Product Description
Product Parameters for P0973CN (Assumed Termination Cable)
📘 Product Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Schneider Electric (Foxboro) |
| Part Number | P0973CN (assumed) |
| Product Type | Termination Cable for 200 Series Fieldbus Module (FBM) or Network Cable |
| Function | Connects FBM Termination Assembly (TA) to FCP280 baseplate/200 Series baseplate or supports network connectivity for FCP280 |
| System Compatibility | EcoStruxure Foxboro DCS Process Automation System (FCP280, 200 Series FBMs) |
| Associated PSS Document | PSS 41H-1FCP280 (FCP280); potentially PSS 41H-2SBASPLT (Baseplates) or FBM-specific PSS (not provided) |
⚙️ Functional Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Cable Type | Type 1 Termination Cable (assumed, based on PSS 31H-2S215): 37-pin D-sub (baseplate end) to 25-pin D-sub (TA end); alternatively, a network cable (e.g., Ethernet or fiber) |
| Fieldbus Compatibility | - 2 Mbps HDLC fieldbus for 200 Series FBMs - 268 Kbps HDLC fieldbus for 100 Series FBMs (via splitter like RH928CV) (if termination cable) |
| Network Compatibility | 100 Mbps Ethernet (if network cable, similar to RH924WA/RH924UQ cables) |
| Cable Length | - Termination Cable: Up to 30 m (98 ft) (based on Type 1 cables in PSS 31H-2S215) - Network Cable: Up to 100 m (328 ft) for copper or 2 km (6,560 ft) for fiber (based on PSS 41H-1FCP280) |
| Cable Material | - Termination Cable: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH, -40 to +105°C) or Polyurethane/PVC (assumed, similar to RH928AH) - Network Cable: Cat 5 copper or multimode fiber (MMF) 62.5/125 μm plenum |
| Connectors | - Termination Cable: 37-pin D-sub (baseplate) to 25-pin D-sub (TA) - Network Cable: RJ-45 (copper) or LC to MT-RJ (fiber) |
| Distance Support | - 2 Mbps Fieldbus: Max 60 m (198 ft) without FCM2Fs/FBI200; up to 305 m (1,000 ft) with FBI200 - 268 Kbps Fieldbus: Max 1,830 m (6,000 ft) with FBI200 for 100 Series FBMs - Network: 100 m (copper) or 2 km (fiber) from Ethernet switch to FCP280 |
🔋 Power Requirements
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Transmission | No active power transmission; passive cable for signal communication |
📏 Physical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Construction | Shielded cable with LSZH or PVC jacket (termination cable) or plenum-rated jacket (network cable) for environmental resilience |
| Weight | Not specified; lightweight, typical for termination/network cables (<1 kg for 30 m) |
| Connector Materials | Metal/plastic D-sub (termination cable) or RJ-45/LC/MT-RJ (network cable) with secure locking mechanisms |
| Compatibility | - Termination Cable: FCP280 Baseplates (RH924YL, RH924YF, RH100JX), 200 Series FBM TAs (e.g., RH926SP) - Network Cable: FCP280 Network Adapters (RH924UQ, RH924WA) |
🌡️ Environmental Specifications
| Parameter | Operating | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | -40 to +105°C (-40 to +221°F) (assumed for LSZH, per RH928AH) | -40 to +105°C (-40 to +221°F) |
| Relative Humidity | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) | 5 to 95% (non-condensing) |
| Altitude | -300 to +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) | -300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) |
| Contamination | Class G3 (Harsh) per ISA S71.04 (assumed, per FCP280 system) |
Note: Environmental limits may be enhanced by enclosure type (see PSS 41H-2GOV).
✅ Regulatory Compliance
| Certification Type | Details |
|---|---|
| Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) | - European EMC Directive 2014/30/EU - Meets EN 61326-1 Class A Emissions and Industrial Immunity Levels (assumed, per FCP280 system) |
| Product Safety | - UL/UL-C listed for Class I, Groups A-D, Division 2, T4 enclosure-based systems (per B0400FA) - ATEX (DEMKO) Ex nA IIC T4 Gc certified for Zone 2 (per B0400FA) - Meets Class 2 requirements per NEC (NFPA No.70), CEC (CSA C22.1) - ABS Type Approved, Bureau Veritas Marine Certification (EC31) |
| IECEx Certification | IECEx Certified (assumed, per FCP280 system) |
| California Prop 65 | Contains lead/lead compounds; warning required per www.p65warnings.ca.gov |
🔌 Additional Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Installation | - Termination Cable: Plugs into FCP280/200 Series baseplate and FBM TA; supports hot-swappable connections - Network Cable: Connects FCP280 network adapter to Ethernet switch |
| Redundancy Support | Compatible with dual cable configurations (e.g., RH100JX baseplate) for A/B fieldbus signals or redundant network links (A/B) |
| Enclosure Suitability | Designed for Class G3 harsh environments; suitable for field enclosures |
📦 Ordering Information
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Part Number | P0973CN (assumed Termination or Network Cable) |
| Associated Components | - Termination Cable: FCP280 Baseplates (RH924YL, RH924YF, RH100JX), FBM TA (e.g., RH926SP) - Network Cable: FCP280 Network Adapters (RH924UQ, RH924WA) - Splitters: RH928CV (for 268 Kbps fieldbus, if applicable) |
| Related PSS Documents | - PSS 41H-1FCP280 (FCP280) - PSS 41H-2SBASPLT (Baseplates) - PSS 41H-2CERTS (Certifications) - B0400FA (Subsystem User’s Guide) - FBM-specific PSS (not provided) |