{"product_id":"p0916nk-foxboro-i-a-series-datasheet-technical-manual","title":"P0916NK Foxboro I\/A Series Datasheet \u0026 Technical Manual","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoxboro P0916NK I\/A Series Termination Assembly\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0916NK\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eP0916NK\u003c\/strong\u003e Termination Assembly, operates as a dedicated hardware component for field transmitter interfacing within I\/A Series DCS networks. The module establishes direct point-to-point electrical pathing for high-density analog and mixed physical signals, linking field wiring nodes directly to matching Field Bus Modules. Equipped with a 9-pin to 9-pin male HDLC connector link alongside multi-channel terminal distribution points, the component delivers hardwired cross-connection without active processing delay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"table\"\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0916NK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro (Schneider Electric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnited States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.15 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-1\/4 inch integrated cable assembly footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-20 to +60 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive (Powered via FBM backplane)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-channel variable based on paired FBM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSignal Types\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-20 mA current loops, voltage signals, thermocouples, RTDs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9-pin to 9-pin male HDLC link and screw-clamp terminals (12-22 AWG)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChannel-to-channel and channel-to-ground isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDIN rail or rack base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-40 to +85 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20 (Cabinet installation required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiagnostics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpen-circuit and short-circuit detection via FBM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCertifications\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, UL, cUL, ATEX compliant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcess Control \u0026amp; DCS Instrument Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe P0916NK structural design optimizes copper trace distributions to safeguard the 4-20 mA HART loop protocol against high-frequency physical attenuation. Circuit path layouts prevent signal degradation across adjacent processing lines, suppressing cross-talk during concurrent multi-channel operations. Integrated channel-to-channel isolation physical barriers prevent parasitic ground loop currents from injecting noise loops into low-level analog circuits. For temperature instrumentation linkages, the stable termination points minimize thermal gradients, securing baseline uniformity necessary for accurate cold junction compensation (CJC) calculation at the paired FBM processor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the short 5-1\/4 inch HDLC cable link impact signal impedance limits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: No. The physical length is engineered to maintain standard HDLC differential impedance matching rules, preventing transmission reflections across the FBM interface backplane path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Is the P0916NK termination assembly capable of hot-swap operations under full current loads?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The physical terminal layout supports modular hot-swapping. However, field loops must be isolated prior to physical disconnect to avoid transient voltage breakdown across the 9-pin connector terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What is the backplane current draw for the P0916NK module?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The hardware contains entirely passive signal routing pathways and draws zero active power from the backplane; all power allocation is dictated by the active pairing Field Bus Module.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical Mounting and Bend Radius Limits\u003c\/strong\u003e: Secure the assembly to standard 35 mm DIN rails inside a protective, climate-controlled cabinet. Ensure the 5-1\/4 inch integrated HDLC cable maintains a bend radius conforming to standard electrical wiring limits to eliminate stress on the 9-pin solder pins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShield Grounding Constraints\u003c\/strong\u003e: Instrument cable shields must terminate exclusively at the primary system cabinet ground bar. Do not loop or ground shields at both the terminal block and field instrument housing to prevent ground current paths from corrupting 4-20 mA signals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignal Cable Segregation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Run low-voltage analog lines (4-20 mA, RTD, thermocouple paths) through dedicated, isolated wire trunks. Maintain a physical distance of at least 300 mm from high-voltage AC electrical distribution lines to prevent capacitive induction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Block Preparation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Strip field conductors to a maximum length of 7 mm prior to insertion into the screw clamps (12-22 AWG). Tighten terminal screws to standard structural industrial limits to guarantee point contact pressure without shearing the conductor threads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43454338367578,"sku":"P0916NK","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/403_cbb5cf85-69f8-4e0d-b6f6-95adf9e71ef5.jpg?v=1780627263","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/ar\/products\/p0916nk-foxboro-i-a-series-datasheet-technical-manual","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}