Product Description
Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Foxboro) |
| Part Number | P0973CN |
| Product Type | 4-Position Expansion Baseplate |
| Function | Supports fault-tolerant pair of FCP270s and redundant pair of FEM100s |
| System Compatibility | Foxboro Evo Process Automation System, Standard 200 Series Subsystem |
| Associated Document | PSS 31H-2SBASPLT |
Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Expands I/O capabilities for FCP270 with FEM100 modules |
| Module Support | - Positions 1-2: Fault-tolerant pair of FCP270s - Positions 3-4: Redundant pair of FEM100s |
| Fieldbus Support | - 2 Mbps HDLC Module Fieldbus for 200 Series FBMs - 268 Kbps Fieldbus for 100 Series FBMs via extended remote Fieldbus |
| Fieldbus Extension | Supports up to four Expanded Fieldbuses via FEM100, each supporting up to 32 200 Series FBMs |
| Fieldbus Length | - 200 Series FBMs: Up to 60 m (198 ft) total cable length - 100 Series FBMs (with FCP270): Up to 915 m (3200 ft) twinaxial cable; with FBI200, 60 m (198 ft) to FBI200 and 1850 m (6000 ft) to FBMs |
| Connectors | - Primary and secondary 24 V DC power connectors - A/B Module Fieldbus connectors (shielded twisted-pair cables) - Fiber optic splitter/combiners for FCP270 fault-tolerant pair - Optional Time Strobe input connectors |
| Splitters/Terminators | - Fieldbus Baseplate Terminator: RH916RB - Fieldbus Terminator/Splitter: RH926KW (non-FCP280) - Time Strobe Terminator: RH926KZ (for FCP270) - Fieldbus Splitter/Terminator: RH926LC/P0926LC (for 100 Series FBMs) |
| Letterbug Configuration | - FCP270: Soft letterbug via I/A Series Letterbug Configurator - FEM100: No baseplate ID DIP switch required (no hardwired address) |
| Module Placement | - FCP270s in keyed positions 1-2 - FEM100s in positions 3-4 - Redundant modules in adjacent odd/even pairs |
| Hot-Swap Capability | Modules removable/replaceable without disconnecting field termination, power, or communication cables |
| Baseplate Expansion | Additional FBM-supporting baseplates can be added without service interruption (requires redundant A/B buses) |
Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Mounting | Vertical DIN rail mount; optional 19-inch rack mount with P0930AS kit (25.4 mm/1 in depth) |
| Dimensions | - Height: 240.0 mm (9.45 in) - Width: 178.0 mm (7.01 in) - Depth: 152.0 mm (5.98 in) (approximate, based on 4-position vertical baseplate) |
| Weight | Max 0.91 kg (2.0 lb) without modules |
| Material | PC and ABS, UL94 V0 flame rating |
| Color | Black |
| DIN Rail Fasteners | Number depends on baseplate size |
| Cabling | - Power Cable: 0.4 m (16 in) to 2.1 m (7 ft) - Module Fieldbus Cable: 0.125 m (5 in) to 60 m (198 ft) total |
| Connectors | Labeled for position/function; module guides for correct insertion |
Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature | -20 to 60°C (-4 to 140°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 70°C (-40 to 158°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (noncondensing) |
| Operating Altitude | -300 to 3,000 m (-1,000 to 10,000 ft) |
| Storage Altitude | -300 to 12,000 m (-1,000 to 40,000 ft) |
| Contamination | Class G3 (Harsh) per ISA Standard S71.04; Pollution Degree 2 per IEC 664-1 |
| Note | Environmental limits may be enhanced by enclosure type (refer to specific PSS) |
Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| EMC | European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU; EN61326:2013 Class A Emissions, Industrial Immunity Levels |
| Product Safety | - UL/UL-C: Listed for Class I, Groups A-D, Division 2, T4; Class 2 per NEC Article 725 and CEC Section 16 (per B0400FA) - ATEX: Ex nA IIC T4 Gc for Zone 2 (per B0400FA) |
| Marine Certification | ABS Type Approved and Bureau Veritas, Environmental Category EC31 (except P0926KE, P0926KH, P0924RT, P0923LR, RH100JX, RH101KF) |
| RoHS | Complies with European Recast RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU |
Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0973CN (4-Position Expansion Baseplate for FCP270 and FEM100) |
| Related Components | - Modules: FCP270, FEM100 - Splitters/Terminators: RH916RB, RH926KW, RH926KZ, RH926LC/P0926LC - Network Adapters: RH924UQ (copper), RH924WA (fiber) - Rack Mount Kit: P0930AS |
| Related Documents | - PSS 31H-2SBASPLT: Standard 200 Series Baseplates - PSS 31H-1FCP280: Field Control Processor 280 - PSS 31H-2FDC280: Field Device Controller 280 - PSS 31H-2SOV: Standard 200 Series Subsystem Overview - B0400FA: Standard and Compact 200 Series Subsystem User’s Guide |