and controlling various industrial processes⁵⁷.