Product Details
The Foxboro P0800DV, also cataloged as the P0800DV Fieldbus Extension Cable, operates as a dedicated hardware component for serial data transfer and extension routing within Foxboro I/A Series networks. It provides physical signal conduction between fieldbus equipment, remote transmitters, and recorders via a tin-plated copper conductor interface running Modbus RTU communication protocols.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | P0800DV |
| Brand | Foxboro |
| Origin | USA |
| Dimensions | Package dimensions: 120 mm x 80 mm x 60 mm |
| Operating Temp | -40 deg C to +85 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive signal conductor |
| Rated Voltage | 1000 V |
| Rated Current | 2 A |
| Conductor Material | Tin-plated copper wire |
| Insulation / Sheath Material | Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) |
| Shielding Layer | Tin-plated copper wire braided shield |
| Communication Interface | Modbus RTU |
Process Loop Integration and Cold Junction Compensation
The Foxboro P0800DV incorporates high-density tin-plated copper braided shielding engineered to eliminate common-mode noise and ground potential offsets across differential serial communication paths. When routing thermocouple or temperature transmitter signals through field junction enclosures, the cable preserves signal linearity alongside cold junction compensation (CJC) reference circuits, preventing thermal EMF corruption along 4-20 mA HART and digital bus interconnects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What insulation voltage limit applies to the P0800DV extension cable during high-potential testing?
A: The P0800DV carries a continuous rated voltage of 1000 V with a maximum continuous current limit of 2 A across its internal tin-plated copper conductors.
Q: How does the shielding structure on the P0800DV mitigate signal degradation over extended distance runs?
A: The braided tin-plated copper shield provides continuous coverage against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and radio frequency interference (RFI), maintaining serial Modbus RTU telemetry stability in high-noise panel enclosures.
Field Installation Guidelines
When laying the P0800DV fieldbus extension cable, maintain a minimum bending radius of 10 times the outer cable sheath diameter to prevent conductor fatigue or PVC insulation deformation. Route the cable through dedicated low-voltage instrument raceways, ensuring complete physical separation from high-power AC motor drives and switching power supplies.
Ensure the tin-plated copper braided shield is connected to the cabinet primary earth bus at a single grounding point to prevent circulating ground loops. When terminating cable runs through cabinet walls or junction boxes, utilize rated NPT cable glands with a minimum of 5 full threads of engagement to maintain environmental sealing and strain relief.
Additional Information
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