{"product_id":"p0972za-fcm100e-foxboro-i-a-series-fiber-optic-interface-module","title":"P0972ZA FCM100E Foxboro I\/A Series Fiber Optic Interface Module","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFoxboro P0972ZA FCM100E Field Communication Module\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0972ZA\u003c\/strong\u003e, also cataloged as the \u003cstrong\u003eFCM100E\u003c\/strong\u003e Field Communication Module with Fibre Optic, operates as a dedicated hardware component for converting 100 Mbps Ethernet MESH network communications to fieldbus signals within Foxboro I\/A Series DCS platforms. Interfacing the ZCP270 control processor with field I\/O modules, this unit manages data transmission over 2 Mbps fieldbus links for 200 Series FBMs and 268 Kbps links for 100 Series FBMs.\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\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eP0972ZA (FCM100E)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFoxboro (Invensys \/ Schneider Electric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.4 cm x 5.15 cm x 14.7 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 to 70 deg C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 W (max)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 to 42 VDC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEthernet Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Mbps MESH Network\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFieldbus Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 Mbps (200 Series FBMs) \/ 268 Kbps (100 Series FBMs)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFBM Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 32 (200 Series) \/ 64 (100 Series) per module\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Spec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-mode fiber (MMF) 62.5\/125 um\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransmission Distance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 2 km via optical link\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5% to 95% RH, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCE, ISA S71.04 Class G3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDCS Fieldbus Conversion and Optical Isolation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFoxboro P0972ZA\u003c\/strong\u003e provides protocol conversion between high-speed control processor backplanes and fieldbus I\/O networks while maintaining galvanic and optical isolation. 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In addition, internal signal routing supports channel-to-channel isolation across connected field modules, shielding central processing units from transient surges across 4-20 mA HART loop protocol lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Does the FCM100E P0972ZA support automatic redundancy failover on the MESH network?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Paired modules execute automatic role reversal upon detecting a primary module failure, maintaining uninterrupted control processor traffic across the 100 Mbps Ethernet backbone without resetting field outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Can 100 Series and 200 Series Fieldbus Modules connect to the same P0972ZA module simultaneously?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The module manages separate transmission rates for distinct fieldbus branches, hosting up to 32 200-Series FBMs at 2 Mbps alongside up to 64 100-Series FBMs at 268 Kbps subject to processor memory limits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eField Installation Guidelines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Procedure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mount the module vertically on a standard DIN rail inside an IP54-rated control enclosure to meet IP20 physical envelope rules and maintain convective airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber Optic Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connect the 62.5\/125 um multi-mode fiber optic patch cables to the front optical ports. 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