{"product_id":"p0916rb-foxboro-baseplate-communication-terminator-black","title":"P0916RB Foxboro Baseplate Communication Terminator Black","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eserves as a critical passive component for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI\/A Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDistributed Control System (DCS). This\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% Brand New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal 9-pin male terminator provides the essential electrical impedance required to close a high-speed HDLC Fieldbus segment. Without proper termination, Fieldbus signals suffer from \"ghosting\" or reflection, which causes communication timeouts and module errors. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einstalls directly into the last baseplate of a cluster, stabilizing the data link between Fieldbus Modules (FBMs) and High-Performance Process Managers.\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\u003eModel Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFieldbus Baseplate Terminator\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e9-Pin Male\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFunction:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHDLC Fieldbus Segment Impedance Matching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack Industrial Polymer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series Modular Baseplates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTool-free plug-in type\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18 g (0.04 lbs)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUltra-compact form factor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironment:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndustrial-grade; suitable for Class G3 harsh environments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSA\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\u003eElimination of Signal Reflection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ematches the characteristic impedance of the HDLC Fieldbus cable. By absorbing the electrical energy at the end of the line, it prevents signal bounce-back, which ensures clear, error-free communication across all connected FBMs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 9-pin male design fits directly into the existing baseplate ports. This eliminates the need for manual resistor wiring or specialized soldering, reducing the risk of installation-induced network faults during system expansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced System Uptime:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImproperly terminated segments represent a leading cause of intermittent DCS communication alarms. Using an original\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures the segment meets factory specifications for signal-to-noise ratios, directly improving the reliability of critical control loops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePassive Reliability:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBecause the terminator contains no active electronics, it consumes zero power and generates no heat. This passive design ensures a nearly infinite service life and consistent performance within the fluctuating temperatures of a control cabinet.\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\u003eWhere exactly should I install the P0916RB?\u003c\/strong\u003eYou must install the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eat the very last available port of the last baseplate in your Fieldbus segment. Every isolated Fieldbus run requires exactly one terminator at its endpoint to maintain loop integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this terminator with any DCS system?\u003c\/strong\u003eNo. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eP0916RB\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis specifically keyed and electrically matched for the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro I\/A Series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHDLC Fieldbus architecture. Using it on non-compatible systems may result in communication failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if my terminator is failing?\u003c\/strong\u003eTerminator failure is rare due to its passive nature, but symptoms of a missing or damaged terminator include high CRC error counts on the Fieldbus, intermittent \"Module Failed\" status, or slow data refresh rates on the HMI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Foxboro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43102968709210,"sku":"P0916RB","price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5957\/0778\/files\/305._3455ef62-a693-4c20-aca2-5ca0886f12aa.jpg?v=1774318327","url":"https:\/\/www.spareoil.com\/products\/p0916rb-foxboro-baseplate-communication-terminator-black","provider":"SpareOil Automation","version":"1.0","type":"link"}