Product Description
Product Parameters for P0926PA (Ring Lug Termination Assembly)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxboro (by Schneider Electric) |
| Part Number | P0926PA |
| Product Type | Ring Lug Termination Assembly for Serial Communications |
| Function | Connects FDC280 baseplate serial ports to serial field devices (RS-232, RS-422, RS-485) via Type 5 cables |
| System Compatibility | Foxboro EcoStruxure DCS, specifically for FDC280 Field Device Controller |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 41H-2FDC280 (Field Device Controller 280) |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Facilitates serial communication between FDC280 and field devices |
| Supported Protocols | - RS-232 (via DB-25 cable to customer-supplied device/modem/converter) - RS-422 (4-wire communication) - RS-485 (twisted-pair shielded copper cable, single conductor pair) |
| Port Configuration | Connects to one of the four serial ports on the FDC280 (each port configurable for RS-232, RS-422, or RS-485) |
| Device Support | - Up to 128 RS-485 field devices across four ports (max 32 devices per port) - Supports single-ported and dual-ported serial devices |
| Cable Compatibility | - Uses Compact Type 5 cables (RH100HV, RH100HW, RH100HX, RH100HY, RH100HZ) for FDC280 baseplate to termination assembly - RS-232 cables for single-ported devices (RH970XD, RH970WY, RH970XC, RH970WX) - RS-232 Y-cables for fault-tolerant FDC280 to single-ported devices (RH100MM, RH100MN) |
| Transmission Rates | 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400, 57600, 115200 baud |
| Protocol Characteristics | Asynchronous communication, 8-bit characters, odd/even/no parity, 1 or 2 stop bits |
| Termination Type | Ring lug connectors for secure attachment to serial field device wiring |
📏 Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Weight | Approximately 363 g (0.8 lb) |
| Dimensions | - Height: 111 mm (4.37 in) - Width: 216 mm (8.51 in) - Depth: Not specified (refer to Figure 11, page 28) (estimated ~30–50 mm based on similar assemblies) |
| Construction | - Material: Likely PC and ABS or similar durable material (not specified, inferred from baseplate material) - Inflammability: UL94 V0 (assumed based on baseplate) |
| Mounting | Typically mounted within a field enclosure or near serial field devices; specific mounting details not provided |
| Connectors | - Input: 37-pin D-type connector for Type 5 cable from FDC280 baseplate - Output: Ring lug terminals for serial device wiring |
| Cabling | - Type 5 Cables: 1.0 m (3.3 ft) to 5.0 m (16.4 ft) (see Table 1, page 23) - RS-232 Cables (Single-ported): 6 m (20 ft) or 12 m (40 ft) (see Table 2, page 23) - RS-232 Y-Cables (Fault-tolerant): 6 m (20 ft) or 12 m (40 ft) (see Table 3, page 23) |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) (aligned with FDC280 baseplate, page 25) |
| 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 (enclosure-mounted) |
✅ Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| EMC | - EMC Directive 2014/30/EU - Meets: EN 61326-1 Class A Emissions and Industrial Immunity Levels (aligned with FDC280 baseplate, page 24) |
| Product Safety | - UL/UL-C listed for Class I, Groups A-D, Division 2; meets Class 2 requirements (NFPA 70, CSA C22.1) when installed per B0400FA - ATEX (DEMKO) certified Ex nA IIC T4 Gc for Zone 2 (per B0400FA) when installed in a suitable enclosure |
| RoHS Compliance | Complies with European RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, including amendments 2015/863 and 2017/2102 (aligned with FDC280, page 19) |
| Proposition 65 | Contains chemicals (e.g., lead) known to California to cause cancer and reproductive harm (page 30) |
🔧 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Compatibility | Designed for FDC280 serial ports; supports simplex and fault-tolerant configurations (via Y-cables for single-ported devices) |
| Installation | Connects to FDC280 baseplate via 37-pin D-type connector and Type 5 cables; ring lug terminals secure field device wiring |
| Fault-Tolerance Support | Supports fault-tolerant FDC280 configurations with RS-232 Y-cables (RH100MM, RH100MN) for single-ported devices |
| Maintenance | Allows removal/replacement of FDC280 modules without disrupting serial connections to field devices |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0926PA (Ring Lug Termination Assembly for Serial Communications) |
| Related Components | - FDC280 Module: RH101FQ - FDC280 Baseplate: RH101KF - Type 5 Cables: RH100HV, RH100HW, RH100HX, RH100HY, RH100HZ - RS-232 Cables: RH970XD, RH970WY, RH970XC, RH970WX - RS-232 Y-Cables: RH100MM, RH100MN - Alternative Termination Assembly: RH926GH (Compression Screw) |
| Related PSS Documents | - PSS 41H-2FDC280: Field Device Controller 280 - B0400FA: Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide - B0700GQ: FDC280 User’s Guide |