{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm203-p0916ae-i-a-series-rtd-input-module","title":"Foxboro FBM203 P0916AE I\/A Series RTD Input Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM203 (P0916AE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-precision resistance temperature detector (RTD) interface for the Foxboro I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module converts resistance signals from industrial RTD sensors into digital temperature data for the control processor. It serves as a critical component in thermal monitoring applications across the power, chemical, and refining sectors. We provide this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring your control loops benefit from factory-certified calibration and zero previous electrical stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoxboro (Schneider Electric)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFBM203 \/ P0916AE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRTD (Resistance Temperature Detector)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0 to 320 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResolution\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64,000 Counts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Overrange\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e327.675 Ω\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.19 mA DC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 V DC +5%\/-10% (Redundant)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 W (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Dissipation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 W (Maximum)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FBM203 P0916AE resolves specific thermal acquisition challenges through specialized hardware engineering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEliminates Self-Heating Errors:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module supplies a low sensor excitation current of only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e0.19 mA DC\u003c\/strong\u003e. This minimizes the self-heating effect within the RTD element, ensuring the DCS records the true process temperature without the positive bias common in high-current measurement circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Resolution Data Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith a 64,000-count resolution over a 320 Ω range, the hardware captures minute resistance changes. This precision allows the control system to detect subtle thermal trends, improving the stability of tight-tolerance temperature loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Power Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module accepts redundant 24 V DC power inputs. This dual-path power architecture ensures continuous temperature visibility even if one power supply fails, preventing uncommanded system trips in critical processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimized Thermal Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe device dissipates only 3 W of heat during peak operation. This low thermal profile prevents heat buildup in dense I\/O cabinets, protecting adjacent sensitive semiconductors and extending the overall MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of the system rack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtended Dynamic Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module provides a minimum overrange capability up to 327.675 Ω. This extra headroom allows the system to monitor process upsets or sensor deviations that exceed standard operating limits without saturating the input signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of RTDs does the FBM203 P0916AE support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FBM203 manages standard platinum and nickel RTDs. You configure the specific sensor type and linearization curve through the I\/A Series system software to match the 0–320 Ω hardware range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module a direct replacement for existing P0916AE units?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. As a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal unit, it functions as a drop-in replacement for any FBM203 module on a 200 Series modular baseplate. It maintains full signal and communication compatibility with legacy I\/A Series Fieldbus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external excitation for the sensors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The FBM203 provides the necessary DC sensor current (0.19 mA) directly from its internal circuitry. This simplifies field wiring and reduces the number of external components required in the marshalling cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I verify the hardware is original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery unit arrives in its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Foxboro factory packaging\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith intact security seals. 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