Product Description
Foxboro FBM230 P0926GU Invensys I/A Series Field Device System Integrator Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro FBM230 P0926GU is a Field Device System Integrator Module from the Invensys I/A Series (now part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS). This module features four serial communication ports, each individually configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, supporting Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols. It is designed to connect the I/A Series control system with various field devices, such as PLCs, analyzers, or third-party equipment, and is used in industrial automation applications like oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation for reliable data exchange.
Technical Specifications
- The FBM230 P0926GU has the following specifications based on industry sources and provided description:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | FBM230 P0926GU |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Invensys, now Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Field Device System Integrator Module, Four Serial Ports, Single |
| Series | Invensys I/A Series |
| Function | Provides four serial communication ports, each configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485; supports Modbus RTU or ASCII protocols |
| Communication Ports | 4 ports (RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485, individually 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 |