{"product_id":"foxboro-fbm216b-p0927aj-i-a-series-redundant-hart-input-interface-module","title":"Foxboro FBM216B P0927AJ I\/A Series Redundant HART Input Interface Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM216B (P0927AJ)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-integrity HART communication input interface for the Foxboro I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module processes eight individually isolated channels, managing both standard 4-20 mA analog signals and digital HART Frequency Shift Keying (FSK) data. It serves as a critical bridge for smart field instrumentation in refineries, chemical plants, and power utilities. We supply this hardware as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New and Original\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring your control architecture utilizes factory-sealed components for maximum Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).\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 Detail\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 Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFBM216B \/ P0927AJ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannel Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Individually Isolated Channels\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\u003e15 bits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdate Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 ms per channel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Mode Rejection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u0026gt;100 dB at 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Signal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-20 mA with Superimposed Digital HART\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 digital messages per second from field devices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F)\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\u003eMax 7 W (4 W Heat Dissipation)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 cm (W) x 11 cm (H) x 11.5 cm (D)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.32 kg\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 FBM216B P0927AJ overcomes specific signal integrity and system availability challenges through advanced hardware engineering:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContinuous Master-Tracker Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module utilizes a redundant pair configuration with a common termination assembly. The \"Tracker\" module continuously monitors the \"Master\" module’s health and data. This architecture ensures an instantaneous switchover in the event of a hardware fault, preventing process interruptions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuperior Noise Immunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWith a common mode rejection ratio exceeding 100 dB at 50\/60 Hz, the FBM216B filters out heavy electrical noise typical of environments with large motors and variable frequency drives (VFDs). This ensures the DCS receives clean, accurate analog data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision Signal Conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 15-bit resolution and a low temperature coefficient (50 PPM\/°C) provide ultra-stable measurements across the entire operating temperature range. This precision minimizes signal drift, reducing the frequency of field instrument recalibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuggedized Environmental Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard commercial I\/O, the FBM216B operates reliably from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-40°C to +70°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. It withstands vibrations up to 7.5 m\/s², making it suitable for mounting in non-climate-controlled cabinets near heavy industrial machinery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolated Field Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEvery channel features independent galvanic isolation. This protection prevents ground loops and ensures that a high-voltage surge on one field loop does not propagate to the other seven channels or the system Fieldbus.\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\u003eIs the FBM216B P0927AJ compatible with existing I\/A Series Fieldbus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module interfaces with the redundant 2 Mbps Fieldbus and accepts communication from either the A or B path. It integrates seamlessly with existing FCM or FCP processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the module require external calibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The factory calibrates the FBM216B to strict standards before sealing. The internal 15-bit architecture maintains high accuracy without the need for manual field adjustments, though we recommend standard loop checks during commissioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this module for non-HART 4-20 mA transmitters?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The FBM216B treats standard 4-20 mA signals with the same 15-bit precision. It simply ignores the FSK digital layer if no HART data exists, providing high-speed analog updates (100 ms) for all channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I verify the hardware condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee every FBM216B is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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