Product Description
Product Parameters for P0926HW (2-Position Vertical Modular Baseplate)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Part Number | P0926HW |
| Product Type | 2-Position Modular Baseplate (Vertical) |
| Function | Provides mounting platform and communication backplane for a non-fault-tolerant single or fault-tolerant pair of FCP270 Field Control Processors |
| System Compatibility | Foxboro Evo Standard 200 Series Subsystem, supports FCP270 modules |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 31H-2SBASEPLT |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Module Support | Supports a single (non-fault-tolerant) or fault-tolerant pair of FCP270 modules |
| Mounting Positions | 2 positions, keyed specifically for FCP270 (prevents FBM/FCM/FEM insertion) |
| Baseplate ID | Hardwired address as baseplate 0 (no baseplate identification DIP switch) |
| Fieldbus Support | Connects to 2 Mbps Module Fieldbus for communication with other baseplates |
| Splitter Support | Includes mounting space for fiber optic splitter/combiners for fault-tolerant FCP270 pair |
| Power Connections | Primary and secondary 24 V DC power connectors for redundant power supplies |
| Fieldbus Interconnection | Supports A/B Module Fieldbus via shielded twisted-pair cables; compatible with splitters/terminators (e.g., P0916RB, P0926KW, P0926KZ, P0926LC) |
| Expansion Capability | Can be added to existing or new baseplate groupings for system upgrades |
| Communication Topology | Supports redundant 2 Mbps HDLC serial bus for baseplate-to-baseplate communication |
| Fieldbus Compatibility | Supports connection to 100 Series FBMs via P0926LC (268 Kbps, up to 915 m twinaxial cable) |
📏 Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Vertical DIN rail mount (non-isolated, mechanically supported); rack mount not applicable for vertical configuration |
| Dimensions | - 2-Position Vertical Baseplate: ~124 mm height, ~150–200 mm width, ~50–75 mm depth (estimated from Figure 10, exact dimensions not specified) - Clearance for FCP270 modules required (per PSS 21H-1B9) |
| Mass | Estimated ~0.3–0.5 kg (based on 0.91 kg for 8-position baseplate; 2-position is smaller) |
| Material | PC and ABS, inflammability UL94 V0 |
| Color | Black |
| DIN Rail Fasteners | 2–4 fasteners (depends on baseplate size, typical for 2-position) |
| Cabling | - Power Cabling: 0.4 m (16 in) to 2.1 m (7 ft) - Module Fieldbus Cabling: 0.125 m (5 in) to 60 m (198 ft), total allowable length 60 m (198 ft) |
| Connectors | - Labeled connectors for A/B Module Fieldbus, power, and optional time strobe - Module guides ensure correct FCP270 insertion |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) |
| Operating Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Operating Altitude | -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) |
| Storage Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Storage Altitude | -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) |
| Contamination | Class G3 (harsh) per ISA S71.04 (non-enclosure or enclosure-mounted); Pollution degree 2 per IEC 664-1 |
✅ Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| EMC | Complies with European EMC Directive 89/336/EEC; meets: - EN 50081-2 (Emission) - EN 50082-2 (Immunity) - EN 61326 Annex A (Industrial) - CISPR 11 Class A - IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD: ±4 kV contact, ±8 kV air) - IEC 61000-4-3 (Radiated: 10 V/m, 80–1000 MHz) - IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT: ±2 kV on I/O, DC power, comms) - IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge: ±2 kV power, ±1 kV I/O, comms) - IEC 61000-4-6 (Conducted: 3 V rms, 150 kHz–80 MHz) - IEC 61000-4-8 (Magnetic: 30 A/m, 50/60 Hz) |
| Product Safety | - UL/UL-C listed for Class I, Groups A-D, Division 2, T4; meets Class 2 requirements (NFPA 70, CSA C22.1) - ATEX (DEMKO) certified Ex nA IIC T4 Gc for Zone 2 (per B0400FA) |
| Marine Certification | Bureau Veritas Marine Certification for Environmental Category EC11 |
| Conditions of Use | Per Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide (B0400FA) |
🔧 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Module Placement | - FCP270 only in keyed positions - Non-redundant: 1 FCP270 in position 1 or 2 - Redundant: FCP270 pair in both positions |
| Removal/Replacement | FCP270 modules can be removed/replaced without disconnecting field device termination, power, or communication cabling |
| Splitter/Terminator Support | Compatible with: - P0916RB (Fieldbus Baseplate Terminator) - P0926KW (Fieldbus Terminator/Splitter for A/B signals) - P0926KZ (Time Strobe Fieldbus Terminator for FCM100Et/FCP270) - P0926LC (Extended Fieldbus Splitter/Terminator for 100 Series FBMs) |
| Letterbug Configuration | FCP270 uses soft letterbug (configured via I/A Series Letterbug Configurator), not DIP switch |
| Backplane | Passive backplane for increased system reliability |
| System Expansion | Supports upgrades by adding to existing baseplate groupings without service interruption (requires redundant A/B buses) |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0926HW (2-Position Vertical Modular Baseplate for FCP270) |
| Related Components | - FCP270 Module - Splitters/Terminators: P0916RB, P0926KW, P0926KZ, P0926LC - Power Supplies: FPS480-24, FPS400-24, FPS240-24, FPS120-24 |
| Related PSS Documents | - PSS 31H-2S200: Communication Topologies - PSS 31H-2COV: Communication Topologies - PSS 21H-1B9: FCP270 Specifications - PSS 31H-2Y12: Intrinsically Safe Termination Assembly |