Product Description
Foxboro FBM241C Invensys I/A Series Discrete I/O Module
Product Overview
- The Foxboro FBM241C is a Discrete I/O Module from the Invensys I/A Series (now part of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS). This module provides 8 discrete inputs and 8 discrete outputs, designed to interface with field devices such as switches, relays, or actuators. It is used in industrial automation applications, including oil and gas, chemical processing, and power generation, for reliable monitoring and control of binary signals within the I/A Series control system. The FBM241C variant typically features conformal coating for enhanced environmental protection compared to the standard FBM241.
Technical Specifications
- The FBM241C has the following specifications based on industry sources:
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model/Part Number | FBM241C |
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (Invensys, now Schneider Electric) |
| Description | I/A Series Discrete I/O Module, 8 Inputs, 8 Outputs, Conformal Coated |
| Series | Invensys I/A Series |
| Function | Acquires 8 discrete input signals and provides 8 discrete output signals |
| Input/Output | 8 discrete inputs (120 VAC nominal) 8 discrete outputs (120 VAC, up to 2 A per output) |
| Input Voltage | 120 VAC (85–132 VAC range for inputs) |
| Output Voltage | 120 VAC (85–132 VAC range) |
| Input Current | Approx. 5 mA per input at 120 VAC |
| Output Current | Up to 2 A per output (dependent on load) |
| Isolation | Optical isolation between field inputs/outputs and system bus |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC (supplied via I/A Series backplane for module operation) |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 4 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 |