{"product_id":"8-input-rtd-fieldbus-module-brand-new-foxboro-p0916ae-fbm203","title":"8-Input RTD Fieldbus Module | Brand New Foxboro P0916AE FBM203","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM203 (Part Number: P0916AE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a specialized thermal interface for the I\/A Series Distributed Control System (DCS). This module accurately acquires signals from up to eight independent Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTD), specifically supporting Platinum (Pt) and Nickel (Ni) sensor types. By converting resistance changes into precise temperature data for the control processor, the FBM203 provides the foundational data required for heat balance and process safety. We supply this unit as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal factory stock, complete with its compression terminal base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\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\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFBM203 \/ P0916AE\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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 RTD Inputs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensor Types\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlatinum (Pt) and Nickel (Ni) RTDs\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±0.05% of span (typical)\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\u003eGalvanic; 600 V AC for 1 minute\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRedundant 2 Mbps Foxboro Fieldbus\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\u003eMax 7 W\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–20 °C to +70 °C (Terminal Assembly)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5.00 x 3.00 x 3.00 in\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\u003e0.3 kg (Net) \/ 284 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12 Months\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Precision Temperature Acquisition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe FBM214 provides a typical accuracy of ±0.05% of span. This precision ensures that control loops in chemical reactors and power boilers operate within tight thermal tolerances, directly improving fuel efficiency and product consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGalvanic Noise Rejection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEach of the 8 channels features independent galvanic isolation. This barrier prevents ground loops and protects the internal system logic from field-side electrical surges (up to 600 V AC), which frequently occur in motor-heavy industrial environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Data Paths:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module interfaces with the redundant 2 Mbps Foxboro fieldbus. If one communication path sustains damage, the module automatically utilizes the secondary path to maintain continuous data visibility for the operator.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompression Terminal Security:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe P0916AE includes a compression terminal base. This design ensures vibration-resistant field wiring connections, eliminating the risk of signal drift caused by loose screw terminals in high-vibration power generation or metallurgical plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSimplified Life-Cycle Management:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe hot-swappable design allows technicians to replace the FBM203 module without removing power or interrupting the wider I\/O rack. This minimizes Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) and maintains process continuity during maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat specific RTD types does the FBM203 support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe FBM203 primarily supports standard Platinum (Pt) and Nickel (Ni) RTDs. You configure the specific sensor curve and range through the I\/A Series engineering software to ensure correct linearisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the compression terminal base included with the P0916AE?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This specific part number includes the FBM203 module and the associated compression terminal base, providing a complete out-of-the-box solution for field wiring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this module replace existing FBM203 units in an older I\/A Series system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. The P0916AE is a direct replacement for existing FBM203 modules. It fits standard modular baseplates and maintains full compatibility with FCP270 and FCP280 control processors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a genuine original product?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe guarantee the unit is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e, original equipment from Foxboro (by Schneider Electric). 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