Product Description
Foxboro FBM217 RH916XZ Invensys I/A Series Discrete Input Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro FBM217 RH916XZ is a Discrete Input Module from the Invensys I/A Series (now part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS). This module provides 32 channels for discrete input signals, designed to interface with field devices such as switches, relays, or sensors. It is used in industrial automation applications, including oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, for reliable monitoring of binary signals within the I/A Series control system. The RH916XZ is a specific variant of the FBM217, typically indicating a revision or configuration for compatibility with certain termination assemblies or system requirements.
Technical Specifications
- The FBM217 RH916XZ has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | FBM217 RH916XZ |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Invensys, now Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Discrete Input Module, 32 Channels |
| Series | Invensys I/A Series |
| Function | Acquires 32 discrete input signals (on/off) from field devices |
| Input/Output | 32 discrete inputs (24 VDC nominal) |
| Input Voltage | 24 VDC (15–30 VDC range) |
| Input Current | Approx. 7 mA per channel at 24 VDC |
| Isolation | Optical isolation between field inputs and system bus |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (supplied via I/A Series backplane) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 3 W (typical for FBM modules) |
| 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 |