Product Description
Product Parameters for P0926GU (FBM230 Field Device System Integrator Module)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Part Number | P0926GU |
| Product Type | Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Module |
| Function | Provides a serial interface between single-ported field I/O devices and the Foxboro Evo system, supporting RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 communication |
| System Compatibility | Foxboro Evo Standard 200 Series Subsystem, interfaces with FCM100Et, FCM100E, FCP270, or FCP280 |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 31H-2S230 |
| RoHS Compliance | Not RoHS compliant |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Communication Ports | 4 serial I/O ports, each individually configurable in software for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485 |
| Bus Characteristics | - RS-232: Asynchronous, direct connect via DB-25 cable to customer-supplied device/modem/converter - RS-422: 4-wire medium - RS-485: Twisted-pair shielded copper cable with single conductor pair |
| Transmission Rates | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud |
| Protocol | 8-bit characters; odd, even, or no parity; 1 or 2 stop bits; protocol defined by downloadable I/O driver |
| I/O Capacity | - Up to 64 devices via four RS-485 buses (16 devices per port) or 4 direct-connect RS-232/RS-422 devices - Up to 2000 Distributed Control Interface (DCI) connections |
| Data Types Transferred | 2-byte or 4-byte signed/unsigned integers, 4-byte IEEE single-precision floating values, or binary values; automatic conversion per driver |
| Fastest ECB Block Period | 500 ms |
| Channel Isolation | Each channel galvanically isolated, referenced to earth; withstands 600 V AC for 1 minute (not for permanent connection) |
| I/O Drivers | Downloadable software drivers configure the module for specific device protocols; standard and custom drivers available |
| Control Block Support | Supports DCI block types: BIN, BINR, BOUT, IIN, IOUT, PAKIN, PAKOUT, PLSOUT, RIN, RINR |
| Fieldbus Communication | Interfaces with redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus via FCM100Et, FCM100E, FCP270, or FCP280; continues on active path if one fails |
📏 Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Mounts on a Modular Baseplate (DIN rail or 19-inch rack with kit, per PSS 31H-2SBASPLT); supports 4 or 8 FBMs |
| Dimensions | - Height: 102 mm (4 in), 114 mm (4.5 in) with mounting lugs - Width: 45 mm (1.75 in) - Depth: 104 mm (4.11 in) |
| Mass | 284 g (10 oz) approximate |
| Construction | Rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical and electrical protection |
| Visual Indicators | LEDs for operational status and communication activity (transmit/receive) per port |
| Termination Assembly (TA) | - Types: Compression Screw (RH926GH, supersedes P0926GH), Ring Lug (P0926PA, not RoHS) - Features: 32/35 mm DIN rail mounting, four DB-25 connectors for RS-232, three-tier terminals for RS-422/RS-485, switch-selectable termination resistors - Mass: Compression (272 g, 0.6 lb), Ring Lug (363 g, 0.8 lb) |
| Cable Connections | - FBM230 to TA: Type 5 cables, 1 m to 5 m (e.g., RH928AW to RH928AZ) - RS-232: Up to 15 m (50 ft) per EIA standard - RS-422/RS-485: Up to 1200 m (3937 ft) |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) |
| Storage Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Contamination | Suitable for Class G3 (harsh) environments per ISA S71.04 (EIA 364-65, Class III) |
✅ Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| EMC | Complies with European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (pre-2016) and 2014/30/EU (post-2016); meets EN61326-1:2013 Class A Emissions and Industrial Immunity |
| Product Safety | - UL/UL-C listed for Class I, Groups A-D, Division 2, T4; meets Class 2 requirements (NFPA 70, CSA C22.1) - DEMKO certified Ex nA IIC T4 for Zone 2 per ATEX Directives 94/9/EC (pre-2016) and 2014/34/EU (post-2016) |
| Marine Certification | ABS Type Approved, Bureau Veritas Marine certified for Environmental Category EC31 |
| RoHS | Complies with European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU (module not RoHS compliant) |
| Conditions of Use | Per Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA) |
🔧 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Configurator | FDSI configurator uses XML files for port setup (communication parameters) and optional device-specific configuration (scan rate, data address, transfer amount) |
| Operations | - Accesses up to 64 RS-485 or 4 RS-232/RS-422 devices - Supports up to 2000 analog or 64000 digital I/O values - Data stored in module database for Foxboro plant management and operator displays |
| Easy Removal | Removable/replaceable without disconnecting field device cabling, power, or communications |
| Calibration | No calibration required for module or TA |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0926GU (FBM230 Module) |
| Related Components | - TAs: RH926GH (Compression Screw), P0926PA (Ring Lug) - Cables: Type 5 LSZH (RH928AW, RH928AX, RH928AY, RH928AZ) |
| Baseplate | Modular Baseplate (per PSS 31H-2SBASPLT) for 4 or 8 FBMs |