Product Description
Foxboro FBM230 P0926GU Invensys I/A Series Serial Communication Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro FBM230 P0926GU is a Serial Communication Module from the Invensys I/A Series (now part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS). This module provides four serial communication ports for interfacing with field devices using Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols. It is used in industrial automation applications, such as oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, to enable data exchange between the I/A Series control system and serial-enabled devices like PLCs, analyzers, or third-party equipment.
Technical Specifications
- The FBM230 P0926GU has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | FBM230 P0926GU |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Invensys, now Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Serial Communication Module, 4 Ports, Modbus RTU/ASCII |
| Series | Invensys I/A Series |
| Function | Provides 4 serial communication ports for Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols |
| Communication Ports | 4 ports (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, configurable) |
| Communication Protocols | Modbus RTU, Modbus ASCII |
| Baud Rate | Up to 115.2 kbps (configurable) |
| Isolation | Galvanic isolation between ports and system bus |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (supplied via I/A Series backplane) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 5 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 |