


Product Description
General Information
• Manufacturer: Foxboro
• Model/Part Number: FBM215 P0917XV
Description
The FBM215 is a HART Communication Output Module that provides eight channel-isolated outputs. It supports a mix of standard 4 to 20 mA devices and HART-enabled devices for reliable analog signal transmission with HART communication capabilities.
Functional Specifications – Termination Assemblies
FBM Type |
Output Signal |
TA Part Number |
TA Type |
TA Certification |
---|---|---|---|---|
FBM215 |
8 output channels, 4 to 20 mA analog signal, alone or with HART signal superimposed |
P0917XV |
Compression (C), Ring Lug (RL) |
1, 1, 2 |
P0926EK |
C |
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P0926SP |
RL |
Functional Specifications
Parameter |
Value |
---|---|
Field Device Channels |
8 isolated output channels |
Supported HART Instrument Types |
HART instruments compliant to Version 5, 6, or 7 |
Interface |
Point-to-point, master/slave, asynchronous, half-duplex, 1200 baud |
Error Checking |
Parity on each byte, CRC check byte on each message |
Speed |
2 messages per second |
Fastest Allowed ECB Block Period |
100 ms (Refer to sizing guidelines for optimal loading) |
Maximum Distance (FBM215 to Field Device) |
Up to 3030 m (10,000 ft) per HART FSK physical layer specification |
Current Outputs
Parameter |
Value |
---|---|
Analog Accuracy (Includes Linearity) |
±0.05% of span (between 4 mA and 20 mA) |
Output Load |
750 Ω maximum |
Maximum Rate of Change |
20 mA in 60 milliseconds |
Resolution |
13 bits |
Environmental Specifications
Condition |
Module |
Termination Assembly (PVC) |
---|---|---|
Operating Temperature |
-20 to +70°C (-4 to +158°F) |
-20 to +50°C (-4 to +122°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 +3,000 m (-1,000 to +10,000 ft) |
Storage Temperature |
-40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) |
-40 to +70°C (-40 to +158°F) |
Storage Altitude |
-300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) |
-300 to +12,000 m (-1,000 to +40,000 ft) |
Contamination |
Suitable for Class G3 (Harsh) environments per ISA Standard S71.04 |
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Vibration |
7.5 m/s² (0.75 g) from 5 to 500 Hz |
Physical Specifications
Component |
Value |
---|---|
Module Weight |
284 g (10 oz) approximate |
Termination Assembly Weight (Compression) |
181 g (0.40 lb) approximate |
Termination Assembly Weight (Ring Lug) |
249 g (0.55 lb) approximate |
Module Dimensions (H x W x D) |
102 mm (4 in) x 45 mm (1.75 in) x 104 mm (4.11 in) |
Height with Mounting Lugs |
114 mm (4.5 in) |