{"product_id":"8-channel-thermocouple-input-module-fbm202-foxboro","title":"8-Channel Thermocouple Input Module | FBM202 | Foxboro","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides specialized thermal measurement for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro Evo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistributed Control Systems (DCS). This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal input module features 8 channel-isolated inputs specifically designed for thermocouple and millivolt (mV) signals. By converting low-level thermal voltage directly into digital process data, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eeliminates the need for external signal transmitters. Its rugged design ensures precise temperature monitoring in high-stakes environments such as petrochemical reactors, power plant boilers, and industrial furnaces, where accurate thermal data drives process safety and efficiency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\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 Details\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\u003eInput Channels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8 Isolated and Independent Channels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThermocouple (Multiple Types) \/ Millivolt (mV)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e±0.1% of span (Typical)\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\u003e16-bit A\/D Conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull Channel-to-Channel and Channel-to-System\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 VDC Redundant Input Support\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\u003e7 W Typical\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIP65 with G3 Protective Coating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (HxWxD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 11.5 cm\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\u003e0.35 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal Signal Integrity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eemploys galvanically isolated channels. This architecture prevents common-mode noise and ground loop currents from distorting sensitive thermocouple signals. Even if a field-side electrical surge affects one thermocouple, the remaining seven channels continue to report accurate data without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect Thermocouple Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis module supports a wide variety of thermocouple types directly. It performs cold-junction compensation and linearization internally, significantly reducing the complexity of field wiring and eliminating the cost of purchasing and calibrating intermediate 4-20mA transmitters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant System Availability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eYou can configure the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM202\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein redundant pairs within the 3500 rack or I\/A series baseplate. The system automatically switches to the standby module if the primary unit detects a hardware failure, ensuring the control processor never loses critical temperature data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarsh Environment Resilience:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA factory-applied G3 conformal coating protects the internal circuitry from the corrosive effects of sulfur, moisture, and chemical vapors. The module thrives in unconditioned field enclosures, maintaining its 16-bit precision even during extreme ambient temperature fluctuations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFAQs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the FBM202 perform internal cold-junction compensation?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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