Product Description
Product Parameters for P0926GW (FBM232 Field Device System Integrator Module)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Foxboro) |
| Part Number | P0926GW |
| Product Type | Field Device System Integrator (FDSI) Module |
| Function | Provides a single Ethernet interface (10/100 Mbps) between single-ported field I/O devices and the EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS system |
| System Compatibility | EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS, interfaces with FCM100Et, FCM100E, FCP270, or FCP280 via 2 Mbps module Fieldbus |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 41H-2S232, Rev. B (May 2023) |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Communication Interface | Single Ethernet port (10 Mbps or 100 Mbps, copper) via RJ-45 connector |
| Communication Protocol | UDP/IP or TCP/IP |
| IP Address Configuration | Fixed or DHCP |
| I/O Capacity | Up to 64 devices per FBM232 (performance dependent) with 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, binary values; automatic conversion per downloadable driver |
| Fastest ECB Block Period | 500 ms |
| 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, ROUT, STRIN, STROUT |
| Fieldbus Communication | Interfaces with redundant 2 Mbps module Fieldbus via FCM100Et, FCM100E, FCP270, or FCP280; continues on active path if one fails |
| Operations | - Accesses up to 64 devices for read/write - Supports up to 2000 analog or 64000 digital I/O values - Data stored in module database for Foxboro DCS plant management and displays |
| Configurator | FDSI configurator uses XML-based files for port setup (e.g., DHCP, IP addresses) and optional device-specific configuration (e.g., scan rate, data address, transfer amount) |
📏 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) |
| Weight | 284 g (10 oz) approximate |
| Construction | Rugged extruded aluminum exterior for physical and electrical protection |
| Visual Indicators | LEDs for operational status and Ethernet port communication activity (transmit/receive) |
| Cables | - Module to hub/switch/device: 1 m (3.3 ft) to 100 m (330 ft), RJ-45 connectors - Null Hub Adapter Cable: P0971PK |
| Ethernet Switch | Compatible with 5-port 10/100 Base TX DIN rail-mounted switch (P0972WE); multiple switches can connect up to 64 devices |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | - Rev A to J: -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) - Rev K and later: 0 to +70°C (32 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 2014/30/EU; meets EN61326-1:2013 Class A Emissions and Industrial Immunity Levels |
| 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 Directive 2014/34/EU - Conditions per Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA) |
| Marine Certification | ABS Type Approved, Bureau Veritas Marine certified for Environmental Category EC31 |
| California Proposition 65 | Contains lead/lead compounds, known to cause cancer and reproductive harm (www.p65warnings.ca.gov) |
| Calibration | No calibration required |
🔧 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Easy Removal | Removable/replaceable without disconnecting power |
| Driver Dependency | Performance and data types depend on the loaded I/O driver; refer to driver-specific PSS or User’s Guide |
| Network Configuration | Connects to Ethernet switches (e.g., P0972WE) or hubs for single or multiple device communication (up to 64 devices) |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0926GW (FBM232 Module) |
| Related Components | - Null Hub Adapter Cable: P0971PK - 5-Port Ethernet Switch: P0972WE - Baseplate: Modular Baseplate (per PSS 31H-2SBASPLT) |
| Related PSS Documents | - PSS 31H-2SOV: Standard 200 Series Subsystem Overview - PSS 31H-2CERTS: Agency Certifications - PSS 41H-7NWEQUIP: Foxboro DCS Control Network Ethernet Equipment |