Product Description
Product Overview
The FOXBORO FBMSVL is a Fieldbus Module (FBM) Servo Valve Positioner designed for the Foxboro I/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). Manufactured by Foxboro (now under Schneider Electric), a renowned name in industrial automation, this module integrates servo valve control into turbine control systems, enabling precise positioning and regulation of valve actuators in gas and steam turbine applications. The FBMSVL interfaces with field devices to manage analog input and output signals, ensuring accurate control of critical process parameters such as flow, pressure, or turbine speed. It is typically deployed in power generation, oil and gas, and other industrial settings requiring robust automation, leveraging the I/A Series’ fault-tolerant architecture for enhanced reliability and performance.
Technical Information
| Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | FOXBORO (Schneider Electric) |
| Series | I/A Series DCS |
| Model/Part Number | FBMSVL |
| Description | Fieldbus Module Servo Valve Positioner |
| Input/Output | Analog inputs (e.g., 4-20 mA), analog outputs for servo control |
| Communication | Fieldbus interface to I/A Series Control Processor |
| Power Supply | 24 Vdc (via DCS backplane) |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C (-40 °F to +158 °F) |
| Dimensions | 114 mm H x 45 mm W x 104 mm D (4.5 in x 1.77 in x 4.1 in) |
| Weight | 0.3 kg (0.66 lb) |