Product Description
Foxboro FBM215/218 RH926SP Invensys I/A Series HART Communication Interface Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro FBM215/218 RH926SP is a HART Communication Interface Module from the Invensys I/A Series (now part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS). This module provides 8 channels for HART (Highway Addressable Remote Transducer) communication, enabling integration of HART field devices with the I/A Series control system. It is used in industrial automation applications, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, for precise monitoring and control of analog field devices. The FBM215 supports point-to-point HART communication, while the FBM218 supports multi-drop configurations.
Technical Specifications
- The FBM215/218 RH926SP has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | FBM215/218 RH926SP |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Invensys, now Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series HART Communication Interface Module, 8 Channels |
| Series | Invensys I/A Series |
| Function | FBM215: 8 channels, point-to-point HART communication FBM218: 8 channels, supports multi-drop HART communication (up to 15 devices per channel) |
| Input/Output | 8 HART channels (4–20 mA analog with HART protocol overlay) |
| Communication Protocol | HART (versions supported depend on firmware, typically up to HART 7) |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC (nominal, supplied via I/A Series backplane) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 3 W (typical for FBM modules) |
| Isolation | Galvanic isolation between channels and system bus |
| Environmental Specifications | Ambient Temperature: 0°C to +60°C Storage Temperature: -40°C to +85°C Relative Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing Shock: 15 g, 11 ms Vibration: 1 g, 10–500 Hz |
| Dimensions | Approx. 170 mm (H) x 35 mm (W) x 150 mm (D) (standard I/A Series module size) |
| Weight | Approx. 0.4 kg |
| Mounting | Plugs into I/A Series Fieldbus Module (FBM) baseplate |
| Certifications | CE, UL, CSA, suitable for non-hazardous environments |