Product Details
The Foxboro P0916FH, also cataloged as the P0916FH Cable Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for interconnecting fieldbus modules and termination assemblies within Foxboro I/A Series system racks. Configured as a 1 meter Type 4 terminal cable, it provides point-to-point wiring between FBM2xx series I/O modules and external field termination blocks to route analog and digital signals.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | P0916FH |
| Brand | Foxboro |
| Origin | USA |
| Weight | 1.36 kg (3.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 1 meter length |
| Operating Temp | -20 deg C to +70 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Passive wiring assembly (0 W) |
| Cable Type | Type 4 Terminal Cable |
| Compatibility | FBM2xx Series Modules |
| Conductor Interface | Multi-pin system connector |
Channel-to-Channel Isolation and Loop Protocol Connectivity
The Foxboro P0916FH terminal cable retains internal conductor shielding and twisted-pair routing to prevent crosstalk between adjacent I/O channels. Integrated drain wires and galvanic isolation boundaries maintain signal accuracy across 4-20 mA HART loop protocol instruments and prevent cold junction compensation (CJC) thermal offset drift when routing temperature sensor field connections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Foxboro modules are compatible with the P0916FH terminal cable?
A: The P0916FH is designed for direct interface with Foxboro FBM2xx series fieldbus modules and corresponding termination bases.
Q: Does the P0916FH cable support hot-swapping of connected FBM modules?
A: Yes, provided the connected FBM2xx module and baseplate support online insertion and removal, the cable connection remains static during module replacement.
Field Installation Guidelines
Ensure all power feeds to the targeted I/O baseplate are disconnected prior to installing or removing the P0916FH cable assembly. Inspect male and female pin assignments on both ends to verify alignment before mating connectors.
Press the multi-pin connectors firmly into the FBM2xx baseplate and termination assembly receptacles until side retention latches click into place. Maintain minimum bend radiuses along the 1 meter cable run within cabinet wire ducts, keeping signal wiring separated from high-voltage AC circuits. Fasten cable shield drain wires directly to the enclosure single-point ground bar. Where field cabling enters through conduit, verify that all NPT threaded entries maintain at least 5 full threads of engagement.
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