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General Information
• Manufacturer: Foxboro
• Model/Part Number: FBM215 P0917XV
Description
The FBM215 is a HART Communication Output Module that provides eight channel-isolated outputs. It supports a mix of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART-enabled devices for reliable analog signal transmission with HART communication capabilities.
Functional Specifications – Termination Assemblies
| FBM Type | Output Signal | TA Part Number | TA Type | TA Certification | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FBM215 | 8 output channels, 4 to 20 mA analog signal, alone or with HART signal superimposed | P0917XV | Compression (C), Ring Lug (RL) | 1, 1, 2 | 
| P0926EK | C | |||
| P0926SP | RL | 
Functional Specifications
| Parameter | Value | 
|---|---|
| Field Device Channels | 8 isolated output channels | 
| Supported HART Instrument Types | HART instruments compliant to Version 5, 6, or 7 | 
| Interface | Point-to-point, master/slave, asynchronous, half-duplex, 1200 baud | 
| Error Checking | Parity on each byte, CRC check byte on each message | 
| Speed | 2 messages per second | 
| Fastest Allowed ECB Block Period | 100 ms (Refer to sizing guidelines for optimal loading) | 
| Maximum Distance (FBM215 to Field Device) | Up to 3030 m (10,000 ft) per HART FSK physical layer specification | 
Current Outputs
| Parameter | Value | 
|---|---|
| Analog Accuracy (Includes Linearity) | ±0.05% of span (between 4 mA and 20 mA) | 
| Output Load | 750 Ω maximum | 
| Maximum Rate of Change | 20 mA in 60 milliseconds | 
| Resolution | 13 bits | 
Environmental Specifications
| Condition | Module | Termination Assembly (PVC) | 
|---|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) | -20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°F) | 
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) | 
| Altitude | -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) | -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) | 
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) | -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) | 
| Storage Altitude | -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) | -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) | 
| Contamination | Suitable for Class G3 (Harsh) environments per ISA Standard S71.04 | |
| Vibration | 7.5 m/s² (0.75 g) from 5 to 500 Hz | 
Physical Specifications
| Component | Value | 
|---|---|
| Module Weight | 284 g (10 oz) approximate | 
| Termination Assembly Weight (Compression) | 181 g (0.40 lb) approximate | 
| Termination Assembly Weight (Ring Lug) | 249 g (0.55 lb) approximate | 
| Module Dimensions (H x W x D) | 102 mm (4 in) x 45 mm (1.75 in) x 104 mm (4.11 in) | 
| Height with Mounting Lugs | 114 mm (4.5 in) | 
 
           
     
    