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        FBM246B

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        Foxboro FBM246B is a redundant dual-baud intelligent-device module with four FoxCom channels and four 0-20 mA analog outputs.
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        Technical specifications for FBM246B

        • Manufacturer:
          Invensys
        • Part Number:
          FBM246B
        • Product Family:
          Foxboro
        • Product Type:
          Redundant FoxCom and Analog Output Intelligent Device Module
        • Stock:
          1
        • Channel interface:
          4 isolated FoxCom channels and 4 analog output channels
        • FoxCom topology:
          Point-to-point, master/slave, asynchronous, half-duplex
        • Selectable baud rate:
          600 or 4,800 baud per channel
        • Message rate:
          10 messages/s at 4,800 baud; 2 messages/s at 600 baud
        • Maximum distance:
          600 m at 4,800 baud; 1,800 m at 600 baud
        • Error checking:
          CCITT 2-byte CRC
        • Compliance voltage:
          19 VDC minimum at 20.5 mA
        • Maximum loop resistance:
          400 Ω with IS barrier; 330 Ω without IS barrier
        • Field-device internal power:
          23.1 to 25.3 VDC; 200 Ω source resistance
        • Isolation test:
          600 VAC for one minute
        • Analog output accuracy:
          ±0.05% of span
        • Analog output load:
          750 Ω maximum
        • Analog output delay:
          30 ms maximum
        • Analog output resolution:
          13 bits
        • Pair power consumption:
          10 W maximum
        • Pair heat dissipation:
          6 W maximum
        • Input power:
          24 VDC +5%, -10%
        • Operating temperature:
          -20 to +70°C
        • Storage temperature:
          -40 to +70°C
        • Relative humidity:
          5 to 95%, noncondensing
        • Contamination class:
          ISA-S71.04 Class G3
        • Dimensions:
          10.2 × 4.5 × 10.4 cm
        • Tariff Code:
          8538900000
        • Country of origin:
          USA
        • Place of shipment:
          Xiamen, Fujian, China
        By purchasing this item, you agree to the Terms & Conditions, ApterPower is not an authorized distributor for listed manufacturers or tradenames and therefore the manufacturer's warranty does not apply. All our products come with ApterPower's 1-year warranty.

        More Information

        Overview Manuals FoxCom Links Loop Limits Redundancy Application
        • Use FBM246B only for the documented FBM246b channel function
        • Confirm the electronic-module order number, termination hardware and cable before replacement
        • Preserve field wiring, channel configuration, diagnostics and redundancy state before removal

        FBM246B is a Foxboro redundant foxcom and analog output intelligent device module designed for Foxboro DCS 200 Series field I/O.

        Foxboro FBM246B is a redundant dual-baud intelligent-device module with four FoxCom channels and four 0-20 mA analog outputs. The official document styles the function as FBM246b; RH927AE is the current exact module part number and supersedes P0927AE.

        Before installation or replacement, verify the complete nameplate, companion hardware, termination assembly, cable, signal limits, field wiring, saved configuration and supported system environment.

        Availability, condition, price, and shipping time for FBM246B are confirmed during quotation.

        Foxboro FBM246B Redundant FoxCom and Analog Output Intelligent Device Module Manuals, Datasheets, Links

        Important Notice: Other accessories, manuals, cables, calibration data, software, etc. are not included with this equipment unless listed in the above stock item description. All prices are shown in USD.

        • Configure each channel independently for 600 or 4,800 baud
        • Use point-to-point master/slave half-duplex communication
        • Verify CCITT CRC communication and device identity on every channel
        • Keep cable distance within the baud-rate-specific maximum
        • Calculate total loop resistance with or without an IS barrier
        • Check 19 VDC compliance at 20.5 mA and field-device voltage demand
        • Install the documented redundant module pair and adapter
        • Preserve per-channel baud rate, device records and baseplate positions
        • Prove communication continuity and diagnostics during approved transfer
        • FoxCom communication with four intelligent field devices
        • Four-channel 0-20 mA valve and actuator output control
        • Mixed intelligent-device communication and analog output control in one redundant module pair
        Description
        FBM246B is a Foxboro redundant foxcom and analog output intelligent device module for the Foxboro DCS 200 Series I/O platform.

        Foxboro FBM246B is a redundant dual-baud intelligent-device module with four FoxCom channels and four 0-20 mA analog outputs. Its documented channel architecture and electrical limits define the supported field interface.

        Before installation or replacement, confirm the complete FBM246B identity, module part number, compatible termination hardware, cable, field power, wiring, saved configuration and control-system requirements.
        Alternative Names
        FBM246B FBM 246B Foxboro FBM246B Foxboro Evo FBM246B Invensys Foxboro FBM246B I/A Series FBM246B FBM246b FBM246B RH927AE FBM246b RH927AE P0927AE FBM246b P0927AE
        Technical notes
        FBM246B/RH927AE is the FBM246b redundant FoxCom module; P0927AE is its documented superseded module number. Keep redundant adapter and TA numbers separate.
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        FAQS

        The following is a list of questions commonly asked by our customers. Please contact us if you have a question about our process that is not answered below.
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        Is FBM246B appropriate when one redundant module must serve both FoxCom devices and conventional analog output loops?
        Yes, when the approved design specifically requires its mixed channel functions. Confirm the termination hardware, field devices, output loads, channel database and partner arrangement before selecting it.
        Can FBM246B replace FBM246 without rewiring or database changes?
        No. FBM246B has a different mix of communication and analog-output functions, so termination hardware, field wiring, channel assignments, scaling and control logic must be reviewed.
        Why can the FoxCom side of FBM246B work while its analog outputs remain BAD?
        Check the analog-output field supply, termination path, wiring, load, scaling, safe-state logic and channel assignment separately from the FoxCom device configuration.
        Why can FBM246B analog outputs operate normally while FoxCom devices repeatedly drop offline?
        Focus on the communication setting, device identities, field-device power, barrier voltage drop, shielding, grounding, cable route and communication diagnostics rather than the analog-output circuit.
        How should RH927AE and the superseded P0927AE identity be handled when sourcing FBM246B?
        Use the installed labels and project records to confirm the electronic-module identity, partner compatibility, adapter and termination hardware. Do not treat either number as the adapter or termination assembly.
        What configuration records must be kept separate for the two FBM246B channel groups?
        Preserve FoxCom device identities, communication settings and loop details separately from analog-output scaling, loads, fallback values and safe states, while also recording the shared pair and hardware arrangement.
        What integrated test shows that FBM246B mixed service and redundancy are ready?
        Verify every FoxCom device, command each used analog output into a controlled load, review both sets of alarms and diagnostics, then perform an approved partner transfer while monitoring all channels.

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