{"product_id":"p0914wm-fbm241c-foxboro-8-input-8-output-switch-module","title":"P0914WM FBM241C | Foxboro | 8-Input 8-Output Switch Module","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro FBM241C (P0914WM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efunctions as a high-performance, channel-isolated I\/O interface 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 module features a versatile hybrid configuration, providing 8 discrete contact sense inputs and 8 discrete switch outputs. Engineered for high-integrity process control, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM241C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eutilizes full galvanic isolation for every channel to eliminate ground loops and prevent noise migration. It serves as a critical bridge for managing motor starters, solenoid valves, and status feedback in demanding petrochemical, power generation, and water treatment applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModule Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChannel Isolated Discrete I\/O\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0914WM (FBM241C)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 Channels (Contact Sense)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiscrete Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 Channels (Switch Outputs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15–60 VDC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDC Output Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e15–60 VDC at 2 A (Maximum per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAC Output Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUp to 240 VAC at 5 A (Maximum per channel)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull galvanic isolation (Channel-to-Channel and Channel-to-Logic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommunication:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRedundant Foxboro FBM Bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e11 cm x 11.5 cm x 4.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.34 kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Environment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndustrial Grade (Oil \u0026amp; Gas, Power, Chemical)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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 Channel Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM241C (P0914WM)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eprovides independent galvanic isolation for each of its 16 points. This architecture prevents a single field-side fault or electrical surge from cascading to other channels or damaging the DCS backplane, ensuring maximum system availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Capacity Switch Outputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUnlike standard low-power digital modules, this unit drives up to 5 A at 240 VAC. This robust switching capability allows the module to control large industrial actuators and motor control circuits directly, often removing the need for intermediate interposing relays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundant Bus Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module utilizes a redundant communication interface to the Fieldbus. This dual-path connectivity ensures that the control processor maintains constant visibility and control over the field devices, even if one communication cable or hardware path fails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Hybrid Footprint:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy combining 8 inputs and 8 outputs into a single 4.5 cm wide module, the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM241C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoptimizes cabinet density. It provides a complete control loop interface (command and feedback) within a single hardware slot, simplifying wiring and reducing rack space requirements.\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\u003eCan the FBM241C handle both AC and DC loads simultaneously?\u003c\/strong\u003eThe module supports both 15–60 VDC and 240 VAC switching; however, you must ensure that your external wiring and Termination Assembly (TA) match the specific voltage requirements of your field devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this module require a specific Termination Assembly (TA)?\u003c\/strong\u003eYes. 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